Hidayat Heydarov
Azerbaijani judoka Hidayat Heydarov clinched the first gold medal for his team at the Olympic Games in Paris. In the final of the 73 kg weight category, Heydarov triumphed over France's John Benjamin Gaba, securing a decisive victory to become the Olympic champion.
Azerbaijani Adil Osmanov, representing Moldova, won a bronze medal in the same weight category.
Following the victory, President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva extended their congratulations to Heydarov, praising his performance and wishing him continued success in his athletic career.
Politics
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Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister JeyhunBayramov expressed condolences to his Turkish counterpart, HakanFidan, on Monday following a tragic fire at a hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya mountain ski resort in Bolu province.
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Today, the Sabail District Court considered a motion to transfer young researcher Bakhruz Samedov, who is accused of "high treason," to house arrest.
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On January 22, lawyer Zibeyda Sadigova visited journalist Farid Ismayilov at the Baku Detention Center No. 1, who was arrested on January 17 in connection with the Toplum TV case. Ismayilov had been brought in for questioning back in March 2024 and placed under police supervision.
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On February 3, the trial of public activist Nijat Ibrahim will begin in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. This decision was made on Wednesday at a preparatory hearing by Judge Aygun Gurbanova. According to lawyer Zibeida Sadigova, Ibrahim was taken to court in handcuffs. There were guards sitting next to him throughout the whole process.
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