Media Review September 11, 2018
The foreign policy of Azerbaijan, the view of the activities of the Bar Association, and the situation in the consumer market of the country are the leading topics of today's media.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about the country's foreign policy, calling it a model of true independence. The author evaluates foreign policy on the basis of President Ilham Aliyev's visits to Russia and Croatia.
The article talks about the President's visit to Croatia and the signed Zagreb Declaration.
As for relations with Russia, they are built on the principle of mutual respect of interests. Official Baku, the author believes, cooperates with all politically polar countries with its balanced foreign policy, while ensuring its own national interests.
The website Azadliq.info writes about the activities of the Bar Association, noting that it has become a structure for punishment. The comment of the Bar"s activity is given by the media expert Alasgar Mammadli. He stops his attention at the termination of the activities of 4 lawyers, who allegedly interfered with the fair trial procedure in the established order.
The newspaper Novoye Vremya writes that inflation is falling, and prices are rising, which is paradoxical. In January-August 2018, inflation in Azerbaijan compared with the same period last year was 2.7%, the State Statistics Committee said.
Prices for food rose for the reporting period by 2.7%, non-food products - by 3.2%, and services - by 2.4%.
It should be recognized that neither the Central Bank nor the Cabinet are ready to respond to inflationary challenges.
Social
-
On November 1, the weather in the capital will be cloudy, with light rain in some areas during the night and morning. There will be a moderate southwest wind. The temperature at night will range from +7 to +10°C, and during the day it will be +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 70-80% both at night and during the day. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate west wind.
-
After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
-
The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
-
The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
Leave a review