The Baku meeting of the commanders of Russia and NATO, the rise in price of tomatoes, and the disinterest of banks in domestic investments are the topics of today's media.
The Azerbaijan newspaper writes about the next meeting in Baku of the commanders of the Russian Federation and NATO. These meetings have been held in Baku since 2017. Such meetings, the author writes, can prevent a potential military clash, and also serve to build confidence. The author emphasizes that the meetings in Baku at this level are the result of the successful foreign policy of President Ilham Aliyev, who has been cooperating with NATO and the Russian Federation for 16 years.
The head of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff Valery Gerasimov and the commander-in-chief of NATO allied forces in Europe Todd Walters met in Baku yesterday.
The website Yeni Sabah.az writes that the price of tomatoes in Azerbaijan has jumped sharply. If earlier 1 kg of tomatoes cost 80 gyapik, now in some places the price reaches 2 manat. One of the main reasons is unstable weather, sudden changes in air temperature - all this creates serious risks for agriculture. Usually every year greenhouses stopped working in the second decade of June and vegetables continue to grow in the open air. This year is not the case. To ripen tomatoes requires a temperature of 25-26 degrees Celsius. This year it happened with a delay of about 15 days, the expert notes.
The newspaper Yeni Musavat writes about high interest rates on loans and the lack of interest of banks in lending. The Azerbaijani economy needs to invest more than ever, but capital flows from the country abroad. In addition, the interests of business loans are high and reach 30%. According to the expert, the main problem of banks in Azerbaijan is short-term loans and high interests. The last factor makes senseless business creation on lending. In all countries of the world, there is a connection between the discount rate of central banks and interest rates, in Azerbaijan this is not the case. When the discount rate was 3%, the interest on the loan was 20-30%, and now the discount rate is at 9%, and the interest on loans remains the same 20-30% .- 0-
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The country's leading telecommunications company granted the opportunity for 10 students to participate in the summer internship program at the company. Azercell participated in ADA University's Employability Week. During the week, students took part in seminars, final assessments, and interviews organized by the mobile operator. As a result, 10 students were selected and granted the opportunity to participate in Azercell's summer internship program. This internship will provide students with practical skills and an introduction to the telecommunications industry.
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France has accused Azerbaijan of interfering in the domestic affairs of New Caledonia, a French special administrative-territorial entity in the South Pacific. The allegation was made by French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin during an interview with France 2 on May 15. Responding to a question about New Caledonia, Darmanin asserted, “Some leaders of New Caledonia, who are supporters of independence, have made a deal with Azerbaijan, which is undeniable.”
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On 18 May, cloudy weather with precipitation will continue in Baku and Absheron. Wind will be north-west. Air temperature will be +11+13 at night and +15+19 during the day.
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Recent investigations by the Turan news Agency have revealed disturbing legal violations and environmental threats related to sewage management in Azerbaijan. Three articles published by Turan highlight serious omissions in state supervision that led to the unauthorized construction of sewer lines and the discharge of untreated wastewater into the Caspian Sea near the popular beaches of Zagulba and Buzovna.
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