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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It will be cloudy and rainy in Baku and Absheron on 14 February. Wind will be north-west, gusty. Air temperature at night +2+4, during the day + 5+7. Humidity 75-85%.
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At the "Julfa" customs post of the Nakhchivan customs, during an inspection of a truck from Iran that was transiting to Türkiye, 101.4 kg of methamphetamine was found in the fuel tank and heating system tank.
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This year, 22,000 foreign language teachers and an additional 4,000 teachers who were unable to pass certification last year will be involved in the certification process, the director of the state agency for preschool and general education, Eshgi Bagirov, announced on February 12. According to him, of the 65,000 teachers involved in the certification, 55,000 passed successfully and received salary supplements. At the same time, employment contracts were terminated with 5,000 teachers who did not pass the certification.
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