A look at the activities of the authorities to eliminate the consequences of the accident at Mingachevir thermal power plant, the failure of the SCADA security system in this situation, the activity of the utilities against the background of the accident, and the psychological state of the society against the background of the attempt on the head of the Ganja executive power are the leading topics of today's press.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about the accident at the Mingachevir thermal power plant on July 3, the creation of a state commission to determine its causes, and the adoption of operational decisions by the head of state. The results of a more detailed study of the causes of the accident will be made public within the next week, the author writes. The author also covers the accident-related meeting with the participation of the head of state. It was announced that all those guilty of this accident would be punished.
The website Marja.az writes about the electronic control system SCADA, operating in real time. It was commissioned in 2012 and cost the country 58 million dollars. The article contains commentary by the expert Osman Gunduz. He recalled that the system was created by loans from the WB ($ 47 million) and the German bank KfW ($ 3 million). Osman Gunduz criticizes this system, which failed to ensure the country's energy security.
The Bizim Yol newspaper writes that MP Fazil Mustafa proposes to liquidate Azerenerji and Azersu. These utilities need serious reform, especially this became clear against the background of the July 3 accident. The MP proposes to transfer these services to the private sector for their more effective activities.
The Yeni Musavat newspaper comments on the fact of attempt on the life of the head of the executive power of Ganja Elmar Veliyev. The article cites the opinion of the experts Ilham Ismail and Azad Isazadeh. Both consider the psychological state of society to be important. For long no one had encroached on officials in Azerbaijan, and for this reason the interest in society to this issue is special. Even if someone is happy about this attempt, then this joy has its own cause. -0-
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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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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