On May 2 a group of writers and journalists in Azerbaijan held a debate on the arrest of two young Azerbaijani poets, Farid Hussein and Shahriyar Hajizade, in Iran. The writer Chingiz Abdullayev told the details of the invitation of these poets to Iran to the presentation of the book, and sudden subsequent arrest. He described the incident as lawlessness and serious violation of human rights. Abdullayev, proposed the creation of a committee of defense and appeal for support to international human rights structures.
Others who spoke supported the proposal, and even criticized the local human rights activists and the media for ignoring the case.
There were also suggestions to ignore all the invitations for the Azerbaijani writers to Iran.
Huseynov and Hajizade were officially invited to Tehran to the presentation of a local collection of poems, and on the way back they were arrested in Tabriz.
Iranian authorities admitted their arrest several weeks later, and still have not done an official explanation on the reasons for their arrest. From unofficial sources, it became known that they are accused of espionage. -05C-
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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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