In January-May hired workers received 432,146 manat of social benefits, underpaid by employers. According to state labor inspection services in the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the 402,181 manat or 93.06% were paid as salary, and the remaining amount - for social payments and compensation for the resulting damage. In May were paid 54,467 manat, including 52,713 manat - for salaries, 1,702 manat - for social payments and compensation, and AZN682 - to compensate for the resulting damage. --17D-
Economics
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According to the State Customs Committee, in the first eleven months of this year, Azerbaijan transported 6.96 million tons of cargo by rail, worth $3.01 billion. This represents a 4% decrease in volume and a 10.1% decline in value compared to the same period in 2023.
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has approved a set of regulations to govern the approval of agreements under the country’s competition law, aimed at fostering compliance with legal frameworks and enhancing market transparency.
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Azerbaijan's ambitious program to restore territories liberated from Armenian occupation has attracted attention due to the extensive use of single-source procurement methods, raising concerns about transparency and corruption.
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Azerbaijan recorded a 2% increase in wheat imports from January to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring its continued reliance on external sources to meet domestic demand. This growth comes amid a significant decline in domestic wheat production, which decreased by 148,100 tons in 2024, further intensifying the need for imported supplies.
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