AZE.US A refrigerator repair technician in Azerbaijan can earn more than a university graduate with a formal diploma, according to Member of Parliament Fazil Mustafa, who says the imbalance reflects a deeper mismatch between the country’s education system and labor market demand. Speaking about employment trends among young people, the lawmaker pointed to a persistent … Read more
AZE.US Public discussion intensified in Azerbaijan following remarks by Deputy Chairman of the State Customs Committee Guloglan Muradli on electronic commerce. His comments triggered speculation on social media about possible new restrictions on online trade. However, Member of Parliament Vugar Bayramov said no legislative amendments are currently planned that would limit online purchases or imports … Read more
AZE.US Property ownership in Azerbaijan comes with more than legal rights – it also creates tax obligations. The property tax, applied to residential and commercial real estate, forms part of local budget revenues and is intended to support municipal infrastructure and community services. But can failure to pay this tax result in a travel ban? … Read more
AZE.US Shoppers in Azerbaijan can find a kilogram of butter priced anywhere from 10 to 40 manats. At first glance, many products appear similar: 82.5% fat content, dairy-based ingredients, and comparable packaging claims. The sharp price gap, however, raises questions about what consumers are actually paying for. Economists say several factors drive the difference. One … Read more
AZE.US A new shift in Azerbaijan’s car import policy has drawn criticism from economist Natig Jafarli, who argues that recent government decisions risk undermining efforts to modernize the country’s aging vehicle fleet. According to Jafarli, roughly 60% of cars in Azerbaijan are more than 20 years old – a statistic that has long fueled calls … Read more
AZE.US Property prices in Baku have been climbing for several years, making real estate one of the most discussed economic issues in Azerbaijan. The increase has affected both the sales and rental markets, putting additional pressure on households already navigating higher living costs. According to local valuation experts, the upward trend began accelerating in 2022 … Read more
AZE.US A kilogram of chocolate priced at 222 manats – roughly $130 – has triggered debate in Azerbaijan after shoppers filmed the product at a Baku supermarket and shared it on social media. The unusually high price quickly drew attention, with many users questioning how a confectionery product could cost more than half of the … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s decision to cancel several customs exemptions on car imports from January 1, 2026, is beginning to reshape the auto market. The move has increased import costs, particularly affecting vehicles assembled in China, though the broader impact remains uneven. Market participants say some models that sold for around 25,000 manats last year are now … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan imports 76% of its food products – a figure that former Finance Minister Fikret Yusifov described as “a shame” during an appearance on Musavat TV. “What does this mean?” Yusifov said. “We are a country located in nine out of eleven climate zones. We are told we are fortunate in terms of natural … Read more
AZE.US Consumer deception remains a persistent problem in Azerbaijan, affecting a wide range of sectors – from retail and online shopping to automobiles and real estate. One of the most common complaints involves price discrepancies. Customers frequently report that the price displayed on store shelves does not match the amount charged at checkout. In some … Read more