Baku/19.04.17/Turan: In the first quarter of 2017, 2,269 natural and man-made cases were registered in Azerbaijan, by 625 cases (38%) more than in the same period of last year, the country's Emergencies Ministry reported.
As a result of man-made disasters, 31 people died and 106 were wounded.
During this period, 24 people were killed in the fires, 64 injured, by 7 more than last year's deaths, and 35 injured. The overall increase in casualties was 121%. For the first quarter, there were 31 explosions, by 10 cases more than last year. At the same time, 7 people died, and 42 were injured. -05D-
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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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