Official newspapers publish materials on the 11th anniversary of the death of Heydar Aliyev.
Azadlig
Washington Post urges US to apply a decisive action to official Baku in connection with the arrests of social and political activists.
Ilham Aliyev aimed proposals to the Parliament to toughen the law on mass media. So, the President proposes to close media after two warnings from the court during the year, rather than three, as it is now.
The former MP Rizvan Jabiyev considers such changes in the media law unacceptable.
The newspaper writes about the deteriorating health of the detained human rights defenders Leyla Yunus, Intigam Aliyev and Orkhan Eyubzadeh.
German Deutshe Velle notes that the journalist Khadija Ismayilova was arrested because of her research work in connection with the business of the Aliyev family.
The Chairman of the Committee to Protect Oil Workers’ Rights, Mirvari Gahramanli believes that serious staff reductions are expected in the oil industry.
An English teacher from the Balakan region, Muhammad Garakishiyev is among the 50 finalists for World Teacher Award established by the American Foundation Varkey GEMS. In case of victory, he will receive a prize of 1 million dollars.
Express
The term of arrest of the President of AMAY Group, Abdullah Abdullayev has been extended for another 2 months.
Bizim Yol writes that the lawyer Yalcin Imanov is searched before and after the meeting with the journalist Khadija Ismailova. The lawyer considers it illegal.
Yeni Musavat writes that the terror group LIH wants to invade Azerbaijan.
The newspaper writes that the local officials call simple demands of the residents of the city of Ganja a “revolt provoked by America”.
The newspaper calls absurd the ban on entry of the chairman of the public association Borchali, Zalimkhan Mammadov, to Georgia. The paper explains this, saying that a corruption group came to power in Georgia.
Social
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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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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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