AZE.US Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service has published its list of the country’s 100 largest taxpayers for 2025. The ranking lays bare something that has been discussed in Baku for years, even if officials usually describe it in softer terms: the real weight of the economy still rests on oil and gas. A look at the … Read more
AZE.US A viral video showing chemical substances being mixed at a strawberry farm in Azerbaijan has triggered public concern over whether early-season strawberries are being grown safely. The footage, reportedly filmed in Privolnoye village in the Jalilabad district, spread widely on social media and prompted questions from consumers about what exactly is being used in … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s spending on clothing imports rose sharply in the first two months of 2026, highlighting both rising prices and the domestic market’s continued dependence on foreign supply. According to the State Customs Committee, the country imported $68.365 million worth of clothing and garment-related goods in January and February. That was $34.162 million more than … Read more
AZE.US In Azerbaijan, money can be deducted from a person’s salary because of debt, but only under rules set by law. The same approach applies not only to wages, but also to similar forms of income, as well as pensions and some other payments. Under current regulations, when enforcement is based on an official execution … Read more
AZE.US For many families in Azerbaijan, wedding season is no longer just a time of celebration. It has become a serious monthly expense that can eat up a large share of household income. As reported by Vesti Baku, people in Baku and the regions say the cost of attending weddings and giving the traditional cash … Read more
AZE.US Some restaurants in Baku are increasingly adding a 10% service charge to customer bills, raising questions about whether such fees are legally enforceable and when diners have the right to refuse payment. In many cases, customers say they are only informed about the extra charge at the end of the meal, when the bill … Read more
AZE.US A recent mass food poisoning case in the city of Shirvan has again drawn attention to food safety standards in Azerbaijan’s public catering sector and to the legal liability restaurants may face when customers are harmed. The incident occurred at the Pizza Time restaurant, where the number of people reported poisoned has risen to … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is raising the minimum monthly salary floor for a range of civil service positions, with the new minimum set at 1,170 manats for administrative posts and 760 manats for auxiliary positions. According to Vesti Baku, lawmaker Vugar Bayramov said the move follows a decree signed by the prime minister to ensure implementation of … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s wedding industry, once seen as one of the country’s most dynamic and profitable service sectors, is losing momentum. Fewer new wedding halls are being built, and many existing venues are being repurposed into shopping centers, service facilities, or smaller event spaces. The shift reflects a deeper social change: fewer young people are choosing … Read more
AZE.US Developers in Azerbaijan are increasingly advertising ready apartments with what sounds like an attractive offer: “0% internal financing, ready home with only an ID card.” For buyers who do not meet mortgage requirements or want to avoid bank procedures, the pitch can look like a rare opportunity. But experts say many of these offers … Read more