AZE.US Rental prices in Azerbaijan’s capital continue to climb amid strong demand and limited housing supply, making affordable accommodation increasingly difficult to secure for students and young families. Current monthly rents across Baku range roughly from 250 to 1,400 manats, with higher prices concentrated in central districts where infrastructure, commercial activity, and population density remain … Read more
AZE.US Building managers and maintenance companies in Azerbaijan do not have the legal authority to disconnect gas, water or electricity over unpaid building management fees, according to legal and property experts, amid recurring complaints from residents of newly constructed apartment blocks. Residents in some new developments report receiving notices warning that utilities could be suspended … Read more
AZE.US Concern is increasing in Azerbaijan over the spread of aggressive language, insults and hate speech across parts of the media landscape and social networks, according to recent discussions involving journalists and media experts. Participants in the debate said public discourse is increasingly shifting from argument-based discussion toward personal attacks, threats and public humiliation, trends … Read more
AZE.US Concerns are growing in Azerbaijan over a possible rise in pharmaceutical prices, including medications used in oncology treatment, amid broader inflationary pressure affecting consumer goods and daily living costs. Reports from pharmacies indicate that prices for certain medicines have already begun to shift in recent weeks. Any sustained increase in oncology drug costs could … Read more
AZE.US Public and political debate in Armenia has intensified over the country’s foreign policy direction, including how to balance longstanding ties with Russia against expanding cooperation with Western partners in energy, technology and infrastructure. Discussions have been fueled by proposed projects that supporters say could accelerate technological modernization, reduce external energy dependence and create new … Read more
AZE.US A recent apartment fire in the capital has renewed attention to how property damage is compensated and the role of insurance in covering losses. Experts say the primary protection against financial loss is property insurance. If a home is uninsured, owners typically must bear restoration costs themselves. Mandatory insurance usually covers structural elements and … Read more
AZE.US A court in Azerbaijan’s capital has continued hearings in the criminal case against two men accused of espionage and treason linked to France, according to court proceedings and state investigators. The case involves Martin Ryan, who faces espionage charges, and Azerbaijani citizen Azad Mammadli, who is charged with high treason. The hearing took place … Read more
AZE.US Small businesses in Georgia operate under significantly lower tax obligations than in Azerbaijan, according to Azerbaijani economist Natig Jafarli, who pointed to differences in turnover thresholds and value-added tax (VAT) rules. In comments posted on Facebook, Jafarli said Georgian businesses with annual turnover of up to 300,000 lari pay no tax, while those with … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani opposition politician and public figure Ilgar Mammadov has warned of declining public confidence in government institutions and growing political disengagement, arguing that expectations of greater freedom and rule of law after the war have largely gone unmet. In comments posted on his Telegram channel, Mammadov said broad segments of society have lost interest … Read more
AZE.US Dental services in Azerbaijan continue to draw public concern over affordability, particularly for procedures such as implants, braces and root canal treatment that are not covered by mandatory health insurance. Prices vary widely depending on clinic type and location. In private clinics, fillings typically cost 70-100 manats, while state facilities may offer the same … Read more