Ensuring freedom of the media, a complication of the economic situation, the increase in suicides, and corruption and bribery are the leading topics of today's press.
The Azerbaijan newspaper writes about the appreciation of the freedom of media in Azerbaijan by foreign media. The development of independent media is one of the priorities of the government.
The article comments on the V World Congress of News Agencies and XXII Information Council of State Agencies of the CIS Countries held in Baku. In Azerbaijan, according to official figures, there are more than 40 daily and more than 20 weekly and monthly newspapers, as well as 10 national, one satellite and 17 cable TV channels, and more than 75% of the population uses the Internet.
The website Azadliq.info writes about the problems in the country, asking the rhetorical question - what will happen to us? The author cites the example of one day of so-called development of the country. The author claims that the country is inevitably going to crash. And the reason for that is the negligent management of the country.
Echo has published an article about the increase in the number of suicides among minors. The Ministry of Education should create a service of individual psychological assistance to educational institutions. This requires psychologists who are not available.
The reasons for suicide may be different, but the most important one is depression. Students are the most vulnerable group. In Azerbaijan, there is no aid to potential suicides.
Novoye Vremya publishes an article on the subsistence level, which will be increased by a meager amount of 18 manat - to 155 manat per month.
In determining the minimum amount state officials lose touch with reality, for it is impossible not only to live but to survive on this money.
Bizim Yol writes about the report of Transparency International on the level of corruption in the world, including Azerbaijan. The author provides detailed information on the assessment of the level of corruption in Azerbaijan, as well as about the survey on the situation. There is a tendency to reduce the level of bribery, which is associated with the emergence of ASAN Service.
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As part of its social project competition “Empowering Lives: Women’s Support Program”, Azercell, in collaboration with one of the contest winners, “Balans” Public Association, has successfully implemented a program in Sheki to foster women’s entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.
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The newly signed State Program for the Improvement of Transport Infrastructure in Baku and Surrounding Areas for 2025-2030 has already sparked discussions. The document outlines the organization of government agencies, educational, and healthcare institutions based on a flexible work schedule.
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As a result of heavy rains some districts of Lankaran city, as well as Girdeni, Kosalar and Shilevar villages have been flooded, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan reports.
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The National Hydrometeorological Service of Azerbaijan has forecast variable precipitation in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula on February 7, with strong northwesterly winds prevailing.
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