Commission for Democracy of U.S. Embassy Announces Small Grants Program for the winter and spring of 2014. According to information on the Embassy's website, the purpose of the program - contribution to the development of democratic institutions and civil society in Azerbaijan. The size of each grant can not exceed $ 24,000 and is allocated to non-profit NGOs, associations, independent local media, private citizens on a competitive basis. Projects may be submitted until March 25 this year.
Proposals for the establishment of an open and democratic society, the development of societies that support pluralism, as well as proposals to increase social responsibility are also welcomed. More information contact the link: http://azeri.azerbaijan.usembassy.gov/pas2/demokratiya-komissiyas-kiik-qrantlar-proqram.html-16D04-
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On July 25, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense accused Armenia of "provoking" by deploying heavy weapons in Kalbajar and quadcopters in the Tovuz direction. The ministry also expressed dissatisfaction and concern over Armenia's military cooperation with Western countries.
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During the operation of the Main Drug Control Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 5 members of an organized group engaged in drug trafficking were detained. All of them have previous convictions: Bahlul Ismayilov, Royal Aliyev, Khayal Aliyev, Samir Aghayev, and Ali Mammadli.
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Weather will be changeable in Baku on July 27. It will rain in places on Absheron. Wind is north-western, gusty. Air temperature during the day will be +28+32. Daytime humidity is 70-75%.
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People's Artist Agadadash Agayev has been charged with hooliganism with the use of weapons, Article 221.3 of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan. A similar charge was brought against the guard of the clinic where the incident occurred.
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