BAKU/10.09.13/TURAN : China will become a model for countries where they are looking for an excuse to arrest a man for being active on the Internet.
There, before the law came into force , providing for criminal penalties including imprisonment for "spreading rumors on the web and information that is not true." According to the document , the citizens are prosecuted for libel if voiced their information widely available. The measure is a repost (answer virtual friend ) - the author of the sentence false report , received more than 500 repost - up to 3 years in prison. The authors of false reports with the audience and 5 million more people (and can not repost ) are also potential prisoners.
Officials have set the stage for the introduction of the new law - you know, "society is outraged by irresponsible rumors spread on the web and going through a spiritual torment ."
Combating the spread of lies and slander Internet connected with the recent advent of the President Xi Jinping . Only one fact in Wuhan detained 27 people. According to the official report, " city police stopped the activities of a criminal gang , spreading rumors on the web ."
So in a short time at the Department of the fight against organized crime Interior Ministry may get a new front work against the opposition. - 17D-
Economics
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Azerbaijan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) in December 2024 marked a year-on-year increase of 4.9%, with food and beverage inflation leading the surge, according to data from the State Statistics Committee. The overall CPI stood at 104.9%, driven by a 5.5% rise in food products, beverages, and tobacco, 2.4% in non-food products, and a sharp 6.3% hike in paid services provided to the population.
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In 2024, Azerbaijan produced 29.1 million tonnes of oil together with condensate, down from 30.2 million tonnes in 2023, according to preliminary information published by the country’s Ministry of Energy.
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Azerbaijan’s inflation rate in 2024 remained relatively stable, averaging 2.2% for the year, according to data from the State Statistics Committee. While this marks a period of subdued price growth compared to global trends, the numbers reveal nuanced dynamics across sectors and reflect both domestic policy measures and external influences.
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Azerbaijan’s economic growth is expected to continue in the coming years, although forecasts from ING Group and the United Nations (UN) present slightly differing views on the pace of recovery. ING Group, the largest banking institution in the Netherlands, predicts modest growth in Azerbaijan’s gross domestic product (GDP), while the UN offers a more optimistic outlook.
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