Preparation for the birthday of former President Heydar Aliyev, the situation in the non-oil and banking sectors of the country are the leading topics of today's press.
The newspaper "Azerbaijan" - in connection with the forthcoming birthday of former President Heydar Aliyev the newspaper assesses his activities, making a digression into the history. The author calls him one of the strongest politicians in the world. The articles says that Ilham Aliyev is the continuer of Heydar Aliyev policy, and presents the digital data of economic growth of the country.
The newspaper "Echo" writes that Azerbaijan is still waiting for a significant growth of the non-oil sector. Azerbaijan, which proclaimed a course on the development of the non-oil sector and the abandonment of raw dependence, continues to move in this direction in 2018 as well. Of course, it's impossible to change the situation in a few years, but we achieved certain successes unequivocally. The main emphasis of the government is on the development of tourism, as well as the agrarian sector. Our growth will be achieved through the export of not only agricultural products, but also the export of building materials and cement, and soon the Sumgait technopark, which is also export-oriented, will work.
The Novoye Vremya newspaper writes that the banking system of Azerbaijan continues to vegetate in a crisis. A few days ago, many banks reported a reduction in interest rates on deposits. Naturally, this is mainly done to earn and improve its capitalization. However, the immediate financial benefits of a number of bankers will have a detrimental effect on the banking system as a whole. The total net loss of banks in Azerbaijan as of April 1, 2018 was 55.9 million manat.
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On November 1, the weather in the capital will be cloudy, with light rain in some areas during the night and morning. There will be a moderate southwest wind. The temperature at night will range from +7 to +10°C, and during the day it will be +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 70-80% both at night and during the day. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate west wind.
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After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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