Press Review 26/02/15

Official newspapers write about Ilham Aliyev’s meeting with the Turkish delegation headed by Foreign Minister of this country, as well as publish a presidential decree on the allocation of 10 million manat for socio-economic development of Mingachevir.

Newspapers widely report the anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy.

Azadlig criticizes the actions of the oligarchs, due to higher prices for imported goods, despite the threats of the head of state.

Economic experts say that until the end of the year manat will fall another 10%.

Experts refute the official Baku, saying that the national economy is weak.

19 most respected human rights organizations of the world sent a letter to the United Nations in connection with the repression in Azerbaijan.

The lawyer Bahruz Bayramov is not allowed to meet with his client, a member of the Popular Front Party Ghadir Khudabahshiev, who is accused of illegal possession of weapons.

The Chairman of the National Council Jamil Hasanli stated that the police forced 87 year-old Adil Salimov to write a complaint about Hasanli’s daughter.

Echo with reference to official sources reports that in Azerbaijan every year 200 children are born with thalassemia.

Bizim Yol writes about the arrest of five USD speculators.

Appreciation of the dollar has hit the auto market and trade virtually stopped.

Experts believe that the government should increase pensions, salaries and benefits- otherwise the country may face a social explosion.

Yeni Musavat claims that the country is on the verge of serious personnel changes.

Experts point at increase in calls to terrorism via the Internet. They believe that this is done by a certain group.

Local production cannot replace imports. For this reason, prices will rise.

The price of oil will not increase for at least two years. For this reason, experts say that the manat will fall and the number of unpaid loans will grow.