Ensuring social and political stability in the country, higher prices in the coming year, the inability to obtain cash prizes, and the results of 2016 are the leading topics of today's press.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about security and stability in the country, despite the scandals and political turmoil in neighboring countries, the terrorist attacks in Europe and in neighboring Turkey. The author calls Azerbaijan an island of stability.
The website Azadliq.info leads the arguments of experts on the possible surprises in the coming year, which are waiting for the country's citizens. Experts believe it is possible that the price of transport, including the metro, will increase. Serious problems exist with the issue of salaries and pensions, which will be delayed. It is also expected that the cost of gasoline will increase in the coming year.
Echo has published an article about the low salaries in the country.
Under the law, employees of state agencies should be necessarily paid bonuses, but this does not happen. Such a thing as the 13th salary has almost disappeared.
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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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