The start given to the Formula-1 competition, obstacles to regional development, and the impact of weather on agricultural yields are the leading topics of today's media.
The Azerbaijan newspaper writes about the Formula-1 competitions starting today, recalling that 10 teams and 21 pilots are participating in them. The author writes about the differences between the Baku track, which combines modernity and history. Today, each team will get acquainted with the track for 90 minutes. On Saturday for one hour, the pilots will hold a training session, and on Sunday there will be competitions. The maximum speed on the highway will be 370 km / h.
The newspaper Yeni Musavat writes about the development of regions, discussing the results of three state programs with economists. In 2018, more than 80 percent of GDP was in the private sector, over 75 percent of employment was also in the private sector, and more than 950 thousand business entities were registered, of which 66.6% were in the regions. However, only 34 districts (out of more than 80) can live without subsidies from the center. In 2019, the local expenses will amount to 840 million manat, which is 16.1% more compared to last year.
The website Modern.az writes about the weather in April, which adversely affects the yield of fruits, especially apricots, because they already bloomed when unstable weather arrived, and even the pollination process took place. And this will affect the yield of 50% of the trees. Low yields will lead to high prices. -0-
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On Tuesday, rainy weather with thunderstorms and moderate northwest wind is expected in the Baku, according to meteorologists. The rainy weather will continue untill Wednesday evening. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +10°C, and during the day, +11 to +13°C. The humidity will be 80-90% at night and 70-80% during the day. Rain with thunderstorms will also affect other parts of the country. Snow is expected in mountainous areas. There will be fog in places, with westerly winds.
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Industry leaders from Google, Ambition Loop, and Azerbaijan Railways joined Azercell to explore corporate responsibility, innovative solutions, and collaborative approaches to advancing sustainability
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The COP29 conference concluded in Baku, leaving behind a trail of controversy and criticism. Renowned historian Jamil Hasanli characterized the event as a vivid reflection of governance problems in Azerbaijan under President Ilham Aliyev. Hasanli, a staunch critic of the administration, described COP29 as an expensive spectacle that exposed systemic failures and intensified international scrutiny of Azerbaijan's political and economic structures.
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President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has invited Azerbaijani economist and political prisoner Professor Gubad Ibadoglu to Strasbourg to attend the 2024 Sakharov Prize award ceremony. The invitation, delivered by Member of the European Parliament Michael Bloss at the COP29 climate conference, comes as Ibadoglu remains under house arrest and prohibited from leaving Azerbaijan.
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