Azerbaijani Parliament adopted on Tuesday amendments to the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Offences to punish the import, sale and production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs.) Import, sale and production of GMOs will be punished by a fine in the amount of 3000 – 5000 manat, or imprisonment up to two years. For the intentional use of GMOs is a penalty of 4000 – 6000 manat, or up to three years in prison.
During the import, sale and production of GMOs on a large scale is introduced a penalty of 7000 - 9000 manat, or imprisonment up to five years. The amendments were initiated and prepared by the Research Institute for Human Rights of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan (AMEA) in 2014.-0-
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On November 1, the weather in the capital will be cloudy, with light rain in some areas during the night and morning. There will be a moderate southwest wind. The temperature at night will range from +7 to +10°C, and during the day it will be +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 70-80% both at night and during the day. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate west wind.
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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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