Press Review for January 9, 2013
Official newspapers publish the order from the President, allocating 2 million manat for the socio-economic development of the city Mingechevir.
Azadlig continues to write about the so-called "Gulargate" scandal. Sevinj Babayeva, who died recently in a Turkish hospital and who was involved in the corruption scandal, had bought an apartment in a house owned by the head of a department of the Presidential Administration, Novruz Mammadov. However, the flat was taken away from Babayeva a month ago
Experts blame Defense Minister, Safar Abiyev, for preventing the law improving the welfare of servicemen to be adopted.
The Kura NGO Civilian Staff questioned the MOE (Ministry of Emergency) on the 2,984 houses and 22 schools commissioned in an earthquake zone in the Gakh-Balaken districts. According to reports, over the last 6 months, only 682 houses were put into operation. “So should we believe the MOE, built and delivered 1,292 houses over the past 40 days,” the paper said.
Express
The authority’s chief ideologue, Ali Hasanov, commented on statements from civil society institutions, about new people coming into power in the presidential election of 2013, calling it, "waiting in vain."
The Islamic Party expressed willingness to negotiate with the government on the issue of changing the party's name, it is not registered under it’s present name.
Echo
So far prices have begun to rise in 2013. Experts predict a 9% inflation rate for the year.
Bizim Yol
At the trial of journalists arrested during events in Guba on March 1, 2012, it was reported that they were subjected to torture in the Ministry of Interior, Organized Crime Combat Office.
Yeni Musavat
International University former Rector, Elshad Abdullayev, has promised to put his main video on the Internet on the eve of the presidential elections.
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After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
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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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