Today the Serious Crimes Court sentenced cousins of Ganimat Zahidov, the editor of the opposition newspaper "Azadlig", and the head of the TV program "Azerbaijan Saat". The judge Eldar Mikyailov condemned Rufat Zahidov and Rovshan Zahidov to imprisonment for six years each. According to Turan's lawyer Behruz Bayramov, the judge found them guilty of drug possession, the verdict will be appealed. Rufat and Rovshan Zahidov was arrested in July last year. They work and live in the city of Shamakhi. The real reason for their arrest was the opposition journalistic activity of Ganimat Zahidov, who for several years has been in exile in France, where he founded the broadcasting-satellite program "Azerbaijan Saat» .- 16D-
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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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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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