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 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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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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