Official newspapers write about Ilham Aliyev’s meeting with the Secretary General of the Forum of Gas Importing Countries, as well as publish presidential decrees.
Azadlig writes about meetings of officials with citizens in the regions of the country, explaining that the authorities fear a social explosion.
Reporters without Borders issued a statement condemning the detention of journalist Turkhan Kerimov.
Social activists, commenting on the recent arrests of members of the Popular Front Party, regard it as part of a policy of repression of the authorities.
The newspaper accuses the head of the State Property Committee Karam Hasanov, saying that he takes away land belonging to various businesses and then sells it through auctions to others.
Yeni Musavat writes that Azerbaijan will face a great rise in price in 2015.
The lawyer Elchin Gambarov reported a further deterioration in the health of Leyla Yunus.
Political scientist Arastun Orujlu believes that political parties carrying out activities in the human rights area get away from their main tasks.
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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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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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