Official newspapers report participation of President Ilham Aliyev in the opening of Veterinary Town.
State newspapers also publish the text of the presidential decree of pardon.
The Azerbaijan newspaper publishes an interview with Assistant to the President for Social and Political Issues Ali Hasanov on the results of 2015.
Azadlig writes about upcoming arrests in the Customs Committee. According to the newspaper, the agency is expected to share the destiny of the National Security Ministry, which was liquidated after mass arrests and dismissals.
A trial over the brother of the head of the Internet resource Meydan TV Emin Milli, Nazim Agabekov, is accused of drug trafficking.
The newspaper comments on the order of pardon, which does not regard political prisoners.
Experts point out that after the second wave of devaluation Azerbaijan at the level of the average wage lags behind Armenia and Georgia.
Express refers to the order to pardon as a "great holiday pardon."
The presidential aide Ali Hasanov, commenting on the results of the year, said that "the country has managed to protect itself from the global impacts" and continued "successful development".
Echo focuses on increasing food prices, pointing to higher costs compared to last year by 40-60%.
Bizim Yol: A member of the ad hoc working group on human rights Alimammad Nuriyev explained the refusal to pardon political prisoners with "international sensation" around this issue.
Experts believe that in 2016 the main problem of the country will be unemployment and inflation. At the same time, it notes that the manat has fallen sharply not only from the drop in oil prices, but also because of corruption and bribery.
Yeni Musavat writes that after the second devaluation the discontent of the population will increase and Finance Minister Samir Sharifov will be appointed guilty.
The text of the pardon is regarded as a political document with zero quality.
Experts believe that after the devaluation 80% of the population will join the ranks of the protest electorate. Leaders of a number of parties have called 2015 "a catastrophic year."
Experts believe that because of bad loans a number of banks will be declared bankrupt and deposits of the population will be lost. -0-
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November 8 is celebrated as Victory Day in Azerbaijan. In 2020, Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity through a 44-day war and a one-day military operation in 2023. Although a ceasefire declaration was signed between the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia, a peace treaty between Baku and Yerevan has yet to be signed, even four years later.
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On Saturday, rain with heavy showers in some areas is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. There will be fog in the morning and evening, and the wind will be from the northwest. The air temperature: at night +6°C to +10°C; in the daytime +12°C to +15°C.
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A 32-year-old man, who had threatened to jump off a bridge, blocked traffic on the airport road.
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On 8 November in the capital it will be cloudy, rain is possible at night. In Apsheron, precipitation will be intense with thunderstorms. Wind is south-western, in the morning a slight fog.
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