The significance of the Southern Gas Corridor project, the number of buildings commissioned, and the fight against the shadow economy are the leading topics of today's media.
The Azerbaijan newspaper writes about the global significance of the Southern Gas Corridor project against the backdrop of the fifth meeting of the Advisory Council of this project held in Baku. Gas production from the Shah Deniz field, expansion of the South Caucasus pipeline, and commissioning of TANAP are three project segments in operation. The project participants are 7 states, and a memorandum of understanding was signed with three more states. Work on SGC has been completed by 87%, the author writes.
The website Marja.az writes about multi-family houses that have not been commissioned. Officials claim that the number of such houses is about 400, and experts insist on 800. There are buildings of this kind in the regions.
The deputy head of the State Agency for Safety Control at Construction Sites, Elkhan Asadov, claims that about 270 buildings received a positive opinion. He also stresses that the buildings dangerous for the life of citizens will not be accepted and put into operation.
The newspaper Yeni Musavat writes about combating the shadow economy, discussing this issue with expert Rashad Hasanov. He recalls the recent speech by the Minister of Taxes Mikayil Jabbarov regarding tax evasion.
In 2018, concealment in the amount of 930 million manat was discovered at large wholesale sites. In the network markets it was 122 million manat, and in private medical institutions it was 230 million manat. According to available information, the level of the shadow economy in the country is above 70 percent. In principle, changes in tax legislation were aimed at the intention to reduce the level of the shadow economy. -0----
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On December 24, no precipitation is expected in the capital. Foggy conditions may occur in some areas in the morning and evening. A southwest wind will shift to the northwest in the evening.
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
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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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