In a vibrant new addition to Baku’s social scene, the recently launched Kashalata Café is welcoming customers at 57 Üzeyir Hacıbəyov Street. Established with the joint support of “Pasha Holding” and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, along with contributions from the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA), SOCAR, and Trendyol Azerbaijan, the café is Azerbaijan’s first inclusive establishment designed to empower disabled youth through employment opportunities.
An initiative led by the organization “Birgə və Sağlam” (Together and Healthy), Kashalata Café aims to break down social barriers by fostering an inclusive work environment for individuals with disabilities. Of the 20 young employees working at the café, 10 have physical disabilities, bringing a unique dimension to Baku’s hospitality industry by bridging employment gaps for marginalized communities.
Pasha Holding’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives prioritize supporting women and children, a commitment evidenced through a range of projects that include aid for children with thalassemia and autism, blood donation drives, and support for orphanages. This latest endeavor further solidifies Pasha Holding’s role in advancing social inclusion in Azerbaijan.
In the heart of the café, young staff members are not only learning valuable job skills but are also part of a broader mission to cultivate a society that values diversity and inclusivity. As customers sip coffee, they contribute to a cause that extends beyond profit, helping to weave inclusivity into the fabric of Azerbaijani society.
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On December 24, no precipitation is expected in the capital. Foggy conditions may occur in some areas in the morning and evening. A southwest wind will shift to the northwest in the evening.
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
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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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