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  • Who we are: Yeni Müsavat (which means "New Equality") is a socio-political newspaper founded by Rauf Arifoglu. It is ideologically connected to the Azerbaijani independence movement. 

    Publication frequency: Daily Format: A3 Volume: Approximately 16 pages Price: About 40 gapiks (Azerbaijani currency subunits)

    Circulation: Around 11,200 copies Organizational Structure and Presence The newspaper is published by an editorial team based in Baku. It has an online portal, Musavat.com, which since 2001 has developed into an independent media resource operating separately from the print edition. Yeni Müsavat is also part of a media group managed by Rauf Arifoglu that includes the internet portal, the YouTube channel Musavat TV (with over 423,000 subscribers), social media accounts, Telegram channels, and more. 

    History: Founded on November 7, 1989, as the print organ of the Yeni Müsavat party, the newspaper was officially registered in December 1991.
     From 1993 to 2009, the newspaper was led by Isa Gambar. In 2009, the ownership and leadership returned to Rauf Arifoglu. 

    Team: Rauf Arifoglu — founder and head of Yeni Müsavat Media Group since 1989, initiator of the newspaper and several media platforms including Musavat.com, Minval.az, Musavat TV, among others. He manages the media group and serves as the main ideologist and public face of the project.

    Ali Rais — chief editor of the newspaper and portal, mentioned in the official contact information.

    Alesker Suleymanov — general director of the media group, responsible for operational processes and service development.

    Editorial Team The team consists of approximately 60 people, including mobile journalists, editors, producers, camera operators, analysts, and others.

  • 1. Daily Printed Newspaper

    Published in Azerbaijani language seven days a week in A3 format.

    Covers topics including politics, economy, culture, sports, and more.

    2. Online Portal Musavat.com

    Operating since 2001, initially as an electronic version and later as an independent 24/7 news agency.

    Offers sections such as politics, economy, analytics, culture, sports, videos, interviews, lifestyle, and more.

    3. Media Group — Television and Video Content

    TV Musavat (Musavat.TV) — own TV channel and live-streaming platform covering current events like war, politics, and public debates.

    YouTube channels — "TV Musavat" (~417,000 subscribers) and "Yeni Musavat TV" with thousands of videos.

    4. Social Media Content

    Official accounts on Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

    Publishing news, videos, analytics, and actively engaging with the audience.

    5. Additional Services

    Hosting services (email-related).

    Advertising and PR placement opportunities: as a major media group, they collaborate with advertisers.

  • Yeni Müsavat Media Group does not have a formally declared Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program in the usual sense — meaning clear strategies, budgets, and annual reporting on the topic. Nevertheless, they participate in public initiatives within their media platform framework:

    1. Coverage and Support of Social and Environmental Initiatives

    Musavat.com has covered major events such as the 2nd Baku Conference on Ecology, Social and Corporate Responsibility (ESG), where specialized companies acted as partners. The newspaper reported on the role of media and business in promoting sustainable development and social responsibility.

    2. Organizing Information Campaigns and Forums

    Musavat actively participates in public discourse — publishing articles, analytical materials, and hosting forums dedicated to social integration, rights, and ecology. Although indirect, this helps raise public awareness of CSR topics.

    3. Platform for Public Initiatives

    Thanks to a large audience (newspaper, website, TV, social media), Yeni Müsavat serves as a platform for announcements and coverage of government programs, social projects, grants, and legislative initiatives. For example, publications about events supporting vulnerable groups and environmental issues receive wide media exposure.

  • In 2019, the Azerbaijani Press Council celebrated the 30th anniversary of the newspaper, calling it an “ideological center and school of journalism.”

    It is recognized as a leading daily newspaper with a clearly defined national and independent editorial stance.

  • 1. Strengthening and Expanding the Media Platform

    Support of the newspaper and online portal: revenues from the website and advertising are fully reinvested into both print and digital editions, creating synchronized operation across all platforms.

    Advertising business and PR projects are sources of funding; however, the group notes that access to this market is restricted by authorities.

    2. Development of Video Channels and Online Television

    Investments in creating and maintaining Musavat TV (a YouTube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers), including strengthening technical capabilities and protection against cyberattacks (hacking incidents and recovery measures).

    Effective adoption of digital platforms (YouTube, Telegram, Facebook) — the media outlet considers this a priority strategic investment.

    3. Support for Print Infrastructure

    Monthly expenses on paper, printing, and logistics amount to approximately 17,000 AZN (about $10,000), significantly exceeding the budget of the media fund.

    The idea of establishing their own printing house is under consideration to reduce costs and transition to color printing, but sufficient resources are not yet available.

    4. International Grants and Humanitarian Aid

    In the past, projects were supported by the Soros Foundation, for example, a consortium with other media outlets to purchase about 1,000 tons of newsprint.

    However, such grants were one-time; mostly, investments rely on own revenues and advertising.

    5. Adaptation to Challenges and a Restricted Market

    Restrictions on access to advertising imposed by authorities — “own investments” are used to compensate for the lack of commercial income.

    Reinvestment of site revenue and advertising sales is the main way to sustain the group’s operations.

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Yeni Musavat Newspaper Editorial Office is a prominent media establishment known for its dynamic coverage of current events, politics, and social issues in Azerbaijan. With a commitment to delivering accurate and insightful news, the editorial team serves as a reliable source of information for readers seeking diverse perspectives. Combining traditional journalistic values with modern digital strategies, Yeni Musavat engages a wide audience through its print and online platforms, maintaining a significant influence in the region's media landscape. Ideal for staying informed and engaged, Yeni Musavat is the go-to destination for news that matters.