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AZE.US Used hybrid cars are becoming significantly more expensive in Azerbaijan, with some older Japanese models posting price increases of 60% to 70% after last year’s sharp drop. Listings on local car sales platforms show that vehicles once sold for 7,000 to 8,000 manats are now being offered for 12,000 manats or more. The steepest … Read more
AZE.US Bridal beauty preparation in Azerbaijan has become more expensive in recent months, as salons report higher costs for wedding-day services for brides. According to beauty specialists, bridal packages now start at around 100 manats and in some salons can reach 600 to 800 manats. Many standard packages begin at about 250 manats and include … Read more
AZE.US President Ilham Aliyev on March 23 attended the opening of the Shirvan Agro livestock complex in Azerbaijan’s Shamakhi district. The new facility is designed for 9,000 head of cattle and is expected to play a role in boosting domestic production of meat and dairy products, while also supporting employment in the region. According to … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is seeing a steady decline in births, a trend experts say is becoming an increasingly serious demographic and economic concern. While more than 160,000 children were born in the country in 2015, that figure fell below 100,000 in 2025, according to data cited in the report. Analysts say the shift reflects not only … Read more
AZE.US As tensions around Iran continue to fuel concern across the region, Azerbaijani analyst Natig Jafarli says Baku should remain ready for any scenario, warning that instability itself creates long-term security risks for neighboring states. Jafarli said the danger for Azerbaijan does exist, but argued that Iran is unlikely to place Baku at the top … Read more
AZE.US Domestic tourism has gained momentum in Azerbaijan during the extended Novruz and Ramadan holiday period, with more residents choosing to travel to regional destinations instead of going abroad. The holiday break in the country runs through March 31, giving families several days to make travel plans. While long holidays have traditionally pushed many Azerbaijanis … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani journalist and analyst Elchin Alioglu said on the YouTube channel of Prime TV Azerbaijan that the idea of South Azerbaijan’s independence, while understandable for many supporters, could end in a far wider regional crisis. Speaking about the long-running divide between advocates of independence and supporters of federalization, Alioglu argued that the issue cannot … Read more
AZE.US Consumers in Azerbaijan are being urged to pay closer attention when buying fish in stores and supermarkets, after concerns were raised about products covered with thick layers of ice and showing signs of excessive freezing. Specialists say many buyers struggle to tell the difference between properly chilled fish and fish that has been heavily … Read more
AZE.US Tensions involving the United States, Iran and Israel have entered a more dangerous phase over the past several hours, with both military and energy risks rising simultaneously. According to Reuters and Associated Press, Washington has warned Tehran to ensure full access through the Strait of Hormuz, while signaling potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure … Read more
AZE.US A holiday bonfire exploded in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgayit late on March 21, injuring 11 people, nine of them children, according to updated information from local media and health authorities. Authorities later identified the injured as Sumgayit residents born between 2004 and 2018. The incident took place at the intersection of the city’s … Read more