571 people were killed, another 1,555 got injuries of varying severity in traffic accidents in Azerbaijan in January-September of 2016, the State Statistics Committee reported.
The number of traffic accidents, compared to the same period last year, decreased by 9.9%, and the victims - by 11.9% (15.8% of dead and 11.2% of wounded).
At the same time, the number of administrative violations on roads increased by 22.5%, reaching 2 million 231.6 thousand. 51.8% of the violations were related to speeding, 10.7% - to the parking rules, 4.5% - to the intersection of the dividing line, 4.2% - to not meeting the requirements of road signs, and 4.2% - to not using seat belts. For traffic violations penalties were assigned, totaling 61.3 million manat. -06D-
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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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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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