AZE.US Cucumber and tomato prices in Azerbaijan have risen sharply this spring, with increases in some cases reaching up to 80% compared to the same period last year. Tomatoes that sold for 2 to 3 manats per kilogram last year are now priced at 4 to 5 manats in bazaars and 6 to 7 manats … Read more
AZE.US Rising real estate prices in Azerbaijan are pushing more buyers to consider an alternative to ready-made housing: purchasing land and building a private home from the ground up. According to experts cited in the report, this option can be more cost-effective if the plot is bought in the right location, particularly in settlements around … Read more
AZE.US Taxi fares in Azerbaijan could come under fresh pressure after new insurance rules raised costs for officially registered cab drivers. Under changes approved by the Central Bank’s board, a 1.5 coefficient will now be applied when calculating annual compulsory insurance premiums for vehicles used in taxi passenger transport. In practical terms, that means a … Read more
AZE.US An unexpected money transfer to a bank card from an unknown person may not be a mistake at all, but part of a fraud scheme in Azerbaijan that can pull the cardholder into suspicious financial activity. According to Vesti Baku, citing Baku.ws, the most important step in such a situation is not to use … Read more
AZE.US A new rule on opening accounts at banks and other financial institutions has taken effect in Azerbaijan, marking another step toward digital banking in the country. Under the new procedure approved by Central Bank Governor Taleh Kazimov, citizens have been able since March 30, 2026 to open accounts remotely, without having to visit a … Read more
AZE.US Heavy and persistent rainfall in Baku has once again pushed the area around Masazir Lake into the spotlight, as satellite images circulating on social media revive questions about how much construction has taken place there over the past decade. The images, widely shared online, appear to show that parts of the area which were … Read more
AZE.US Residents in Baku are complaining that escalators in several underground pedestrian crossings are out of service, creating growing difficulties for children, elderly people and others who struggle with stairs. People using the crossings say some escalators have either stopped working completely or break down repeatedly because of poor maintenance. For many residents, especially schoolchildren, … Read more
AZE.US Rental prices are continuing to climb in Baku, with the sharpest increases now concentrated in the city’s central districts. The market is being pushed up not only by strong demand and good transport links, but also by demolition and redevelopment projects that are forcing more residents into the rental sector at the same time. … Read more
AZE.US Taxi drivers in Azerbaijan are increasingly complaining that platform commissions are taking too large a share of their income, with some saying up to 25% is deducted from each ride before they cover fuel, maintenance and other daily costs. Drivers interviewed on the issue said standard commissions usually range from 20% to 25%. While … Read more
AZE.US Residents of Soviet-era homes in Baku are still struggling to obtain formal ownership papers, even after decades of living in the same properties. The issue remains unresolved for many families who have long treated these homes as their permanent residence, paid utility bills and gathered various documents, yet still cannot complete the legal registration … Read more