Although our prospects seem dimmer, but changes are inevitable

Azerbaijan is seeking to integrate into the rapidly growing global medical tourism market, yet its starting position remains weaker than that of Turkey and less flexible than that of Georgia. The country possesses solvent domestic demand, modern medical infrastructure concentrated in Baku, and a favorable geographic location. However, it still lacks the key asset of successful medical tourism: international trust.

Bullying in schools is a widespread problem with significant psychological, social, and educational consequences. It undermines students’ well-being, disrupts their social development, and negatively affects academic performance. While psychological support mechanisms remain important, effective prevention also depends on clear legal frameworks that establish enforceable obligations for schools and other institutions.

Thousands of words used in the Azerbaijani language have been borrowed from Russian. Even though Azerbaijani equivalents exist, Russian-based expressions continue to be used at official and social levels. For example, words such as “uchot” (accounting record), “bukhgalteriya” (accounting), “yest” (is/there is), “voobshe” (in general), “tak” (so), “da” (yes), and many others. At the same time, despite historical influences, the Azerbaijani language has preserved its structure, and the current goal is to make it more standardized, functional, and competitive.

Azerbaijan continues to face systemic challenges in tackling domestic violence despite an established legal framework, with experts warning that official statistics reflect only a fraction of the problem and that institutional weaknesses limit effective protection for victims.