Həsən bəy Zərdabi
On July 22, Azerbaijan marks the National Press Day. One hundred 43 years, on July 22, 1875, an educator Hasan bey Zardabi published the first newspaper in the country "Ekinchi" (Sower.)
At the end of 19th and early 20th centuries, a number of newspapers became distributors of the national idea and freedom. Despite persecution by the tsarist authorities, and then the Communists, the edition of free media continued in neighboring countries.
In Soviet times such publications as "Istiqlal", "Azeri Turk", "Yashyl yarpag", "Odlu Yurdu", "Bildirish", "Yeni Kafkaziya" were published in Turkey.
In the late 80s, a period of adjustment and weakening of the Soviet regime, free media edition revived in Azerbaijan . In 1989, December 24 the country legally began publishing the newspaper "Azadlig". Censorship in Azerbaijan was officially abolished in 1997.
Today Baku declares complete freedom of media, although on all indicators and ratings of international organizations, the country ranks one of the last.
There are at least two cases of murders of journalists that have not been disclosed, customers and the perpetrators of these murders are not arrested.
Azerbaijan on the number of arrested bloggers and journalists is among the top ten countries in the world, and in the OSCE area in the first place. Today 11 journalists and bloggers are under arrest in the country. Economic conditions for the development of the media business in Azerbaijan are extremely heavy.
Authorities control the advertising market and do not allow independent media there.
Every year millions of manats spent to subsidize pro-government media, pay grants, salaries and purchase of equipment. All this is reminiscent of Soviet-style government, where the press was completely dependent on the authorities, and always has always been completely loyal to the government.
Azerbaijan occupies the 183rd place in the rating of the freedom of press freedom in the world.
Azerbaijan is on the 163rd place in the annual report of the annual Reporters Without Borders report on freedom of the press in the world in 2017. -03B04-
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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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