Results of Azerbaijani athletes at the 15th European Festival, the reasons military aircraft crashes, delay in importing goods into the country - topics today's media.
The newspaper "Azerbaijan" writes about the results of Azerbaijani athletes at the 15th European Festival, held in Baku from 21 to 27 July. Azerbaijan ranked 4th among 48 countries. Athletes competed for 135 sets medals in 10 sports. Azerbaijan has been participating in this Festival since 1993. Azerbaijan is the biggest success won 2007 in Belgrade - 7 gold medals and 6th place in the team competition. In Baku, Azerbaijan won 10 gold, 7 silver, 6 bronze medals.
The site "Modern.az" discusses the reasons for the crash of the MIG-29 fighter. Pilot - Lt. Col. Rashad Atakishiyev hardly catapulted, most likely he tried to save the plane. His body has not yet been found, the report says. Expert Nazim Bayram does not agree with the version that the plane was "blinded" by means of radio e-fight. There are other versions: technical problems, pilot error, health problem of the pilot. According to the Ministry of Defense, the plane fell into the Caspian Sea, the pilot"s body was not found, because he considered missing.
The site "Marja.az" writes that they have shipped 4-5 billion dollars abroad, allegedly for the purchase goods. However, the delivery of goods for some reason is delayed. On this subject and on fines in this regard. says the head of the National Bank Elman Rustamov. The author argues on the legality of this and size. fines.
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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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Industry leaders from Google, Ambition Loop, and Azerbaijan Railways joined Azercell to explore corporate responsibility, innovative solutions, and collaborative approaches to advancing sustainability
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The COP29 conference concluded in Baku, leaving behind a trail of controversy and criticism. Renowned historian Jamil Hasanli characterized the event as a vivid reflection of governance problems in Azerbaijan under President Ilham Aliyev. Hasanli, a staunch critic of the administration, described COP29 as an expensive spectacle that exposed systemic failures and intensified international scrutiny of Azerbaijan's political and economic structures.
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President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has invited Azerbaijani economist and political prisoner Professor Gubad Ibadoglu to Strasbourg to attend the 2024 Sakharov Prize award ceremony. The invitation, delivered by Member of the European Parliament Michael Bloss at the COP29 climate conference, comes as Ibadoglu remains under house arrest and prohibited from leaving Azerbaijan.
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