Avaz Zeynalli, pardoned editor of "Khural" newspaper, today visited the Alley of Honors to lay flowers on the grave of Heydar Aliyev and his spouse Zarifa Aliyeva. Before that, he laid flowers to the Alley of Martyrs. In addition, he laid a wreath on the grave of ex-president Abulfaz Elchibey, and a number of other public and political figures.
Zeynalli was arrested in September 2011 on the complaint of the deputy Gular Akhmedova. He was subsequently sentenced to nine years on charges of extortion and tax evasion. He was recognized as a political prisoner, and for his release international organizations and local human rights activists fought for several years.
In jail, he constantly accused the authorities of the political order, and in particular, head of the presidential administration Ramiz Mehdiyev for organization of his arrest.-06D-
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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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