The coronavirus pandemic and its consequences, money to the Virus Foundation, a new methodology for determining the poverty level, the situation in the tourism sector, support for entrepreneurs, the possibility of widespread epidemic are topics of today's media.
The newspaper Azerbaijan is discussing with the expert Vusal Gasimli the budget for the fight against coronavirus, which exceeds 1.1 billion manats. According to the expert, more than 80 countries of the world turned to the IMF for help. The fight against coronavirus covers the sector of entrepreneurs and wage workers, social programs.
The site “Azadlıqinfo.az” writes that the virus has affected the employment problem. The country has a high level of illegal employment and there are no accurate statistics on this issue.
In normal countries, 85-90% of the population work on the basis of labor contracts, while in Azerbaijan this figure is 35%. About 2.5 million economically active people are employed informally, that is, in extreme situations, there is no mechanism to protect them. Of this category of people, about 70% (1.8 million people) are employed in the agricultural sector. According to the expert, it is necessary to find the right answer to the question "who is poor."
The site “Oxu.az” discusses with the expert Mehdi Babayev the need for assistance to entrepreneurs. The article refers to the creation of a Working Group to identify the most affected sectors of the economy. It is also important to correctly determine the damage caused.
The site “Marja.az” with reference to the head of the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, Ibrahim Mammadov, reports that currently the number of patients with coronavirus in a special treatment hospital is 104 people. So far, 122 infected have been identified, of which 15 have recovered. People themselves must comply with the quarantine regime. In the event of a large-scale epidemic, Azerbaijan may not bear it.
The site “Redaktor.az” discusses with the expert Kyanan Hanifayev the situation with tourism after the end of the pandemic. This sector has suffered the most. Empty hotels, restaurants catering facilities. According to the expert, the restoration of tourism will take time. If everything goes well, then travel can be planned for early August. People after the pandemic will want to travel actively, so this may be the reason for the dynamic restoration of tourism.
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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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Starting from November 25, dedicated traffic lanes allocated for COP29 conference participants will lose their exclusive status and will be open to all vehicles, according to the Land Transport Agency (AYNA).
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On Sunday, November 24, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, with occasional overcast skies. There will be fog and drizzle in some areas during the night and morning, and a brief possibility of rain during the day. A moderate southeast wind will blow, changing direction to northwest in the evening.
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