The Turkish police in Istanbul detained two Azerbaijanis with 39 gold bars weighing 33 kilo 576 grams, reported the Turkish website haber24 referring to the law enforcement authorities of Turkey. The gold was brought from Azerbaijan to Turkey through smuggling
Ingots, according to police, were hidden away in the trunk of the car with the Azerbaijani state numbers. In the car were two men at the age of 30 and 32, and the car was arrested in front of one of the state institutions in Istanbul. Both detainees said they were engaged in jewelry business. They reported that in Istanbul gold is expensive, for this reason, they brought it to sell. With respect to both the court sanctioned the arrest as a preventive measure. The names of the detainees are not informed. Police did not give an explanation of how 33 kilo of gold were transported across the state border. -03D04-
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An operation at Istanbul Airport has revealed an incident that could strain diplomatic relations. Kahraman Shamil oglu Mammadov, alleged to be an Azerbaijani military attaché, was caught with 70 kilograms of gold. According to Turkish media, Despite Mammadov's claims that he is a diplomat, it is believed that the incident is related to gold smuggling.
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On a brisk November evening, the residents of Baku gathered along the waterfront of the Caspian Sea, stunned by what appeared to be the washed-up body of a colossal whale. At 16 meters long, the creature’s seemingly lifeless form and pungent odor left many convinced they were witnessing an ecological tragedy. By that night, however, the mysterious visitor had departed, loaded onto a cargo platform and whisked away to the airport.
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Starting from November 25, dedicated traffic lanes allocated for COP29 conference participants will lose their exclusive status and will be open to all vehicles, according to the Land Transport Agency (AYNA).
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On Sunday, November 24, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, with occasional overcast skies. There will be fog and drizzle in some areas during the night and morning, and a brief possibility of rain during the day. A moderate southeast wind will blow, changing direction to northwest in the evening.
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