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Azerbaijan is considering the introduction of a congestion charge for vehicles entering central areas of Baku, according to a presidential decree signed by President...

REAL Party founder Ilgar Mammadov says claims about Azerbaijanis hiding money at home are misleading, arguing that regional comparisons show citizens and businesses in Armenia and Georgia are significantly wealthier.

Natig Jafarli says Azerbaijan’s tourism and agricultural policies have backfired, citing falling tourist numbers, declining livestock populations, rising meat prices, and growing dependence on imports.

Prices at markets across Azerbaijan have risen by 20–30 percent ahead of the New Year, while shoppers and sellers alike report weakening purchasing power despite increased foot traffic.

Azerbaijani karate athletes won two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals at the IKF World Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry has proposed new rules for issuing driver’s licenses and other documents, allowing citizens to submit initial applications online as part of the country’s digital government reforms.

The Israeli Embassy in Baku has published a Hanukkah greeting on social media, wishing light and joy to all those celebrating the holiday.

Azerbaijan’s education minister says heavy school backpacks are not caused by textbooks alone, while high education spending in some regions fails to deliver results. Emin Amrullayev also discussed schools in the liberated territories, preschool education, and school optimization efforts.

Turkey has ordered the deportation of former Azerbaijani MP Gultekin Hajibeyli with a five-year entry ban. Hajibeyli says the decision is politically motivated and has appealed to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Lower prices and higher rental returns are driving growing interest among Azerbaijani investors in residential and commercial real estate across Turkey, official data shows.