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 The United States may have lost military hardware worth nearly $5 billion during the first month of the war with Iran, according to an estimate published by Anadolu. The report put the figure at roughly $4.83 billion, based on compiled data tied to aircraft losses, drone shootdowns, damaged radar systems and other strategic assets … 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
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 A dispute has erupted at Western Caspian University after students alleged that those studying under state-funded placements were asked to make additional payments despite their tuition being covered by the government. According to the students, messages were circulated in WhatsApp groups saying that the annual tuition amount for certain state-funded students had been underpaid … 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 A growing discussion in Azerbaijan is asking whether school should be seen as more than a place for lessons, grades and exams. More educators and commentators are focusing on another part of the equation – children’s emotional well-being, communication skills and self-confidence. That is why interest has emerged around a model associated with Norway, … 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