From October 2-5, 2017, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organized a training for 10 Azerbaijani economic journalists from various news agencies and media outlets. The course trained the journalists on the use of local and international economic databases, the verification of economic data, and how to write easy-to-read, data-driven stories.
USAID supports media programs world-wide through a combination of U.S.- based, regional, global and in-country training, workshops, and conferences, as part of United States support of a free press, as well as the promotion of media ethics and journalistic professionalism, all fundamental to a free and open democratic society.
The U.S. government has worked closely over the past 25 years with the Government of Azerbaijan on a number of programs focused on improving public access to information and building the professional capacity of journalists. These efforts have included the provision of internet connectivity among citizens in rural areas, as well as offering professional journalism and media ethics training.
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For more information, please contact U.S. Embassy in Baku"s Press Section by e-mail at bakupressdl@state.gov, or by phone at +(99412) 488 33 00
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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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