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Explore the story of Ulviyya Ali, a courageous Azerbaijani journalist arrested in a government crackdown. Her fight for free speech and independent media is a powerful symbol of resistance.

Azerbaijan and the European Union (EU) have agreed to form a high-level economic working group, said EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kós following her visit to Azerbaijan on September 18.

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), the national carrier of Azerbaijan, has introduced a new Airbus A320neo passenger aircraft into service, the company's press service reported.

The Sabail District Court of Baku has ordered four months of pretrial detention for Adnan Ahmedzade.

Ali Karimli, chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), has received invitations to several high-profile international events, including the Athens Democracy Forum, the Warsaw Security Forum, and the Riga Conference. Despite these invitations, Mr Karimli is unable to leave Azerbaijan as he has been denied a foreign passport since 2006.

Journalist Elnara Gasimova, arrested in the "Abzas Media case," has written from the Baku Pre-trial Detention Center, detailing the alleged exploitation and systematic violation of the rights of inmate workers. Her account describes a system of unsafe labor, discrimination, and corruption affecting convicted inmates who perform maintenance and domestic services.

An Armenian National Security Service (NSS) delegation, headed by Director Andranik Simonyan, arrived in Baku on the evening of 19 September, marking the first-ever such visit to Azerbaijan. The delegation is in the Azerbaijani capital to participate in the 3rd International Security Forum, which concludes on 21 September. This landmark diplomatic engagement comes as Azerbaijan plans a significant increase in its military spending and reforms its defence laws.

Azerbaijan is facing a complex economic landscape as falling export oil prices and declining domestic production challenge its budget. In response, the state oil company SOCAR is making significant international investments in Italy and Israel to secure new revenue streams, while the government is planning for a 2026 budget that relies on increased tax collection, potentially by ending a major tax break for private sector workers.

Journalist Fatima Movlamli, imprisoned in connection with the "Meydan TV case," has described the criminal charges against her as "laughable" and "far from reality" in a letter from prison. Her statement comes as the Khatai District Court, on 20 September, extended the pre-trial detention of five of her colleagues in the same case for another three months. The court prolonged the detention periods for journalists Aynur Qanbarova (Elgunash), Khayala Aghayeva, Natig Javadli, A

Learn about the Meydan TV case: an arrested journalist in Azerbaijan is hospitalized. Get details on charges and human rights issues.

Aliyev: Azerbaijan expands gas exports to 10 European countries. His meeting with EU Commissioner Kos also covered energy security, transport cooperation, and peace efforts with Armenia.

Amnesty International launches a campaign for the release of political prisoners Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan. The organization calls for their immediate, unconditional freedom, highlighting concerns about the suppression of academic criticism and politically motivated arrests.

Azerbaijan supports Qatar's sovereignty and mediation in the Gaza crisis. Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov attended the Doha summit, advocating for a ceasefire and a two-state solution for Palestine. The article also details the recent Israeli airstrike in Doha and its consequences.

European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Marta Kos will pay a visit to Azerbaijan on September 18.

Azerbaijan and the UAE have agreed to build two container ships for cargo transshipment on the Caspian Sea.

On the evening of September 16, the Azerbaijani club "Qarabağ" secured a victory in Lisbon over the local "Benfica" in a match of the first round of the main stage of the Champions League.

Cyprus is a top 3 foreign investor in Azerbaijan ($353M) despite no diplomatic ties. Funds likely from Azerbaijani-owned offshore companies.

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.

Terminal Investment Limited becomes a shareholder in the largest container port in the Aegean region. Investments in SOCAR Terminal will strengthen Turkey's position in the global supply chain, boosting capacity, digitalization, and efficiency.

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.