"Azadlig" writes that the struggle for prices between state agencies and importers hitting citizens. In January, imports decreased by 65-70%. Importers protest against the increase of customs duties. Entrepreneurs cannot even protect the anti-dumping law, the adoption of which is expected. This law will not support local producers, because domestic production does not meet the needs of the population of Azerbaijan.
"Yeni Musavat" writes that in May to the court will sent cases against 25 persons involved in the scandal in the International Bank. A lawyer Kyamandar Nasibov said that the investigation of this case is not carried out. Among the arrested there is also a head of the Dubai branch of the bank Adil Huseynov. During the first 9 months after his arrest, the investigative actions against him were conducted only twice.
The lawyer said that of all the arrested only Adil Huseynov is the bank employee, the rests are the heads of front companies that received loans. These people have never seen those money, and only signed the document by the order.
During the reign of Jangir Hajiyev 51% stake in the International Bank belonged to the State. The total capital of the bank amounted to 8 billion manat. Of these, 6 billion manat turned into bad loans. According to unofficial reports, Jangir Aliyev himself embezzled 619 million manat.
"Bizim Yol" writes about the fraud in Mingechevir with public money under the guise of repair works in the city. As it turned out, in 2014 only for the covering of the buildings the executive power of the city paid 10 million AZN to the company "Global Construction". A total of 14 million manat were embezzled. Lowest price in the repair works totaled 999,000 manats.
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On December 24, no precipitation is expected in the capital. Foggy conditions may occur in some areas in the morning and evening. A southwest wind will shift to the northwest in the evening.
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Azercell becomes the first mobile operator in Azerbaijan to introduce balance top-up through tokenized payments Azercell continues to enhance mobile payment experiences, pursuing its commitment to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions. The leading mobile operator has integrated Apple Pay and Google Pay into its mobile app, offering subscribers a faster, more secure, and highly convenient way to top up their balances.
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
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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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