Azadlig comments on the National Action Plan for 2016-2018 signed by Ilham Aliyev. The newspaper believes the case will not go further than the words written on paper and the document only gives the appearance of activity. The article says the biggest achievement of the government for its 23 years in power is ASAN Khidmet (Fast Services for the Population). Therefore, in order to achieve success not only national action plans, but also political will is required.
Echo reports that the number of Salafis in Azerbaijan has reached a dangerous level. There are thousands of them, concentrated in Baku, Sumgait and the northern parts of the country.
The expert Rafig Aliyev regards the prospects of this religious movement, and he does not exclude that the Salafis plan to destabilize the situation in the country. They are waiting in the wings, and the government knows it.
Another expert Kamil Salimov claims that among Salafis it is difficult to find financially needy people. The government also controls the financial investment in their structure. Wahhabism is funded by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE.
Bizim Yol brings to the agenda the issue of the disappearance of required medications from the pharmacies. Such a situation arose after the government's decision to regulate the prices of medicines.
The renowned physician Adil Geybulla proposes to include several constantly used drugs into a special register.
The expert Natig Jafarli says that nowhere in the world the government interferes in the affairs of the market. The government should provide a presence of a sufficient amount of drug companies in the country and ensure their healthy competition.
In his opinion, it is necessary to introduce compulsory medical insurance in Azerbaijan. In addition, the government should reduce the tax and customs duties.
Yeni Musavat publishes comments by the economist Gubad Ibadoglu on a new wave of USD rise and the possible consequences. The National Bank continues to adjust the rate of the manat, which is not related to economic policy.
Gubadoglu believes the authorities want to strengthen the manat and increase confidence in it, but such administrative measures will not be fruitful.
Supermarkets have already reported about the upcoming price hike. If the government does not respond to this with real measures, the retail chain will raise prices. –0--
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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