The impression from the meeting with the president in Sumgayit, the lack of interest of insurance companies in insuring passenger buses, the hindrances created by fortified manat on exports are the leading themes of today's media.
The "Azerbaijan" newspaper writes about the meeting of Ilham Aliyev with the residents of Sumgayit and the impressions of this meeting, which took place after the participation of the head of state in the opening of the high-density polymer plant of SOCAR on February 18.
The author cites the opinions of the residents of the city, who happened to meet and talk with the head of state. Residents of the city shared their problems, to which the president immediately responded.
The site "Bizimyol" writes about the disinterest of insurance companies in insuring passenger buses, discussing this issue with the expert Ilkin Ibrahimov.
The author reminds of a serious accident in Sumgayit, in which 31 people were injured. It is about the collision of the passenger bus number 30 with the car "Prado", after which, having lost control, the bus crashed into the building.
The law "On Compulsory Insurance" does not provide for compensation to passengers injured in public urban transport. The expert believes that this paragraph should be added to the law. Moreover, insurance contracts must be concluded with vehicles.
The site "Marja.az" writes that entrepreneurs engaged in exporting are interested in the cheapening of manat. A comparative increase in the price of the dollar to the manat, businessmen believe, will support the increase in exports of the non-oil sector. The stability of the manat and the floating rate of the national currency of the competing countries gives them an advantage in export.
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The closure of Azerbaijan's land borders was discussed during the parliamentary session on November 25. While the government’s decision cites the coronavirus pandemic as the main reason—despite the World Health Organization declaring its end last year—Zahid Oruj, Chair of the Human Rights Committee in the Milli Majlis, pointed to other factors. He stated, "Opening the borders could result in an influx of hundreds of thousands of non-Azerbaijani refugees due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Additionally, in Iran, many are prepared to cross into Azerbaijan to safeguard their lives and assets amid military strikes. Such waves of refugees could lead to humanitarian, social, and cultural clashes that may threaten political stability."
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On Tuesday, the General Prosecutor's Office announced the initiation of new criminal cases against agricultural product exporters who allegedly concealed their earnings abroad. Specifically, the Sumgayit City Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case under Articles 208.2.1 and 208.2.2 (failure to return foreign currency to the country in large amounts by prior agreement of a group of individuals) and Article 308.2 (abuse of office causing serious consequences) against officials of the company "SOİL BOONS" LLC – Jahangir Aliyev, Elyar Gadzhiev, Mehman Mirzamedev, Saleh Gabilov, and Aly Aliyev.
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Rains will continue in Baku and Absheron on 27 November, forecasters said. In places, precipitation will be intense with thunderstorms. Moderate north-west wind.
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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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