The Ministry of Communications and High Technologies begins a new project to provide the population with free Internet, the ministry said.
According to the project, the ministry will provide the whole territory of Baku Boulevard, including State Flag Square and the territory of the State Historical-Architectural Reserve Icherisheher, as well as Fountains Square, with free Wi-Fi.
"In the near future we will begin implementation of the project," the report says.
The Ministry noted that the main goal of the project is to provide the capital's residents and guests with free Internet and at the first phase the Ministry has selected places most popular among the population. ----71D
Economics
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President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan convened a meeting on January 28 to discuss the development of the country's transportation infrastructure, focusing on the challenges facing the capital city Baku and its surrounding areas. Despite significant advancements in infrastructure over the past years, Aliyev acknowledged that traffic congestion remains a growing issue due to the rapid increase in the city’s population.
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Azerbaijan concluded 2024 with state budget revenues of 37.16 billion manats, exceeding forecasts by 2.1% and reflecting a 5.5% increase compared to 2023. Budget expenditures amounted to 37.72 billion manats, resulting in a manageable deficit of 555.5 million manats. Despite the deficit, the government demonstrated fiscal resilience and strategic allocation of resources, supported by higher-than-expected non-oil revenues and prudent expenditure control.
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