European practices on defamation and freedom of expression will be discussed at a round-table event in the Azerbaijani capital Baku on 31 May. The conference, organised in the framework of a joint Eu/Council of Europe (CoE) project, in cooperation with the Azerbaijani Press Council, is to provide a platform for open discussions on how to improve national legislation concerning defamation and journalistic practice in the country.
About 50 representatives from state authorities, academia, media professionals, civil society and international organisations will attend the event. The round-table discussion takes place within the framework of the joint EU/CoE project on freedom of expression and media freedom in Azerbaijan implemented by EU/CoE Programmatic Cooperation Framework, says a press release of the EU Neighbourhood Info. -02D-
Politics
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Today, on November 8, the national flag of Azerbaijan was once again raised at Flag Square in Baku. This event marks an important moment, especially considering that the flag had already been raised at this location since its opening.
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On November 8, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the significance of Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Patriotic War and reaffirmed the nation's resolve in defending its territorial integrity and sovereignty. Speaking at the opening of the Victory Park in Baku, Aliyev described the war as a "glorious story" and a "brilliant victory" in which Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity after decades of occupation.
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Mikail Hajiyev, a member of the Public Council of Talysh People of Azerbaijan (OSTA) and retired colonel, was unable to fly from Baku to Yekaterinburg on November 7, he reported this to Turan news agency.
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Baku's Khatai District Court on 7 November considered a petition to place 'Abzas Media' building director Ulvi Hasanli under house arrest. The hearing took place after the working day at 19.15, lawyer Zibeida Sadygova said. This was due to Hasanli's refusal to participate in the trial online, and he insisted on attending the trial.
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