Media Review September 30, 2019
Azerbaijan that has taken the 20th place among reformer countries, discussions of the consumer basket, and investment opportunities in the country's economy are topics of today's media.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes that Azerbaijan took the 20th place among the reformer countries; such is the opinion of "Doing Business 2020." According to this report, the situation with registration of property, obtaining loans, protecting the rights of minority investors, and ensuring the execution of contracts has been improved in Azerbaijan.
Thus, Azerbaijan rose from the 57th step to the 25th.
The Yeni Musavat newspaper is discussing a minimum consumer basket with the economist Gubad Ibadoglu. He recalls that the cost of living in the country is 180 manat, for the able-bodied population - 191 manat, for pensioners - 149 manat, and for children - 160 manat. However, from September 1, the minimum wage was increased to 250 manats, which is higher than the cost of living.
The minimum consumer basket should be reviewed every 3 years, but the last time this happened in 2014. The rest of the article details the composition of the minimum consumer basket. The expert considers it necessary to update the composition of the minimum consumer basket.
The site Hürriyet.org writes about investments in the economy of Azerbaijan. Deputy Economy Minister Sahib Mammadov notes that over the past years, 260 billion dollars has been invested in the country's economy. Expert Neymat Aliyev notes that for this money a normal economy has not been created in the country. People live, struggling from paycheck to paycheck, young people can"t get housing and arrange a normal life and leave the country. Not the last role, the expert believes, is played by the shadow economy.
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November 14 was World Diabetes Day. In Azerbaijan, it is intended that people suffering from diabetes receive free medications. According to a decision by the Cabinet of Ministers, these free medications are prescribed on a special form approved by the Ministry of Health. However, complaints persist about ongoing issues with the distribution of these free medications.
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On November 16, the weather in the capital will be overcast, with possible rain in the evening in some areas. There will be fog in the morning and evening. A moderate south-western wind will shift to a north-western direction. At night, the temperature will range from +9°C to +11°C, and during the day, it will be between +14°C and +18°C. Humidity will be 70-80%.
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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.
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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.
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