OSINT of Azerbaijan
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Entry #42 OSINT World Series
Open Data Portals
Azerbaijan Open Data Portal (Açıq Məlumatlar Portalı) - Central national portal consolidating open datasets published by public institutions in standardized formats.
Open Data Portal by Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
EU4Environment – Water and Data works to support the development of an online entry point for access to data and information on water and the environment in Azerbaijan.
DXR.az, which is the official Electronic Services Portal (Dövlət Xidmətləri Portalı) of Azerbaijan. It acts as a central unified information portal about public (state) services and government bodies.
General Information on Azerbaijan - History, people, art, etc.
Business Registries
Official Polish government sanctions list published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (MSWiA). Contains some Azerbaijan-related entities.
JobSearch Azerbaijan hosts job vacancy listings from a wide range of companies operating in Azerbaijan.
Kompra KZ is a paid Kazakhstan-based platform that supports checks on Azerbaijani entities. Promo code POGODA gives 2,500 KZT (≈5 checks). (Source: paulpogoda Github)
List of consulting firms in Baku, Azerbaijan - consultingcase101
Open Sanctions Azerbaijan - Contains 1,012 entities connected with Azerbaijan. This may include sanctioned entities, politically-exposed persons (PEPs), and their close associates, or entities involved in criminal activity.
OCCRP Aleph - The global archive of research material for investigative reporting.
Most searched Azerbaijani business profiles - InfoClipper
Comtur Focus is a paid Russian-language business information and counterparty-check service developed by SKB Kontur, widely used in Russia and CIS countries for corporate risk, compliance, and due-diligence research. (Paid)
People Search
MyHeritage – Azerbaijan Genealogy & Vital Records – Genealogical collections that may contain personal and family records.
Open Sanctions Azerbaijan - Contains 1,012 entities connected with Azerbaijan. This may include sanctioned entities, politically-exposed persons (PEPs), and their close associates, or entities involved in criminal activity.
OCCRP Aleph - The global archive of research material for investigative reporting.
RealPeopleSearch – Azerbaijan Find People – People search engine with lookup by name, phone, email, etc.
Infinitbook – People Search Azerbaijan – Search by name, date of birth, address, workplace, school, etc.
Digital Report Azerbaijan - This page contains all the data, insights, and trends you need to help you understand how people in Azerbaijan use digital devices, online platforms, and connected services in 2025.
OSINT Industries - Search for numbers and emails. (free for confirmed journalists)
Land Records, Maps & Geospatial Data
Daşınmaz Əmlakın Kadastrı və Reyestri - This is the main public legal entity responsible for land and property records in Azerbaijan.
“Daşınmaz əmlakın dövlət reyestri haqqında” Law - This law governs the state real estate register, establishing how property rights are recorded, transferred, and disclosed.
Torpaqların Elektron Kadastr Uçotu İnformasiya Sistemi - An electronic land cadastre information system used to manage land data, boundaries, soil studies, and administrative divisions within Azerbaijan.
State Service On Property Issues Under The Ministry Of Economy Of The Republic Of Azerbaijan
Vehicle information
FlightAware - Azerbaijan
Courts
A Guide to the Republic of Azerbaijan Law Research - GlobaLex
The central online portal for the Azerbaijani judiciary, offering information on courts, judges, and legal proceedings across Azerbaijan.
Media Outlets
While there are many private and independent outlets in name, press freedom in Azerbaijan is restricted; many independent voices face censorship, legal pressure, or operate from abroad. State-linked TV remains the dominant source of broadcast news.
State-Run / Government-Linked Media
These outlets are owned, funded, or controlled by the state or ruling party, and are widely considered to reflect government positions in their coverage.
News Agencies
AZERTAC – Azerbaijan State News Agency (national official news service).
Television
AZTV – State television channel, government funded.
ITV (İctimai Televiziya və Radio) – Public broadcaster with significant state ties.
Print & Online Newspapers / Outlets
Xalq Qəzeti – Government socio-political daily.
Yeni Azərbaycan – Media outlet owned by the ruling New Azerbaijan Party.
Private / Independent Media
These outlets are privately owned or editorially independent from the state (though many operate under pressure or censorship constraints).
News Agencies & Portals
Trend News Agency – Private, regional news service.
APA (Azeri Press Agency) – Private news agency with domestic and international coverage.
AzerNews – English-language private news portal.
Bizim Yol – Private outlet offering news, analysis and interviews.
Milli.Az – Private news portal.
Publika.az – Independent news portal.
Oxu.az – Popular private online news platform.
Qafqazinfo – Major independent online newspaper.
Television & Radio
ARB 24 – Private national news TV channel.
Kapaz TV – Private regional TV station.
(Note: ANS TV and ANS Radio were historically private, but both were shut down by state authorities in 2016).
Print Newspapers (Private / Independent)
525-ci Qəzet – Socio-political newspaper.
Azadlıq – Independent newspaper (now often operating from abroad due to restrictions).
Yeni Musavat – Private socio-political newspaper.
Zerkalo – Online news, also with historical print presence.
Exile / Independent Media (Often blocked domestically)
Meydan TV – Azerbaijani online news + investigative outlet based in Berlin.
Miscellaneous
e-ishtirak.gov.az - Azerbaijan’s digital avenue for public participation in governance and civic issues.
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