Media Review June 21, 2019

Discussion of the latest official orders in the social sphere and high prices for fruits are the topics of today's media.

The Azerbaijan newspaper assesses the decree signed by the head of state on June 18 on raising the minimum wage to 250 manat. According to the data, these orders will seriously affect the increase in income of 1 million 350 thousand people. The author recalls that from the beginning of the year 17 orders were signed in the social sphere.

The website Azadliqinfo gives a comment on the orders signed by the head of state on June 18, concerning the increase in the minimum wage. The website publishes a critical opinion, noting that the government has taken away all the wealth of the country, and gives people only a tiny part, forcing them to enjoy little. Billions in investments are being made in the country, and the minimum wage will be only 250 manat.

If an MP claims that he cannot live on 3,000 manat, then what should citizens do for 250 manat?

The website Modern.az writes about the reasons for the high cost of fruit. Enumerating the price of fruit, the author recalls the unstable weather in April, which greatly influenced the harvest. Another reason is a sharp increase in exports of agricultural products, the author notes. In May of this year, 251,646.57 tons of fruits and vegetables were exported in the amount of 241,041.64 thousand dollars.