Economy

Why Private Parking in Baku Can Cost Up to 10 Manats

AZE.US Private parking lots are becoming increasingly common in central Baku and other heavily congested areas, but their prices are often significantly higher than state-regulated...

Strawberries at 20 Gapiks: Farmers Dump Unsold Harvest

AZE.US Farmers in Azerbaijan’s Jalilabad district are throwing away part of their strawberry harvest after wholesale prices fell as low as 20 gapiks ($0.12) per...

How to Recover Money Sent to the Wrong Bank Card in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Money accidentally transferred to the wrong bank card can be recovered, although the sender may need to go to court if the recipient refuses...

Finding a Job After 35 Is Becoming Harder in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Finding a new job in Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly difficult for people over the age of 35, even though the country’s retirement age has...

When Can a Labor Pension Be Recalculated in Azerbaijan?

AZE.US A labor pension in Azerbaijan may be recalculated if a retiree later submits documents confirming employment history or social insurance periods that were not...

Who Is Responsible When an Online Shopping Package Goes Missing?

AZE.US As online shopping grows in Azerbaijan, complaints over delivery problems are also becoming more common. Packages may be lost, goods may arrive damaged, or...

Sea for the Rich, Trash for Everyone Else

As more of Baku’s coastline becomes commercialized, families who cannot afford private beach clubs are being pushed onto a shrinking number of overcrowded public...

“Stop” at the Border: Who Can Be Barred From Leaving Azerbaijan?

AZE.US More Azerbaijanis are discovering only at the airport that they have been temporarily barred from leaving the country, often because of unpaid debts, fines...

Grocery Price Review at a Bravo Supermarket in Baku

AZE.US Shoppers have shared a snapshot of current grocery prices at a Bravo supermarket in Baku, covering fruit, vegetables, dairy products, bread, meat and other...

VIN Records Erased and Mileage Rolled Back on Some U.S.-Imported Cars

AZE.US Some vehicles imported from U.S. auctions and offered for sale in Azerbaijan may have altered or erased VIN records and rolled-back odometers, auto specialists...

Cucumber Prices in Azerbaijan Rise to 3 Manats per Kilogram

AZE.US Cucumber prices have risen sharply across markets in Baku and several regions of Azerbaijan. While cucumbers were recently sold for 40 to 70 gapiks per...

Azerbaijan’s Car Market Slows as Buyers Shift Toward Electric Vehicles

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s used car market remains sluggish despite the summer season, when activity would normally increase. Sellers say the market has been experiencing weak demand for...

Workplace Injury Payments Could Reach 400,000 Manats

AZE.US Azerbaijan is considering changes that would expand access to insurance payments following workplace accidents and raise the maximum one-time payout to 400,000 manats ($235,294). Under...

Nitrate Level in Watermelon Reportedly 10 Times Above the Limit

AZE.US A video circulating on TikTok claims that a watermelon sold in Azerbaijan contained nitrate levels nearly 10 times higher than the permitted limit. The fruit...

Can One Hour Away From Work Affect Your Salary?

AZE.US Even a brief absence from the workplace, such as one hour, may be officially recorded and reflected in an employee’s salary calculation. Lawyer Akram Hasanov...

Can a Registered Tenant Claim a Share of an Apartment?

AZE.US A tenant who is officially registered at a rented apartment cannot claim a share of the property simply because they have lived there for...

Imported Lamb Sells for 12 Manats, Local Meat for 22 Manats

AZE.US Frozen lamb imported from Mongolia is being sold in Baku for 11 to 12 manats ($6.47 to $7.06) per kilogram, nearly half the price...

Fares Rise on Some Taxi Routes in Baku

AZE.US Fares on several shared taxi routes operating from Baku’s Koroglu metro station to surrounding settlements have increased by 50 gapiks. The vehicles, commonly known among...

Baku Garages Priced at Up to 60,000 Manats: Market Overview

AZE.US Garage prices in Baku remain sharply divided, with asking prices ranging from around 12,000 manats ($7,100) for basic structures without formal ownership documents to...

How Much Do Belarusian Groceries Cost in Baku?

AZE.US A small Belarusian grocery store in central Baku offers everything from sausages and canned meat to chocolate, bread and ice cream, with most everyday...

Azerbaijan Plans New Rules for Car Rental Services

AZE.US Azerbaijan is preparing new regulations for car rental companies as part of a broader effort to standardize the market and move rental operations into...

Homes Without Title Deeds Sell for 15-20% Less in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Homes in the same area can sell at sharply different prices even when they are similar in size, condition and construction quality. One of...

Closed Borders Are Hurting Azerbaijan’s Tourism Industry

AZE.US Foreign visitors spent nearly 281 million manats less in Azerbaijan during the first five months of 2026, prompting renewed criticism of the country’s continued...

More Than 2,000 People to Work at Emin Agalarov’s Casino

AZE.US More than 2,000 jobs are expected to be created at the new Royalé Casino in the Sea Breeze resort complex, according to businessman and...

Electric Vehicle Imports to Azerbaijan Halved

AZE.US Imports of hybrid and electric vehicles to Azerbaijan fell sharply in the first five months of 2026, dropping to roughly half the level recorded...

Highest-Paying Professions in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s labor market is changing rapidly, but the highest incomes remain concentrated in several key sectors. Salaries depend not only on education, but also...

Bolt Drivers in Azerbaijan Accused of Pressuring Passengers to Cancel Rides

AZE.US Passengers in Azerbaijan are increasingly complaining about Bolt drivers who accept ride requests but do not begin moving, ask customers to cancel the trip...

Why Rental Housing in Baku Remains Expensive

AZE.US Rental prices in Baku remain high despite the large number of apartments that are reportedly standing empty. Economist Rashad Hasanov said one of the main...

Restaurant Prices Could Rise in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Restaurant and cafe prices in Azerbaijan could increase if new rules requiring businesses to display calorie information are introduced. A similar “transparent menu” system has...

Guest Houses in Azerbaijan: Registration, Taxes and Tourist Reporting

AZE.US Growing tourism in Azerbaijan’s regions is encouraging more homeowners to convert private residences into guest houses. However, regularly renting out a property to tourists...

New Fines for Employers: Who Could Be Barred From Certain Jobs?

AZE.US Azerbaijan is considering new fines for employers who hire people with registered substance-use disorders for jobs where legal restrictions apply. The proposed changes would add...

What Really Goes Into a Three-Manat Lula Kebab?

AZE.US Lula kebabs sold for just AZN 3, or about $1.76, have become a popular roadside meal in Azerbaijan. But with meat prices rising, many...

Investors Are Heating Up Baku’s Housing Market

AZE.US Apartments in Baku are increasingly being purchased not as homes, but as investments, adding further pressure to an already expensive housing market. Real estate and...

Home for 5,000 Manats: Cheap, but Without Documents or Guarantees

AZE.US Homes priced from just 5,000 to 6,000 manats, or about $2,940 to $3,530, are being advertised on social media in Azerbaijan, attracting buyers looking...

Used Auto Parts Prices in Azerbaijan Jump by Up to 40%

AZE.US Prices for used automobile parts in Azerbaijan have risen sharply, with some components becoming up to 40% more expensive amid supply shortages and higher...

Baku Apartment Buildings Are Not Ready for the EV Transition

AZE.US The growing number of electric vehicles in Azerbaijan is increasing demand for charging points in residential buildings, parking areas and apartment courtyards. But much...

How to Get a Loan in Azerbaijan Without Formal Employment

AZE.US People without formal employment or a documented monthly income often face difficulties when applying for bank loans in Azerbaijan. Banks usually require proof of...

A Phaeton Ride Along Baku Boulevard Costs 40 Manats

AZE.US Visitors to Baku Boulevard can now take a 30-to-35-minute ride in a retro-style electric phaeton for 40 manats. According to Vesti Baku, each trip lasts...

Some Cars in Azerbaijan Are Starting to Get Cheaper

AZE.US Prices for some car models in Azerbaijan have started to fall, mainly among vehicles imported by private sellers or small dealers without official warranty...

Gold Prices Fall In Azerbaijan: How Much Cheaper Has It Become?

AZE.US Gold prices have dropped sharply in Azerbaijan, giving consumers a chance to buy jewelry at significantly lower prices than just a few months ago....

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