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

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.

A U.S. trade mission arrived in Baku to discuss the Middle Corridor, energy security, and the development of Azerbaijan-U.S. relations. Learn about key negotiations, strengthening trade ties, and projects including natural gas and renewable energy exports to Europe.

Fernando Santos departs as head coach of the Azerbaijan national football team following a series of losses. AFFA announced the decision, citing a mutual agreement. The departure follows the team's performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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.

On September 5, Azerbaijani and Armenian delegations, led by their deputy prime ministers, held mutual visits to discuss border delimitation, demining, and infrastructure restoration. These blitz visits aimed to synchronize efforts and plan future meetings. The latest development in bilateral dialogue is a key focus.

SOCAR's STAR refinery is not impacted by new EU sanctions on Russian oil. Learn why its focus on the Turkish market and Lukoil contracts protect it.

Discover why Russia and India reportedly blocked Azerbaijan's admission to the SCO. Explore the political dynamics and how this move may affect relations with China.

Official Baku's rebuttal to the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding the AZAL plane crash compensation. The article covers the dispute over insurance payouts versus state-level compensation, the arrest of Russian citizens, and the overall tension in bilateral relations.

Economic pressures in Azerbaijan are mounting due to soaring beef prices, rising non-performing loans, and a shrinking workforce. This article analyzes the internal situation, including banking sector strain and declining living standards, alongside an overview of foreign policy with Russia and Armenia. It also covers human rights issues and the cases of prominent activists and opposition figures like Hacı Vəliyev, Elvin Mustafayev, and Əli Kərimli.

Charges intensified against civil society activists in the Baku NGO case.

Baku Court upholds the conviction of activist Elvin Mustafayev. Learn the details of the "Worker's Desk" case, including the appeal, transfer to a high-security prison, and allegations of torture. A detailed analysis of the legal prosecution and the situation of political prisoners in Azerbaijan. Read about the charges against Mustafayev and the position of human rights defenders.

The Baku Court of Appeals has upheld the 15-year sentence against researcher Bahruz Samadov for high treason. Learn about his verdict, the reasons for his arrest, and his decision to begin a dry hunger strike in protest. Get the details on Samadov's case and his anti-war views.

Georgian protesters face torture and fabricated charges. Read about the harrowing stories of Rezo Kiknadze and Anton Chechin, highlighting allegations of inhumane treatment and politically motivated prosecutions amid anti-government rallies in Tbilisi.

Azerbaijani opposition leader Ali Karimli has been denied a passport for 20 years, preventing his participation in international events like the Warsaw Security Forum. Learn about his case, the history of his persecution, and other Azerbaijani human rights defenders facing similar travel restrictions.

Tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan worsen as a Russian ideologue calls for the assimilation of Azerbaijanis and military service. This sparks a diplomatic row and a "massive information campaign," highlighting a volatile period in bilateral relations.

Milli Majlis accuses Russia of a large-scale anti-Azerbaijani propaganda campaign. The statement links it to a presidential interview and distorted Zangezur corridor information.

An Iraqi citizen was detained while attempting to illegally cross the state border from Armenia to Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijani journalist Polad Aslanov begins a hunger strike in prison, protesting discrimination and a lack of medical care. His wife alleges health issues and corruption. The article covers his ongoing case, claims of political imprisonment, and the broader human rights situation in Azerbaijan.