The development of small and medium-sized businesses in the country, the minimum wage, the difference between the salaries of officials and ordinary citizens are the leading topics of today's press.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about the state care and support of small and medium business, since it is impossible to achieve economic growth without development of the private sector. The author makes a short digression into the history of the development of private entrepreneurship in the country and state programs in this field, covering 1993-2000. According to statistics, this year the subjects of small and medium-sized businesses increased by 7.7%; as of October 1, 2017 this figure was 115,651, small and medium-sized enterprises own 81.2% of the newly created enterprises. During the reporting period, 29.2% of private enterprises were registered in Baku, and 20% were registered in the central regions of the country.
The website Azadliq.info touches upon the issue of the minimum wage, noting that in this issue Azerbaijan is ahead of even Chad. The well-known economist Gubad Ibadoglu shares his views on this. He recalls that now the minimum wage is 130 manats, which is equal to 76 dollars or 64 euros. The economist compares this amount with the hourly pay rates in European countries. The comparison looks rather pathetic. Even in a country like Chad, the hour of the minimum wage is over $ 1. In European countries, the minimum wage ranges between 235-470 euros. In Azerbaijan, the average monthly wage is 262 dollars, and in Georgia it is 350 euros.
The newspaper Novoye Vremya published an article titled Poor MPs Raised Their Salaries. The author describes in some detail all the privileges enjoyed by the MPs, even after leaving the post. Such a detailed description is connected with rumors about an increase in the salary of MPs, who do not care that pensioners cannot even afford buying medicines. -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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