Official newspapers publish the order of Ilham Aliyev to allocate 5.5 million manats for socio-economic development of Astara region, and on amendments and supplements to the Code of Administrative Offences.
"Azadlig" writes that since August last year the currency reserves of Azerbaijan decreased by 6 billion mantas, and the reserves of Central bank and Oil Fund revenues are rapidly decreasing.
The British newspaper "The Independent" quotes former US President George W. Bush legitimizing repressive regimes, including Azerbaijan.
An unofficial ban was imposed on the leaving the country by the former head of the International Bank Jhangir Hajiyev.
The newspaper writes about the closure by the Ministry of Taxes the selling centers of "Nurgyun Motors", where there is an inventory of the property of the company.
"Express" writes that the meeting of the Constitutional Court on May 7 will consider the question of at what rate citizens should pay their loans.
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Until the end of the year inflation could reach 5%. In the case of rigid devaluation, this figure will reach 7%. The purchasing power of citizens of Azerbaijan decreased by 25%.
"Bizim Yol" writes that the loss of the Central Bank is approaching a dangerous point. Since December of last year to this day loss amounted to 37%.
The investigation into the cause of a fire in a 9-storey building on the highway Zikh adheres the version of arson.
"Yeni Musavat" claims that the former head of the International Bank Jahangir Hajiyev was going to move to London, being deprived of his business in Azerbaijan.
Theologian Ilgar Ibrahimoglu called the Pope who supports the "Armenian genocide", the leading face of anti-Muslim coalition.
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"Next year, Azerbaijan will host another major sporting event—the CIS Games. The third CIS Games will take place in Azerbaijan," President Ilham Aliyev announced on December 24 during a ceremony dedicated to summarizing the sports achievements of 2024.
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On December 28, rain is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. The northeast windwill change to the northwest. The air temperature will be +5+8°C at night and +8+10°C during the day. Humidity will be 80-90%. In other parts of the country, precipitation is expected in some areas, with snow in the mountains. A moderate westerly wind will blow.
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On December 25, an Embraer 190 passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC (AZAL), on a Baku–Grozny flight, crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan’s Consul General in Aktau, Ayxan Suleymanlı, stated that the plane had 67 people onboard, including crew members, 38 of whom died. According to him, 26 of the deceased were Azerbaijani citizens.
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On December 27th, rain is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, and heavy rainfall in some areas. The wind will be southeast. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +9°C, and during the day, it will be +9 to +11°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Precipitation is expected across the country in the evening, particularly in the eastern regions. Snow is expected in the mountains.
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