Official newspapers reported on the participation of President Ilham Aliyev to the launching ceremony of a new substation of Bakyelektrikshebeke (Baku Electricity Grids).
State newspapers continue to attack on the human rights activist Leila Yunus.
The writer Akram Aylisli has become a new object of persecution by semiofficial press for his publishing an article Stone Dreams in the Druzhba Narodov magazine. The critics are annoyed by Aylisli’s positive thoughts about the Armenians.
The ruling party’s paper Yeni Azerbaijan, along with criticism of Aylisli, attacked the international human rights organizations Reporters without Borders and Amnesty International, and several German funds.
Azadlig: On 7 February in Moscow in front of the Embassy of Azerbaijan a protest will be held in support of the residents of Ismayilli.
The country is covered by a wave of protest: in Ismayilli and Zagatala the situation is tense, Imishli has risen to protest, Absheron is like a powder keg, and students painted walls with slogans in Baku.
Zerkalo: The Khojaly airport will not be required, at least in the short term. The newspaper notes that the project is obviously unprofitable, as only 1-2 flights a week are planned and hardly anyone will dare to fly, if there is a threat of destruction of the liner.
Echo: The Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov is to attend the Munich Security Conference opening today.
Bizim Yol: Gunners protect the commercial areas of the chief executive in Ismayilli.
Yeni Musavat: Collective appeals by officers to protect Defense Minister Safar Abiyev drew criticism from members of the ruling party New Azerbaijan.
"Black clouds are deepening over the head of the Minister of Defense," the newspaper said.
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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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