Official newspapers write about the meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents in Bern, Switzerland, as well as on awarding honorary titles to the Institute of Advanced Medical.
Azadlig writes about the suicide of the former Colonel MNS Ilgar Aliyev in jail in Kurdakhani.
The paper goes on to discuss the draft law Act of Democracy in Azerbaijan, citing statements in the Czech press that the US will not allow the destruction of the free press, the political opposition and freedom of religion.
Living in America, the Azerbaijani journalist Alekper Raufoglu believes that Azerbaijan is not able to manipulate in the US and avoid sanctions. The only way is to start democratic reforms.
Under arrest, the former head of the International Bank Jahangir Hajiyev has been transferred to the investigative jail in Kurdakhani.
The newspaper criticizes the position of official Baku concerning the transition of Ukraine and Georgia to a visa-free regime with the EU.
The newspaper writes about reducing the country's oil revenues, which could lead to default of the State Oil Fund before the state budget.
The well-known Danish investment bank Saxo Bank argues that the Azerbaijani manat is under threat of devaluation. -0-
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On Sunday, variable cloudiness is expected on January 5 in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Brief precipitation may occur in some areas during the day, with light fog in the evening and morning hours. The south-western wind will change to a periodically intensifying north-western wind. The air temperature at night will range from 3°C to 6°C, and during the day, it will be between 7°C and 9°C, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology.
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The latest round of utility price increases in Azerbaijan, effective January 2, has sparked sharp criticism from opposition parties and civil society, highlighting systemic issues in the management of state monopolies. The Tariff Council’s decision to raise prices for electricity, natural gas, water, heating, and even pharmaceuticals has provoked public discontent, with opposition leaders accusing the government of exacerbating the country’s socio-economic challenges.
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President Ilham Aliyev has declared 2025 as the "Year of Constitution and Sovereignty." This decision, outlined in a decree signed by the head of state, is attributed to two significant anniversaries: the 30th year since the adoption of the country’s Constitution and the fifth anniversary of victory in the Patriotic War (Second Karabakh War).
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An Embraer 190/195 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) on the Baku-Kazan route experienced radio interference and GPRS disruptions while flying over Astrakhan on January 1, according to a source in aviation cited by Turan. The aircraft's avionics resumed normal functioning only after leaving Astrakhan’s airspace.
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