The human rights organization Freedom House has published an annual report on the state of press freedom in the world. According to the multi-page document, the level of media freedom in the world has fallen to the lowest level in the last 12 years. The report assesses the state of the press in 199 countries, which are classified as "free", "partly free" and "not free." Overall, only 13% of the population has access to a free press; 41% of people are partly free press, and 46% have a "free press." The most non-free media is in Belarus, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The most free press is in Norway, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Andorra, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Azerbaijan ranks one of the last among the 189 countries with a "free press" status.
Armenia ranks 139th, as having a "free press", and Georgia ranks 96th with a status of "partly free press." Russia ranks 176 place also with the "free press." According to the report, the authorities of Azerbaijan, Russia and Tajikistan have tightened control over the press, suppressing "discontent platform." In Azerbaijan, the authorities stepped up harassment of journalists and media that carry out investigating on corruption, the report notes. -02D-
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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