AZE.US Heavy rain in Baku has revived a frustrating problem for drivers: when a registration plate is torn off in floodwater and disappears, they cannot simply request a replacement with the same number combination. Under Azerbaijan’s road traffic law, the owner must first report the loss or theft to the police, and if the missing … Read more
AZE.US Chinese-made cars are attracting buyers in Azerbaijan with their lower prices and modern look, but concerns are growing over what happens after the warranty period ends. Drivers and mechanics say that once coverage expires, some owners begin facing costly technical problems, especially with major components such as gearboxes and batteries. For many, that changes … Read more
AZE.US Apartments in Baku’s aging Soviet-era khrushchyovka blocks are increasingly being viewed not simply as old housing, but as a speculative real estate play tied to future demolition and compensation. As Vesti Baku reports, there are estimated to be nearly 4,000 such buildings across the capital. Under preliminary plans, demolition is expected to move forward … Read more
AZE.US Drivers in Azerbaijan who intentionally splash pedestrians with water or mud during rainy weather can face a 40-manat fine, according to traffic police. The issue becomes especially visible in Baku after heavy rain, when water collects along curbs and on major roads. Cars passing too fast through puddles can leave pedestrians soaked, adding to … Read more
AZE.US The issue of pension support for children who have lost both parents is back in focus in Azerbaijan, as lawmakers and experts debate whether the current system reflects what families had actually accumulated over the years. Under existing legislation, children under 18 are entitled to a survivor’s pension. That right can continue until age … Read more
AZE.US Specialists in Azerbaijan are warning that electric vehicle batteries can fail much faster when owners ignore charging rules, interfere with cooling systems or make unsafe modifications under the car. In some cases, overheating may even trigger a short circuit and fire. Electric vehicle batteries are once again in focus in Azerbaijan as repair specialists … Read more
AZE.US More rainfall should be good news for Azerbaijan as water stress grows globally. But in Baku, rain increasingly turns into flooding, traffic paralysis and daily disruption – exposing years of infrastructure neglect and poor urban planning. Rainfall across Azerbaijan and the Absheron Peninsula should, in theory, be seen as a positive development. At a … Read more
AZE.US Nearly half of consumer spending in Azerbaijan went to food products in January-February 2026, highlighting the continued pressure of basic living costs on household budgets. According to figures cited by local media from the country’s retail trade data, 49.4% of spending in the retail trade network went to food products, while another 5% went … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is seeing mass bee losses, with beekeepers in the country’s north warning that entire colonies are being wiped out and that the problem is spreading beyond isolated farms. In Khachmaz and nearby districts, beekeepers say they have suffered heavy damage over the winter. One beekeeper said 30 out of 37 bee colonies on … Read more
AZE.US Buying an apartment in Baku is becoming increasingly difficult for many families, as prices in the capital continue to rise and push some buyers out of the city market. Against that backdrop, more people are turning to individual homes in suburban settlements around Baku rather than trying to secure even a small apartment within … Read more