Two-Room Apartments Near Metro Start From 200,000 Manats Even Without Renovation: Market Snapshot in Ganjlik and Narimanov

AZE.US The market for newly built apartments in areas around the Ganjlik and Narimanov metro stations has shifted to a new price level, with even unfinished two-room units no longer considered an affordable entry point. A review of current listings shows that most “shell-and-core” apartments – sold without renovation – are priced between 200,000 and … Read more

Russians Return To Washington: State Duma Lawmakers Arrive As Ukraine Bargaining Intensifies

AZE.US A delegation of Russian State Duma lawmakers has arrived in Washington for the first such visit in years, opening a new and politically sensitive channel between the United States and Russia at a time when the war in Ukraine remains unresolved and the wider geopolitical picture is growing more unstable. Reuters reported on March … Read more

Money Comes In, People Leave: Transfers From the U.S. to Azerbaijan Jump 55%

AZE.US Personal money transfers from the United States to Azerbaijan reached $100.7 million in 2025, marking a 55% increase year-on-year, according to official data. At first glance, the rise points to stronger financial inflows. But analysts say the numbers reflect a deeper shift – a growing wave of outward migration, particularly among young Azerbaijanis. Economist … Read more

Car Market Faces Disruptions: Delays and Price Pressures Expected

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s car market is bracing for potential disruptions as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East begin to affect key logistics routes, particularly those running through Gulf hubs such as Dubai. Industry experts say the first visible impact is already being felt in delivery timelines. Vehicles imported via Gulf transit points are facing delays, with … Read more

U.S. and Iran Fail to Reach Deal as Talks Stall

AZE.US Negotiations between the United States and Iran have stalled, with both sides signaling continued contacts but remaining far apart on substance, according to the latest reporting from international media. U.S. officials maintain that communication channels remain open and describe the process as “ongoing” and “productive.” Former President Donald Trump has also suggested that there … Read more

Phones in Azerbaijan Double in Price as Import Costs Surge

AZE.US The average price of smartphones imported into Azerbaijan has more than doubled over the past year, reflecting a sharp shift in consumer demand and market structure. In January 2026, Azerbaijan imported 69,507 smartphones worth a total of $34.86 million. That marks a 35.4% increase in volume compared to the same period last year, according … Read more

Scandal-Hit Prosecutor Fired Over “Lavish Lifestyle”

AZE.US Azerbaijani prosecutor Heydar Yusifzade, whose name has surfaced in a series of controversies, has been dismissed from his post and expelled from the prosecution authorities. According to local media reports, the decision was formalized by Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev. Yusifzade most recently served at the Khojaly District Prosecutor’s Office. Under the signed order, he … Read more

Some Universities May Be Relocated From Baku By 2030

AZE.US Azerbaijan is considering a plan to gradually move some higher education institutions out of Baku and into the regions by 2030, according to discussions now taking shape around the initiative. The proposal is being presented as part of a broader effort to reduce pressure on the capital while strengthening educational and economic activity outside … Read more

Suspects Detained In Baku Over Theft Of Vehicle License Plates

AZE.US Police in Baku have detained two men in connection with a series of thefts in the capital’s Sabunchu district, including a scheme in which stolen license plates were allegedly returned only after owners paid money. According to Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry, several victims contacted police after discovering that the state registration plates had been removed … Read more