The Azerbaijani print media is undergoing a relatively radical transformation. These papers are reportedly using other financial resources to offer reporters much better salaries.
Advertising revenues are down precipitously.
As a result, many employees at Azadliq have not received a paycheck in almost 4 months. They remain examples of blatant pro-government propaganda. This kind of pluralism is limited. Their poverty may end up driving several comparatively reputable publications out of business in the near future.