The development of the non-oil sector in the country, the rise in price of gasoline, bureaucratic arbitrariness and ways to combat this are the leading topics of today's press.
The Azerbaijan writes about the successful implementation of state programs adopted for the development of the non-oil sector. It is about securing socio-economic development in the regions and creating industrial parks and zones for this purpose. The author lists the number of enterprises created in this framework, the number of jobs, etc. The article also mentions the Strategic Roadmaps for the Development of the National Economy.
The Echo has published an article titled "Increasing the cost of gasoline will affect every citizen of Azerbaijan". Undoubtedly, the increase in prices for AI-92 gasoline will affect, basically, those citizens who have a private car and this will affect many citizens of the country. The increase in gasoline prices has the goal of replenishing the budget and subsequently solving social problems. Most likely, at the beginning of next year we should expect a slight increase in wages and pensions, the expert believes.
The Yeni Musavat writes about the arbitrariness of officials. Even despite the arrests of officials, they still cannot help engaging in misappropriation of public property and in arbitrariness. The author believes that the only way out of this situation is to create a transparent state and government. Even with minimal compliance with the law and response to criticism, the situation can improve, the article says. -0-
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On Tuesday, rainy weather with thunderstorms and moderate northwest wind is expected in the Baku, according to meteorologists. The rainy weather will continue untill Wednesday evening. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +10°C, and during the day, +11 to +13°C. The humidity will be 80-90% at night and 70-80% during the day. Rain with thunderstorms will also affect other parts of the country. Snow is expected in mountainous areas. There will be fog in places, with westerly winds.
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Industry leaders from Google, Ambition Loop, and Azerbaijan Railways joined Azercell to explore corporate responsibility, innovative solutions, and collaborative approaches to advancing sustainability
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The COP29 conference concluded in Baku, leaving behind a trail of controversy and criticism. Renowned historian Jamil Hasanli characterized the event as a vivid reflection of governance problems in Azerbaijan under President Ilham Aliyev. Hasanli, a staunch critic of the administration, described COP29 as an expensive spectacle that exposed systemic failures and intensified international scrutiny of Azerbaijan's political and economic structures.
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President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has invited Azerbaijani economist and political prisoner Professor Gubad Ibadoglu to Strasbourg to attend the 2024 Sakharov Prize award ceremony. The invitation, delivered by Member of the European Parliament Michael Bloss at the COP29 climate conference, comes as Ibadoglu remains under house arrest and prohibited from leaving Azerbaijan.
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