The leading theme of the independent and opposition press is the social situation in the country and corruption.
Official newspapers do not write anything about it. The Azerbaijan newspaper writes about the participation of President Ilham Aliyev at the Munich Security Conference, calling it "growth of the country’s authority."
Azadlig writes that the number of erroneous decisions of the Central Bank has multiplied. The newspaper believes that the recent decision of the Central Bank (to raise the discount rate) will further weaken the activity of commercial bodies.
The expert Neymat Aliyev argues that the loans issued in manats fell by 2.5 billion in 2015. Loans in US dollars increased by 430 million, but decreased by 612 million in December 2015.
Novoye Vremya writes about the corruption that has engulfed all levels of governance. The article states facts of corruption by the former head of the staff of the State Committee on Problems of Families, Women and Children, Safar Imanov, in the amount of 170 thousand dollars.
The article reminds about the facts of corruption in the Ministry of National Security under the former chief Eldar Mahmudov. The newspaper writes that the majority of Mahmudov’s property was concentrated in Spain and the Czech Republic. The article notes that Azerbaijan, according to the international institutions, takes the 127th place on the scale of corruption.
Yeni Musavat cites the opinion of the expert Samir Aliyev as saying that the government will not support ordinary citizens. He believes the recent measures taken by financial institutions are a confirmation of this. In all likelihood, the expert says, the efforts of banks and several MPs will not give results, and citizens will have to repay the loans at the current rate.
Bizim Yol cites the opinion of MP Azay Guliyev regarding the Public Councils Center, whose creation is provided by the draft law "On public participation". Azay Guliyev says these councils should not be under the control of the executive authorities.
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On January 11, the weather in Baku will be changeable, with no precipitation expected. In some areas of the Absheron Peninsula, short-term rain showers are possible in the morning. A moderate southwest wind will blow.
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In 2017, the Sumgayit City Court ruled to evict the Aliyev family—refugees from Gubadli (Akper, Sarvinaz, Ramil, and two other family members)—from an illegally occupied apartment in the 12th microdistrict, Building 7A, Apartment 35. The court ordered the property be returned to its rightful owner, Samaya Aliyeva. However, the Ministry of Justice intervened, citing a presidential decree from July 1, 2004, which approved a state program for improving the living and working conditions of refugees. Under this directive, refugees without alternative housing cannot be evicted until they are provided with a replacement residence by the Executive Authority.
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On January 10, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula will be cloudy, with no precipitation. A moderate southeast wind is expected. At night, temperatures will range from +5°C to +8°C, and during the day, from +9°C to +14°C. Humidity will be 80-85% at night, and 65-70% during the day.
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