President of Azerbaijan Uses Global Media Forum to Project Vision of Stability, Sovereignty, and Strategic Connectivity

The military escalation in the Middle East occupied a central place in Azerbaijan’s media agenda during the period under review, as the conflict unfolded in close proximity to Azerbaijan’s southern borders and quickly acquired a direct dimension for the country’s national security. The issue was made particularly sensitive by Iran’s role as a neighboring state, the presence of a multi-million Azerbaijani population on its territory, and the religious affinity between large segments of the populations of both countries.

In 2025, the Council of Europe published a report on the state of media freedom in Europe titled “On the Tipping Point.” The document, “On the Tipping Point: Press Freedom 2025,” states that last year 344 alerts concerning serious threats to media freedom were recorded across Europe.

Failure to observe ethical standards on Azerbaijani television, non-ethical behavior on air, shows that create social and psychological tension, and the broadcasting of unlawful advertising are frequently criticized in society and on social media.

In recent days, independent journalists in Azerbaijan have been receiving "job offers" from foreign media through various networks.