Press Review - January 20, 2018
The events of January 20, the implementation of orders in connection with the reforms, and the continuing rise in prices for food products are the leading topics of today's press.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about the events of January 20, 1990 and their role in the history of the country. These events were a manifestation of the people's desire for freedom and independence. The author makes a historical digression, recounts and analyzes the events of the Black January.
The website Azadliq.info writes about the reforms, which live only in the orders of President Aliyev, as the orders remain on paper. The author lists newly created structures, state agencies, road maps, however, the results of these reforms are for some reason impossible to see. The article talks about the preparation of a new law "On investment activity". However, the author notes, this requires appropriate conditions.
The Yeni Musavat newspaper emphasizes that monopolists are once again raising food prices.
In comparison with 2016, prices for consumer goods and services rose by 12.9% in 2017. Foodstuffs rose by 16.4%, and non-food products rose by 11.6%. ---0-----
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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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