The increase in exports in the non-oil sector, instability in the Iranian market and the possible impact of this on Azerbaijan, and the reasons for the recent increase in prices in retail outlets are the leading themes of today's media.
The newspaper Azerbaijan assesses the country's export operations for 2018. Over the past year, they have increased by 36%, reaching 19 billion dollars. In 2018, non-oil exports increased by 9.8%, including agricultural exports increased by 13.8%, and industrial goods by 6.2%.
The website Moderator.az writes about how the rise in prices in Iran may affect Azerbaijan. The situation is commented on by MP Vahid Ahmedov, who does not exclude a certain influence of this process on Azerbaijan. The MP stressed that recently the countries actively cooperate, but the situation is complicated by the US sanctions against Iran.
The website Yenisabah.az writes about the increase in food prices. The situation is commented on by expert Vugar Bayramov. He links the rise in prices of several foodstuffs with an increase in import costs. With regard to local food, increase in their prices is not observed. The expert considers it necessary to monitor the increase in food prices.
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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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