The solution of social problems of IDPs, a look at the criteria for increasing pensions, raising GDP in Azerbaijan in comparison with the CIS countries are the leading topics of today's media.
The newspaper "Azerbaijan" writes about the solution of the social problems of the internally displaced persons against the background of small towns for this category of persons opened by President Ilham Aliyev on December 24 and 27. Thus, this year 6,805 families of displaced persons were provided with housing. In total, the number of apartments for immigrants was 2005. Small towns for internally displaced persons were opened in Sumgait and in the territory of Absheron district. The author recalls that the process of resettlement of this category of persons began with the elimination in 2007 of 12 tent camps. For them, multi-storey buildings and settlements with a total square of 3.5 million square meters were built. meters, the number of residential complexes has reached 102. In total, the author claims, 7.1 billion manat was spent on solving the problems of displaced persons. The poverty level among them has decreased in 15 years from 75% to 12%.
The site "Modern.az" writes about the proposal of the economist-expert Vugar Bayramov to change the criteria for indexing pensions. From January 2019, pension amounts will be indexed in accordance with the percentage increase in the size of the average monthly salary.
Previously, indexation was carried out in accordance with the level of inflation.
The expert believes that there is a need to improve the mechanism for indexing pensions. It would be more appropriate to carry out indexation in accordance with the growth of incomes of the population, the expert notes. According to him, unofficial employment takes place in the country, and therefore an increase in the growth of average wages does not fully express the increase in income. According to official statistics, incomes of the population increase in comparison with the average wage with a large percentage. Therefore, this indexation does not allow the growth of pensions. According to the State Statistics Committee, for 10 months of 2018, incomes of the population increased by 9.2%, and the average salary was only 2.8%. In 2019, the average salary is expected to increase by 4% and household incomes will increase by more than 9%.
The website "Strateq.az" cites the opinion of economist GubadIbadoglu, according to which, in terms of GDP growth, Azerbaijan ranks last among the CIS countries. According to him, there is a big difference between the official indicators of the economic development of the country and the real ones. Thus, with GDP growing by 7%, Tajikistan is ahead, while Azerbaijan occupies the last place with a GDP growth of 0.8%. Azerbaijan has been such an outsider for the past three years, this is confirmed by the CIS State Statistical Department. -0-
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On November 1, the weather in the capital will be cloudy, with light rain in some areas during the night and morning. There will be a moderate southwest wind. The temperature at night will range from +7 to +10°C, and during the day it will be +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 70-80% both at night and during the day. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate west wind.
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After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
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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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