The question of statehood of Azerbaijan, collaterals, taking care of the homeless, the inactivity of the government, and the high costs of tourism are the main topics of today's press.
The official newspaper Azerbaijan published an article on the eve of the birthday of the former President Heydar Aliyev, calling him the founder of the spiritual and civil unity of the country. The article refers to the exclusive role of Aliyev in the formation of the principles of national statehood and particularly of multiculturalism.
Azadlig examines the process of pledging and its consequences. Currently pledged are 41,000 realty objects. Half of them are in Baku. According to the State Property Committee’s journal Real Estate, 20,000 of them are houses and apartments.
2015 was the year of small volume of loan payments. According to reports, 2.5 million people in Azerbaijan have bank loans. Bad loans amount to about 2 billion manat.
Echo says it is high time to create a single center for aid in Azerbaijan. It would be nice to have a body, which could handle all those who do not master treatment or surgery. And it does not matter if it is an adult or a child in need for help. This was stated by the representative of the charitable community In the Name of Life Mina Malikova on Facebook.
Novoye Vremya has published an article entitled Oil Prices Fall, but No Anti-crisis Plan Exists. The article says there is no anti-crisis plan of the government awaited for so long. The repeated statements of Prime Minister Artur Rasizadeh do not inspire optimism about Azerbaijan's economy in the post-oil period. And the fact that this era has already come is recognized by all, including the authorities.
However, according to the statements of many officials of the Cabinet, we can conclude that they associate the improvement of the economic situation in the country with the high price of oil.
Yeni Musavat analyzes the hotel accommodation prices in anticipation of the summer tourist season. The cost starts at 155 manat and comes to 850. The price increases from May 1.
Up to 30-40 hotels are put in operation in Azerbaijan every year. The author believes the hotels not only inflate prices, but hide their true income. The high cost in Azerbaijan is not justified because for the same money you can well relax in Istanbul, Antalya, or Bodrum.
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
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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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