Handed Over Cash as a Loan? Supreme Court Explains the Risks

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court has issued a reminder that lending money based only on trust can become a legal headache if a dispute later arises. In information provided to Vesti Baku, the court said many people routinely lend money to relatives, friends or acquaintances without putting anything in writing. While such arrangements may seem simple … Read more

Retaining Wall Of Road Tunnel Cracks In Baku After Heavy Rain

AZE.US A retaining wall at a road tunnel in Baku has cracked after heavy rainfall, creating a potential safety risk in the city’s Bilajari settlement. The incident was reported on Fizuli Street in Bilajari, part of Baku’s Binagadi district, where local residents say the concrete wall began to split after days of intense rain. The … Read more

48% Of Men In Azerbaijan Die Before Reaching Retirement Age

AZE.US A fresh debate over retirement age is unfolding in Azerbaijan, where concerns are growing that a large share of citizens – especially men – do not live long enough to benefit fully from the pension system. The discussion has intensified as the country moves toward setting the retirement age for both men and women … Read more

Officials Do Not Understand How People Live On 300-500 Manats A Month, Agazade Says

AZE.US A new public row over wages and inequality has erupted in Azerbaijan after controversial remarks by MP Seyyad Aran triggered criticism and demands for political accountability. The backlash followed Aran’s appearance on RTV’s Qaranlıqda həqiqət, hosted by Ruhiyya Aliyeva, where he argued that people should not be judged based on how much they earn … Read more

Flooded Homes Likely To Lose Value After Heavy Rains

AZE.US The recent downpours in Baku and across the Absheron Peninsula did more than flood courtyards, basements and ground floors. They also exposed a growing fault line in the real estate market: homes in flood-prone areas are now becoming harder to sell at old prices. After the latest rains, buyers are paying closer attention to … Read more

Trump Moves Toward The Final Phase Of The Iran War

AZE.US A month into the war with Iran, the central illusion has collapsed: this was never going to end with a quick, clean declaration of victory. What looked at first like a fast-moving military campaign has hardened into something far more dangerous – a war of attrition, strategic signaling and unfinished objectives. Airstrikes, missile exchanges, … Read more

Problem Loans In Azerbaijan Rise 16.8% Over One Year

AZE.US Problem loans in Azerbaijan increased by 16.8% over the past year, even as their share in the overall loan portfolio remained relatively low, according to newly released figures as of January 1, 2026. The country’s banks and other lending institutions expanded their total credit portfolio by 9.1% compared with the same period a year … Read more

Why Is It So Difficult to Register Homes in Azerbaijan’s Regions?

AZE.US Registering private homes remains a serious problem in Azerbaijan’s regions, especially in rural areas, where many residents still cannot obtain formal ownership documents for the houses they have lived in for years. Without an official property extract, homeowners are unable to fully legalize their homes. That creates major obstacles when it comes to selling … Read more