Azerbaijan
Aliyev chides local authorities, warning of the consequences of corruption
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev noted that he had ensured the implementation of personnel reforms in government agencies.
Aytan Farhadova
An experienced journalist, Aytan has worked with Azerbaijani, regional, and international media. Formerly with Meydan TV, she now lives in Georgia, where she focuses on investigative journalism, covering topics such as government accountability and domestic violence.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani pro-government media again attacks the BBC
BBC Azerbaijan was forced to close its office in February 2025.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani woman appeals after being ‘forced to sign over house’ to official’s daughter
Amaliya Valieva has been accused of robbing the official’s daughter.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan detains two members of opposition Popular Front Party
Charges against two members of the opposition Popular Front Party have not been disclosed.
Azerbaijan
Pensions to rise 9% in Azerbaijan in 2026
Social benefits in Azerbaijan, including pensions, are to rise 9.2% from January 2026, in line with official figures for wage growth over the past year. Speaking during the state budget discussions in parliament on 5 November, Labour and Social Protection Minister Anar Aliyev (of no relation to President Ilham Aliyev), said social spending would increase by ₼780 million ($460 million) in 2026, an 11% rise on the previous year. According to the latest figures from the State Statistical Committe
Azerbaijan
Ukraine captures Azerbaijani citizen fighting for Russia
Shahmar Orazjanzada’s neighbour stated that his family lives in Lankaran, but he was in prison in Russia.
