Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on improvement of management in the areas of metrology, accreditation and protection of the patent right objects. The Cabinet of Ministers is in charge within three months to prepare and submit to the President a new draft law "On Standardization" within six months to prepare a draft state program on bringing standardization system in line with international requirements. State Committee on Standardization, Metrology and Patents is in charge for a month to create a public entity "Azerbaijan Institute of Metrology"; create a public entity "Center of Azerbaijan accreditation"; create a public entity "Center for Patents and Trademarks."
According to the official report, these measures are implemented to ensure the sustainability of the economic reforms, improve the quality, safety, competitiveness and export potential of the products manufactured in Azerbaijan, trade liberalization, bringing the areas of metrology, accreditation and protection of patent rights objects in accordance with modern requirements, achieve greater transparency and efficiency of the monitoring mechanism. -02D-
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After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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