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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A regular bus route Mingechevir-Khojaly-Khankendi-Shusha will be launched from 8 February, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport said on Friday.
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As part of its social project competition “Empowering Lives: Women’s Support Program”, Azercell, in collaboration with one of the contest winners, “Balans” Public Association, has successfully implemented a program in Sheki to foster women’s entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.
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The newly signed State Program for the Improvement of Transport Infrastructure in Baku and Surrounding Areas for 2025-2030 has already sparked discussions. The document outlines the organization of government agencies, educational, and healthcare institutions based on a flexible work schedule.
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As a result of heavy rains some districts of Lankaran city, as well as Girdeni, Kosalar and Shilevar villages have been flooded, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan reports.
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