Press Review 15.10.13

Official and pro-government newspapers continue to publish congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of his re-election as president, and the president’s a decree of pardon.

"Azadlig" writes about the tension between the official Baku and the West because of the criticism of the presidential election.

The newspaper also reported about the scandal between Defense Minister Safar Abiyev  and the U.S. ambassador over remarks on the presidential election.

The TV channel "Al Jazeera" called the names of international organizations , which gave a positive assessment of the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, a reminded that their names were mentioned in the scandal called "caviar diplomacy."

"Zerkalo"

Venice Commission recognized the bill " On Defamation" unfit. The structure insists on removing the criminal prosecution of journalists.

"Express"

The newspaper cites the statement of the head of the Presidential Administration, Ramiz Mehdiyev, about the criticism of the U.S. presidential elections in Azerbaijan. Mehdiev believes that the U.S. government should first bring order  at his home. 

"Echo" writes that the cost of citizens on consumer goods have increased to 70 %. This is connected with the  rising cost of food.

"Bizim Yol" also quotes the head of the Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev, who accuses the U.S. of interfering the internal affairs during the presidential election.

"Yeni Musavat"

The OSCE  Baku Office called the ODIHR report on the results of the presidential election  an opinion of the whole OSCE.  The OSCE will build its further activity on the basis of the final report.