Discussion of the issue of human rights defenders and the situation with non-oil exports are the leading topics of today's press.
The newspaper Azerbaijan quotes the comment of MP Rafael Huseynov, who criticizes the PACE resolution on the protection of human rights defenders.
Huseynov speaks about human rights defenders who act for their own purposes and even carry out illegal activities. In particular, he speaks of those who have emigrated abroad and spread disinformation from there for the purpose of destabilization.
The Azadliq.info website writes that official Baku calls itself a developed country mastering space, but at the same time it cannot ensure the safety of cotton growers, who daily get poisoned on cotton plantations.
The author cites data on repressions reigning in the country and the inability of the authorities to organize work in the agrarian sector.
The Yeni Musavat newspaper writes that Azerbaijan depends on Russia in its agrarian export. The representative of the World Bank, Julian Lampettini, believes that new sales markets should be sought, and Azerbaijan should not depend on Russia at 77%. The products of Azerbaijan should be sent to the countries of the Persian Gulf, Asia and Europe.
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An operation at Istanbul Airport has revealed an incident that could strain diplomatic relations. Kahraman Shamil oglu Mammadov, alleged to be an Azerbaijani military attaché, was caught with 70 kilograms of gold. According to Turkish media, Despite Mammadov's claims that he is a diplomat, it is believed that the incident is related to gold smuggling.
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On a brisk November evening, the residents of Baku gathered along the waterfront of the Caspian Sea, stunned by what appeared to be the washed-up body of a colossal whale. At 16 meters long, the creature’s seemingly lifeless form and pungent odor left many convinced they were witnessing an ecological tragedy. By that night, however, the mysterious visitor had departed, loaded onto a cargo platform and whisked away to the airport.
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Starting from November 25, dedicated traffic lanes allocated for COP29 conference participants will lose their exclusive status and will be open to all vehicles, according to the Land Transport Agency (AYNA).
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On Sunday, November 24, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, with occasional overcast skies. There will be fog and drizzle in some areas during the night and morning, and a brief possibility of rain during the day. A moderate southeast wind will blow, changing direction to northwest in the evening.
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