On May 1, 2026, the Milli Majlis in Baku's Nasimi district voted to suspend all cooperation with the European Parliament over a recent resolution. Also in Nasimi, imprisoned Meydan TV journalists staged a courtroom protest on World Press Freedom Day on May 1. Meanwhile, seven individuals were detained at the Sputnik-Azerbaijan office in the Sabail district on May 1. Regionally, the UAE's exit from OPEC on May 1 sent Brent crude surging past $122, with President Trump rejecting a 14-point peace plan submitted by Tehran on May 3. The expected EPC Summit in Yerevan occurred on May 3-4, with President Aliyev joining, the suspension of EU ties signals a hardening political environment; avoid all political gatherings in the Nasimi district. Expected WUF13 traffic regulations are now active in central Baku; adjust commutes accordingly. Rising oil prices will likely increase operational fuel and flight costs for personnel.
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