Press Review - January 20, 2018
The events of January 20, the implementation of orders in connection with the reforms, and the continuing rise in prices for food products are the leading topics of today's press.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about the events of January 20, 1990 and their role in the history of the country. These events were a manifestation of the people's desire for freedom and independence. The author makes a historical digression, recounts and analyzes the events of the Black January.
The website Azadliq.info writes about the reforms, which live only in the orders of President Aliyev, as the orders remain on paper. The author lists newly created structures, state agencies, road maps, however, the results of these reforms are for some reason impossible to see. The article talks about the preparation of a new law "On investment activity". However, the author notes, this requires appropriate conditions.
The Yeni Musavat newspaper emphasizes that monopolists are once again raising food prices.
In comparison with 2016, prices for consumer goods and services rose by 12.9% in 2017. Foodstuffs rose by 16.4%, and non-food products rose by 11.6%. ---0-----
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Recent reports indicate a troubling surge in juvenile delinquency within Azerbaijan, prompting concerns and calls for comprehensive preventative measures. Statistics released by the State Statistics Committee reveal a significant uptick in crimes committed by children aged 14-17, with a 30.1% increase compared to the previous year. In 2023 alone, 364 crimes were attributed to this age group, including 46 categorized as serious or especially serious offenses. However, amidst this disconcerting trend, there's a slight silver lining: crimes against minors decreased by 3.4% overall.
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On March 30, the weather in Baku will be changeable, and precipitation is possible in some places in the evening. Fog in the morning and evening. The southwesterly wind will turn northwesterly in the evening in the afternoon. The air temperature at night will be +5+10, during the day it will be +13+18 degrees.
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On 28 March, the police found and seized more than 50 kilograms of drugs, the press service of the Interior Ministry said.
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On 7 March, the Council of Qadiyahs of the Caucasus Muslims Department (CMD) issued a fatwa on the occasion of the month of Ramadan advent.
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