A meeting of the Civil Society Platform (CSP)held on Saturday widely discussed the problem of the illegal demolition of historic buildings in Baku, related to legally protected architectural monuments. Expressing concern over the actions of the Cabinet, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Baku City Executive Power, the CSP called on government agencies to stop these actions immediately.
Platform reminds that the Government of Azerbaijan is obliged to strictly comply with the provisions of the Convention "On the Protection of Architectural Heritage of Europe" adopted on October 3, 1985 in the city of Granada, and ratified on 26 November, 2009 by the Milli Majlis.
The CSP also recognized the need for legislative reforms and practical steps to create normal conditions for the activity of civil society institutions, including NGOs. It was decided to hold in June a research in this area, and to hold roundtable discussions in order to present public the results and recommendations.
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The latest round of utility price increases in Azerbaijan, effective January 2, has sparked sharp criticism from opposition parties and civil society, highlighting systemic issues in the management of state monopolies. The Tariff Council’s decision to raise prices for electricity, natural gas, water, heating, and even pharmaceuticals has provoked public discontent, with opposition leaders accusing the government of exacerbating the country’s socio-economic challenges.
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President Ilham Aliyev has declared 2025 as the "Year of Constitution and Sovereignty." This decision, outlined in a decree signed by the head of state, is attributed to two significant anniversaries: the 30th year since the adoption of the country’s Constitution and the fifth anniversary of victory in the Patriotic War (Second Karabakh War).
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An Embraer 190/195 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) on the Baku-Kazan route experienced radio interference and GPRS disruptions while flying over Astrakhan on January 1, according to a source in aviation cited by Turan. The aircraft's avionics resumed normal functioning only after leaving Astrakhan’s airspace.
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Based on requests from state institutions, the Tariff (Price) Council has raised prices in several sectors during a recent meeting. In a statement released on January 2, the council announced for the first time that tariffs have been approved for connecting to water supply and wastewater systems. Until now, these services were provided without state regulation, resulting in varying costs. The approved tariffs include:
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