Rappler's latest stories on Azerbaijan
Belarus, Azerbaijan report 1st coronavirus cases
Belarus' health ministry says that an infected Iranian student who arrived in the country from Azerbaijan last week is in a 'satisfactory' condition
Surveillance and internet disruption in Baku
The authorities in Azerbaijan don’t need to shut down the internet or social media. They can achieve control by disruption alone.
5 Caspian Sea states sign landmark convention
(UPDATED) The deal will settle a long-lasting dispute on whether the Caspian is a sea or a lake, which means it falls under different international laws
Filipino gymnast Yulo nabs silver in Azerbaijan stint
The 18-year-old is the youngest in the men's vault of the Baku World Cup but that hardly shows as he is less than a point behind the gold medal winner
25 dead in Azerbaijan drug rehab center fire
It took some 3 hours for 10 squads of firefighters and rescuers from the emergencies ministry to extinguish the blaze, the APA news agency reports
Azerbaijan calls snap presidential poll
The oil-rich country was initially set to hold a presidential election in October 17, 2018
Azerbaijan blacklists U.S. celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain
The foreign ministry spokesman says Bourdain 'has been put onto the persona non grata list for his disrespect of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and sovereignty'
Azerbaijan cracks down on sole independent news agency
Human Rights Watch denounces the case as the latest in a vicious crackdown on critical media in energy rich Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan looks to block critical online media
The ministry of transport and communications demands the news outlets websites be blocked but gives no further details to back up its claims
At least 35 dead in Iran floods
2nd UPDATE Torrential rain lashes East Azerbaijan province with state television showing images of flooded houses and cars carried away by the surging water
Pope urges 'stable peace' on visit to Azerbaijan
UPDATED There is no alternative to patiently and assiduously searching for shared solutions by means of committed and sustained negotiations says Pope Francis
Azerbaijan holds referendum on extra powers for president
The amendments would extend the president s term in office from 5 to 7 years and create a powerful new first vice president position and several other vice presidencies
Rio Haryanto optimistis raih hasil baik di Sirkuit Baku
Rio Haryanto berhasil perbaiki posisi saat latihan di Sirkuit Baku GP Eropa
Formula 1: GP Eropa dalam angka
Pertama kalinya dalam sejarah balapan Formula 1 di Sirkuit Baku Azerbaijan
Rio Haryanto akui Sirkuit Azerbaijan miliki tantangan dan konsekuensi berat
Kata Rio Haryanto satu kesalahan kecil di Sirkuit Baku bisa mendatangkan konsekuensi cukup berat
Azerbaijan frees top anti-corruption journalist Ismayilova
The reporter who turns 40 on Friday probes the vast riches allegedly amassed by President Ilham Aliyev and his family
Pope announces trips to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia
The news comes amid tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno Karabakh region
Fragile truce largely holds in Karabakh after deadly clashes
UPDATED Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian calls on the international community to respect Karabakh s right to determine its own future
Azerbaijan, Armenia agree truce in Nagorno-Karabakh clashes
International powers scramble to end the worst violence in decades over the disputed region
Azerbaijan, Armenia locked in deadly clashes over Karabakh
UPDATED Clashes over the disputed region of Nagorno Karabakh continue for a third day despite international pressure to stop fighting
Azerbaijan, Armenia forces clash as Putin urges ceasefire
UPDATED The 2 countries frequently exchange fire across the front but the latest episode marks a surge in violence and sparks frantic appeals for peace from international powers
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Azerbaijan ruling party wins polls shunned by opposition – partial results
The outright victory by the ruling Yeni New Azerbaijan party cements strongman President Ilham Aliyev s grip on power in the tightly controlled Caucasus nation
European Games: Azerbaijan's repressive reality behind glitz
Rights activists in the country hope the glitzy event will focus international attention not on sporting prowess – but Azerbaijan s record for jailing scores of opponents and cracking down on dissent
US 'disturbed' at Azerbaijan raiding Radio Liberty
The raid came after a prominent investigative reporter working for Radio Azadliq Khadija Ismayilova was arrested in early December
WATCH: Filipino DJ wins 3rd place in 'Thre3style' world championships
Watch and listen to DJ Carlo Atendido at work here
Putin says 'good will' exists to resolve Armenia-Azerbaijan crisis
Russian analysts say the Sochi talks to resolve the crisis are a reaffirmation of Putin s and Russia s dominance in the region
Azerbaijan edges Azkals in FIFA Friendly, 1-nil
The new look Philippine National Men’s Football Team put up a gallant stand against 93rd ranked Azerbaijan but lost 1 0 in a FIFA Friendly match
HIGHLIGHTS: Azkals vs Azerbaijan friendly
The Azkals will be trying to measure where they are in the world stage against UEFA nation Azerbaijjan
Azkals face Azerbaijan, first European squad in 17 years, on Wednesday
The Azkals will face an acid test on Wednesday when they play Azerbaijan in their first challenge of a European squad since 1997
Azkals to face Azerbaijan in friendly match in Dubai
For the first time since 1997 the Philippine National Football Team will face a European squad in Azerbaijan on March 5 in Dubai United Arab Emirates
Singapore Airlines jet makes emergency landing in Azerbaijan
A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 superjumbo made an emergency landing in Azerbaijan on Monday due to a loss of cabin pressure leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at the airport in the capital Baku
Azerbaijan leader smashes rivals in landslide poll win
President Ilham Aliyev scored a crushing win in the tightly controlled ex Soviet state with main opposition challenger Jamil Hasanli in distant second place
Sweden triumphs in controversial Eurovision
Swedish star Loreen wins the Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan hosts Eurovision clash of generations
The run up to the event has been marred by accusations over Azerbaijan s rights record and forced evictions of locals but the government is hoping the event will be a unique shop window for the increasingly glitzy capital Baku
Eritrea 'most censored' country - global media watchdog
African country topples North Korea in list of countries most notorious for censorship media restrictions
