Activist who left NIDA Movement for the ruling Yeni Azerbaijan party (YAP) is arrested
Former member of the youth movement NIDA, Elsever Mursalli, has been sentenced to three months imprisonment by the decision of Sumgayit Court of Appeal on a charge of insulting. According to "Azadlig" radio referring to the lawyer Jeyhun Yusifov, who represents the interests of the plaintiff, the complaint was filed in the court by a singer Matanat Asadova. The singer claimed that the activist insulted her in social networks, and requested to convict him under the Article 148 of the Criminal Code (insult). What exactly is an insult, is not reported. Initially, the court of Khachmaz region partially upheld the complaint of the singer, and the activist was convicted to six months imprisonment. However, the plaintiff did not agree and filed an appeal. The Judge Nabiyev Hussein passed a sentence of imprisonment for three months, and the activist, was arrested in the courtroom and sent to jail Kurdakhani. In 2014 Mursalli was pardoned by the head of state, after having been convicted for taking part in youth protests in March 2013. Upon his release, he stated about leaving the opposition NIDA Movement, and joined the ruling party YAP.-03D-
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Officials (doctors) will be fined for prescribing medications not included in the State Register. Doctors could face fines ranging from 100 to 150 AZN, while legal entities may be fined between 300 and 400 AZN. This is outlined in a new proposed amendment to the Administrative Offenses Code, under Article 221.12.
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The leading mobile operator extends ISO 37001:2016 certification for anti-bribery management systems Azercell, Azerbaijan’s leading mobile operator, has once again demonstrated its commitment to transparency and ethical business practices by successfully renewing its ISO 37001:2016 certification for anti-bribery management systems. The certification audit, conducted on October 16, 2024, by the Turkish firm Denetik Belgelendirme, accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), confirmed that Azercell’s anti-corruption policies and procedures fully comply with international standards. The evaluation reaffirmed that the company operates in alignment with the highest principles of transparency and accountability.
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On December 12, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula will be cloudy, with rain expected in the evening. A moderate southwestern wind will shift to a northwestern direction. The air temperature will be +6 to +9°C at night, and +9 to +13°C during the day. Humidity will range from 70% to 80%.
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has set the dates for public holidays in 2025 in celebration of Novruz, Ramadan, and Gurban Bayram. The corresponding decree was signed by Prime Minister Ali Asadov.
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