Baku / 12.01.18 / Turan: A group of traders today held a protest action before the State Customs Committee (SCC) expressing dissatisfaction with the new duties. Participants of the rally stated that duties on import of used wheel tires were increased three-fold. So, the duty on one container with tires is increased from 15 thousand to 45 thousand manats.
In turn, the press service of the State Customs Committee said that duties were raised from January 1, 2018 in accordance with the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers on November 17, 2017. The SCC believes that the suppliers were informed in advance of the increase and this measure is in accordance with the existing regulatory and legal acts.According to observers, this measure will lead to an increase in prices for car tires on the market.-05B-
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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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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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