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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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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