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.
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On Tuesday, rainy weather with thunderstorms and moderate northwest wind is expected in the Baku, according to meteorologists. The rainy weather will continue untill Wednesday evening. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +10°C, and during the day, +11 to +13°C. The humidity will be 80-90% at night and 70-80% during the day. Rain with thunderstorms will also affect other parts of the country. Snow is expected in mountainous areas. There will be fog in places, with westerly winds.
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Industry leaders from Google, Ambition Loop, and Azerbaijan Railways joined Azercell to explore corporate responsibility, innovative solutions, and collaborative approaches to advancing sustainability
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The COP29 conference concluded in Baku, leaving behind a trail of controversy and criticism. Renowned historian Jamil Hasanli characterized the event as a vivid reflection of governance problems in Azerbaijan under President Ilham Aliyev. Hasanli, a staunch critic of the administration, described COP29 as an expensive spectacle that exposed systemic failures and intensified international scrutiny of Azerbaijan's political and economic structures.
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President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has invited Azerbaijani economist and political prisoner Professor Gubad Ibadoglu to Strasbourg to attend the 2024 Sakharov Prize award ceremony. The invitation, delivered by Member of the European Parliament Michael Bloss at the COP29 climate conference, comes as Ibadoglu remains under house arrest and prohibited from leaving Azerbaijan.
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