Media review - February 7, 2020
Preparations for early parliamentary elections, rigging during the elections, the likelihood of a new dollar crisis, the reasons for the decline in credit cards are the topics of today's media.
The official newspaper “Azerbaijan” writes about the meeting on February 6 of the head of the CEC, Mazir Panahov, with representatives of the Russian media who arrived to cover the extraordinary parliamentary elections. According to Panahov, about 900 international observers from 59 international organizations arrived in Azerbaijan. In addition, about 78 thousand local observers were accredited to observe the elections. The CEC has registered three organizations to conduct an exit-poll. According to Mazair Panahov, all election commissions are ready to hold elections, on the election day citizens of the country will be free to express their will.
The site “Modern.az” writes about how school principals dictate to their teachers whom they should vote for. The author recalls similar cases during the December 23 municipal elections.
Shahlar Askerov, professor, chairman of the Public Council under the Ministry of Education, speaks about forcing teachers to vote for specific candidates.
The site “Sfera.az” writes about a possible new dollar crisis. Experts believe that if oil prices fall below $ 40, a new dollar crisis in Azerbaijan is possible. Currently, the rate of manat to the dollar is regulated by administrative methods.
Yenisabah.az website writes about the situation with credit cards. In 2019, the number of cards on wages increased by 276 thousand units, and the number of credit cards decreased by 63 thousand. The reasons for this are not clear. Expert Natik Jafarli believes that canceling credit cards can lead to a decrease in foreign currency deposits.
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The leading mobile operator participated in a pivotal session focused on sustainability and innovation. The 15th Sustainable Innovation Forum 2024, supported by “Azercell Telecom” LLC, took place on November 13-14 in Baku, bringing together approximately 1,000 senior global leaders in climate action. This prestigious event united representatives from business, finance, government, regional organizations, and NGOs to address pressing sustainability challenges, explore innovative solutions, and forge partnerships to accelerate global climate efforts.
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"The biggest challenge in the education sector is the low number of fully staffed schools," said Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev on November 20 during a joint session of the Parliamentary Committees on Agrarian Policy, Family, Women, and Children Issues, and Science and Education. The session was held to discuss the draft law on the "State Budget for 2025," according to local media reports.
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The innovation and speed leader Bakcell organized a panel discussion on the topic “Sustainability Through Artificial Intelligence.” The event featured speakers including Bakcell’s Marketing Director Elkhan Sadiqzade, PwC Azerbaijan’s Head of Advisory Services Farid Qattal, and the Head of Innovation at the Innovation and Digital Development Agency Evgeniya Bikmurzina. The panel was moderated by Aysel Suleymanova, Bakcell’s Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations.
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