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.
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On December 25, an Embraer 190 passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC (AZAL), on a Baku–Grozny flight, crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan’s Consul General in Aktau, Ayxan Suleymanlı, stated that the plane had 67 people onboard, including crew members, 38 of whom died. According to him, 26 of the deceased were Azerbaijani citizens.
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On December 27th, rain is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, and heavy rainfall in some areas. The wind will be southeast. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +9°C, and during the day, it will be +9 to +11°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Precipitation is expected across the country in the evening, particularly in the eastern regions. Snow is expected in the mountains.
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Embraer 190 plane of Azerbaijani airline AZAL crashed near the city of Aktau early in the morning on December 25.
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Embraer 190 plane of Azerbaijani airline AZAL crashed near the city of Aktau early in the morning on December 25.
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