The growth of energy production, the high cost of the car market, and real estate insurance are the topics of today's media.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes that the country has turned from an importer of electricity into an exporter. Azerbaijan provides itself with electricity, and also exchanges it with Russia, Iran and Georgia.
Over 15 years, capacity has been created for the production of 3,000 megawatts of energy, which became possible after the construction of power plants.
The website Yenisabah.az writes about the rise in price of cars in the car market from the first days of 2020. In December 2019, Korean and Japanese cars were brought into the country. Most in demand are Mercedes brand cars and Korean cars worth 12-17 thousand manat.
One of the factors influencing the price increase is the ban on the import of cars older than 7 years into the country.
The website Modern.az comments on the statement of the Central Bank on compulsory real estate insurance. The Central Bank statement noted that for the most part this is due to the large-scale fires that occurred in 2019 and the compensation claimed by citizens. To reduce the burden on the state, this compulsory insurance is applied.
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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