Measures against the coronavirus pandemic, revision of budget expenditures, new medals are the topics of today's media.
The newspaper "Azerbaijan" writes about the economic results over the first quarter of this year. Over the specified period, GDP growth amounted to about 3%, in the non-oil sector about 7%. The figures could have been higher if not for COVİD-19. It is not known how long this pandemic will last; therefore, the state is taking measures to strengthen social and economic development. As you know, 2.5 million manats were raised to support the economy and entrepreneurship.
The site “Moderator.az” writes about the changes introduced by the parliament at the meeting on April 17 into the law “On the establishment of medals and orders of the Republic of Azerbaijan”. According to the amendments, the jubilee medal “75 years of World War II” was established. However, the attitude of the deputies was ambiguous. MP Fazil Mustafa considers the establishment of this medal unacceptable, since the Karabakh war is a great national war for us.
The site “Sfera.az” writes that the reduction of external and internal revenues of Azerbaijan due to the coronavirus pandemic, therefore, a revision of the state budget is necessary. This will reduce non-priority costs.
The purpose of reducing state budget expenditures is to prevent an increase in the budget deficit. The deficit for 2020 was planned for billion manat. If everything went according to plan, the deficit would be less than the specified amount. In May, the budget will be revised and spending reduced.
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The COP29 conference concluded in Baku, leaving behind a trail of controversy and criticism. Renowned historian Jamil Hasanli characterized the event as a vivid reflection of governance problems in Azerbaijan under President Ilham Aliyev. Hasanli, a staunch critic of the administration, described COP29 as an expensive spectacle that exposed systemic failures and intensified international scrutiny of Azerbaijan's political and economic structures.
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President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has invited Azerbaijani economist and political prisoner Professor Gubad Ibadoglu to Strasbourg to attend the 2024 Sakharov Prize award ceremony. The invitation, delivered by Member of the European Parliament Michael Bloss at the COP29 climate conference, comes as Ibadoglu remains under house arrest and prohibited from leaving Azerbaijan.
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An operation at Istanbul Airport has revealed an incident that could strain diplomatic relations. Kahraman Shamil oglu Mammadov, alleged to be an Azerbaijani military attaché, was caught with 70 kilograms of gold. According to Turkish media, Despite Mammadov's claims that he is a diplomat, it is believed that the incident is related to gold smuggling.
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On a brisk November evening, the residents of Baku gathered along the waterfront of the Caspian Sea, stunned by what appeared to be the washed-up body of a colossal whale. At 16 meters long, the creature’s seemingly lifeless form and pungent odor left many convinced they were witnessing an ecological tragedy. By that night, however, the mysterious visitor had departed, loaded onto a cargo platform and whisked away to the airport.
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