State support to eliminate the harm caused by the pandemic, the possible support of citizens living in rented apartments, the damage caused by the pandemic to small states, and the possible impact of OPEC + decisions on the price of oil are the leading topics of today's media.
The newspaper Azerbaijan reports that 2.5 billion manat (approximately $ 1.5 billion) has been allocated to solve the problems created by the Corona Virus, as Ilham Aliyev said at a video conference of the Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States on April 10. About 600 thousand people suffer from the consequences of the pandemic in the country. In the public sector, more than 900,000, and in the private sector, 690 thousand people are provided with wage-saving employment. 50 thousand paid jobs will be created for the social protection of the unemployed. The state will guarantee 60 percent of newly issued loans in the amount of 500 million manat or 300 million US dollars. And this is just part of the support programs.
The website Bizimyol.info writes about the problem of paying for rental housing. The introduction of the restrictive regime deprived people of the opportunity to earn money, and the owners of rental housing require payment. Experts believe that the government should take measures, and landlords should make concessions to tenants in response to the conditions created by the government. As for the social package in support of families of this category, to date, there is no action plan in this regard.
Musavat.com discusses pandemic harm to small states. The damage is comparable to almost the state itself. The superpowers cannot avoid strong damage, and they will have to put up with the difficult situation for a long time. However, they have large funds that small states do not have. More than 100 small states have already applied to the IMF for help.
The website Modern.az discusses the topic of what awaits Azerbaijan in connection with the end of the Cold War between Moscow and Ryadh. On April 9, an agreement was reached between the OPEC and OPEC + countries on reducing oil production by 10 million barrels. From May 1 to July 1, Azerbaijan must adhere to oil production in the amount of 554 thousand barrels. The article also notes that Azeri Light, as well as light grades of Kazakh and Nigerian oil, can reach $ 40-50 per barrel in two weeks.
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In a bid to modernize and regulate the taxi industry in Baku, mobile patrols of the state traffic police have launched a series of raids aimed at ensuring that taxi drivers comply with newly established requirements. These patrols, conducted in collaboration with the Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency (AYNA), have also extended to the neighboring city of Sumgayit, according to the Baku City State Traffic Police Department.
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For years, the receding waters of the Caspian Sea have been a pressing concern for hydrologists and the general public alike. In Azerbaijan, the significant decrease in the sea's surface has become evident through the shallowing of the seabed in Sumgayit and along Baku's marine boulevard. However, recent weather patterns have brought a glimmer of hope.
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On Sunday, 19 May, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and Absheron Peninsula, mostly without precipitation, moderate south-west wind will blow. Air temperature will be +10 +13° at night and +16 +20° during the day, the National Hydrometeorology Service reported.
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During the day of 17 May, 22 cases of theft of money from bank cards by cybercrime were recorded in Azerbaijan.
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