On November 23 is makred the 5th anniversary of the death of journalist Rafiq Tagi, who was fatally stabbed on 19 November, 2011 at his home, and died three days later in hospital. This murder is still unsolved and the perpetrators have not been found. According to unofficial data, the writer was a victim of religious fanatics who threatened him for a long time. Calls to kill him appeared after the publication of the article "Europe and Us" in the newspaper in November 2006 "Sanat". Then Tagi and editor Samir Sadagatoglu were arrested and convicted for inciting hatred, because the article has been hailed as an insult to Muslims. Two weeks before his death Tags published anti-Iranian article which sharply criticized the existing regime in Iran and Islamic structure of the state. After the assassination the Iranian theologian Tagi Lankaran welcomed the killing of the publitsist.-16D-
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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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