The State Border Service of Azerbaijan detained 38 people for trespassing in March, including 16 citizens of Azerbaijan, 7 of Bangladesh, 4 of Uzbekistan, 4 of Georgia, 3 of Nigeria, 1 of Iran, 1 of Belgium, 1 of Turkey and 1 of Moldova.
As stated in the State Border Service report, in the same period they foiled transport of narcotic drugs with total weight of more than 478 kg through the border.
They halted 93 cases of smuggling goods worth 20 million 121 thousand manats. At the same time they withdrew 1 pistol, 1 air rifle, 1 hunting rifle, 1 9-mm cartridge, 3 12-mm cartridges, 1 taser, brass knuckles (1), 48,916 dollars, 25,626 packs of cigarettes, 1,900 grams of jewels, 13 mobile phones, various types of drugs, alcoholic beverages, industrial and agricultural goods. -03D-
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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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