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Abzas Media journalists Sevinj Vagifgizi, Nargiz Absalamova, and Elnara Gasimova were transferred 250km from Baku to a remote colony. Their lawyer calls the move political pressure and an ECHR Article 8 violation, isolating them from family. Latest on the crackdown on independent media in Azerbaijan.

Poet and TikToker İlhamə Elşadqızı sentenced to 3 years in Baku for drug possession. Discover the details of her case, her claims of being framed, and its connection to a wider "TikTok operation."

Council of Europe's Berset satisfied with cooperation with Azerbaijan, unlike PACE. Talks with President Aliyev on regional peace and key agreements.

SOCAR's acquisition of Italian energy giant Italiana Petroli (IP) marks a major step in expanding its European presence. The deal strengthens economic ties between Azerbaijan and Italy, boosting Europe's energy security with IP's vast network of refineries and filling stations.

Discover the details of the Russian warship 'Rasul Gamzatov's' visit to Baku. The description covers the visit's program, including cooperation between border services and cultural events. It also touches on the political tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan that serve as the backdrop for this event.

Read about the trial of Anar Mammadli. The Azerbaijani human rights activist calls the case a "political show" and rejects smuggling charges. Learn about the details of his arrest and his statements in court.

The Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Jeyhun Bayramov and Ararat Mirzoyan, met in New York as part of the UN General Assembly session.

On September 22, the Khatay District Court of Baku granted the investigative body's request to extend the pre-trial detention of Meydan TV journalist Aytaj Ahmadova for another three months.

The Government of Azerbaijan has extended its COVID-19 quarantine regime. Learn about the reasons behind this decision and its legal implications. COVID-19, Azerbaijan, quarantine, closed borders.

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.

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.

Georgian authorities have announced the discovery of a major money laundering operation that allegedly legalized $624 million and €35 million between 2022 and 2024. The Georgian Prosecutor's Office and State Security Service conducted a joint operation on 16 September, resulting in the arrest of one individual.

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

The Armenian government, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, is championing a new state ideology known as "Real Armenia," aiming to transform public consciousness from a focus on "historical Armenia" to the country's current reality. The initiative, which seeks to define Armenia within its internationally recognised borders, has been formalised in a draft law, sparking a heated debate among artists, public figures, and politicians over its implications for peace, national

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