Press Review 05/22/15

Official newspapers write about the visit and familiarization of Ilham Aliyev with the International Food Industry Exhibition and the International Exhibition of Agriculture.

Azadlyg named open confrontation between Baku and Washington the decision of Azerbaijan not to let Deputy Secretary of State Tom Malinowski to the country.

Authorities in Jalilabad continue to torment the family of Mirtahir Mursalov who committed self-immolation on May 19. The widow of the deceased also threatened to commit self-immolation in front of the presidential administration.

Independent experts explain the non-participation of President Ilham Aliyev at the Riga summit of the EU with fear of difficult issues.

The former head of International Bank Jahangir Hajiyev and the entrepreneur Isfandiyar Akhundov known by the nickname Isfandiyar from Sharur have been arrested says the newspaper.

Express writes about the arrest of four men in connection with the fire in a 16-floor building. The newspaper claims that the arrests will continue.

Justice Minister Fikret Mammadov suspended from work more than 70 judges. For corruption offenses 25 judges are held accountable.

Bizim Yol writes that the representatives of the Ombudsman met with political prisoners Leyla Yunus, Intigam Aliyev, Rasul Jafarov and Khadija Ismailova.

Yeni Musavat writes that the head of Azerenergy Etibar Piriyev has been summoned for investigation in connection with bad loans with IBA.

The newspaper writes about the flight of the former deputy Benjamin Khalilov from Azerbaijan.