AZE.US A widening gap is emerging in Azerbaijan’s real estate market between listing prices and the actual market value of properties, as apartments, garages and land plots are increasingly being offered at inflated rates. Realtors say asking prices in many areas of Baku are running 20% to 30% above what properties are realistically worth. Sellers, … Read more
AZE.US Farmers in several parts of Azerbaijan say they are finding it increasingly difficult to sell their produce at local markets, arguing that the best trading spots are often controlled by resellers rather than by direct producers. According to vendors, many farmers either cannot secure permanent market space or are offered stalls with rents too … Read more
AZE.US A growing number of buyers on the Absheron Peninsula are turning to so-called “broker-built” houses, attracted by their lower price and ready appearance. But real estate experts warn that such purchases can lead to major financial losses. These houses are typically built in areas that do not have official property registration documents. While they … Read more
AZE.US Food prices on global markets recorded a slight decline in January compared with December. According to the relevant U.N. agency, overall food prices fell by 0.4%. Lower prices for meat, dairy products and sugar outweighed increases in cereals and vegetable oils, leaving the overall index down for a fifth straight month. Consumers in Azerbaijan, … Read more
AZE.US. A spice found in almost every Azerbaijani kitchen is now drawing attention over a sharp price gap in the market. Sumac, widely used with qutab, lula kebab, шашлык and fish dishes, can now cost as much as 50 manats per kilogram if it is natural and properly processed. People involved in collecting, drying and … Read more
AZE.US Chickenpox has returned to the spotlight in Azerbaijan in recent days, prompting fresh concern among parents and families. But according to health authorities, the situation does not currently amount to a mass outbreak across the country. The Republican Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology under the Ministry of Health said reports about wider circulation of … Read more
AZE.US A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was thrown into doubt within hours of its announcement, as conflicting public statements and continued attacks across the region exposed how fragile the deal may be. Reuters reported that President Donald Trump said Washington would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks after Pakistani mediation, while … Read more
AZE.US Interest in melon farming is declining in Azerbaijan, with farmers scaling back planting as costs rise and returns become harder to secure. Official statistics show that acreage under this category of crops has fallen sharply from a year earlier, highlighting growing pressure on producers in one of the country’s traditional agricultural segments. Farmers say … Read more
AZE.US A cup of tea in Azerbaijan can cost dramatically different amounts depending on where it is served. While in Baku a teapot of tea can reach 7 to 10 manats, in some regional districts customers can still drink plain herbal tea for as little as 50 qapiks. Tea house owners in the regions say … Read more
AZE.US There are moments when political language stops being harsh and starts becoming morally disfiguring. Donald Trump crossed that line when he warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran failed to meet his deadline over the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters and AP both reported the remark on Tuesday as part of a … Read more