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Aze.US As new apartment complexes continue to rise across Baku, a quieter urban problem is becoming impossible to ignore: there are simply not enough parking spaces. In many newly built residential blocks, the number of underground parking spots falls far short of the number of apartments, pushing cars into courtyards, sidewalks, and surrounding streets. Urban … Read more
Aze.US A recent shooting at a private lyceum in Baku, where a student opened fire on a teacher, has triggered widespread public discussion across Azerbaijan. The teenager has been detained, while the injured teacher underwent surgery and is reported to be in moderate condition. The incident has raised urgent questions about how a firearm was … Read more
Aze.US Online purchases in Azerbaijan could soon become more expensive as lawmakers consider applying value-added tax (VAT) to goods ordered remotely through foreign digital platforms. Under the proposal discussed in parliament, non-resident online marketplaces with annual turnover exceeding $10,000 would be required to register for tax purposes within 30 days and begin paying VAT in … Read more
Aze.US Promises of high salaries, favorable conditions, and fast document processing are increasingly appearing on social media, but many of these offers conceal sophisticated fraud schemes targeting Azerbaijani citizens. According to reported cases, intermediaries first propose employment or study opportunities abroad and then request advance payments. Victims have lost several thousand manats under the pretext … Read more
Aze.US The planned visit by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to Baku and Yerevan has quickly become one of the most closely watched geopolitical developments in the South Caucasus. Analysts say the trip reflects Washington’s growing strategic focus on the region and could mark the beginning of a new phase in U.S. involvement. Unlike routine … Read more
Aze.US A growing share of young people in Azerbaijan now view a partner’s financial position as one of the decisive factors when considering marriage. Where emotional connection, compatibility, and shared values once dominated the decision, material stability is increasingly taking priority. Observers link the shift to higher living expenses, expensive housing and rent, and difficulty … Read more
Aze.US Demand for chicken meat increased significantly in Azerbaijan in 2025, reflecting shifting consumer behavior amid changing economic conditions. According to the State Statistics Committee, retail meat sales rose 44.7% year-on-year, exceeding 188 million manats. At the same time, buyers are increasingly choosing poultry over beef, driven largely by price differences. Butchers report weakening purchasing … Read more
Aze.US In 2025, Azerbaijani citizens traveling overseas directed most of their spending toward transportation, lodging, and dining, according to statistical data cited by Valyuta.az. The bulk of these expenditures was concentrated in two destinations – Turkey and Russia. More than 745 million manats were spent on transportation services alone. Of that total, 285 million manats … Read more
Aze.US The legal cases against former figures of the self-proclaimed Karabakh administration are gradually turning into elements of the political negotiation track between Azerbaijan and Armenia, political analyst Volodymyr Kopchak said in comments to a regional broadcast. According to him, a key issue for Armenia’s domestic politics is that Ruben Vardanyan remains imprisoned in Azerbaijan … Read more
Aze.US The figure marks a strong rebound for the sector after a weaker performance a year earlier.In 2024, steel pipe output totaled 109,800 tons, representing a 62.3 percent decline compared with 2023. As of January 1, 2026, inventories of finished steel pipe products held by industrial enterprises stood at 4,500 tons, the statistics showed. The … Read more