On 17-18 November, 160 pupils aged 16-18 and coming from EU Member States and the 6 countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine) will attend a special "euronest scola" day in Strasbourg to experience the work of Euronest Parliament Assembly, composed of Members of the European Parliament and EaP National Parliaments. Together, they will debate, discuss and adopt resolutions on issues of common interest to the Eastern Partnership.
Over two days, the students will step into the shoes and sit in the seats of Members of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly to discuss and finally vote on resolutions on various topics, depending of the Committee they will have chosen :
* Social Affairs Committee: Social networks and inter-cultural dialogue
* Political Affairs Committee: Youth participation in democratic life (also in the context of the European Year of Citizens 2013)
* Economic Affairs Committee: cooperating on energy efficiency and renewable sources within the Eastern Partnership & the EU
Students will then present the outcome of their debate to their fellow colleagues in the plenary, defend their proposal, and vote on the reports.
Taking into account the recent protest of the head of Azeri delegation in Euronest its difficult to say if Azeri side will attend the forum in Strasbourg. -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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