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Economist Natig Jafarli argues that Azerbaijan should reduce military and law enforcement spending and shift away from tax hikes toward policies that stimulate economic growth.

As municipalities issue property tax notices, a legal expert explains which homeowners are eligible for exemptions and tax relief under Azerbaijani law.

Azerbaijani courts have upheld a prison sentence against TikToker Zeynab An-Neymi, convicted on charges related to the illegal sale of narcotics.

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE to discuss regional and bilateral matters.

Azerbaijani legal expert Akram Hasanov says planned VAT changes on electric vehicle imports and sales could breach constitutional rules on foreign trade regulations.

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.