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In 2026, Azerbaijan's defense and security spending will amount to 8 billion 714.8 million manats (5 billion 126.47 million US dollars). This is reported in the data of the Ministry of Finance of Azerbaijan on preliminary indicators of the consolidated and state budgets for 2026.

Read about the Baku court's verdict on opposition blogger Mahammad Mirzali. He was sentenced in absentia to 6.5 years in prison for organizing mass riots. Find out more about the case and the assassination attempt on the blogger in France.

New Turkish Chief of Staff meets Azerbaijani military leaders to discuss military cooperation, regional security, and historical ties, reinforcing strong bilateral relations.

Azerbaijan may reduce the number of classes with instruction in Russian

On Friday, on the 12th of September, a side event organized by the Institute for Human Rights took place at the Palais des Nations. Moderator Zahra Kalantary opened with a brief overview of the human rights situation in Azerbaijan, followed by the panelists’ interventions, each shedding light on different aspects of repression and civic space in the country. 

An emergency summit with the participation of Arab and Islamic countries will be held in Qatar on September 14 in connection with the Israeli strike on the Hamas leadership in Doha.

Azerbaijan supported the creation of a Palestinian government without Hamas at the UN.

Rubinyan and Kılıç discuss the Gyumri-Kars railway launch. Learn about the sixth meeting of special representatives, their agreements on delimitation, cultural cooperation, and increasing air travel between Armenia and Turkey.

PACE rapporteur condemns the confirmed prison sentences for Abzas Media journalists in Azerbaijan, highlighting concerns for press freedom and human rights.

The Insider investigation reveals how Russia's multi-million dollar "soft power" campaign in Azerbaijan and other post-Soviet states failed. Learn about the Kremlin's strategic missteps, misused funds, and the ultimate abolishment of the department responsible for these efforts. This article details the reasons behind the failure and a new department's formation under Sergei Kiriyenko.

Bahruz Samedov, sentenced to 15 years for treason, ends his hunger strike in Azerbaijan. The case of the young anti-war activist highlights concerns about human rights and political freedom in the country.

Read about the meeting between Azerbaijani President's Aide Hikmet Hajiyev and US lawmakers. Discussions covered the strategic Washington summit, the 907th Amendment, and the new Strategic Partnership Charter.

Abzas Media journalists' sentences upheld on appeal. Verdict sparks protest over press freedom and corruption in Azerbaijan.

Nərgiz Absalamova, a journalist in Azerbaijan, became a laureate of the prestigious Free Media Award for her courageous reports.

Detained Azerbaijani journalist Ahmed Mammadli's eye health is deteriorating in custody. Human rights advocates demand his release to house arrest.

Journalist Polad Aslanov suffers a medical shock during a prolonged hunger strike in prison. His wife reports his critical state. Considered a political prisoner by human rights groups, Aslanov began the strike with demands for medical results. The European Court of Human Rights has deemed his arrest unlawful.

Explore the parallels between Julius Fučík's struggle and political prisoners in Azerbaijan. This article examines the echoes of resistance, torture, and fabricated charges, highlighting the universal importance of opposing injustice.

U.S. diplomat visits AZAL plane crash site in Aktau. Baku demands Russia admit responsibility and pay compensation for the downed aircraft.

Azerbaijani citizen arrested in Russia for alleged terrorist attacks.

Baku Court of Appeal postpones its final verdict on the 'Abzas Media Case.' Learn about the court proceedings, including speeches from the accused journalists, their lawyers, and the state prosecutor's request to uphold the sentences. The article covers the claims of political motivation and human rights organizations' reactions.