Growing demand for homemade sunflower oil raises health concerns in Azerbaijan

In recent months, freshly extracted sunflower oil has become increasingly popular among Azerbaijani consumers. Shoppers are drawn to what they perceive as a more “natural” and flavorful alternative to mass-produced oils found in supermarkets.

Azerbaijani woman announces resignation from military job in viral TikTok video

Image captured from a video recorded by Gunel Bayramova

A new video has gone viral across TikTok and other platforms in Azerbaijan, sparking a wave of public discussion about workplace culture, gender inequality, and the pressures faced by women in traditionally male-dominated institutions.

Becoming Nazim: Amid Gasimov on the soul of “Tilov”’s main character

Azerbaijani actor Amid Gasimov performs a scene from the TV series Tilov.

As İctimai TV’s new drama Tilov gains growing attention from viewers, actor Amid Gasimov shared his insights about portraying Nazim, the series’ central character. His remarks during a recent talk show revealed how deeply he engaged with the role and the ideas behind it.

“Tilov” Premieres on İctimai TV: A New Chapter in Azerbaijani Drama Production

Actor Amid Gasimov and film director and screenwriter Parviz Hasanov

A new television drama has joined İctimai TV’s programming lineup, quickly capturing viewers’ attention and setting social media abuzz. The highly anticipated series Tilov officially premiered this week after months of teasers and promotion.

Public Transport in Azerbaijan: Paying More for a Better Ride?

After one year, ticket prices for public transportation have risen again — this time by 10 qapik (20%). Officials justify the increase as part of efforts to upgrade capacity by purchasing new trains and buses. However, the decision has sparked criticism as soon as it was announced. The change is already in force, and passengers have no choice but to pay the new rates. Still, they have the right to expect higher service quality in return. But how does this price increase affect passengers’ daily expenses?

Innovations Center and Ateshgah Insurance unite to power AI development in Azerbaijan

Vusal Rustamov, Director of the “Innovations Center” and Elchin Ahmadov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Ateshgah” Insurance Company OJSC © AZERTAG

A new step toward fostering AI development in Azerbaijan has been taken — the Innovations Center, operating under the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Ateshgah Insurance Company OJSC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence and education.

Clarifying the record: No territorial claims from Azerbaijan, despite Armenian Media spin

Armenian media outlets have misinterpreted remarks made by a representative of the Azerbaijani delegation on the sidelines of the 108th Rose-Roth Seminar of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, currently taking place in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital. Moreover, News.am has even misrepresented the seminar’s theme, suggesting that participants were discussing Azerbaijan as a “troublemaker.” This is entirely inaccurate.

From Gaza to Baku: The Elkord Family’s Journey of Survival and Hope

The Elkord family has been living with hope for the past two years. The family — a Palestinian husband and an Azerbaijani wife — had been living in Gaza for many years. Their lives changed dramatically on October 7, 2023, when the war began.

Azerbaijan marks International Teachers’ Day

Today, Azerbaijan joins the global community in celebrating International Teachers’ Day, established by UNESCO in 1966 as a tribute to the vital role of educators and their contributions to society.

According to official data, there are currently around 300,000 teachers in Azerbaijan. To mark the occasion, İctimai TV, the country’s public broadcaster, has highlighted the participation of