Press Review for October 25, 2017
Azerbaijan"s membership in the organization D-8, a look at corruption, and the amount of taxes in the draft state budget for next year are the leading topics of today"s press.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes that "our country can become a reliable bridge of friendship and cooperation between East and West". The author gives an assessment against the backdrop of the IX summit of the Organization of Economic Cooperation of Muslim countries D-8 held recently in Istanbul. The article talks about the likelihood of Baku turning into Geneva of the East.
The Novoye Vremya newspaper published an article entitled Money Stolen from People Caused Discord in Family of Official. The article deals with the scandal in the family of Mirzali Behbudov, the head of the sub-artesian well service department of OJSC Melioration and Water Management. His son Elshan sued his father for inheritance. The son and father cannot divide the money stolen from the people in the form of six villas, houses of celebrations and restaurants. Probably, after this disgrace in the Behbudov family, law enforcement agencies will check the company"s work.
The newspaper Yeni Musavat writes that next year tax payments for entrepreneurs will increase. According to the draft budget for 2018, the Ministry of Taxes should ensure the receipt of 39.3% of taxes to the budget, which is 7.907 billion manat. In comparison with 2017, this is 262 million manat more. This amount looks unrealistic and it can lead to tension between tax officials and entrepreneurs. -0-
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Last evening and night, marble “monuments” from the time of Hajibala (former mayor of the capital) once again reminded the residents of Baku of themselves. Underground passages and tunnels, decorated with marble and not equipped with an appropriate drainage system, caused a real flood in a number of districts of the capital.
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The leading mobile operator brings together literature enthusiasts as part of the “Book Club” project Azercell remains dedicated to preserving Azerbaijan’s literary heritage through its ongoing "Book Club" initiative. On October 25, the company will host a literary evening with the participation of contemporary writer Jeyhun Hidayatly, narrator Khazar Suleymanly, and screenwriter Azer Aydemir.
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The rain that started in Baku on October 21 will continue until noon on the 22nd. In several areas of Absheron, the precipitation will be heavy with thunderstorms. In the regions of the country, the rain will last until October 23. Most of the country will experience intense precipitation with hail. In the mountains, it will snow. An increase in water levels in mountain rivers is expected, which may lead to mudslides.
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Precipitation will occur in some places in Baku and Apsheron peninsula on Sunday, 20 October. At night, rain will intensify in Absheron, there is possibility of thunderstorms. Precipitation In the afternoon will gradually stop.
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