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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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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Starting from November 25, dedicated traffic lanes allocated for COP29 conference participants will lose their exclusive status and will be open to all vehicles, according to the Land Transport Agency (AYNA).
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On Sunday, November 24, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, with occasional overcast skies. There will be fog and drizzle in some areas during the night and morning, and a brief possibility of rain during the day. A moderate southeast wind will blow, changing direction to northwest in the evening.
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