Setting open fires during the onset of Novruz periodically causes small and large emergency.
On March 3 on the former Soviet Street the remaining residents set a large fire in connection with Od Chershenbesi (Fire Tuesday - one of the four before the holiday).
Yard children did not notice the scale of the fire, which rose 6.5 meters and struck a power line. Circuit in the line was the cause of the termination of electricity on several streets and caused a small panic,
The called firefighters were met by young people and adults dancing in front of the fire. Breaking through the "defense," the firemen extinguished the fire, but young people moved to another fire, continuing the celebration, despite the lack of electricity. -0-
Culture
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While the electronic music scene in Azerbaijan has been growing in recent years, the number of female DJs remains limited. Women who want to establish themselves in the industry not only need technical skills but also have to fight against societal expectations and gender imbalances in the music business.
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With sustainability initiatives gaining momentum worldwide, the European Union's "Green Future 2025" competition has emerged as a platform for young innovators in Azerbaijan to present business-driven solutions to environmental challenges. The fourth edition of the competition, held in Baku, showcased the creativity and commitment of Azerbaijani youth to green innovation, reinforcing the EU’s broader "For Our Planet" campaign.
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In a celebration of artistic exchange and cultural diplomacy, the Ambassador Cultural Club in Baku hosted the third phase of the “Hungary Through the Eyes of Azerbaijani Artists” project, featuring a curated exhibition of paintings inspired by Hungarian traditions and heritage. The initiative, organized by the Hungarian Embassy in Azerbaijan and the independent arts platform «Arts Council Azerbaijan», marks a deepening of artistic and cultural ties between the two nations.
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Ahmet Güneştekin answered questions from Turan Information Agency a few days after the opening of his solo exhibition, Lost Alphabet, held in the 8,000-square-meter indoor halls of the Feshane Cultural Center, managed by the Istanbul Municipality. The exhibition, inaugurated by Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, will remain open until July 20.
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