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Baku authorities ‘systematically ban’ protests following January rally

Three protests have been declined authorisation since thousands took to Baku’s streets in January calling for the release of ‘political prisoners’.

Baku authorities ‘systematically ban’ protests following January rally

Three protests have been declined authorisation since thousands took to Baku’s streets in January calling for the release of ‘political prisoners’.

Opinion | Accepting our past is the only way we can move forward

In Azerbaijan, as in Armenia, remembrance of the victims of past atrocities often takes on a one-sided nature.

Opinion | Accepting our past is the only way we can move forward

By Javid Agha

In Azerbaijan, as in Armenia, remembrance of the victims of past atrocities often takes on a one-sided nature.

Imagining a life without bribery in Azerbaijan

For those visiting public hospitals, sending children to kindergarten, or dealing with traffic police — petty corruption remains a part of daily life.

Imagining a life without bribery in Azerbaijan

By Kamran Mahmudov

For those visiting public hospitals, sending children to kindergarten, or dealing with traffic police — petty corruption remains a part of daily life.

Angela Merkel concludes visits to Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

Merkel faced questions about Georgia’s Western ambitions, human rights in Azerbaijan, and suggested Georgians may soon be able to work in Germany.

Angela Merkel concludes visits to Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

Merkel faced questions about Georgia’s Western ambitions, human rights in Azerbaijan, and suggested Georgians may soon be able to work in Germany.

The end of Shanghai — Baku’s district on the railway tracks

Shanghai has a sad reputation, with countless stories of children hit by trains; but as it’s set to be demolished, some say they have nowhere to go.

The end of Shanghai — Baku’s district on the railway tracks

By Vafa Zeynalova

Shanghai has a sad reputation, with countless stories of children hit by trains; but as it’s set to be demolished, some say they have nowhere to go.

The puzzles and problems of the most populated city in the South Caucasus

Overpopulation in Baku is having a negative effect on the state of the city's infrastructure.

The puzzles and problems of the most populated city in the South Caucasus

By Vafa Zeynalova

Overpopulation in Baku is having a negative effect on the state of the city's infrastructure.

The working elderly — why in Azerbaijan ‘nobody wants to retire’

The elderly often work hard physical jobs in Azerbaijan. While the government says it is by choice, others point to low state pensions.

The working elderly — why in Azerbaijan ‘nobody wants to retire’

By Kamran Mahmudov

The elderly often work hard physical jobs in Azerbaijan. While the government says it is by choice, others point to low state pensions.

Azerbaijan opposition parties protest snap presidential elections

The biggest Azerbaijani opposition groups held a rally against snap Presidential elections scheduled for 11 April.

Azerbaijan opposition parties protest snap presidential elections

The biggest Azerbaijani opposition groups held a rally against snap Presidential elections scheduled for 11 April.

Drowning in rubbish: Baku’s waste management headache

Attempts to ease the problem for the city’s growing number of residents have so far proven futile.

Drowning in rubbish: Baku’s waste management headache

By Vafa Zeynalova

Attempts to ease the problem for the city’s growing number of residents have so far proven futile.

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