AZE.US Cases involving fake and substandard medicines have been uncovered in Azerbaijan, including in Baku, after a series of inspections by the Analytical Expertise Center. Khayali Aliyeva, a specialist from the center’s medical supervision department, said 29 inspections were carried out in March alone. Of those, 25 targeted private medical institutions, while four involved facilities … Read more
AZE.US With Ramadan now over, Azerbaijan’s wedding season is gaining momentum again, and banquet halls say demand has risen noticeably in recent weeks. Restaurant and venue administrators report that applications for weddings in April have increased, with weekends remaining the most sought-after dates. In many cases, bookings for April, May and even the first half … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani homebuyers can recover part of the value-added tax they pay when purchasing residential property, but many are still losing that benefit because they fail to meet key procedural requirements. Under the existing mechanism, buyers can claim back 30% of the VAT paid on a property purchase. The system has been in place for … Read more
AZE.US Heavy rain that swept across Baku has left behind more than flooded streets. In several parts of the capital of Azerbaijan, residents say water poured into homes, damaged household property and created dangerous living conditions, while business owners and drivers were also hit with significant losses. For many families, the flooding was not just … Read more
AZE.US A broad range of goods imported from Iran have become more expensive in Azerbaijan, as supply problems linked to the conflict in Iran begin to filter through to local shops and wholesalers. Retailers say the impact is already visible in food products, detergents, furniture and construction materials. They link the price increases to difficulties … Read more
AZE.US A debate is growing in Baku over how compensation should be calculated for homes demolished under redevelopment plans, as residents of smaller houses say the current system leaves them with too little money to buy replacement property in the same area. The issue has drawn attention in Yasamal district, on Mirza Fatali Akhundov Street, … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court has issued a reminder that lending money based only on trust can become a legal headache if a dispute later arises. In information provided to Vesti Baku, the court said many people routinely lend money to relatives, friends or acquaintances without putting anything in writing. While such arrangements may seem simple … Read more
AZE.US A fresh debate over retirement age is unfolding in Azerbaijan, where concerns are growing that a large share of citizens – especially men – do not live long enough to benefit fully from the pension system. The discussion has intensified as the country moves toward setting the retirement age for both men and women … Read more
AZE.US The recent downpours in Baku and across the Absheron Peninsula did more than flood courtyards, basements and ground floors. They also exposed a growing fault line in the real estate market: homes in flood-prone areas are now becoming harder to sell at old prices. After the latest rains, buyers are paying closer attention to … Read more
AZE.US Problem loans in Azerbaijan increased by 16.8% over the past year, even as their share in the overall loan portfolio remained relatively low, according to newly released figures as of January 1, 2026. The country’s banks and other lending institutions expanded their total credit portfolio by 9.1% compared with the same period a year … Read more