Economy

Livestock Farming In Azerbaijan Is Starting To Crack Under Pressure

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s livestock sector is coming under mounting pressure as farmers struggle with shrinking pastureland, rising feed costs and weakening profitability. What was once a stable...

25% Of Baku’s Water Will Come From The Caspian

AZE.US Construction has begun near Sumgayit on a seawater desalination plant that is expected to supply roughly a quarter of Baku’s current water consumption, Azerbaijani...

Cars In Azerbaijan Have Become Cheaper

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s car market has moved in the opposite direction from what many expected at the start of the year. After tax incentives for hybrid and...

Parking Space Prices In Baku Are Turning Into A Luxury

AZE.US Garage prices in Baku are no longer rising only in theory. Real listings show the market is moving up in a visible and increasingly...

In Azerbaijan, Job Applicants May Be Required To Submit A Narcology Certificate

AZE.US Azerbaijan may require citizens to submit a medical opinion from a state narcology institution when applying for a job, under proposed amendments to the...

The Same Officials Choking Small Businesses Are Now Talking About Reform, Jafarli Says

AZE.US Natig Jafarli, the chairman of Azerbaijan’s REAL Party, has criticized the government’s approach to small and medium-sized businesses, saying officials are finally acknowledging a...

Top 100 Taxpayers Expose The Main Weakness In Azerbaijan’s Economy

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service has published its list of the country’s 100 largest taxpayers for 2025. The ranking lays bare something that has been discussed...

Early-Season Strawberries in Azerbaijan Raise Safety Concerns After Viral Video

AZE.US A viral video showing chemical substances being mixed at a strawberry farm in Azerbaijan has triggered public concern over whether early-season strawberries are being...

Azerbaijan’s Clothing Import Bill Has Surged Sharply

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s spending on clothing imports rose sharply in the first two months of 2026, highlighting both rising prices and the domestic market’s continued dependence...

When Can Money Be Deducted From Your Salary in Azerbaijan?

AZE.US In Azerbaijan, money can be deducted from a person’s salary because of debt, but only under rules set by law. The same approach applies...

Families in Azerbaijan Spend 300 to 1,000 Manats a Month on Weddings

AZE.US For many families in Azerbaijan, wedding season is no longer just a time of celebration. It has become a serious monthly expense that can...

Restaurants In Baku Add 10% To The Bill: Is It Legal?

AZE.US Some restaurants in Baku are increasingly adding a 10% service charge to customer bills, raising questions about whether such fees are legally enforceable and...

Food Poisoning at a Restaurant: How to Seek Compensation in Azerbaijan

AZE.US A recent mass food poisoning case in the city of Shirvan has again drawn attention to food safety standards in Azerbaijan’s public catering sector...

Minimum Salary Floor For Azerbaijani Civil Servants Raised To 1,170 Manats

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...

Young People In Azerbaijan Are Increasingly Reluctant To Start Families

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...

Buyers Are Promised “0%,” But The Extra Cost Is Hidden In The Price

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...

April Wedding Rush Heats Up Azerbaijan’s Jewelry Market

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...

Realtors In Azerbaijan Charge Everyone At Once: Why Commissions Remain Largely Unregulated

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s realtor market, especially in Baku, has become a routine part of the housing business. But despite how common brokers are in apartment sales...

New Requirements Planned For Vehicles Used As Taxis In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Azerbaijan is preparing new requirements for vehicles used in taxi services and other passenger transportation, under a government decision signed by Prime Minister Ali...

Young, Presentable, No Questions Asked: How Employees Are Really Chosen In Baku

AZE.US For many women in Azerbaijan, the struggle to find work after 30 has become more than a career problem. In Baku especially, it often...

Parking In Baku Has Become A Daily Struggle As Spaces Shrink, Costs Rise And Fines Keep Coming

AZE.US Parking in Baku is no longer just a routine inconvenience for drivers. It is becoming one of the city’s most visible urban pressure points,...

Property Prices In Azerbaijan Are Drifting Away From Reality

AZE.US A widening gap is emerging in Azerbaijan’s real estate market between listing prices and the actual market value of properties, as apartments, garages and...

Farmers Struggle To Bring Produce To Market As Resellers Take The Best Stalls

AZE.US Farmers in several parts of Azerbaijan say they are finding it increasingly difficult to sell their produce at local markets, arguing that the best...

Buying A “Broker-Built” House Can End In Heavy Losses

AZE.US A growing number of buyers on the Absheron Peninsula are turning to so-called “broker-built” houses, attracted by their lower price and ready appearance. But...

Global Food Prices Ease, But Meat, Milk and Sugar Keep Rising in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Food prices on global markets recorded a slight decline in January compared with December. According to the relevant U.N. agency, overall food prices fell by...

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