The development of tourism in the country, the decline in GDP per capita, the health situation, and housing provision of the population are the leading topics of today's press.
The Azerbaijan writes that in Azerbaijan there has been increased attention to the development of tourism. The author recalls the plan for the development of beach tourism, signed by President Ilham Aliyev. This order applies to all water bodies, on the shore of which the development of beach tourism is possible.
By order, before the opening of the beach season, 6 private and 6 public beaches in Baku, 2 private and 2 public beaches in Khachmaz, 2 private beaches and 1 public beach in Lankaran, and 1 private and 1 public beach in Astara should be created.
The Echo published an article entitled The External Debt of Azerbaijan Can Exceed Ten Billion Manats. Today, the issue of paying off debt is one of the most acute, since the stability of the currency, investments and the development of domestic producers depend on this.
According to forecasts, Azerbaijan's GDP in 2017 will amount to $ 33.5 billion, and the external debt, including International Bank of Azerbaijan loans, may exceed $ 10 billion.
The Novoye Vremya writes about the state of the real estate market, which covers only 20% of the population. The highest peak was reached in 2013, when 2.4 million square meters of housing was commissioned.
In 1990, not the most successful year in the life of the USSR, 2.8 million square meters of housing was commissioned in Azerbaijan. In our time, construction is mostly connected with business centers and sports facilities, which cannot be compared with factories and enterprises.
In 2016, ownership rights were registered for 172 thousand real estate objects (in other words, so many apartments were purchased). Among them, 50 thousand were primary housing (new apartments) and 122 thousand were in the secondary market.
The Bizim Yol discusses the level of healthcare in the country and why Azerbaijani citizens go abroad for treatment. The author also lists the names of officials who are being treated abroad. The question is raised about the introduction of compulsory health insurance.
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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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