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Restoring historical justice: Two years since the return of four Gazakh villages

Editor’s note: Nijat Babayev is an Azerbaijan-based journalist. The article reflects the author’s personal views and may not necessarily represent the position of News.Az.

24 May 2026-00:20
Military attachés tour Azerbaijan’s State Border Service

In accordance with the 2026 action plan approved by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, a familiarization visit was organized for foreign military attachés accredited in Azerbaijan to the State Border Service of Azerbaijan.

23 May 2026-16:49
Three Georgians detained over alleged Islamic State links in counter-terrorism raid

Three Georgian citizens have been detained on charges of involvement in the Islamic State group, according to the country’s State Security Service.

20 May 2026-10:47
Safeguarding public and state interests in Azerbaijan: A comprehensive governance analysis

The protection of public and state interests is a fundamental principle of modern governance and rule of law. In the Republic of Azerbaijan, this concept is embedded in constitutional provisions, national legislation, and institutional practices aimed at ensuring social welfare, national security, economic stability, transparency, and citizen participation. This article provides a comprehensive academic analysis of how public and state interests are defined, safeguarded, and implemented in Azerbaijan through legal reforms, public administration mechanisms, and governance policies.

09 Apr 2026-17:44
Promoting democracy and civic responsibility in Azerbaijan: Key developments

In recent decades, Azerbaijan has placed increasing emphasis on strengthening human rights protection, improving governance mechanisms, and encouraging active civic participation. These reforms are closely linked to the country’s broader goals of building a modern legal state, developing civil society institutions, and enhancing citizens’ engagement in political and social life.

07 Apr 2026-11:35
Who is Martin Ryan and why was he arrested?

A court in Azerbaijan has sentenced French businessman Martin Ryan to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of espionage. The verdict was delivered by the Baku Court for Grave Crimes following an investigation led by Azerbaijan’s State Security Service.

18 Mar 2026-20:45
Baku furniture factory fire prompts emergency response - VIDEO

A major fire has broken out at a furniture workshop in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, emergency authorities have said.

18 Mar 2026-00:33
State Security Service detains person accused of blackmailing president's family - VIDEO

17 Mar 2026-21:42
Georgia security service exposes group behind terrorism hoaxes

The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) has uncovered a group responsible for dozens of terrorism-related hoaxes, officials said.

25 Feb 2026-16:25
Witnesses to be forcibly brought in Azerbaijan spy trial

Some witnesses will be forcibly brought to court in the criminal case involving French citizen Martin Ryan, accused of espionage, and Azerbaijani citizen Azad Mammadli, accused of treason.

16 Feb 2026-13:49