The imprisoned columnist of the newspaper Azadlig Seymour Hazy has been awarded the prestigious Free Media Prize of the Norwegian organization in defense of freedom of speech Fritt Ord.
Instead of him at the ceremony in Tbilisi the award was received by his mother Gyzgala Haziyeva and his wife Nigar Hazy last Saturday.
During the ceremony a letter from the journalist was read. He wrote that his only fault, as well as the only fault of other detained journalists, is just that they tell the truth.
Recall that Hazy was arrested in August 2014 on charges of hooliganism and sentenced to 5 years in prison. However, the true reason for his arrest was his sharp criticism of government policies. Amnesty International has recognized him a prisoner of conscience. -06D--
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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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