Police arrested a resident of Barda for a false call about a bomb planted in the Baku Metro, said the Interior Ministry's press service.
According to the same source, in the afternoon of November 4 on the number 102 the Azerbaijani Interior Ministry received information on a bomb laid on the 20 January metro station. The caller claimed that 13 minutes later the bomb would explode.
During the investigation, it was determined that the caller was a previously convicted resident of the Barda region Shahlar Hasanov. He was detained and prosecuted.
Hasanov’s motives are not reported, noting that for a long time, the phone terrorists had stopped scaring people with calls like this. Last time such an event had taken place 5 years ago. Then the greatest activity was shown by “schoolchildren terrorists” -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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