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Azerbaijan cities & regionsAbsheron's Oilfields: From Contaminated Land to Regeneration
Tens of thousands of hectares left contaminated by the Soviet oil era, a World Bank rehabilitation programme, and the White City built on the Black City
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Living & visiting guideThe Absheron Peninsula Water Quality Map
What the Ministry of Ecology's monitoring found suitable and what it did not, why the infrastructure list and the test results disagree, and how the Khazri wind changes things
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Living & visiting guideWhy You Can't Swim in Baku Bay — and Where You Can
Swimming is banned in Baku Bay and Shikhov closes most summers, while the northern Absheron beaches stay clean. Here is why, and how to check before you go in
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New developmentsSea Breeze Beach vs a Public Beach in Baku
On the northern coast the water is the same water. What actually differs between a managed resort beach and a public one, where each wins, and what it means for buyers
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Real estate investingThe Israel-Azerbaijan-US Triangle in 2026
An AI memorandum, an American strategic charter and talks on a trilateral format. What is actually new here, what was already in place, and what it means for buyers
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Legal & tax mattersBuying Property in Azerbaijan: A Guide for Foreigners
What a foreigner may and may not buy in Azerbaijan, how the notary and land registry process works, which costs actually apply, and why owning a flat differs from owning land
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