The main topics in the non-governmental media are social issues, socio-economic life of the country and regional relations.
Official newspapers report on the strengthening of Iranian-Azerbaijani relations, prospects of cooperation between the two countries in the oil and gas industry.
"Azadlig" cites the opinion of an expert Samir Aliyev about the increase by 7% a discount rate by the Central Bank, calling it an expected event. He also argues that it is not the last step. Central Bank raises rates to stop inflation and protect the manat assets.
The expert tells about the country's dependence on imports and the rise in price of the dollar promises high inflation. Reducing the cost of some commodities will not be able to prevent inflation. National Bank recently reduced the money supply, and the government is trying to control the situation administrative measures.
"Novoye Vrema"- the European Central Bank decided to close the Latvian "Trasta Komersbank", which has a branch in Azerbaijan. This branch is involved in the scandal with money laundering.
"Bizim Yol" wrote that about a hundred clients of the "Texnikabank" have faced the fraud by Zal Yusifov, the head of the Baku branch of this bank, and his son Ilham. The two men have misappropriated 36 million AZN, that belonged to 81 depositor. Both were arrested, but Ilham Yusifov, without paying damages was dismissed, but the investors have expressed their dissatisfaction. Investors have also been threatened by former employees of the Ministry of National Security, so they did not demand the return of the money.
Yeni Musavat" writes about the gas agreement between Azerbaijan and Georgia. The newspaper sees this as an attempt of "SOCAR to protect its market. Georgian Energy Minister Kakha Kaladze said that there is no more a need to purchase gas from Iran. Thus, of SOCAR was able to consolidate its position in Georgia, despite the high price.
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Russia appears persistent in its desire to open a new representation in Azerbaijan. Recently, Aleksey Klimov, head of the consular department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), stated in an interview with TASS that the issue of opening new foreign representations of the country in the territory of Azerbaijan, including Karabakh, is currently being discussed at the political level. "As relevant agreements are formed with the Azerbaijani side, the consular department will join in implementing practical steps related to them," he noted.
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On October 4th, changeable weather, rain with thunderstorms in the morning and evening is expected in several areas; the northwest modest wind is expected. Nighttime temperatures will be between +13 to +17 degrees, while daytime temperatures will range from +20 to +24 degrees. Humidity will be 70-75% at night and 40-45% during the day. In the regions of the country, rain will be in several mountainous areas, locally intense, and the wind will be coming from the east.
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On October 3rd, rainy and cloudy weather is expected in some areas at night. The wind will be northwesterly and gusty. Nighttime temperatures will range from +14 to +18°C, while daytime temperatures will be between +20 and +25°C. Humidity will be 70-75% at night and 55-60% during the day. In other regions of the country, there will be rain, locally heavy, with snow in the high mountains. Fog is expected in some areas, with westerly winds. In the lowlands, temperatures will be +11 to +16°C at night and +22 to +27°C during the day. In the mountains, temperatures will be +2 to +7°C at night and +13 to +18°C during the day.
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In September, a total of 478 anti-tank mines, 289 anti-personnel mines, and 3,301 unexploded ordnance (UXO) were discovered and neutralized in the territories of Azerbaijan liberated from occupation, the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) reported.
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