Decree of the Head of the Presidential Administration, Ramiz Mehdiyev, approved "Action Plan of the 25th anniversary of January 20 tragedy."
According to official sources, the document provides for the country's conferences and lectures, performances, films and documentaries, coverage of these events in the media. Similar activities are also provided in foreign countries.
Humanitarian assistance will be provided to the families of January 20 martyrs; religious ceremonies of remembrance of the victims of the tragedy and other events will be organized.
On the night of January 20, 1990, Soviet troops occupied Baku, killing 130 civilians. The purpose of the occupation was the desire of Moscow to prevent the coming of the Popular Front forces to power in Azerbaijan, and save the communist regime from collapse.-02D-
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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