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New tax rules in Azerbaijan will increase payments for self-employed service providers working under the fixed receipt regime, including barbers, photographers, and event professionals.

Public dining turnover in Baku has surged in 2025, while rising service charges in restaurants - reaching up to 15% in some venues - have triggered consumer concerns and official warnings over price transparency.

Meat prices have risen in parts of Baku, with residents reporting increases of 2–3 manats per kilogram over the past few days.

Residents displaced by a redevelopment project in Baku’s Nizami district say they have waited nearly ten years for promised replacement apartments, amid allegations of repeated delays, disputed sales, and unresolved contractual obligations. Local authorities confirm the case is under legal review.

Azerbaijani authorities have reported the death of 22-year-old activist Elbey Kerimli, who was serving a prison sentence on drug-related charges, as questions remain over the circumstances and the official cause of death has not been disclosed.

New Year’s Eve dining in Baku can cost anywhere from 150 to 400 manats per person, with prices driven not only by food but by entertainment programs, seating location and venue reputation.

The Zangezur Corridor is designed to link regional and global transport routes, reconnect Azerbaijan and Armenia, and strengthen Asia–Europe trade while supporting long-term peace in the South Caucasus.

Breaking an item in a store can quickly turn into an awkward dispute. Azerbaijani law allows compensation for damage, but liability depends on how the incident occurred and whether the store provided safe conditions.

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