The employees of the state labor inspection services in the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare in the first half of the year revealed 8,076 violations of labor legislation (minus 12.8% against July 1 of the previous year).
According to the press release, in connection with the abuses administrative penalties of 2 million manat were imposed and 53% or 1,047,777 manat of that was transferred to the state budget (+119,421 manat or +12.8% to the same period last year).
Most of the violations were found in the private sector, particularly in shopping centers, catering facilities, as well as in wholesale and construction. --17D-
Economics
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The safety of metro passengers is a top priority, Vusal Aslanov, Chairman of “Baku Metro” CJSC, told journalists citing the transport system’s handling of 229-230 million passengers in 2024.
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New data reveal dramatic increases in both foreign arrivals and Azerbaijani departures, highlighting the country’s evolving role as a regional travel hub. In a striking demonstration of its growing global connectivity, Azerbaijan saw a significant surge in international arrivals during 2024. According to figures released by the State Border Service, the country welcomed approximately 2.63 million non-citizen visitors—a 25.9% increase over the previous year—representing travelers from 196 countries. The latest data underscore Azerbaijan’s escalating prominence on the international stage, both as a destination and a departure point.
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Global food prices decreased in 2024, but Azerbaijan bucked the trend, recording a rise in food expenditures. Experts believe this necessitates urgent expansion of agricultural production to safeguard the domestic market.
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Italy, one of the European Union's largest economies, solidified its position as a key importer of Azerbaijani natural gas in 2024, despite a notable decline in domestic gas consumption. The country imported 58.7 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas, meeting most of its annual demand of 61.7 bcm—a 2.5% drop compared to 2023. This data, reported by the Italian energy market regulator GME, highlights shifts in Italy’s energy sourcing and consumption patterns.
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