The situation in banks with loans, the prospects for the activities of the Food Security Agency, and the lack of water in the country's irrigation system are the leading topics of today's press.
The newspaper Echo published an article entitled: Banks of Azerbaijan Looted the Population for the New Year.
In the pre-crisis times in the country, the number of people wishing to take credit by the New Year was quite large. Such loans were mainly taken by people older than 25 years.
Compared to 2016, total lending in 2017 decreased by 4 billion manats. Consumer lending in 2017 reduced to almost zero, except for a few banks that continue to lend, but at very high interest rates - up to 30%. It is sort of robbery by these banks. Nevertheless, certain citizens are forced to take several hundred manat at 30%.
The Azadliq.info.website writes that the established Food Security Agency will contribute to the corruption system.
The Agency's activities include all operations for the delivery of food products from fields and vegetable gardens to the tables of citizens. In addition, this Agency will deal with exporting food products and issuing certificates.
About two years ago, according to a survey of The Daily Mail magazine, Azerbaijan was among the countries with the worst indicators of food quality. At present, there is no control over the quality of food products in Azerbaijan, experts say.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about the water supply and the irrigation system of the country, on which the well-being of the population and the development of the agricultural sector largely depends.
48% of the country's population lives in the regions, and their income is directly related to agriculture. However, the condition of irrigation canals, the drainage-collector network and the rest of the infrastructure needs to be improved. -0 ----
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The closure of Azerbaijan's land borders was discussed during the parliamentary session on November 25. While the government’s decision cites the coronavirus pandemic as the main reason—despite the World Health Organization declaring its end last year—Zahid Oruj, Chair of the Human Rights Committee in the Milli Majlis, pointed to other factors. He stated, "Opening the borders could result in an influx of hundreds of thousands of non-Azerbaijani refugees due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Additionally, in Iran, many are prepared to cross into Azerbaijan to safeguard their lives and assets amid military strikes. Such waves of refugees could lead to humanitarian, social, and cultural clashes that may threaten political stability."
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On Tuesday, the General Prosecutor's Office announced the initiation of new criminal cases against agricultural product exporters who allegedly concealed their earnings abroad. Specifically, the Sumgayit City Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case under Articles 208.2.1 and 208.2.2 (failure to return foreign currency to the country in large amounts by prior agreement of a group of individuals) and Article 308.2 (abuse of office causing serious consequences) against officials of the company "SOİL BOONS" LLC – Jahangir Aliyev, Elyar Gadzhiev, Mehman Mirzamedev, Saleh Gabilov, and Aly Aliyev.
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Rains will continue in Baku and Absheron on 27 November, forecasters said. In places, precipitation will be intense with thunderstorms. Moderate north-west wind.
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On Tuesday, rainy weather with thunderstorms and moderate northwest wind is expected in the Baku, according to meteorologists. The rainy weather will continue untill Wednesday evening. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +10°C, and during the day, +11 to +13°C. The humidity will be 80-90% at night and 70-80% during the day. Rain with thunderstorms will also affect other parts of the country. Snow is expected in mountainous areas. There will be fog in places, with westerly winds.
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