Aze.US Rising demand before February 14 has pushed flower prices several times higher in Baku and regional markets, with bouquets in some areas reaching up to 140 manats. Flower shops across Azerbaijan are experiencing a seasonal surge in activity ahead of Valentine’s Day, as strong consumer demand drives sharp price increases in both the capital … Read more
Aze.US Patients report that some pharmacy drugs no longer deliver the same results, while experts point to rising prices for high-quality imports, wider use of cheaper alternatives, and biological resistance to long-term treatments. Public concern is increasing in Azerbaijan over the perceived decline in the effectiveness of medicines sold in pharmacies, with patients and medical … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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