BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 22. At the moment marks the
151st anniversary of the Azerbaijani nationwide press, Pattern studies.
The founder, editor, and proofreader of the newspaper that made
a robust influence throughout the Caucasus within the late nineteenth century was
Hasan bey Zardabi — a pioneering determine in Azerbaijan’s
enlightenment motion and a pure scientist. Outstanding
intellectuals similar to Mirza Fatali Akhundzade, Seyid Azim Shirvani,
Najaf bey Vazirov, Asgar Agha Gorani, and others additionally performed a key
position in shaping this publication.
Though solely 56 problems with Akinchi had been revealed between July
22, 1875, and September 1877, the newspaper had a profound
affect on the emergence and growth of Azerbaijan’s nationwide
press. Devoted primarily to instructional content material, Akinchi rapidly
gained reputation amongst each intellectuals and most people.
Nonetheless, its run was short-lived. The Tsarist authorities, alarmed
by its influence on public consciousness and engagement in political life,
finally shut it down. Regardless of this, main thinkers of the time
used Akinchi as a platform to advertise democratic and enlightenment
concepts, contributing considerably to the nation’s mental and
cultural growth.
Since then, the Azerbaijani press has gone by means of durations of
decline and revival, constantly reflecting society’s perspective
on key developments.
The expansion of the nationwide media is carefully tied to the title of
Nationwide Chief Heydar Aliyev. His return to energy in 1993 — on the
sturdy urging of the individuals — opened a brand new chapter for the press in
Azerbaijan.
In 1998, Heydar Aliyev abolished state censorship, laying the
basis for freedom of speech and press in Azerbaijan — a transfer
that gave main momentum to the nation’s media sector.
Heydar Aliyev’s dedication to supporting the press and
journalists has been carried ahead by President Ilham Aliyev.
At the moment, freedom of expression and media is absolutely assured in
Azerbaijan. It’s no coincidence that the nation now has a large
vary of newspapers and magazines, together with a rising digital
media panorama. The development of recent data applied sciences
has built-in Azerbaijani media into the worldwide data
community.
In March 2009, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree
establishing the State Help Fund for Mass Media beneath the
Presidential Administration. The objective of the fund was to foster an
setting of free thought, speech, and knowledge, and to
present help for media retailers that serve the general public
curiosity.
The fashionable period has additionally made it vital to enhance the authorized
framework surrounding media. With fast globalization within the media
area, updating laws grew to become a well timed and strategic transfer. At
President Ilham Aliyev’s course, complete work was carried
out to reform media laws. Because of this, a brand new regulation titled “On
Media” was drafted. Underneath a decree signed on January 12, 2021 — “On
Deepening Reforms within the Media Sector within the Republic of
Azerbaijan” — the Media Growth Company (MEDIA) was established,
changing the earlier State Help Fund. This new company is
anticipated to speed up and strengthen media reforms within the
nation.
Azerbaijan’s dedication to the press can be evident in its
help for journalists: from celebrating media anniversaries and
offering monetary help to retailers, to enhancing
journalists’ social safety and housing situations.
The Azerbaijani media performed a significant position in each the First and
Second Karabakh Wars, fulfilling its duties with
professionalism and braveness. Through the 44-day Patriotic Conflict, the
media stood on the forefront of the knowledge battle, countering
enemy propaganda and delivering the reality about Azerbaijan to each
home and worldwide audiences. That mission continues at the moment
within the post-war interval.
The media performs an lively position in broadcasting each assertion
and declaration made by President Ilham Aliyev — the Victorious
Supreme Commander-in-Chief — in regards to the now-resolved Karabakh
battle and the realities within the liberated territories.
Throughout and after the 44-day warfare, journalists made vital
contributions to telling Azerbaijan’s story to the world. Their
professionalism, dedication, and swift reporting helped expose
Armenian warfare crimes and convey the reality in regards to the battle.
President Ilham Aliyev himself performed a number one position on this
effort, giving greater than 30 interviews to worldwide media
retailers in the course of the warfare — an important consider making certain international
consciousness of Azerbaijan’s realities.
Even at the moment, within the ongoing data warfare, Azerbaijani
journalists proceed to tell apart themselves with their
patriotism and professionalism. Through the warfare, many reported
instantly from the entrance strains, whereas additionally taking part in nationwide
mobilization efforts. A number of journalists had been awarded medals for
their service in the course of the Karabakh battles — a robust reflection
of the nation’s respect and belief in its media professionals.
