Press Review 01/23/14

Official newspapers report on the participation of Ilham Aliyev at the Davos Economic Forum and his meetings there.

Azadlig

Experts called President Aliyev's meeting with the Israeli President in Davos an attempt to neutralize the U.S. demands to comply with the principles of democracy in Azerbaijan.

Official Baku argues that food produced in Azerbaijan fully supports the needs of the country. However, experts believe that the country's demand for grain is met by imports.

The Coordinating Board of the National Council considers one of its priorities the creation of a democratic election situation in the country.

Zerkalo 

In an article titled "It's time to find out the price of Agramunt and Gresh" the columnist writes that the PACE co-rapporteurs have the nerve to show that they are generally not interested in the human rights situation in Azerbaijan.

Express with reference to ANAMA reports that within six months the area around the Gabala radar station will be cleared of mines.

Bizim Yol

Central Bank banned the issue of car loans. This caused resentment among the population, banks, insurance companies, and auto dealers.

The subway service is preparing to raise fares. Experts believe that in this way it intends to recover the costs of building stations.

Yeni Musavat writes that in 2013 gasification of settlements in Baku should have been completed, but the solution to this problem was extended for another three months.

Stoppage of car loans will bankrupt 20 banks. -0 -