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AZE.US Azerbaijan is raising the minimum monthly salary floor for a range of civil service positions, with the new minimum set at 1,170 manats for administrative posts and 760 manats for auxiliary positions. According to Vesti Baku, lawmaker Vugar Bayramov said the move follows a decree signed by the prime minister to ensure implementation of … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s wedding industry, once seen as one of the country’s most dynamic and profitable service sectors, is losing momentum. Fewer new wedding halls are being built, and many existing venues are being repurposed into shopping centers, service facilities, or smaller event spaces. The shift reflects a deeper social change: fewer young people are choosing … Read more
AZE.US Tucker Carlson has called on Washington to put distance between itself and Tel Aviv, arguing that the United States should stop treating Israel as an exceptional ally and end military and economic support once the current crisis subsides. The remark surfaced as the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire was already coming under strain from continued Israeli … Read more
AZE.US As the dust begins to settle after the war with Iran, a new risk is coming into sharper focus across the region: the next major crisis may emerge not in the Gulf, but on the Syrian track, where tensions involving Turkey, Israel, and the United States could escalate into a far more dangerous confrontation. … Read more
AZE.US Any political force in Armenia that calls for additional territory is, in effect, calling for a new war with Azerbaijan, political analyst and columnist Ruslan Aysin said in an interview on the YouTube channel Daily Europe Online. Aysin was commenting on remarks by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who said any party seeking “additional … Read more
AZE.US Developers in Azerbaijan are increasingly advertising ready apartments with what sounds like an attractive offer: “0% internal financing, ready home with only an ID card.” For buyers who do not meet mortgage requirements or want to avoid bank procedures, the pitch can look like a rare opportunity. But experts say many of these offers … Read more
AZE.US Private lyceums in Baku are actively recruiting students for the new academic year, promoting admissions across social media and other platforms. To gain entry, children usually have to pass both an interview and an exam stage. Interest in such schools has been rising in recent years. In some cases, demand is so high that … Read more
AZE.US After days of heavy rain and flooding, concern is growing that water-damaged vehicles may soon begin appearing on the secondary car market in Baku. Sellers and mechanics warn that some owners may try to get rid of flood-affected cars quickly, offering them at slightly lower prices in order to attract buyers before the full … Read more
AZE.US A surge in weddings planned for April is fueling fresh activity in Azerbaijan’s jewelry market, as many couples move their ceremonies forward before the start of Muharram. The seasonal shift is having a direct effect on demand for gold, with jewelers reporting heavier customer traffic and faster sales of the most popular items. According … Read more
AZE.US A criminal case has been opened in Azerbaijan against the son of jailed religious figure Taleh Bagirzade after a 17-year-old girl suffered a broken nose during an altercation in Buzovna, according to local media reports and comments from officials and family members. The case has drawn attention not only because of the alleged assault … Read more