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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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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