On June 26, Azerbaijan marks Armed Forces Day. The holiday, which is a day off, began by decree from Azerbaijan’s President Heydar Aliyev on May 22, 1998.
On June 26, 1918, in accordance with a decision by the government of Azerbaijan’s Democratic Republic, a regular army unit was created and called the Azerbaijani Corps. The decision became a basis for creation of the national armed forces.
Until 1998, Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces Day was celebrated on October 9. On that day in 1991, Azerbaijan’s Supreme Council adopted a law on creation of national self-defense forces.
In 2009, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary a national army, a large military parade took place in Azadlig Square with participation of 4,510 military servants and different kinds of military equipment. Planes of Azerbaijan’s air forces demonstrated elements of aerobatics. There are more than 125,000 people in Azerbaijan’s armed forces. In 2009 the military budget totaled almost $3.6 billion. -0-
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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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