The foundations of economic development, the likelihood of adopting a Competition Code, the possibility of increasing the cost of gas are topics of today's media.
The newspaper “Azerbaijan” writes that the country's comprehensive independence is based on its economic independence. The author talks about large-scale projects in the oil and gas sector, including ACG, BPS, and the Southern Gas Corridor. The oil and gas sector is also the basis for the development of the non-oil sector, where agriculture is the strongest area.
The Bizimyol.info website discusses the possibility of increasing the cost of gas with expert Natick Jafarli. Since July this year, there have been problems with liquid gas in the country. Until September, it was sold intermittently, and since September, the gas stations “Azqaz”, SOCAR were completely closed.
Reconstruction works are underway at SOCAR's factories, which has led to a decrease in gas supply. This can lead to an increase in the cost of gas.
Azerbaijan has increased gas exports to Georgia and Turkey. An agreement was signed on the sale of 4 billion cubic meters of gas per year. By the end of this year, the country will receive profits from the sale of gas in the amount of over $ 1 billion. With the increase in gas sales abroad, the level of gas in the country decreases.
The site “Redaktor.az” discusses with the deputy Vahid Ahmedov what will happen if the Competition Code is adopted. The deputy notes that he can be adopted during the autumn session of parliament, in extreme cases during the spring session of 2020. After this, monopoly will be put to an end. Certain conditions will be created for free competition. Non-adoption of this code reduces the country's international rating.
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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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