Press Review for 4/10/12

Official papers report on Ilham Aliyev's receptions and meetings with foreign delegations.

Azadlig reports that there is a 5-hour video recording talks between Elshad Abdullayev and Gular Ahmedova, where the conversation is about the huge sums paid to the rector for the release of his brother kidnapped in 2003.

PFPA leader called the elections in Georgia a fine example for Azerbaijan.

The scandal over the video of the sale of MP seats became an indicator of the conflict between the Nakhichevan group and the Pashayevs clan in power, says the columnist.

The Zerkalo columnist calls the elections in Georgia source of discomfort for the Azerbaijani authorities, seeking to hold on to power by any means.

Referring to the resolution adopted by the PACE on political prisoners, the columnist notes that the document came into existence largely "thanks" to the efforts of official Baku.

The Novoye Vremya columnist believes the change of power through elections in Georgia was apprehended by the Azerbaijani authorities with obvious surprise.

Bizim Yol 

Despite pressure from Baku, PACE adopted a resolution on political prisoners, which means the defeat of the Azerbaijani authorities.

Yeni Musavat 

The body of one of the victims of the fire was found in the Baku oil refinery. Earlier SOCAR leadership argued that the fire did not cause any casualty.