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 November 1, the weather in the capital will be cloudy, with light rain in some areas during the night and morning. There will be a moderate southwest wind. The temperature at night will range from +7 to +10°C, and during the day it will be +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 70-80% both at night and during the day. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate west wind.
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After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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