Characteristics of Azerbaijan in the report "Doing Business 2020", the fate of 21 families from the Shanghai quarter, the elimination by Azerbaijan of the visa regime for Turkish citizens, the causes of the plane crash are the topics of today's media.
The newspaper "Azerbaijan" writes about the conditions for business in the country. As noted, in the report of the World Bank "Doing Business 2020", Azerbaijan set out to take the best place in the "starting a business" category. At present, Azerbaijan occupies the 9th place among 190 countries of the world in this indicator. In 2019, as a result of the reforms, the number of procedures for registering a business decreased from 3 to 1, and the time was reduced to 20 minutes. Previously, there were three procedures 3.5 days, 18 manat.
The site "Oxu.az" writes about the situation in the residential quarter "Shanghai", which is on the territory of the Nizami district of the capital, which has existed since the 50s of the last century. In this area, 455 houses have already been demolished, 21 houses remained. The reason for the demolition of the village is its location near the railway. However, for unclear reasons, the demolition of these last houses stopped. Demolition work was not completed, and compensation is not paid.
The site "Modern.az" comments on the abolition of visa regime for Turkish citizens from September 1 by Azerbaijan. Expert Natik Jafarli called this decision correct. Turkey did it 15 years ago. The abolition of the visa regime will increase the flow of tourists and create favorable conditions for the arrival of Turkish businessmen in the country.
The site "Bizimyol.info" writes about the crash of a military plane, fighter MIG-29. Production of these aircraft started in 1980. The equipment is outdated, there are airplanes of outdated modification. There is a high probability of not provocation, namely the presence of outdated technology. The cost of one such fighter is 22 million dollars. -0-
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The closure of Azerbaijan's land borders was discussed during the parliamentary session on November 25. While the government’s decision cites the coronavirus pandemic as the main reason—despite the World Health Organization declaring its end last year—Zahid Oruj, Chair of the Human Rights Committee in the Milli Majlis, pointed to other factors. He stated, "Opening the borders could result in an influx of hundreds of thousands of non-Azerbaijani refugees due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Additionally, in Iran, many are prepared to cross into Azerbaijan to safeguard their lives and assets amid military strikes. Such waves of refugees could lead to humanitarian, social, and cultural clashes that may threaten political stability."
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On Tuesday, the General Prosecutor's Office announced the initiation of new criminal cases against agricultural product exporters who allegedly concealed their earnings abroad. Specifically, the Sumgayit City Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case under Articles 208.2.1 and 208.2.2 (failure to return foreign currency to the country in large amounts by prior agreement of a group of individuals) and Article 308.2 (abuse of office causing serious consequences) against officials of the company "SOİL BOONS" LLC – Jahangir Aliyev, Elyar Gadzhiev, Mehman Mirzamedev, Saleh Gabilov, and Aly Aliyev.
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Rains will continue in Baku and Absheron on 27 November, forecasters said. In places, precipitation will be intense with thunderstorms. Moderate north-west wind.
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On Tuesday, rainy weather with thunderstorms and moderate northwest wind is expected in the Baku, according to meteorologists. The rainy weather will continue untill Wednesday evening. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +10°C, and during the day, +11 to +13°C. The humidity will be 80-90% at night and 70-80% during the day. Rain with thunderstorms will also affect other parts of the country. Snow is expected in mountainous areas. There will be fog in places, with westerly winds.
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