The place of reforms in the country's development, the discussion of the budget for 2020, and the reduction of subway subsidies are the topics of today's media.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about the reforms being implemented in the country, as a result of which, over the 9 months of this year, GDP grew by 2.5%, and non-oil GDP - by 3.5%. The share of the non-oil sector in GDP was 60.7%.
The author also recalls two social packages covering 4.2 million citizens of the country.
The website Modern.az publishes the arguments of the deputy Fazil Mustafa about entrepreneurial activity and the obstacles posed in the form of monopoly, corruption, and shadow economy. If all obstacles posed to entrepreneurs are eliminated, then it will be possible to create new jobs, and invest.
The deputy also touched upon compulsory property insurance, which will enter into force on January 1. He believes that this is not necessary, as it is conceived as additional fees from citizens. The deputy also proposed to remove the 18 percent VAT tax on books and printed materials.
The website Sfera.az writes about a decrease in subsidies to the Baku Metro by 5 million manats. In 2019, the subway was allocated 45 million manat, and in 2020 - 40 million manat.
After the statement of Ilham Aliyev about the overstatement of budget funds and their appropriation in various ways, the draft budget was revised. In the new version of the budget, subsidies in many areas have been reduced. However, this should not lead to an increase in the cost of travel by metro.
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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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