Economy

Why Fish Prices Are Rising in Azerbaijan

Aze.US Fish prices in Azerbaijan have increased in recent months, with sellers and buyers reporting noticeable changes across several popular varieties. Depending on the species,...

Housing Prices in Azerbaijan to Keep Rising in 2026 Despite Slower Growth

Aze.US Housing prices in Azerbaijan are expected to continue rising in 2026, although at a slower pace than in previous years, according to projections by...

Tax Breaks End, Car Imports Slow as Baku Auto Market Enters Adjustment Phase

Aze.US Car imports into Azerbaijan have dropped sharply at the start of the year after tax and customs incentives expired, leaving the Baku customs terminal...

Illegal Parking Fees Reported in Baku on Sundays Despite Free-Parking Rules

Aze.US Drivers in Baku say they are still being asked to pay cash for parking on Sundays, even though street parking is officially free. Authorities...

Baku in Traffic: Would Odd–Even Driving Limits Really Reduce Congestion?

Aze.US As congestion worsens across Azerbaijan’s capital, debate is growing over whether strict vehicle-restriction models used in major world cities could work in Baku. International...

Rental Housing for 170 Manats – Where the Cheapest Options Are Found in Baku

Aze.US Low-cost rental units priced from around 170 manats remain available on the outskirts of Baku, but such housing typically offers minimal living conditions and...

Export Growth vs Domestic Access: Azerbaijan’s Caviar Market Faces a Structural Question

Aze.US Azerbaijan is preparing to expand black caviar exports to the European Union, even as the country increases imports of low-cost caviar substitutes-a contrast that...

Azerbaijan’s Tourist Profile Shifts as Youth and Seniors Rise While Key Markets Diverge

Aze.US Azerbaijan received 1.80 million foreign visitors for tourism in 2025, a modest 2.7% decline from a year earlier.. Behind the near-stable headline figure, however, the...

Foreign Capital Alone Won’t Deliver Economic Breakthrough in Azerbaijan, Economist Says

Aze.US The South Caucasus may be entering a rare period of strategic economic opportunity following recent high-level U.S. engagement in the region, Azerbaijani economist Natig...

Azerbaijan Proposes New Legal Framework for Compensation in Property Demolitions

Aze.US Azerbaijani lawmakers have proposed drafting a comprehensive law to regulate the advance and fair compensation of property owners whose real estate is demolished for...

Azerbaijan Simplifies Property Registration Rules Amid Widespread Documentation Gaps

Aze.US Azerbaijan has introduced amendments to property registration procedures aimed at resolving discrepancies between ownership documents and cadastral records, a long-standing issue affecting hundreds of...

Azerbaijan to Pay Full Sick Leave Benefits From May 2026

Aze.US Azerbaijan will begin paying temporary disability benefits in full to all insured employees starting in May 2026, following amendments approved by the Cabinet of...

Economist Criticizes Tax Burden and Bank Account Blocking Practices in Azerbaijan

Aze.US Azerbaijani economist Natig Jafarli has sharply criticized the country’s tax policy and banking practices, arguing that excessive tax pressure and pre-emptive account freezes are...

“You Can’t Do Anything With That Money”: Why Drivers Refuse to Scrap Old Cars

Aze.US Azerbaijan’s vehicle scrappage program has processed more than 20,000 cars since its launch, yet many drivers still refuse to participate, citing compensation of just...

Taxi Drivers in Baku Struggle to Find Stopping Space as Demand Outpaces Infrastructure

Aze.US Taxi drivers in Baku report growing difficulty finding legal places to stop and pick up passengers, highlighting infrastructure pressures as ride demand and the...

Scandal Around PashaPay’s m10: Users Report Suspicious Multi-Million Transfers

Aze,US A controversy has emerged around Azerbaijan’s digital wallet platform m10 after users reported unexplained incoming funds and temporary account restrictions, while no official figures...

Georgia Plans Tighter Car Import Rules, Raising Concerns for Azerbaijan Market

Aze.US Proposed restrictions on vehicles older than six years could disrupt regional transit routes and reshape supply flows. Tbilisi is preparing to tighten regulations on automobile...

Mass Bee Deaths Reported in Azerbaijan, Raising Agricultural Concerns

Aze.US Beekeepers report sharp colony losses linked to parasites, viral infections, and declining treatment effectiveness, with potential risks for crop pollination and food production. Reports of...

Flower Prices Surge in Azerbaijan Ahead of Valentine’s Day

Aze.US Rising demand before February 14 has pushed flower prices several times higher in Baku and regional markets, with bouquets in some areas reaching up...

Complaints Grow in Azerbaijan Over Declining Effectiveness of Medicines

Aze.US Patients report that some pharmacy drugs no longer deliver the same results, while experts point to rising prices for high-quality imports, wider use of...

Azerbaijan Simplifies Property Registration Rules to Resolve Documentation Disputes

Aze.US A new decision allows authorities to verify land-use discrepancies within 15 working days and correct cadastral records directly, aiming to reduce legal delays and...

Fish Prices Rise in Azerbaijan as Imports Dominate Supply

Aze.US Fish prices in Azerbaijan have increased over the past week, driven by stronger demand, limited local catch, and reliance on imports from neighboring countries. Fish...

Why Prices Rise When Wages Increase: Natig Jafarli’s Economic Argument

Aze.US REAL party chairman Natig Jafarli says the core problem in Azerbaijan is the gap between rising incomes and faster-growing living costs, calling for an...

Can Azerbaijan Really Make Global Platforms Pay?

Aze.US A proposed digital tax reform aims to bring foreign online service providers into Azerbaijan’s VAT system. The real question is not legal design -...

Azerbaijan Moves to Tax Foreign Digital Platforms Selling to Local Users

Aze.US A draft amendment to Azerbaijan’s Tax Code would require foreign online service providers earning more than $10,000 annually from customers in the country to...

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