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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Recently, concerns have been widely discussed in Azerbaijan regarding certain doctors performing plastic surgeries without the proper qualifications. According to various reports, some of these practitioners do not even possess valid medical diplomas. It has been alleged that individuals with fake medical diplomas are employed in various clinics.
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Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and owner of X (formerly Twitter), has reignited the debate over the mental fitness of public officials by proposing cognitive tests for those holding office. Musk's suggestion came in the wake of an incident involving 81-year-old U.S. Congressman Kay Granger, who reportedly got lost on the street and was later admitted to a dementia care facility.
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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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