Azerbaijan Government’s Half-Year Reform Ranking: What Actually Changed in Six Months?

Official statistics show a modest increase in real wages in Azerbaijan. But rising food and service prices, along with wide income disparities between economic sectors, are leading many families to view the situation differently. On paper, workers...

Only a few years ago, Azerbaijan’s tourism future appeared promising. Modern hotels were being built not only in Baku but also in mountainous regions, along the Caspian coast and near health resorts. The network of direct flights was expanding....

Azerbaijan’s transport sector ended the first half of 2026 with strong revenue growth, rising rail transit volumes and increased container handling at the Port of Baku. However, the Middle Corridor’s transformation into a fully fledged alternative...

Azerbaijan’s foreign trade underwent notable structural changes in the first half of 2026: non-monetary gold shipments propelled the United Kingdom into the ranks of its leading export markets, China strengthened its position as the country’s...