It is important that the press would represent all sectors of the Azerbaijani society , including government and civil society. Such an opinion on Wednesday in an interview with reporters expressed the U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar .
Asked to comment on the situation for Turan's correspondent in connection with threats to close the newspapers Yeni Musavat and Azadliq, Morningstar noted that he can not say anything specific about these two newspapers. However, he added: "But I would like to note the importance of having a the freedom of speech and the press, an independent media and free public access to the Internet at all levels».-03C06 -
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The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has expressed condolences to the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, following the tragic incident in the city of Magdeburg. "We are deeply shocked by the news of the deaths and injuries resulting from the tragic incident that took place at the Christmas market in Magdeburg," the message reads.
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By the order of the head of state, Vusal Aslanov has been appointed Chairman of the Baku Metro CJSC.
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Ilhamiz Guliyev, an activist convicted on drug-related charges, has complained about the poor conditions at the Penitentiary Complex in Umbaki, his relatives reported to the Turan news agency.
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Early on December 21, 8 Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Kazan. The strikes targeted an industrial enterprise and residential buildings. No information about casualties has been reported.
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