Society

The real cost of ownership may only become clear after the excitement wears off.

Early marriage in Azerbaijan is no longer a private family matter but a systemic social failure driven by poverty, weak institutions, and legal impunity. Cutting short the lives of thousands of girls, the practice fuels long-term risks ranging from human trafficking to demographic decline and the erosion of the country’s human capital.

By the end of 2025, artificial intelligence had become a routine part of working life in Azerbaijan, transforming productivity, job requirements, and professional skills while widening the gap between those who adapt and those who do not.

Azerbaijani cultural expert Aydin Khan Abilov says traditional weddings are gradually turning into a profit-driven industry, calling for balance between cultural heritage, social responsibility, and economic realities.

Azerbaijan’s parliament has approved draft amendments expanding the list of information prohibited online, introducing new restrictions related to public morality and social conduct.

Despite heavy investment and official claims of reform, Azerbaijan’s higher education system continues to struggle with deep structural problems that prevent real academic progress and global integration.

War, uncertainty, and the anxieties shaping public debate in the South Caucasus

An Azerbaijani state committee has awarded a $110,000 contract for organizing a national forum to a web development company whose own website is currently not operational, raising questions about contractor selection and transparency.