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Is PM Ali Asadov the next target? Explore the hidden business empire of Azerbaijan's Prime Minister, its ties to the ruling elite, and what recent media leaks mean for his political future. Insightful analysis on power, wealth, and transparency.

Courts are a part of the government that people trust to make sure the law is followed and justice is served in the country. When the court itself does things that are against the law, it makes people wonder if the law is really being applied.

The Kur River. Some houses and farms in the villages of Shikhbagi, Mehdilar and Alibeyli in the Zardab region are now underwater. People who live in these villages are really upset. They say that the water level in the Kur River has gone up by 2 meters in the last few weeks. The people who live in these villages have asked for help times but they have not gotten the help they need yet.

Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (PFPA) member Yashar Gasimov arrested for 5 days after sharing photos of a dilapidated school in Agatala. Explore details on political arrests, education infrastructure challenges, and official government responses.

Azerbaijan legal system begins proceedings against Samira Gasimli, wife of political analyst Azer Gasimli. Facing charges under Articles 147.1 and 148, she claims political targeting. Stay updated on this critical trial and its implications.

Read about the European Court of Human Rights inquiry into Azerbaijan regarding the 2016 Siyazan protests. Explore the case of the 'Siyazan prisoners' fighting for fair trials and the right to protest against high prices and unemployment issues.

The Caspian Sea is in trouble. People are talking about the Caspian Sea at a meeting in Astana that started on April 22. The main thing they are discussing is that the Caspian Sea is getting shallower. Experts think that just talking about it will not be enough to make things better. They say that Russia needs to be willing to work with others and oil companies need to be more careful and honest about what they're doing.

Eight people who work for the State Mobilization and Conscription Service have been arrested for taking bribes.

The government has officially decided on the fee for the teacher recruitment competition. On April 24 Prime Minister Ali Asadov signed a decree that sets the fee at 60 manat. This fee is for people who want to participate in the teacher recruitment competition.

Explore the Chamber of Accounts' shocking report on Azerbaijan's agriculture. Discover how ghost subsidies and shadow farms led to millions in wasted funds, involving 117,000 hectares of unused land and systemic failures in government oversight.

YAP announces candidates for Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission. Mazahir Panahov, chairman since 2000, remains on the list despite expectations of change. Read about the new CEC composition, opposition demands, and the 2024 election context.

Read about the ongoing struggles of Azerbaijani journalist Polad Aslanov. Sentenced to 13 years, Aslanov faces medical neglect and restricted family access. Explore the international concern over press freedom and human rights in Azerbaijan.

Read about the 4-year prison sentence of Russian IT specialist Alexander Vaysero in Baku for money laundering. Explore how this legal case reflects the complex diplomatic tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia involving digital finance and politics.

Explore the case of Rufat Safarov, a prominent Azerbaijani human rights defender facing trial in Baku. Learn about the political motives, questionable evidence, and international outcry following his detention on Human Rights Day.

Maksim Polovnikov was stripped of his Russian citizenship and deported to Baku for opposing the war in Ukraine. Read the gripping story of his trial, the "disgrace" of new laws, and his journey toward freedom and a fresh start in Azerbaijan.

The CPT's 2025 annual report documents torture, overcrowding, and police violence in European detention facilities, including Azerbaijan.

The European Court of Human Rights has demanded Azerbaijan provide court rulings on Armenian prisoners held in Baku.

A jailed labour rights activist in Azerbaijan is reportedly facing violence in Prison No. 10, with no investigation announced.

Azerbaijan refused a visa to international rights defender Florian Irminger, continuing its pattern of blocking international monitors.

Journalist Polad Aslanov, currently held at Baku Investigation Isolator, has been denied family visits and his phone rights have been severely restricted, his wife Gulmira Aslanova told Meydan TV on April 21.