On the morning of January 8 at a checkpoint "Sinig korpu", the Azerbaijani-Georgian border, the incident occurred between a group of motorists and customs. According to the official report, the owners of seven cars refused to pay customs duties for imported fruits in the trunk weighing 200 kg. The conflict escalated into a confrontation and clashes. Police was attracted to the scene. As a result, the work of the CPT has been locked for an hour. At the same time, some drivers accused customs officers of extortion, and refer to the disposal of the head of state, according to which every citizen is free to import goods valued at $10,000 without paying any fees. -02В-
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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