New intrigue of the authorities about the alleged connection of the Azerbaijani opposition with Gulen supporters, continuing arrests of political activists, and Azerbaijan’s relations with Western countries are the main themes of the press.
The official newspaper Azerbaijan published an article entitled Azerbaijan to Provide Outlet to Persian Gulf, which speaks of the importance of the Baku meeting of the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Iran and Russia and the transport project North-South.
The author writes that the project, as well as the project of the Southern Gas Corridor, will provide Azerbaijan stability and prosperity, as well as make it an important partner in the region.
Thus, Azerbaijan will provide access of Europe and Russia to the Persian Gulf and on to India.
The Azadlig newspaper publishes an appeal of PFPA on the arrest of its activist Fouad Ahmadli, calling it the authorities’ "dirty provocation" to discredit the party and its leader Ali Kerimli.
The authorities' actions were caused by PFPA plans to organize protests against the establishment of a monarchy in the country.
PFPA believes this repression will not end, but PFPA does not intend to give up, despite all the difficulties, and it calls on the international community to support the democratic forces in Azerbaijan.
Echo publishes an article about the level of social welfare, where it is said that only 12% of the citizens belong to the middle class. The growth of this category of persons is very slow.
Prior to the first devaluation of the manat in February last year, the middle class was significantly higher - 20%, the expert Nariman Agayev says. It means the class of people who have an apartment, a vehicle, and a monthly income of AZN 1,000 per family member.
The annual income of such a family is 48 thousand manats.
The expert considers rich those whose income exceeds 100 thousand manats, which is 3% of the population.
Yeni Musavat
It publishes a variety of opinions on the new wave of repression in Azerbaijan in the light of how it will affect Azerbaijan's relations with the West.
The US and UK have already expressed concern about the arrest of political and civil society activists. Experts believe that the new arrests will again worsen the West's attitude towards Azerbaijan and actualize the topic of sanctions against public officials who violate freedom and human rights in Azerbaijan.
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On Tuesday, rainy weather with thunderstorms and moderate northwest wind is expected in the Baku, according to meteorologists. The rainy weather will continue untill Wednesday evening. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +10°C, and during the day, +11 to +13°C. The humidity will be 80-90% at night and 70-80% during the day. Rain with thunderstorms will also affect other parts of the country. Snow is expected in mountainous areas. There will be fog in places, with westerly winds.
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Industry leaders from Google, Ambition Loop, and Azerbaijan Railways joined Azercell to explore corporate responsibility, innovative solutions, and collaborative approaches to advancing sustainability
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The COP29 conference concluded in Baku, leaving behind a trail of controversy and criticism. Renowned historian Jamil Hasanli characterized the event as a vivid reflection of governance problems in Azerbaijan under President Ilham Aliyev. Hasanli, a staunch critic of the administration, described COP29 as an expensive spectacle that exposed systemic failures and intensified international scrutiny of Azerbaijan's political and economic structures.
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President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has invited Azerbaijani economist and political prisoner Professor Gubad Ibadoglu to Strasbourg to attend the 2024 Sakharov Prize award ceremony. The invitation, delivered by Member of the European Parliament Michael Bloss at the COP29 climate conference, comes as Ibadoglu remains under house arrest and prohibited from leaving Azerbaijan.
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