The Azadlig publishes an interview with the political scientist Hikmet Hajizadeh on the problem of political prisoners in Azerbaijan.
Releasing a group of political prisoners was an attempt of the authorities to correct their tarnished image. It was under pressure from the West, the analyst believes.
The remaining political prisoners should be also released and it is necessary to stop the repression against relatives of political refugees. In addition, several believers, whose guilt is unclear, are also in jail.
The Novoye Vremya discusses the topic of frequent suicides. In recent days, they took place in Baku, Tovuz and Shamakhi.
The author considers wrong the position of officials who claim that suicide is a worldwide problem. Massive dismissals, credit card debts, unemployment, and pressure from the banks are the main causes of suicide.
The Yeni Musavat writes about the document prepared by the International Discussion Club Valdai, close to the Russian President. The document is called International Threats - 2016.
It argues that there is a threat to Azerbaijan in connection with the Karabakh conflict. In case of war, Russia will be on the side of Armenia and the interests of Baku and Moscow will face, the document says.
This publication is not accidental on the eve of a trip of the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents to Washington D.C. and after the end of the Azerbaijani-Turkish military exercises.
Moscow is also concerned about Baku's role in providing Europe with gas.
The Bizim Yol writes about the abuse of communication systems in Baku due to heavy rains. Authorities spend billions, but the communication system is in a deplorable state. Architects believe that another reason for this situation is the disparity between the standards and the streets of the capital.
According to the standards, the central part of a road should be slightly higher so that rainwater drains into the central sewer.
The drainage and sewerage system of Baku does not work at 90%. The author argues that the millions allocated for this purpose have not solved the problem.
Only 10-15% of the roads of the capital have a rainwater drainage system. Where, then, are the funds allocated?
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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On Wednesday, rain is expected in the capital during the night and morning hours. The northeast wind will change to the southeast in the afternoon. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +9°C, and during the day, it will reach +10 to +12°C. Humidity will be 70-75% at night, and 60-65% during the day.
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Amid the bustling scenes of this year’s COP29 climate conference, a protest against whaling and deep-sea mining, organized by a group calling itself the FINS Initiative, drew significant attention from delegates and observers. However, questions have arisen about the legitimacy of the group, as an internet search yields little evidence of its existence beyond scattered mentions.
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In the last two days, a "news" story appeared on TikTok about a whale spotted on Baku's seaside boulevard. The most "observant" users posted videos, commenting on the size of the animal. Later, other "witnesses" claimed it wasn't a whale, but a shark. Even later, a version emerged suggesting it was a submarine.
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