The main theme of the official press is the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers in connection with the current economic situation. Official media only publishes ministerial statements at this meeting.
"Azadlyg" calls the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers' “Aliyev crisis meeting.” The newspaper calls ineffective the struggle of the official Baku against artificially high prices.
Experts discuss currency instability in Azerbaijan in connection with the fall in oil prices.
The crisis has paralyzed a large trading network as "Integral" and "Chudo Pechka", whose shops and catering points were closed.
Arbitrary in the Customs continues. At the Kishli cargo station a cargo amounting 10,000 AZN is estimated by custom officials at 30.000 manat, and demand a duty in the amount of $6000.
"Express" writes that the Association of Banks considers possible the allocation of three billion manat for repayment of the population’s credit. However, the Central Bank has not officially declared about it.
"Bizim Yol" writes about preparation for the increase of salaries and pensions to state employees.
"Yeni Musavat" writes about the Cabinet meeting and comments on the fight against rising prices, considering it ineffective.
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"Next year, Azerbaijan will host another major sporting event—the CIS Games. The third CIS Games will take place in Azerbaijan," President Ilham Aliyev announced on December 24 during a ceremony dedicated to summarizing the sports achievements of 2024.
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On December 28, rain is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. The northeast windwill change to the northwest. The air temperature will be +5+8°C at night and +8+10°C during the day. Humidity will be 80-90%. In other parts of the country, precipitation is expected in some areas, with snow in the mountains. A moderate westerly wind will blow.
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On December 25, an Embraer 190 passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC (AZAL), on a Baku–Grozny flight, crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan’s Consul General in Aktau, Ayxan Suleymanlı, stated that the plane had 67 people onboard, including crew members, 38 of whom died. According to him, 26 of the deceased were Azerbaijani citizens.
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On December 27th, rain is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, and heavy rainfall in some areas. The wind will be southeast. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +9°C, and during the day, it will be +9 to +11°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Precipitation is expected across the country in the evening, particularly in the eastern regions. Snow is expected in the mountains.
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