Dental Treatment Costs Remain High in Azerbaijan, Driven by Imports and Private Care

AZE.US Dental services in Azerbaijan continue to draw public concern over affordability, particularly for procedures such as implants, braces and root canal treatment that are not covered by mandatory health insurance. Prices vary widely depending on clinic type and location. In private clinics, fillings typically cost 70-100 manats, while state facilities may offer the same … Read more

Azerbaijan Offers Payments for Scrapping Old Cars, but Interest Remains Limited

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s vehicle scrappage programme allows owners to voluntarily surrender old or unusable cars in exchange for financial compensation, though overall participation remains modest. Drivers can receive a voucher worth about 1,500 manats or a one-time payment of roughly 1,050 manats, depending on the vehicle category. The process requires deregistration of the car, online appointment … Read more

Road Deaths in Azerbaijan Fall to 689 in 2025, Official Data Show

AZE.US Road traffic accidents in Azerbaijan killed 689 people in 2025, down from 764 a year earlier, according to the State Statistics Committee, indicating a decline of about 10% despite continued safety concerns. Authorities recorded 1,252 accidents nationwide, leaving 1,026 people injured. Overall casualties fell by 12.1% to 1,715. Most incidents occurred in populated areas, … Read more

U.S. Military Support to Armenia and Azerbaijan Raises Questions Over Regional Balance

AZE.US Recent U.S. security engagement with both Armenia and Azerbaijan has renewed debate over the military and strategic balance in the South Caucasus. Washington’s reported plan to provide Armenia with V-BAT reconnaissance drones, while offering Azerbaijan patrol vessels focused on Caspian maritime security, highlights differing operational impacts despite a formally balanced approach. Analysts say the … Read more

Why Fish Prices Are Rising in Azerbaijan

Aze.US Fish prices in Azerbaijan have increased in recent months, with sellers and buyers reporting noticeable changes across several popular varieties. Depending on the species, retail prices have risen by roughly 1 to 2 manats per kilogram compared with last year. Market vendors attribute the increase largely to higher transportation costs affecting imported fish. Azerbaijan … Read more

Putin Underestimated Zelensky: A Key Strategic Miscalculation, Analyst Says

Aze.US Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine exposed a major strategic miscalculation by Moscow, which did not anticipate the scale of Ukrainian resistance or the political resilience of President Volodymyr Zelensky, Azerbaijani political analyst Chingiz Mammadov said in an interview with Musavat TV. The war in Ukraine has significantly reshaped the global balance of power while … Read more

After Munich, One Thing Became Clear: Europe Will Have To Defend Itself

Aze.US The latest Munich Security Conference underscored a turning point for Europe: the post-World War II security model built around U.S. guarantees is weakening, forcing European states-led by Germany-to reconsider their own military responsibility and strategic autonomy. For decades, Europe’s stability rested on a simple assumption: the United States would remain the ultimate security guarantor … Read more

“Not To Allow Another War”: Mammadov On The Meaning Of The Peace Agenda

Aze.US Azerbaijani political analyst Farhad Mammadov said the current stage of dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia is primarily aimed at preventing a renewed conflict, stressing that the durability of the peace process will depend on political developments in Armenia and the formalization of a peace agreement. Farhad Mammadov took part in a recent meeting of … Read more

Housing Prices in Azerbaijan to Keep Rising in 2026 Despite Slower Growth

Aze.US Housing prices in Azerbaijan are expected to continue rising in 2026, although at a slower pace than in previous years, according to projections by S&P Global Ratings and local market analysts. Inflation-adjusted residential property prices are forecast to increase by around 5% to 6% this year. That compares with a significantly stronger rise in … Read more

Armenia’s Strategic Shift Raises Risks as Yerevan Moves to Reduce Reliance on Russia

Aze.US Armenia’s deepening engagement with the United States is evolving from diplomatic outreach into a potential strategic realignment, a shift that could reshape power dynamics in the South Caucasus while exposing Yerevan to significant political and economic risks. During the recent visit of the U.S. vice president to Yerevan, the sides discussed large-scale cooperation in … Read more