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POLITICS1d agoAzerbaijan critical about Turkey and SinirlioğluTensions between Azerbaijan and Turkey have not eased despite a telephone conversation between two presidents. Although it was reported that Erdoğan invited Aliyev to the summit during their conversation, Aliyev did not attend. On the same day, the APA news agency, which is close to Aliyev, published a sharp response to criticism in Turkey over Azerbaijan's decision to support UAE Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh instead of Feridun Sinirlioğlu for the position of UN Secretary-General.agos · turkey
POLITICS2d agoAzerbaijan, Georgia sign cooperation documents in SignagiSignagi, October 30, AZERTAC On October 30, a signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 11th meeting of the Azerbaijan–Georgia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation in Signagi. Shahin Baghirov, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee, and Mamuka Baratashvili, Deputy Minister of Finance of Georgia and Head of the Revenue Service, signed the Protocol between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of Georgia on the practical functioning of the Silk Road–Abreshumis Gza joint international road border checkpoint. Goshgar Tahmazli, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s Food Safety Agency (AQTA), and Giorgi Iakobashvili, Head of the National Food Agency under Georgia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, signed two memorandums of understanding on cooperation between the agencies in the fields of plant quarantine and protection, and veterinary services. Khatayi Azizov Special correspondentazertag_az · azerbaijan
POLITICS2d agoThree candidates put forward for Azerbaijan's OmbudsmanThree candidates have been nominated for the position of Azerbaijan's Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman), including incumbent Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva.azernews · azerbaijan
POLITICS4d agoAzerbaijan, Somalia explore prospects for cooperation in culture and communicationsA bilateral meeting was held at the Media and Broadcasting Council on October 28 with Abdulfatah Kasim Mohamud, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Republic of Somalia.azernews · azerbaijan
POLITICS6d agoAzerbaijani citizen returned to Baku after entering Armenian territoryAn Azerbaijani citizen, Yashar Ali oglu Gasimov, who had earlier crossed into Armenian territory in Tavush Province after losing his way and was subsequently found, was returned to Azerbaijan on October 24, the National Security Service of Armenia (NSS) reported. He was handed over to the competent authorities of the Republic of Azerbaijan, according to …armradio_am · armenia
POLITICSOct 24India, Uzbekistan discuss bilateral ties during Jaishankar’s Azerbaijan visitIndia-Uzbekistan ties have seen multiple high-level exchanges this yearThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 23Jaishankar meets Azerbaijan President, Foreign Minister as India attempts reset of tiesBilateral ties had soured with Azerbaijan’s condemnation of Operation Sindoor and calls for ‘resolution’ of the Kashmir issue; but on Friday, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov highlighted trade, tourism, and energy ties after a ‘fruitful discussion’ with his Indian counterpartThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 22Families of missing Azerbaijanis call for support from European institutionsFamilies of more than 4,000 Azerbaijanis still missing since the first Karabakh war brought their demand for answers to the EU institutions, hoping that the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, after decades of suffering on both sides, could finally clarify the fate of their relatives.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 20Families of missing Azerbaijanis stage protest outside European Parliament in Brussels [ PHOTOS ] Families of missing Azerbaijanis are staging a protest outside the European Parliament in Brussels. This indicates an international call for attention regarding missing persons from Azerbaijan.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSOct 16Azerbaijan charges Turkish journalist over coup calls – The Frontier PostAzerbaijan has charged a Turkish journalist for allegedly making coup calls, indicating legal action against media figures in relation to political events. This matters as it touches upon press freedom and political stability in the region.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
POLITICSOct 16Hijab ban at schools in Azerbaijan: What's behind the rare wave of protests?Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules?DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 15Azerbaijan hosts rare summit of both converging and opposing Middle East and Asian leadersMiddle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 15School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with TurkeyProtests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.BBC World
POLITICSOct 15Azerbaijan engineers rare summit with in-conflict Middle East and Asian leadersIsrael and Iran have met for a rare “confidence-building measures” summit in Baku, with Azerbaijan saying it serves as “a connecting hub in the Eurasian space.”EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 14Girls In Hijabs Turned Away From Azerbaijani Schools Amid Protests Over Dress CodeA new dress code in Azerbaijan’s schools has sparked protests by parents and students after reports that girls wearing hijabs, or Islamic head scarves, were turned away from classes. The protests come after a new ban on clothing deemed incompatible with the secular nature of education. Although the policy does not specifically mention the hijab, some parents have voiced concerns that their right to religious expression is being violated.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 14Schools In Azerbaijan Turn Away Girls Wearing Hijabs As Debate Over Religious Freedom IntensifiesAzerbaijan’s new school-uniform rules have sparked protests after reports emerged of schools turning away girls wearing hijabs, renewing debate over religious freedom and secular education.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 14Kazakh President arrives in AzerbaijanThe President of Kazakhstan has arrived in Azerbaijan for an official visit. This signifies a diplomatic engagement between the two nations.azertag_az · azerbaijan
POLITICSOct 14Tensions with teachers, pupils and Turkiye: Inside Azerbaijan’s hijab rowTeachers fear losing their livelihoods and students risk being excluded as Baku's close ally appears critical.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 13Schools in Azerbaijan are barring girls who wear hijabs from class. Some of their male classmates are refusing to attend in solidarity.In late September, Azerbaijan approved new school uniform rules, including a ban on “items inconsistent with the principle of secularism.” Inspections soon began at schools, and girls wearing hijabs were barred from classes. Protests broke out in Baku and other cities, with schoolgirls and their classmates demanding that everyone’s right to an education be upheld. On October 12, 37 people were detained in Baku. The Interior Ministry said protesters had tried to “grossly disrupt public order.” Meanwhile, users began reporting that they could not access TikTok and Instagram — the country’s two mMeduza [en]
POLITICSOct 13Azerbaijan and Laos adopted Joint Statement and exchanged documents VIDEOAzerbaijan and Laos have adopted a joint statement and exchanged documents, indicating diplomatic engagement between the two countries.azertag_az · azerbaijan
POLITICSOct 12Azerbaijan’s hijab restrictions spark school protests and arrestsAnger is growing in Azerbaijan after girls wearing hijabs were barred from schools under new uniform rules.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 12China’s top diplomat to visit Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria to boost tiesChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Azerbaijan and three Balkan countries amid Beijing’s push to shore up its trade corridors and geopolitical influence in the regions. Wang will attend the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday “as special representative of President Xi Jinping”, according to China’s foreign ministry. Aside from Azerbaijan, Beijing’s top diplomat will visit Croatia, Montenegro and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 12Azerbaijan’s school hijab ban: What’s behind it, and what’s next?Protests have broken out as some schools begin preventing students and teachers from attending classes.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 11France investigates Thales contracts in Azerbaijan denounced by jailed former employee'A forgotten Frenchman in Baku' (2/2). Mehmet Sahan, a French-Turkish dual national detained in Azerbaijan since early 2022 after a complaint by Thales, has alleged corruption. French prosecutors, who searched the premises of the defense giant in 2024, are investigating the contracts in question.Le Monde [en]
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