AZE.US A surge in weddings planned for April is fueling fresh activity in Azerbaijan’s jewelry market, as many couples move their ceremonies forward before the start of Muharram. The seasonal shift is having a direct effect on demand for gold, with jewelers reporting heavier customer traffic and faster sales of the most popular items. According … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s realtor market, especially in Baku, has become a routine part of the housing business. But despite how common brokers are in apartment sales and rentals, the sector still lacks clear and transparent rules. There is no separate law in Azerbaijan that fully regulates realtor activity. The issue is only partly reflected in the … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is preparing new requirements for vehicles used in taxi services and other passenger transportation, under a government decision signed by Prime Minister Ali Asadov. According to the document, proposals on updated rules must be submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers within two months. The planned changes will cover technical specifications as well as … Read more
AZE.US For many women in Azerbaijan, the struggle to find work after 30 has become more than a career problem. In Baku especially, it often feels like a quiet form of exclusion built into the labor market itself. On paper, employers say they want responsibility, discipline, communication skills and experience. In practice, many vacancies seem … Read more
AZE.US Parking in Baku is no longer just a routine inconvenience for drivers. It is becoming one of the city’s most visible urban pressure points, as available spaces grow scarcer, garage and parking costs rise, and fines for improper parking add to public frustration. Residents say it is getting harder to find a place to … Read more
AZE.US A widening gap is emerging in Azerbaijan’s real estate market between listing prices and the actual market value of properties, as apartments, garages and land plots are increasingly being offered at inflated rates. Realtors say asking prices in many areas of Baku are running 20% to 30% above what properties are realistically worth. Sellers, … Read more
AZE.US Farmers in several parts of Azerbaijan say they are finding it increasingly difficult to sell their produce at local markets, arguing that the best trading spots are often controlled by resellers rather than by direct producers. According to vendors, many farmers either cannot secure permanent market space or are offered stalls with rents too … Read more
AZE.US A growing number of buyers on the Absheron Peninsula are turning to so-called “broker-built” houses, attracted by their lower price and ready appearance. But real estate experts warn that such purchases can lead to major financial losses. These houses are typically built in areas that do not have official property registration documents. While they … Read more
AZE.US Food prices on global markets recorded a slight decline in January compared with December. According to the relevant U.N. agency, overall food prices fell by 0.4%. Lower prices for meat, dairy products and sugar outweighed increases in cereals and vegetable oils, leaving the overall index down for a fifth straight month. Consumers in Azerbaijan, … Read more
AZE.US. A spice found in almost every Azerbaijani kitchen is now drawing attention over a sharp price gap in the market. Sumac, widely used with qutab, lula kebab, шашлык and fish dishes, can now cost as much as 50 manats per kilogram if it is natural and properly processed. People involved in collecting, drying and … Read more