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A complaint over debt collection practices by non-bank credit organizations has sparked discussion in Azerbaijan after a borrower said a delayed loan payment led...
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Azerbaijan is tightening control over cases in which shops, cafes and other service businesses ask customers to pay by card-to-card transfer instead of using...
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The first summer fruits have reached markets across Baku, bringing apricots, nectarines, cherries, mulberries, cherry plums, strawberries and peaches to the stalls. The shelves...
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Azerbaijan’s planned resumption of passenger train service between Baku and Tbilisi has revived a wider debate over land borders, regional transport links and the...
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Baku’s premium apartment market is showing clear signs of stagnation, with homes priced above 350,000 manats, or about $206,000, taking longer to sell than...
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A familiar scene in supermarkets and shopping centers is drawing fresh attention in Azerbaijan: bright discount signs, “shock sale” labels, carefully arranged shelves and...
Short-term apartment rentals are becoming more visible in Baku as tourism, business travel and major events support demand for centrally located flats.
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The issue of undocumented houses is again becoming a painful topic in Azerbaijan, where many families live for years in homes that exist physically...
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Azerbaijan Airlines is facing fresh criticism on social media after a passenger complained that the price of an AZAL ticket from Istanbul to Baku...
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Some medicines sold in Baku pharmacies are raising questions among consumers because their packaging points to well-known producer countries such as Germany, France, Spain...
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Fish markets in Azerbaijan are showing a narrower selection and more sensitive prices as several pressures hit the trade at once: the seasonal fishing...
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Azerbaijan is seeing a clear shift in how people use bank cards, with debit cards growing while credit cards lose ground.
According to Central Bank...
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Azerbaijan is preparing to introduce new rules for compulsory car insurance that could change how accident history affects future insurance costs.
The change may make...
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Baku’s real estate market is becoming more active as summer approaches, with some buyers trying to purchase apartments before another possible price increase and...
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New residential complexes have become one of the most visible signs of Baku’s urban transformation. High-rise buildings, polished facades, expensive apartments and glossy advertising...
Gluten-free bread in Baku is being sold for 6-9 manats, or roughly $3.50-$5.30. Specialists say the higher price is driven by costly flour, more complex production, smaller output and certification requirements.
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Azerbaijan has launched a facial recognition payment system in public transport for the first time, marking a new digital stage for the country’s railway...
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Property owners in Azerbaijan have been reminded of the rules for paying municipal property tax.
According to Vesti Baku, local taxes are collected by municipalities...
Prominent Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov has issued a stark warning about life in Baku, arguing that the capital is increasingly being shaped for the wealthy while ordinary residents face growing pressure from debt, housing insecurity and failing urban infrastructure.
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Azerbaijan’s veterinary authorities say the epizootic situation regarding foot-and-mouth disease remains stable, even as risks persist in the wider region.
According to official data published...
Azerbaijan’s minimum wage must now be reviewed at least once a year under recent changes to the Labor Code. MP Vugar Bayramov said the next increase could affect around 700,000 citizens.
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Food prices in Azerbaijan’s regions can vary sharply depending on where people shop, with open-air markets often offering lower prices than supermarkets for vegetables,...
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Azerbaijani transport authorities say taxis will not be allowed to use dedicated bus lanes in Baku for now, arguing that protecting bus schedules...
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Regional tensions around Iran are beginning to affect Azerbaijan’s tourism sector, especially travel from Gulf countries.
Tourism expert Rahman Guliyev said the recent developments in...
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Meat prices in Azerbaijan are continuing to rise, adding pressure on household budgets ahead of the holiday season.
Sellers say the increase has become a...
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Azerbaijan’s market does not exist in isolation from the region.
When food, construction materials, clothing or spare parts become more expensive in neighboring countries, the...
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Baku passengers may eventually see a more integrated urban transport system, but payment for taxis through BakıKart is not being introduced yet.
The issue emerged...
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Parking near restaurants, pharmacies, shops and wedding halls in Baku is turning into a growing headache for drivers, as limited parking space and tighter...
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Azerbaijan’s Food Safety Agency is examining claims that cheese with Armenian labeling may have been offered for sale at Baku’s “8th Kilometer” market, after...
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Living in an apartment building does not mean residents give up their basic rights inside their own homes.
In Azerbaijan, disputes between residents and building...
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Car ownership in Azerbaijan is again moving closer to a luxury purchase, as average prices rise and buyers increasingly rely on...
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Prices for sacrificial animals are rising in Azerbaijan ahead of Kurban Bayrami, with sheep in Baku starting at around 300 manats and larger animals...