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
AZE.US Interest in melon farming is declining in Azerbaijan, with farmers scaling back planting as costs rise and returns become harder to secure. Official statistics show that acreage under this category of crops has fallen sharply from a year earlier, highlighting growing pressure on producers in one of the country’s traditional agricultural segments. Farmers say … Read more
AZE.US A cup of tea in Azerbaijan can cost dramatically different amounts depending on where it is served. While in Baku a teapot of tea can reach 7 to 10 manats, in some regional districts customers can still drink plain herbal tea for as little as 50 qapiks. Tea house owners in the regions say … Read more
AZE.US Gold has become increasingly volatile in recent days, with prices falling one day and pushing toward new highs the next. That kind of sharp movement is making both buyers and sellers nervous, as many are trying to figure out when they can enter the market without taking an immediate loss. The key question now … Read more
AZE.US Advertisements offering “0% credit” or “interest-free installment plans” have become a familiar part of Azerbaijan’s retail market, especially in electronics stores during holiday campaigns. Drawn by the promise of paying no extra interest, many shoppers wait specifically for such promotions before making expensive purchases. But behind the marketing, the reality is often less straightforward. … Read more
AZE.US A warning has been issued in Baku over a category of unauthorized homes that are unlikely to ever receive legal title deeds, as the city once again confronts the long-running problem of illegal construction. The issue returned to the spotlight after authorities moved to demolish a two-story house built over a collector line in … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is moving to tighten its labor rules on gender pay by requiring employers to pay men and women equally for both the same work and different work of equal value, according to draft amendments now under discussion in parliament. The proposal was reported on April 6 by local media outlets covering the Milli … Read more
AZE.US Prices for imported automotive oils in Azerbaijan have climbed sharply, with European brands seeing the biggest increases as tension around the Strait of Hormuz disrupts supply chains and fuels fears of broader shortages. Prices for automotive oils in Azerbaijan have risen by as much as 30%, with market participants linking the increase to supply … Read more
AZE.US Heavy rains and flooding in Baku have left some electric vehicle owners dealing with costly repairs after their cars were caught in standing water. Drivers said many of the affected vehicles developed problems after water reached the battery area, forcing them to seek repairs from service technicians. In some cases, the cost ran into … Read more
AZE.US REAL party chairman Natig Jafarli said in an interview on Prime TV that Baku and the Absheron peninsula have become overloaded because too much of Azerbaijan’s economic activity, jobs and business opportunities were concentrated in one place. Jafarli argued that the problem goes beyond traffic or the visible pressure on the city. In his … Read more