AZE.US Azerbaijan has tightened regulations governing advertising on social media platforms, introducing new rules that directly affect bloggers and online influencers. Under amendments to the country’s Law on Advertising, influencers are now prohibited from promoting products as if they have personally used them if they have not actually done so. Authorities say the changes are … Read more
AZE.US In many loan agreements, banks in Azerbaijan require a guarantor who agrees to repay the debt if the borrower cannot. But the situation becomes more complex if the borrower dies before the loan is fully repaid. According to legal experts, the first responsibility generally shifts to the borrower’s heirs, but only if they formally … Read more
AZE.US Meat prices in Baku have increased again, with beef now selling for around 18 manats per kilogram, according to vendors across the city’s butcher shops and markets. Just weeks ago, beef was commonly sold for 16-17 manats per kilogram, but traders say the latest price increase reflects higher costs in the supply chain and … Read more
AZE.US As Azerbaijan approaches a long holiday period, many borrowers are asking whether banks can mark their credit payments as overdue if the due date falls on a non-working day. According to local experts, banks are expected to remain closed for up to 11 days during the holiday period, which has raised concerns among customers … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is considering restrictions on the sale of meat from animals that are not traditionally consumed in the country. According to a government report on the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers for 2025, authorities have proposed compiling an official list of such animals and banning the sale of meat from that category. Officials … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan plans to expand its list of in-demand professions by adding 25 new specialties aligned with the evolving needs of the labor market. The initiative is outlined in the Cabinet of Ministers’ report on the government’s activities for 2025, which highlights ongoing efforts to modernize the country’s professional classification system. Authorities say the update … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani politician Ilgar Mammadov, chairman of the REAL Party, has criticized proposed new penalties in Azerbaijan related to artificial intelligence-generated content. In a post published on Facebook, Mammadov said that the Milli Majlis is expected to approve new fines and prison sentences next week for cases where images or videos created with artificial intelligence … Read more
AZE.US Despite large volumes of apples still stored in warehouses across Azerbaijan, retail prices for the fruit remain relatively high in Baku markets. Local farmers say that by March only about 30% of the apple harvest has been sold, leaving large quantities of fruit stored in refrigerated warehouses, particularly in the country’s key apple-growing regions … Read more
AZE.US Finding an apartment in Baku for less than 100,000 manats has become increasingly difficult as housing prices continue to climb across the Azerbaijani capital. According to local reports citing market participants, the strongest price growth is currently concentrated in the central districts of Sabail, Nasimi, and Yasamal, where demand remains particularly high. Real estate … Read more
AZE.US New regulations governing electronic cigarettes will come into force in Azerbaijan on April 1, introducing stricter penalties for violations related to their sale and use. Under amendments to the country’s Code of Administrative Offenses, fines ranging from 30 to 5,000 manats will be imposed on individuals or businesses that breach the new rules. The … Read more