The main theme of the informal newspapers today is closing the checkpoints by Iran on the border with Azerbaijan. The official press does not mention this topic. They dedicated their front pages to the letter from Obama to Ilham Aliyev.
Azadlig issued on the first page Iran’s closing the border with Azerbaijan, but the question of who is to blame remains open.
A Radio Liberty columnist published a story about the authorities of Azerbaijan trying to bribe European and American politicians.
The newspaper wrote about its financial problems and the support of international organizations, in particular the Index of Censorship.
The newspaper wrote about the upcoming influx of Azerbaijani migrants from Russia, who will be deported to their homeland.
Zerkalo: A columnist analyzes the situation around the draft law on defamation, sneering at the fact that Parliament is not ready to accept this law.
Express: The Master Plan of Baku has been submitted for the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers. After its approval, a new wave of demolitions is expected in the center and on the outskirts of the capital.
Novoye Vremya
The newspaper sneers about the "show" put on by the authorities around the letter from Barack Obama to Ilham Aliyev ,
Bizim Yol
The newspaper publishes the opinion of the pro-government MP Gudrat Gasanguliyev that without reforms Azerbaijan will face serious problems.
Since the beginning of 2013 443 people have been killed in traffic accidents in Azerbaijan.
Yeni Musavat
The paper announces the suspension of its publication, without explaining how long it will last and how it will act in the future.
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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