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