The predominance of the oil and gas system in the country's economy, the rise in the price of food products, and the likelihood of the establishment of the Competition Agency are the leading topics of today's press.
The Azerbaijan newspaper writes that Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli brought profits of 3 billion 785 million US dollars in the Azeri sector of the Caspian in five months of this year. The author notes that in the first quarter of this year, the total daily production from these fields was 597 thousand barrels. The author tells about the significance of the ACG field and about the contracts signed in connection with it.
The Yeni Musavat newspaper writes that food products are growing rapidly in price. In the first half of this year, food prices rose by 3%, for non-food products by 3.8%, and for paid services to the population by 2.4%.
The Novoye Vremya newspaper writes that the draft "On the establishment of the Competition Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan" has been prepared. On competition in business much has been said before. However, in reality we do not have it.
The market in Azerbaijan has turned into a bazaar, and monopolists operate it.
There are no conditions for healthy competition, without which there is no market economy.
It is still unknown whether the leadership of the new agency will be able to stimulate a favorable business environment in Azerbaijan by its work.
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An operation at Istanbul Airport has revealed an incident that could strain diplomatic relations. Kahraman Shamil oglu Mammadov, alleged to be an Azerbaijani military attaché, was caught with 70 kilograms of gold. According to Turkish media, Despite Mammadov's claims that he is a diplomat, it is believed that the incident is related to gold smuggling.
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On a brisk November evening, the residents of Baku gathered along the waterfront of the Caspian Sea, stunned by what appeared to be the washed-up body of a colossal whale. At 16 meters long, the creature’s seemingly lifeless form and pungent odor left many convinced they were witnessing an ecological tragedy. By that night, however, the mysterious visitor had departed, loaded onto a cargo platform and whisked away to the airport.
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Starting from November 25, dedicated traffic lanes allocated for COP29 conference participants will lose their exclusive status and will be open to all vehicles, according to the Land Transport Agency (AYNA).
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On Sunday, November 24, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, with occasional overcast skies. There will be fog and drizzle in some areas during the night and morning, and a brief possibility of rain during the day. A moderate southeast wind will blow, changing direction to northwest in the evening.
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