Media Review for March 3

The likelihood of a tightening of the quarantine regime in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, the possibility of unleashing a war in Karabakh by Armenia, a look at the activities of the Operational Headquarters, and allegations of an impending rise in prices are topics of today's media.

The website Müsavat.com is discussing with Professor Adyl Geybullah the possibility of toughening the quarantine regime. In his opinion, it is not necessary to impose strict restrictions due to the small growth of the infected.

He also recalled that the British strain is widespread in Europe, but this has not yet been observed in Azerbaijan. The professor believes that the pandemic can be ended by June, that is, it can be completely taken under control. WHO in this sense gives a positive outlook.

The Yenisabah.az website is discussing with the former Foreign Minister Tofig Zulfugarov the likelihood of a new war in Karabakh. The demand and attempts of the Armenian military to dismiss Pashinyan may provoke him to attempt a war in order to retain his power. This could be just an attempt, since the 44-day war put the Armenian army out of action.

Zulfugarov believes that Pashinyan will retain his power, the trilateral statement will remain in force, and it will be respected even if the government changes. As for the war, there may be provocations against the Azerbaijani army, but it has enough strength to prevent these provocations, the ex-minister said.

The website Moderator.az quotes the comment of the deputy Fazil Mustafa on the activities of the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers. The deputy has repeatedly proposed to open the subway, gyms, to allow weddings, but he was not heard.

It is not so difficult to resolve these issues, but there are reasons for the complication of the situation. One of them is the lack of understanding by the staff of the Operations Headquarters of the situation of citizens, both material and psychological.

The deputy believes that the state should understand the difficult situation of entrepreneurs and allocate them funds from the budget.

The website Bizimyolinfo.az discusses with the expert Rovshan Hasanov the issue of the upcoming price hike this month. This is primarily due to the approaching Novruz Bayram, although prices have already jumped.

The fact of the increase in prices in Russia by 8-10% influenced the prices in Azerbaijan, the economist said. In order to reduce this impact, it is necessary to increase domestic production, as well as to ensure imports from alternative sources.   –0----