AZE.US Investigative actions have reportedly been carried out at the residence of former member of parliament and National Council member Gultekin Hajibeyli. The development is linked to an ongoing investigation conducted by the State Security Service of Azerbaijan. According to Vesti Baku, Hajibeyli has been invited to provide testimony as a witness. Reports say she … Read more
AZE.US Artificial intelligence is moving from novelty to necessity in classrooms worldwide. Azerbaijan is now weighing how far and how fast to embed AI into its school system – a decision that carries both opportunity and risk. Education experts argue that AI literacy is no longer optional. As automation reshapes labor markets, early exposure to … Read more
AZE.US A new shift in Azerbaijan’s car import policy has drawn criticism from economist Natig Jafarli, who argues that recent government decisions risk undermining efforts to modernize the country’s aging vehicle fleet. According to Jafarli, roughly 60% of cars in Azerbaijan are more than 20 years old – a statistic that has long fueled calls … Read more
AZE.US Property prices in Baku have been climbing for several years, making real estate one of the most discussed economic issues in Azerbaijan. The increase has affected both the sales and rental markets, putting additional pressure on households already navigating higher living costs. According to local valuation experts, the upward trend began accelerating in 2022 … Read more
AZE.US A kilogram of chocolate priced at 222 manats – roughly $130 – has triggered debate in Azerbaijan after shoppers filmed the product at a Baku supermarket and shared it on social media. The unusually high price quickly drew attention, with many users questioning how a confectionery product could cost more than half of the … Read more
AZE.US As Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan, questions often arise about daily routines during fasting hours – including whether spending most of the day asleep contradicts the spirit of the fast. Azerbaijani theologian Tural Irfan addressed the issue in comments to local media, saying that while sleeping during the day does not invalidate … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s decision to cancel several customs exemptions on car imports from January 1, 2026, is beginning to reshape the auto market. The move has increased import costs, particularly affecting vehicles assembled in China, though the broader impact remains uneven. Market participants say some models that sold for around 25,000 manats last year are now … Read more
AZE.US Four years after Azerbaijan and Russia signed their declaration on allied cooperation, questions are growing about what that document now means in practice. While the text remains in force, the political atmosphere between Baku and Moscow has shifted markedly, shaped by the war in Ukraine, regional realignments and a series of bilateral tensions. The … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan imports 76% of its food products – a figure that former Finance Minister Fikret Yusifov described as “a shame” during an appearance on Musavat TV. “What does this mean?” Yusifov said. “We are a country located in nine out of eleven climate zones. We are told we are fortunate in terms of natural … Read more
AZE.US Consumer deception remains a persistent problem in Azerbaijan, affecting a wide range of sectors – from retail and online shopping to automobiles and real estate. One of the most common complaints involves price discrepancies. Customers frequently report that the price displayed on store shelves does not match the amount charged at checkout. In some … Read more