The court's decision to change the measure of restraint former Commander of Naval Forces of Azerbaijan, Vice Admiral Shahin Sultanov. He was arrested on charges of official forgery, theft and embezzlement. Preventive measure was replaced by house arrest. According to the lawyer Adem Mammadov, the court made the decision taking into account Sultanov’s merit’s in the military and state awards. The defense also petitioned to dismiss the criminal case and justify Sultanov. If the application is rejected, the case will be sent to court. According to the lawyer, the charges of Sultanov are unfounded. Total in this case as defendants are 35 people, many of them free.
* After changing the Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan in October 2013 many Navy officials lost their jobs , some were arrested, including Sultanov on 24 April, 2014 -06B-
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Azerbaijani authorities have detained former Russian judge Elena Khakhaleva at Baku International Airport, officials confirmed to Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office and Ministry of Internal Affairs. The arrest was first reported by Kommersant and Izvestia, citing sources, and later corroborated by law enforcement contacts through RIA Novosti and TASS.
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On January 29, the weather in Baku will be variable, with no precipitation. There will be a moderate southeast wind. Night temperatures will range from +3 to +6°C, and during the day, it will be +8 to +13°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, and westerly wind.
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Young innovators showcased technological solutions for environmental protection The “Sustainable Development” hackathon co-organized by Azercell and Eventify took place at Oxbridge Academy on January 18, 2025. The initiative aimed to unlock the innovative potential of the young people, while fostering the development of environmentally focused technologies, and advancing the startup ecosystem in Azerbaijan.
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The Interior Ministry of Azerbaijan has warned citizens about threats arising from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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