Social sphere

Under relentless May rain, Baku transformed for six days into the capital of global urbanism. Inside the pavilions of the Olympic Stadium, delegates from 182 countries discussed artificial intelligenc...

Despite the continuing growth of wages, Azerbaijan’s labor market in 2026 is increasingly showing signs of structural inequality typical of resource-based economies, where high incomes are concentrate...

At first glance, Azerbaijan’s demographic picture appears stable. The population continues to grow, the state is expanding infrastructure spending, and the economy shows resilience on the back of ener...

In Baku, it is becoming harder to say where the working day begins. It is no longer tied to an office, no longer measured by turnstiles, and no longer ends when the lights go out. It starts with a not...

Buzovna is an administrative unit in the Khazar district of the capital, representing a complex territorial structure. It includes three components: the historic village of Buzovna with a millennia-ol...

One of the key directions of social policy in Azerbaijan remains the improvement of housing and living conditions for the population. The institutional foundation of this policy is formed by the State...

Despite the presence of tens of thousands of vacancies in Azerbaijan, a significant portion of the unemployed population is unable to find work. Reports by international organisations indicate that th...

The pharmaceutical market of Azerbaijan is structurally dependent on imports. In recent years, both import volumes and the overall market value have increased, while domestic production and exports re...

Although the existing pension model in Azerbaijan is built on the principles of social insurance and solidarity, the limited nature of individual savings and inheritance mechanisms has led to serious...

The World Bank is allocating a grant of $11.74 million as part of a large-scale project aimed at improving the environmental condition of the Caspian Sea and preserving biodiversity. According to expe...

On the eve of Novruz, the ancient spring holiday symbolizing renewal and abundance, markets across Azerbaijan were, as always, crowded. Families moved from stall to stall, selecting dried fruits, nuts...

Azerbaijan has formally introduced an annual review mechanism for the minimum wage after parliament approved amendments to the Labour Code and President Ilham Aliyev signed them into law, according to...

In earlier centuries, the main factors contributing to longevity were a healthy lifestyle, natural and quality food, and clean air. Today, advancements in sustainable healthcare services and innovativ...

At the plenary session of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly) held on December 16, the draft law "On the State Budget for 2025" was discussed in its third reading and adopted.

In a gesture as symbolic as it is surreal, authorities in the suburban settlement of Buzovna recently unveiled a monument in the form of a rusted trash bin, meant to signify the deeply entrenched corr...

Next year, the minimum wage in Azerbaijan will be set at 400 manats, according to the feedback provided by the Accounting Chamber on the draft law on the "State Budget of the Republic of Azerbaijan fo...