Economy

Cashback In Azerbaijan Faces Pressure After Central Bank Decision

AZE.US A new decision tied to card payments in Azerbaijan may end up affecting one of the main incentives for consumers to pay without cash:...

Fish Prices In Azerbaijan May Rise After New Water-Use Charges

AZE.US Fish prices in Azerbaijan could come under upward pressure after the Cabinet of Ministers approved new charges for the special use of water bodies,...

Taking Out A Loan For A Friend Can Turn Into A Financial Trap In Azerbaijan

AZE.US In Azerbaijan, many people still treat a bank loan as a matter of trust rather than strict legal responsibility. Someone asks for help, says...

People Are Dying Before Retirement, While DSMF Rents Office Space For Nearly 1 Million Manats

AZE.US Natig Jafarli, chairman of Azerbaijan’s REAL party, has criticized the State Social Protection Fund, or DSMF, after it announced a tender to lease office...

Ali Asadov Is Being Hit Over Failed Economic Numbers, Mammadov Says

AZE.US Azerbaijani politician and public figure Ilgar Mammadov says Prime Minister Ali Asadov is being targeted in the media because of the country’s weak economic...

Half Of The Money Goes To Food: What Life Costs In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Official statistics say the average monthly retail spending per person in Azerbaijan reached 517.2 manats in the first quarter of 2026. Of that amount, 284.9...

Armenian Goods On The Azerbaijani Market: Pragmatism Versus Memory

AZE.US A debate that began as a trade story is quickly turning into something far more sensitive in Azerbaijan. The latest trigger was Armenian Economy...

Azerbaijan Begins Buying Goods Through Armenia

AZE.US Azerbaijan has recorded a small import flow linked to Armenia for the first time in decades, though the scale and nature of the shipment...

Garage Market In Baku: How Much It Costs To Buy Or Rent

AZE.US Parking in Baku is turning into an increasingly expensive problem, and the city’s garage market reflects that pressure in full. What used to be...

Car Imports To Azerbaijan Fell 36%: What Is Driving The Decline

AZE.US Azerbaijan recorded a steep decline in passenger car imports in the first quarter of 2026, with analysts pointing to a mix of regulatory changes,...

Housing In Azerbaijan Has Become A Luxury: Young Buyers Need 20 Years To Save

AZE.US For many young people in Azerbaijan, owning a home is no longer a realistic short-term goal. As apartment prices continue to rise, the time...

Hail Damaged Cars In Baku: What Insurance Will Cover

AZE.US A powerful hailstorm that hit Baku overnight left visible damage on a number of vehicles, especially those parked in open areas. Drivers reported dents...

Why Pistachios Are Rising Sharply In Price In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Pistachio prices have risen sharply in Azerbaijan, especially for products imported from Iran, as regional instability and global market pressure begin to hit local...

Finding A Rental Home In Baku Is Getting Harder

AZE.US Renting a home in Baku is becoming harder as prices continue to climb and more tenants compete for a limited pool of available apartments....

Azerbaijan Has Entered An Economic Slowdown Zone, Jafarli Says

AZE.US Azerbaijan has entered a zone of economic slowdown, according to Natig Jafarli, chairman of the REAL party, who says the latest data point to...

Early Cherry Plums In Baku Jump To AZN 100 Per Kilogram

AZE.US Interest in seasonal fruit is rising in Baku with the arrival of spring, but the first produce of the season is appearing with price...

Why Older Buildings In Azerbaijan Are Often Denied Mortgage Loans

AZE.US Older residential buildings in Azerbaijan are increasingly being left outside the mortgage market, and the reason comes down less to appearance than to risk...

Buying An Off-Plan Apartment In Baku Can Lead To Major Problems

AZE.US Buying an apartment at the foundation stage in Baku may look like a smart way to save money, but experts warn that such deals...

Fast Money At 35%: The Real Cost Of Quick Loans In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Getting cash quickly in Azerbaijan has become easier than ever. Mobile apps, online platforms and promises of instant approval have made short-term borrowing widely...

Some Homes In Baku Became Cheaper After The Rains

AZE.US Heavy rains in Baku have started to reshape buyer behavior in the housing market, pushing some homes in flood-prone areas lower in price. Property expert...

Prices In Azerbaijan Are Not Falling Despite Export Growth

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s export figures are improving, but that has yet to translate into cheaper prices at home. According to the data cited in the report, the...

A Liter Of Milk For 3 Manats, Butter For 25: Why Buffalo Numbers Are Falling In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Buffalo breeding, once a familiar part of traditional livestock farming in Azerbaijan, is gradually shrinking as farmers struggle with rising costs and worsening conditions. Farmers...

Kapital Bank Accused Of Profiting From Customer Mistakes

AZE.US Azerbaijani economist Samir Aliyev has accused Kapital Bank of charging unfair fees and interest after he mistakenly transferred money from a credit card to...

Hotels In Azerbaijan Have Sharply Become Cheaper – Here’s Why

AZE.US Hotel prices in Azerbaijan’s regions have dropped sharply this month as rainy weather, weak seasonal demand and a limited number of official days off...

A 300,000-Manat Apartment, 25,000-Manat Insurance: Where’s The Logic?

AZE.US As apartment and house prices in Baku continue to climb, the maximum payout under mandatory property insurance remains stuck at levels that increasingly look...

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