Media review for February 22, 2020

Official newspapers cover the visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Italy. Internet resources write about the result of the operation in  the Neftechala, about the age of marriage, the removal of teachers from work after 65 years - today's media topics.

The newspaper "Azerbaijan" writes about the official visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Italy. Diplomatic relations between the two countries are more than 25 years old, Italy is the number one trade partner of Azerbaijan. Last year, trade between countries amounted to 6 billion dollars. Italy  consumes  17% of Azerbaijan’s oil. During the visit, 28 documents were signed, among which the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership. The author recalls that 2020 is declared the year of Azerbaijan in Italy. During the meetings, the Karabakh problem was also discussed.

“Modern.az” website - Young men and women  in Azerbaijan do not  hurry to marry. Late marriages are explained by social status and problems. Experts believe that in the future this will affect the population. If in 2014-2016 the average age of men entering into marriage was 28.8 years, then in 2018 it increased to 29 years. As for girls, if in 2014-2016 the average age at marriage was 24.1, then in 2018 it was 24.3.

The site “Qaynarinfo.az” discusses with the expert the problem of teachers retiring at 65. The expert believes that if the teachers health allows, then the contract with  them should be extended by the school after this age. At present, the term of a teacher’s work may be extended if the relevant executive authority agrees. This situation creates the conditions for corruption.