Dilemma: Survival or Death? How Can a Pensioner Live on 285 Manats?

It seems we believe that life cannot be lived with festive spirit without holidays, or that we cannot think about children unless it's Children's Day. It's as if there must be a designated day or calendar event for everything. Topics aligned with that calendar gain prominence. It’s as though every day of the year belongs to a specific social group.

Currently, Azerbaijan is hosting the COP-29 Summit of the Parties. As the host, Azerbaijan has committed to reducing carbon emissions by up to 35% by 2030.

In the post-oil era, the scarcity of funds has brought forward unpredictable income sources (such as lottery proceeds, fines, and penalties) rather than fixed income sources, to boost fiscal capacity. Accordingly, the Milli Majlis (National Assembly) has introduced amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses. For context, the last adjustment to fines took place in July 2023. This suggests an annual review of fines for potential increases.

Baku, located on the Absheron Peninsula, is rapidly expanding into a sprawling metropolis. In the city center, high-rise buildings often violate construction regulations and density requirements, while on the outskirts, new single-story and multi-story neighborhoods are emerging. Amidst this 20-year construction boom, the creation of new cemeteries, a crucial component of urban planning, has been largely neglected. As a result, the cemeteries are overcrowded. A critical situation has developed in the city center and the Khazar, Sabunchi, and Surakhani districts, with suburban areas facing similar issues.