AZE.US Global gold prices edged lower at the start of the Asian trading session after a recent surge fueled by escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Despite the decline, gold remains at historically high levels, trading above $5,000 per ounce. The ongoing geopolitical uncertainty has continued to support demand for so-called safe-haven … Read more
AZE.US Car owners in Azerbaijan are being urged to exercise caution when purchasing auto parts, as some components may not be eligible for return or exchange once they have been sold. According to mechanics and consumer advocates, the issue most often arises with electronic automotive components, which many retailers refuse to accept back after installation … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan plans to accelerate the process of refunding value-added tax (VAT) to consumers through further automation of the “ƏDV-ni geri al” (“Get VAT back”) system used after retail purchases. Under the planned changes, information from next-generation cash registers will be transmitted automatically to the electronic platform that processes VAT refunds. This is expected to … Read more
AZE.US Reports of unusual dark rainfall and pollution following fires at oil facilities near Tehran have sparked questions among consumers in the region: are agricultural products from Iran – including vegetables, fruits, nuts and dried fruits – still safe to consume? The discussion began after videos and social media posts claimed that black or chemically … Read more
AZE.US Prices for nuts and dried fruits have risen sharply in Azerbaijan ahead of the holiday season, while demand remains relatively weak, according to vendors in local markets. Sellers say several popular products have become significantly more expensive in recent weeks, with some items nearly doubling in price. Pistachios lead price surge Pistachios are currently … Read more
AZE.US Vehicle owners in Azerbaijan cannot restore stolen or lost license plates under current regulations and must instead obtain entirely new registration numbers, a rule that has drawn criticism from some drivers. According to existing procedures, if a state registration plate is stolen or lost, authorities do not issue duplicates. Instead, the owner must apply … Read more
AZE.US A court in Azerbaijan has sentenced a 16-year-old boy to 7 years and 6 months in prison for stabbing his mother to death, in a case that drew widespread attention after investigators discovered he had asked the AI chatbot ChatGPT for advice on committing the crime and minimizing punishment. The tragedy unfolded in the … Read more
AZE.US Iran has endured centuries of wars, invasions and political upheavals, yet the state continues to persist. According to prominent Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov, the explanation lies in the country’s deep civilizational foundations. Commenting on the historical resilience of Iran, Hasanov noted that only a few ancient civilizational states have managed to survive into the … Read more
AZE.US Thousands of apartment owners in newly built residential complexes in Baku are still unable to obtain official property ownership documents, commonly known as a “kupcha,” as construction issues and incomplete infrastructure continue to delay the legal registration of buildings. Residents of a building located on Shirin Mirzayev Street say the construction company has failed … Read more
AZE.US For weeks, the public narrative around the confrontation with Iran has focused on a narrow question: whether the conflict will escalate into a “full-scale war.” That framing is increasingly misleading. The war may never arrive in the form many people imagine – columns of armored divisions crossing borders or a formal declaration of invasion. … Read more