True to its firm stance against the use of doping, the IWF Executive Board unanimously decided to sanction the Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation whose athletes produced multiple adverse analytical findings in 2013 for a fine of USD500,000. At the same time the IWF calls on the Federation to conduct an investigation into the athletes’ entourage (coaches and team doctors). With regard to the organisational contributions of the Azerbaijan Federation to international weightlifting and maintaining its policy not to punish innocent athletes, the Board decided not to suspend the Federation. However, the fine is payable within 6 months and until the fine is paid in full, Azerbaijan is not eligible to participate in the IWF Calendar Events. The report does not mention specific names of athletes who used doping. The president of the Weightlifting Federation of Azerbaijan is president of AZAL , Jahangir Askerov. -02D-
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On January 30, the weather in Baku will be cloudy, and light precipitation possible during the day on the Absheron Peninsula. The wind will be southeast. At night, the temperature will be +4 to +7°C, and during the day it will reach +8 to +12°C. Humidity will be 70-80%.
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Azerbaijani authorities have detained former Russian judge Elena Khakhaleva at Baku International Airport, officials confirmed to Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office and Ministry of Internal Affairs. The arrest was first reported by Kommersant and Izvestia, citing sources, and later corroborated by law enforcement contacts through RIA Novosti and TASS.
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On January 29, the weather in Baku will be variable, with no precipitation. There will be a moderate southeast wind. Night temperatures will range from +3 to +6°C, and during the day, it will be +8 to +13°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, and westerly wind.
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Young innovators showcased technological solutions for environmental protection The “Sustainable Development” hackathon co-organized by Azercell and Eventify took place at Oxbridge Academy on January 18, 2025. The initiative aimed to unlock the innovative potential of the young people, while fostering the development of environmentally focused technologies, and advancing the startup ecosystem in Azerbaijan.
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