Two views on the issue of Azerbaijan's dependence on oil, the activity of voters in Turkey and its absence in Azerbaijan are the leading topics of today's press.
The Azerbaijan newspaper writes that the country is changing its status in connection with the end of the oil era and relies on the development of the non-oil sector and the promotion of the brand Made in Azerbaijan.
The author notes that Azerbaijan exports electricity, construction materials, furniture, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, fruit and vegetable canned food, aluminum and black metal products, and agricultural products. Products under the brand Made in Azerbaijan are exported to 94 countries.
The newspaper Novoye Vremya in the article In Captivity with Oil writes that it became known recently that Azerbaijan, in comparison with 2015, lost its positions in the Index of Openness of the Budget, taking the 78th place among 115 countries. This index is compiled on the basis of how the government submits information on the most important 8 documents to the public (preliminary budget announcement, draft budget, approved budget, civil budget, monthly and quarterly budget performance reports, a half-year budget review, a final budget and an audit report) .
The website Azadliq.info writes about the activity of voters in Turkey and draws an analogy in this issue with Azerbaijan. This refers to the June 24 presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey. -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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