Day: December 10, 2021

Azerbaijan determining state tasks in media

The main state tasks in the field of media are being determined in Azerbaijan, Trend reports. This issue has been outlined in the bill “On Media”. In accordance with the bill, the main tasks of the state in the field of media are: – ensuring a variety of opinions and freedom of

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Azerbaijan determines procedure for using information in media

The procedure for using the information in the media has been determined in Azerbaijan, Trend reports. According to the bill “On Media”, media outlets can use the information of another media outlet with reference, by subscription or upon contract. If there is not a subscription or a contract, a media outlet can

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Uzbek Central Bank notes growth in volume of non-performing loans

The volume of non-performing loans (NPL) issued by Uzbek banks from January through October 2021 increased by 2.7 times compared to the same period in 2020, Trend reports citing the Central Bank of Uzbekistan. This figure amounted to 18 trillion soums ($1.6 billion) from January through October 2021, which is 5.7 percent

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The United States Strengthens Collaboration with the International Monetary Fund for Macroeconomic Management in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia

The United States intends to support the International Monetary Fund’s Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia Regional Capacity Development Center (CCAMTAC). The CCAMTAC is a new regional capacity development center headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan that supports economic policymaking and institution building in the region. The CCAMTAC is a collaborative venture between

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There are 122 political prisoners in Azerbaijan, human rights activists

The Union for Freedom of Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan has updated the list of persons arrested or convicted for political reasons. There are 122 surnames in the list, which are classified into six groups: “Journalists and Bloggers” – 5 people; “Members of opposition parties and movements” – 8 people; “Believers”

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