PACE winter session opens in Strasbourg
Debates on the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and the need for a renewed international order are among the highlights of the PACE winter session, which opened today in Strasbourg.
MPs will hold debates as follows: the elections in Belarus, parliamentary elections in Georgia, immigration and demographic ageing of Europe, issue of mercenaries and private military companies, social media content and freedom of expression.
Among the expected issues is the fate of the Azerbaijani delegation to the PACE, which has been deprived of the right to vote a year ago.
Note that the PACE has given a deadline to the country's authorities to eliminate human rights violations and release political prisoners. Until then, no voting rights will be returned to the delegation.
Politics
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has decided to unilaterally terminate the Moldovan-Russian agreement from 1998 on the creation and operation of cultural centers.
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Mahmud has been appointed the new head of the historical and architectural reserve "Icheri Sheher" – the historic center of Baku.
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On February 13, the Appeal Court did not satisfy the defense's appeal against the decision of the Khatai Court regarding the arrest of journalist Shahnaz Beylargizi. According to the lawyer, the journalist herself did not participate in the trial due to poor health. The defense intends to submit a petition to replace the arrest with house arrest.
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Azerbaijan will limit 'Sputnik Azerbaijan' and 'BBC News Azərbaycanca' editorial offices. This was reported by the country's pro-government media on 13 February, citing an informed source.
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