AZE.US Property ownership in Azerbaijan comes with more than legal rights – it also creates tax obligations. The property tax, applied to residential and commercial real estate, forms part of local budget revenues and is intended to support municipal infrastructure and community services. But can failure to pay this tax result in a travel ban? … Read more
AZE.US Shoppers in Azerbaijan can find a kilogram of butter priced anywhere from 10 to 40 manats. At first glance, many products appear similar: 82.5% fat content, dairy-based ingredients, and comparable packaging claims. The sharp price gap, however, raises questions about what consumers are actually paying for. Economists say several factors drive the difference. One … Read more
AZE.US Four years into the war in Ukraine, the question is no longer whether the conflict has reshaped Europe’s security architecture – it has. The more pressing issue now is whether the strain of prolonged warfare is pushing Russia toward a systemic inflection point. When Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, the Kremlin … Read more
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