Rufat Abbasov
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A steep rise in Russian gas prices is making Azerbaijan and its South Caucasian neighbours look for new energy sources.
Azerbaijanis who fled during the Karabakh conflict were able to vote for a member of parliament who may not set foot in the disputed region.
Azeri oil industry employees secure substantial pay rise following mass industrial action.
Failed comeback by leading opposition politician Rasul Guliyev ends with several government ministers sacked.
Salary hikes for force blighted by endemic corruption not expected to get at root of problem.
The start of election campaigning has reignited the controversy over how independent the country’s new public service television station is.
Arrest of opposition activist on spying charge heats pre-election passions in Baku.
Baku’s overtures towards an unrecognised territory cause controversy.
President condemns opponents as “common criminals”, but there are signs that having made its point, the government may release seven convicted men.
The Azerbaijani government is defying international pressure to sell off the largest bank in the region.