Economy

Azerbaijan Considers Paying Salaries In Installments Instead Of Once A Month

Azerbaijan is discussing a possible shift away from once-a-month salary payments. Economists say the change could help households manage short-term expenses, but it would not increase real incomes.

Apartment Buyers In Azerbaijan Warned Over How Square Meters Are Counted In New Buildings

AZE.US A buyer may believe he has purchased a 100-square-meter apartment, only to discover later that the actual usable area is smaller. The issue has become...

Why Strawberries Cost 2.5 Manats In The Field And Up To 10 Manats In Baku Markets

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s strawberry season is gaining pace, but prices remain uneven between farms and city markets. Farmers in Lankaran, Sabirabad and other production areas say the...

Who Audits The Auditors? Azerbaijan’s Trust Problem In Independent Oversight

Audit is supposed to protect markets from false confidence. But after Azerbaijan’s banking failures, external auditors largely avoided public accountability. Legal expert says the problem is not only audit firms, but courts, regulators and a system where international brands can become a shield rather than a guarantee.

From 300 To 500 Manats: Azerbaijan Sees Higher Prices For Sacrificial Rams Ahead Of Eid

AZE.US Prices for sacrificial animals have increased in Azerbaijan ahead of Eid al-Adha, with the cheapest rams in Baku now starting at around 300 manats,...

Trout At 12 Manats, Dorado Up To 20: What Is Happening In Baku’s Fish Market

AZE.US Fish markets in Baku are seeing weaker demand as warmer weather sets in, but prices remain high across several popular varieties. Sellers say fewer people...

Property Prices Rise Across Azerbaijan’s Regions

AZE.US Real estate prices are rising across Azerbaijan’s regions, with demand growing especially for private homes in areas with tourism potential and better infrastructure. Realtors say...

Halal-Branded Firms in Azerbaijan Face Millions in Tax Debts

AZE.US Several Azerbaijani companies operating under the “halal” label have accumulated millions of manats in tax debts, turning what might have looked like a routine...

Meat Prices Rise In Azerbaijan As Import And Feed Costs Climb

AZE.US Meat prices in Azerbaijan are coming under new pressure as imported supplies become more expensive and local livestock costs continue to rise. According to the...

Why Azerbaijan’s 500-Manat Banknotes Have Almost Disappeared From Circulation

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s 500-manat banknote, worth about $294, remains an official means of payment, but it is rarely seen in everyday circulation. The Central Bank of Azerbaijan...

Baby Food Prices Rise In Azerbaijan Amid Inflation And Weak Competition

AZE.US Baby food prices are rising in Azerbaijan, putting additional pressure on young families already dealing with higher food costs. The issue mainly concerns baby formula,...

After Vesti Baku Report, Baku’s Daun Burger Changes Its Name

AZE.US A Baku restaurant previously known as Daun Burger Baku has changed its name after Vesti Baku raised concerns over the wording used in its...

Loan Delay Turns Into Calls To Borrower’s Relatives And Acquaintances

AZE.US 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...

Azerbaijan Tightens Control Over Card-To-Card Payments In Shops

AZE.US 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...

First Summer Fruits Reach Baku Markets, But Prices Are Still High

AZE.US The first summer fruits have reached markets across Baku, bringing apricots, nectarines, cherries, mulberries, cherry plums, strawberries and peaches to the stalls. The shelves...

Baku-Tbilisi Trains To Resume, But Azerbaijan’s Land Borders Remain A Separate Issue

AZE.US 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...

Gold Prices Fall in Baku as Silver Also Weakens

AZE.US Gold prices have fallen on Baku’s jewelry market, with traders saying the price of one gram of Turkish gold has dropped by about 60...

Baku’s Premium Apartment Market Enters A Slowdown

AZE.US 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...

Prices Go Up, Then Come the “Discounts”: How Stores Influence Shoppers

AZE.US A familiar scene in supermarkets and shopping centers is drawing fresh attention in Azerbaijan: bright discount signs, “shock sale” labels, carefully arranged shelves and...

Airbnb In Baku: Fashionable Income Or A Stressful Mini-Business?

Short-term apartment rentals are becoming more visible in Baku as tourism, business travel and major events support demand for centrally located flats.

Without Title Deeds And Gas: What Owners Of Undocumented Homes Risk In Azerbaijan

AZE.US The issue of undocumented houses is again becoming a painful topic in Azerbaijan, where many families live for years in homes that exist physically...

AZAL Ticket Sale Raises Complaints As Price And Baggage Terms Shift During Booking

AZE.US Azerbaijan Airlines is facing fresh criticism on social media after a passenger complained that the price of an AZAL ticket from Istanbul to Baku...

Medicines Sold In Baku Raise Questions When Buyers Cannot Find Them In Producer Countries

AZE.US 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...

Kutum At 14 Manats: What Is Happening To Fish Prices In Baku

AZE.US Fish markets in Azerbaijan are showing a narrower selection and more sensitive prices as several pressures hit the trade at once: the seasonal fishing...

From 1,500 To 40,000 Manats: How Much It Costs To Rent A Summer House Near Baku

As the summer season approaches, demand for rental houses near the Caspian coast around Baku is rising.

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