Mehriban Aliyeva is nominated for presidency
The party Democratic Azerbaijan World nominated Mehriban Aliyeva, the President Ilham Aliyev's wife, for the presidency in the upcoming presidential elections in October this year. It was announced at a meeting of the activists of the party, which took place on June 15, however, the information was made public by the press service of the party only on June 21. The video clip about the event was posted on Youtube.
Politics
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has decided to unilaterally terminate the Moldovan-Russian agreement from 1998 on the creation and operation of cultural centers.
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Mahmud has been appointed the new head of the historical and architectural reserve "Icheri Sheher" – the historic center of Baku.
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On February 13, the Appeal Court did not satisfy the defense's appeal against the decision of the Khatai Court regarding the arrest of journalist Shahnaz Beylargizi. According to the lawyer, the journalist herself did not participate in the trial due to poor health. The defense intends to submit a petition to replace the arrest with house arrest.
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Azerbaijan will limit 'Sputnik Azerbaijan' and 'BBC News Azərbaycanca' editorial offices. This was reported by the country's pro-government media on 13 February, citing an informed source.
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