The implementation of social projects in the regions, the likelihood of a rise in price of diesel fuel, and problems created by the informal market are the leading topics of today's press.
The Azerbaijan writes about the successful implementation of social projects in the regions, promoting the development of the non-oil sector and progress since 2004. The author recalls that for 7 months of this year the country's foreign exchange stock reached 3 billion 600 million dollars.
The Echo published an article entitled Sources in Azerbaijan Comment on Issue of Increasing Prices for Diesel Fuel. The population is agitated by the next portion of rumors that diesel fuel is on the queue, the price for which is also supposed to grow, which will inevitably lead to an increase in prices for many goods. The Tariff Council informed that so far no appeals from state bodies to increase the prices for diesel fuel have been received by the Tariff Council, and therefore there is no such issue on the agenda. But, as is known, the Tariff Council of Azerbaijan is characterized by the suddenness of the decisions made, and therefore what is not on the agenda today, can fundamentally change tomorrow. The increase in prices for it last occurred in Azerbaijan in 2013; then the price was increased by 15 gapiks from 45 to the current 60 gapiks. Experts believe the price will be increased by at least 10 gapiks in the near future.
The Novoye Vremya published an article entitled Informal Employment: Better Late Than Never. Informal employment has always existed, a lot of people work without formalizing their labor relations. and, accordingly, not paying taxes and not making the necessary social deductions. As a result, people themselves suffer, as they are outside the sphere of labor law and are deprived of a part of their future pension. The state also suffers, since the taxes are not paid. As of the end of 2016, the number of informally working citizens in Azerbaijan was 805-900 thousand.
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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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