AZE.US Azerbaijan has launched its first major battery energy storage center, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to modernize its power system and prepare for a larger share of renewable energy. President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of the “Absheron” Battery Energy Storage Center built by AzerEnerji. According to official information presented during … Read more
AZE.US A new online scam is gaining traction in Azerbaijan, with fraudsters using social media livestreams to lure people into fake prize draws that promise large cash winnings. The scheme is designed to look convincing. Viewers are told they can win substantial amounts of money by sending relatively small payments, usually ranging from 60 to … Read more
AZE.US In Azerbaijan, many people still live in apartments and private houses that do not have formal ownership documents. As demolition plans continue in some parts of Baku, one question keeps coming up for residents: if such homes are torn down, will the people living there receive compensation? The answer is not always straightforward. The … Read more
AZE.US Rental prices in Baku have surged over the past year, with tenants now paying hundreds of manats more for apartments that were noticeably cheaper just a year ago. According to market participants, the increase has affected nearly every segment of the rental market. Realtors say a one-room apartment that rented for around 300 manats … Read more
AZE.US In Azerbaijan, moped owners who do not have customs declarations are finding themselves unable to obtain state registration plates, creating a growing problem for people who bought their vehicles legally years ago but now lack the documents required under the new rules. The issue stems from a mismatch between past practice and current regulation. … Read more
AZE.US Green alycha has soared in price in Azerbaijan, with sellers in local markets offering the early-season fruit for as much as 200 manats per kilogram. The sharp price tag has made alycha one of the most expensive seasonal products currently on sale, far above the level many buyers would consider affordable. Vendors say the … Read more
AZE.US The number of patients with kidney disease is rising in Azerbaijan, and doctors say the trend is increasingly affecting not only adults but also children, including newborns and adolescents. According to the figures cited, 56 children have undergone kidney transplant surgery in the country since 2011. The youngest of those patients was four years … Read more
AZE.US Meat prices have fallen in some regions of Azerbaijan, even as other districts continue to report higher costs after the holiday period, highlighting the uneven picture in the country’s retail food market. Local sellers say the trend now differs sharply from one district to another. In Ismayilli, for example, traders say meat prices rose … Read more
AZE.US Used hybrid cars are becoming significantly more expensive in Azerbaijan, with some older Japanese models posting price increases of 60% to 70% after last year’s sharp drop. Listings on local car sales platforms show that vehicles once sold for 7,000 to 8,000 manats are now being offered for 12,000 manats or more. The steepest … Read more
AZE.US Bridal beauty preparation in Azerbaijan has become more expensive in recent months, as salons report higher costs for wedding-day services for brides. According to beauty specialists, bridal packages now start at around 100 manats and in some salons can reach 600 to 800 manats. Many standard packages begin at about 250 manats and include … Read more