Azerbaijani Press Council: Azerbaijan approves documents for construction of residential building for journalists

Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb.10 / Trend, M. Aliyev /

Design estimates for the construction of a residential building for the Azerbaijani journalists have been approved, Azerbaijani Press Council Chairman Aflatun Amashov said on Thursday.

"The construction of the building is expected to begin in the near future," Amashov said.

Azerbaijani President Aliyev signed a decree July 22 to strengthen social protection of employees of the Azerbaijani press. The decree said that 5 million manat would be allocated from the presidential reserve fund to improve the living conditions of employees of the Azerbaijani press and build houses.