Media Review September 17, 2018
The Azerbaijani army among the 50 strongest armies in the world, the situation with problem loans, the arrest of young political activist Ruslan Nasirli are the leading topics of today's media.
The newspaper "Azerbaijan" writes about the speech of President Ilham Aliyev at the parade on the occasion of the 100th liberation of Baku from the Armenian-Bolshevik forces on September 15, 1918 with the assistance of the army of Nuru Pasha. In his speech the President stated that the army of Azerbaijan is among the 50 strongest armies in the world. The head of state touched upon the Karabakh conflict in his speech, spoke about some successes in this issue.
The "Yeni Musavat" newspaper writes about the situation with problem loans, discussing it with the expert Rashad Hasanov. Experts believe that this issue should be considered by the Constitutional Court. The structure has already considered this issue and made a decision of a recommendatory nature, but until now the best way out of the situation is not found. R.Hasanov asserts that the Constitutional Court can not make a concrete decision, since one of the parties is the owner. The expert believes that the problem will deepen further, and the government will not make a concrete decision.
The website "Azadliqinfo" writes about the arrest of Ruslan Nasirli, chairman of the Supreme Mejlis of the Youth Committee of the PFPA. The author writes that this worthy young man is accused of a false charge of laundering dirty money. He had already been arrested on administrative charges of resisting the police. The author writes about the numerous virtues of Nasirli, for whom it has become "a habit" to celebrate his birthoday in custody.
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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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An operation at Istanbul Airport has revealed an incident that could strain diplomatic relations. Kahraman Shamil oglu Mammadov, alleged to be an Azerbaijani military attaché, was caught with 70 kilograms of gold. According to Turkish media, Despite Mammadov's claims that he is a diplomat, it is believed that the incident is related to gold smuggling.
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On a brisk November evening, the residents of Baku gathered along the waterfront of the Caspian Sea, stunned by what appeared to be the washed-up body of a colossal whale. At 16 meters long, the creature’s seemingly lifeless form and pungent odor left many convinced they were witnessing an ecological tragedy. By that night, however, the mysterious visitor had departed, loaded onto a cargo platform and whisked away to the airport.
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