Press Review 06/08/15

Official newspapers write about the torchbearers of the first European Games.

Azadlyg continues to discuss the matter of the diplomat Arif Mammadov, who criticized government officials in Baku for the fire in the 16-storey residential building. There are rumors that some diplomats, who supported Arif Mammadov, were dismissed.

The Chairman of the National Council Jamil Hasanli also supported Arif Mammadov, noting that there are people in power who have lost trust in the government.

In Brussels on June 10 a hearing will be held on "Sport and human rights in the context of the European Games in Baku." It will discuss the repression in Azerbaijan.

The French President Hollande will not take part in the opening of the European Games, as well as the German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Official Baku accuses US of organizing a boycott.

Political analysts do not approve of the efforts of official Baku to close the OSCE office.

The newspaper writes that in Azerbaijan, there are 1,273 credits for every thousand people. "The credit swamp" is a curse of the people in the country, the newspaper said.

Forty-five houses have been already demolished on Salyan Highway, although the Mayor promised only 42 villas.

Yeni Musavat reports that human rights defenders do not believe in the release of political prisoners on the eve of the European Games.

The newspaper writes that compensation to the fire victims in a 16-storey building in the Binagadi district has not been fully granted and the repair of the burnt apartments has not started.

The State Committee for Work with Religious Associations will punish religious leaders not willing to comply with the calendar of Ramadan established by the Caucasus Muslims Office.