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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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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