Azerbaijan Simplifies Property Registration Rules to Resolve Documentation Disputes

Aze.US A new decision allows authorities to verify land-use discrepancies within 15 working days and correct cadastral records directly, aiming to reduce legal delays and address the long-standing issue of undocumented housing. Azerbaijan has introduced new rules designed to simplify the registration of homes and land plots, removing one of the most common administrative barriers … Read more

Azerbaijan State Security Service Releases New Details in Case Involving Ramiz Mehdiyev and Opposition Figures

Aze.US Authorities say audio, video, and investigative findings link former presidential administration chief Ramiz Mehdiyev and several opposition figures to alleged anti-state activities. The individuals deny wrongdoing or are outside the country. Azerbaijan’s State Security Service (SSS) has published audio and video materials as part of an ongoing criminal investigation involving former head of the … Read more

Fish Prices Rise in Azerbaijan as Imports Dominate Supply

Aze.US Fish prices in Azerbaijan have increased over the past week, driven by stronger demand, limited local catch, and reliance on imports from neighboring countries. Fish prices in Azerbaijan have climbed noticeably in recent days, particularly for imported products, as rising consumer demand coincides with a shortage of locally sourced supply. Vendors at local markets … Read more

Why Prices Rise When Wages Increase: Natig Jafarli’s Economic Argument

Aze.US REAL party chairman Natig Jafarli says the core problem in Azerbaijan is the gap between rising incomes and faster-growing living costs, calling for an economy where citizens can earn independently of the state. Natig Jafarli, chairman of the REAL party, has outlined why increases in wages and pensions in Azerbaijan are often followed by … Read more

Can Azerbaijan Really Make Global Platforms Pay?

Aze.US A proposed digital tax reform aims to bring foreign online service providers into Azerbaijan’s VAT system. The real question is not legal design – but enforcement. Azerbaijan’s plan to require foreign digital service providers to register for tax and pay value-added tax on local sales reflects a broader global shift: governments are increasingly determined … Read more

Azerbaijan Moves to Tax Foreign Digital Platforms Selling to Local Users

Aze.US A draft amendment to Azerbaijan’s Tax Code would require foreign online service providers earning more than $10,000 annually from customers in the country to register with tax authorities and pay VAT directly, aligning local rules with global digital taxation trends. Azerbaijan is considering new tax rules for foreign companies engaged in electronic commerce, as … Read more

Former Azerbaijani MP Reportedly Deported From Turkey

Aze.US Opposition figure says Gultekin Hajibeyli has returned to Azerbaijan and was not detained upon arrival; no official confirmation has been issued. Former Azerbaijani member of parliament and National Council figure Gultekin Hajibeyli has reportedly been deported from Turkey to Azerbaijan, according to a statement by Fuad Gahramanli, deputy chair of the Azerbaijan Popular Front … Read more

The South Caucasus Between Negative And Positive Peace: The Economic Architecture Of Transition

By Leyla Mammadli for Aze.US The South Caucasus has entered a post-war phase. Yet this phase cannot fully be described as peace; rather, it represents a transition toward peace. The end of active conflict does not automatically produce stability. As Johan Galtung distinguished, the cessation of violence constitutes “negative peace,” while durable institutions, economic interdependence, … Read more

Iran’s Religious Influence Networks In Georgia’s Azerbaijani Community Draw Scrutiny

Aze.US Events at a historic mosque in Marneuli have renewed debate over Tehran’s ideological reach in the South Caucasus and the potential implications for regional stability. Recent developments in the Georgian town of Marneuli, home to a large ethnic Azerbaijani population, have sparked renewed discussion about Iran’s religious and ideological influence in the region. During … Read more

Mass Poultry Deaths Reported In Several Regions

Aze.US Residents in multiple districts in Azerbaijan report the rapid die-off of chickens, turkeys, geese, and ducks, with veterinarians pointing to seasonal infections and poor containment conditions as likely causes. Local farmers in several regions of Azerbaijan are facing significant losses after domestic poultry began dying in large numbers within hours of showing symptoms. According … Read more