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 country’s non-oil exports rose by 11.7% from the same period of 2025 to $862 million, while food exports increased by 25.1% to $281 million. On paper, those are strong … Read more
AZE.US A fourth meeting between Azerbaijani and Armenian civil society representatives was held in Gabala, with participants saying the process has moved past symbolic contact and into a more candid phase. One of the clearest messages from the discussion was that the dialogue is no longer confined to cautious wording and carefully filtered exchanges. Speakers … Read more
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 say keeping buffalo has become far more difficult than it used to be. The animals require more feed, more water and more space than cows, while the natural conditions … Read more
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 the same card inside the Birbank app, saying the issue reflects a broader lack of consumer protection in the country’s financial sector. A prominent Azerbaijani economist has accused Kapital Bank … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is discussing whether people registering a marriage should also submit a narcology certificate, adding a new medical requirement to the current list of documents. The proposal was voiced during discussions around marriage procedures and public health. Supporters say such a check could help identify drug addiction before a couple officially marries, rather than … Read more
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 hit domestic tourism. The slowdown has been especially visible outside Baku, where hotels are facing lower occupancy and are being forced to cut prices in an effort to attract guests. … Read more
AZE.US Violence against women remains a serious and growing problem in Azerbaijan, with new official figures raising fresh alarm over the scale of abuse inside families and households. According to the data cited in the report, 1,176 people became victims of domestic violence in the first three months of 2026. In 40 cases, the violence … Read more
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 detached from market reality. In the capital, the coverage limit is still 25,000 manats. That might have looked meaningful years ago. Today, when even ordinary apartments can start at 100,000 … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s livestock sector is coming under mounting pressure as farmers struggle with shrinking pastureland, rising feed costs and weakening profitability. What was once a stable part of rural life is increasingly turning into a difficult business to sustain. Farmers say the economics are becoming harder each year, and consumers are feeling the impact through … Read more
AZE.US A reported relative marriage in Azerbaijan has reignited debate over whether the country’s legal ban is being properly enforced in practice. According to local reports, the children of two sisters – a male cousin and a female cousin – were married in the village of Avshar in the Aghjabadi district. The wedding was reportedly … Read more