Press Review 12/11/13

The main theme of all the newspapers is the report by Glodal Witness of large-scale corruption in the system of SOCAR, where a relative of Rovnag Abdullayev Anar Aliev runs hundreds of millions at his discretion.

However, the official newspapers do not affect this topic and they write about the head of state receiving the Ambassador of Pakistan on the occasion of completion of his mission, as well as publish the order of Ilham Aliyev to allocate AZN 2 million for the construction of roads in the Ismayilli district .

 Posted is another presidential decree on awarding honorary titles to the University of Arts employees and Taragghi (Progress) medals to a group of teachers of this university.

Also published is the presidential decree on appointment of the Commission for State Awards for Culture and Literature.

 

Azadlig writes about the secret oil mafia in Azerbaijan squandering the oil wealth, where one of the main roles is played by 35-year-old Anar Aliyev. This fact has been promulgated by the organization Global Witness, investigating the activities of SOCAR. Experts have called this fact a state crime.

Surat Huseynov has been recently arrested by the police of Dubai, the reasons for his detention are unknown.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Kozlarich believes that the head of Azerbaijan is afraid of political and economic reforms, which will be required by Europe, if he chooses the path of European integration. For this reason, says Kozlarich, he refused of that.

Experts commenting on the salary increase for the lawmakers consider it a mockery of the ordinary citizens who are most in need of state support.

 

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Property prices are rising in Baku. The greatest demand is for apartments costing 800-1000 manats per 1 sq. meter.

 

Express writes that drug addiction is prevalent in secondary schools. Every year 4-5 students are prosecuted for drugs.

 

Bizim Yol writes that after the increase in gasoline prices, the automotive market is facing hype. Diesel cars rose in price by 1,000 manats.

 

Yeni Musavat also focuses on the personality of Anar Aliyev, who is a cousin of the head of SOCAR Rovnag Abdullayev and has signed secret agreements on oil abroad.

The newspaper writes that his share in the project White City is 99%.

Experts commenting on wage increases only for MPs against the increase in petrol prices called it disrespectful to the people. --0--

 

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