The results of the course of new reforms, low salaries in the regions, and the difficulties of re-conquest of lost markets are the leading topics of today's press.
The Azerbaijan writes about the results of the course of new reforms. The author claims that the last two years have shown real results in the agrarian sector and the brand "Made in Azerbaijan", whose export to Europe, China and the United States has grown. The article also includes excerpts from the speech of President Ilham Aliyev in Lankaran on September 3.
The Echo published an article entitled "The government should not develop troubled sectors at the expense of the state budget". It will be extremely difficult for Azerbaijan to restore lost markets. Competition in the international market is very high. Of course, you can develop troubled industries for internal use, but the profits of enterprises will not be the same as before. Heavy and light industry has stood idle for many years in Azerbaijan, and knitting and metallurgical enterprises and oil machine construction have been lost. A huge production base has undergone crash and bankruptcy as a result of the collapse of the USSR. Until now, these industries are idle. It is worth noting that at present the government is trying to revive the light industry and launch the pharmaceutical industry. There is a certain work in the automotive industry together with foreign companies. But it is necessary to raise the fish industry and the food industry. The domestic market is full of imported products, while the country's resources allow it to occupy this niche with domestic goods, at least in the Azerbaijani market.
The Novoye Vremya published an article titled "When Will Worthy Salaries Appear in the Regions of Azerbaijan?" The article talks about the big difference between salaries in the regions and in the capital. According to statistics, the number of employees in Baku as of July 1, 2017 was 97.7 thousand people. According to the State Statistics Committee of Baku, 26.7 thousand of them work in the extractive industry, 48.1 thousand people - in the processing industry, 9 thousand people - in the production of electricity and gas, and 13.9 thousand people - in the water supply. In January-June of this year, the average monthly salary of hired workers in Baku increased by 8.3 percent to 1,481.1 manat year on year.
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On Tuesday, the General Prosecutor's Office announced the initiation of new criminal cases against agricultural product exporters who allegedly concealed their earnings abroad. Specifically, the Sumgayit City Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case under Articles 208.2.1 and 208.2.2 (failure to return foreign currency to the country in large amounts by prior agreement of a group of individuals) and Article 308.2 (abuse of office causing serious consequences) against officials of the company "SOİL BOONS" LLC – Jahangir Aliyev, Elyar Gadzhiev, Mehman Mirzamedev, Saleh Gabilov, and Aly Aliyev.
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Rains will continue in Baku and Absheron on 27 November, forecasters said. In places, precipitation will be intense with thunderstorms. Moderate north-west wind.
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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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