AZE.US In Azerbaijan, moped owners who do not have customs declarations are finding themselves unable to obtain state registration plates, creating a growing problem for people who bought their vehicles legally years ago but now lack the documents required under the new rules. The issue stems from a mismatch between past practice and current regulation. … Read more
AZE.US Green alycha has soared in price in Azerbaijan, with sellers in local markets offering the early-season fruit for as much as 200 manats per kilogram. The sharp price tag has made alycha one of the most expensive seasonal products currently on sale, far above the level many buyers would consider affordable. Vendors say the … Read more
AZE.US Meat prices have fallen in some regions of Azerbaijan, even as other districts continue to report higher costs after the holiday period, highlighting the uneven picture in the country’s retail food market. Local sellers say the trend now differs sharply from one district to another. In Ismayilli, for example, traders say meat prices rose … Read more
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 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 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 Gold jewelry prices have declined in Azerbaijan, with sellers saying the market has seen a noticeable drop over the past several days. According to vendors, prices have eased over the last four to five days compared with previous months, although trading activity remains somewhat slow as the holiday week begins. Even so, demand has … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani politician Tural Abbasli has sharply criticized what he described as a growing trend of forcing low-skilled workers out of jobs while offering no clear path for them to survive. His remarks followed reports that 80 janitors at AzeriGaz company failed an exam, a case Abbasli used to question the logic of testing people … Read more