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A prominent Azerbaijani lawyer has urged authorities to include journalists associated with independent media outlets Meydan TV and Toplum TV in a possible presidential pardon, as parliament discusses a broad amnesty initiative.

Spending on cafés and restaurants in Azerbaijan has risen sharply this year, driven not only by higher foot traffic but also by rising food costs, mounting business expenses and growing concerns over portion sizes and price transparency.

Azerbaijani lawmakers have described President Ilham Aliyev’s initiative to declare an amnesty affecting more than 20,000 people as a historic humanitarian step reflecting the country’s commitment to human rights.

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.

A planned meeting between EU foreign ministers and Armenia’s top diplomat has renewed questions over whether Brussels is reacting to - rather than shaping - fast-moving developments in the South Caucasus.

Separate cases involving a 14-year-old who gave birth and a 15-year-old girl kept in an informal relationship have reignited debate over child protection and early relationships in Azerbaijan.

Economist Natig Jafarli argues that Azerbaijan should reduce military and law enforcement spending and shift away from tax hikes toward policies that stimulate economic growth.

Residents displaced by a redevelopment project in Baku’s Nizami district say they have waited nearly ten years for promised replacement apartments, amid allegations of repeated delays, disputed sales, and unresolved contractual obligations. Local authorities confirm the case is under legal review.

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Azerbaijan Confirms 2026 Public Holidays and Non-Working Days

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