Nationwide festivities on the occasion of Novruz holiday have begun today with the lighting of bonfires in the Maiden Tower in Baku. The fire lit the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Then the President and members of the government walked on the seaside boulevard, where they were greeted by folk characters Kosa and Kechal (bald). A Festive Fair, which presents the agricultural products of the 10 economic zones is at the boulevard; as well as performances of dance groups, samples of crafts are demonstrated, national sweets and so on.
Since 2010 the March 20 is celebrated as the International Day of Novruz. The traditional place of celebrations for many years is the main square in the historical part of the city - Icheri Sheher.-06D--
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On October 10, a verdict was read in the Serious Crimes Court for Ahmed Ahmedov, who killed five members of his family. Judge Sabina Mamedzade ruled that Ahmedov should be sent for compulsory treatment. Ahmedov was charged with intentional murder with particular cruelty, the murder of two or more persons, and the murder of a person in a helpless state. For these crimes, the guilty face life imprisonment or long-term incarceration.
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As a result of border and operative-search activities in the sphere of ensuring security of the state border and combating illegal migration, 6 persons trying to violate the state border of Azerbaijan have been detained.
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On 11 October, the weather will be changeable in the capital. Short-term precipitation is possible in the morning and evening. Wind is north-western, which will change to south-eastern in the afternoon. Air temperature during the day will be +20+24. Humidity will be 70-80% at night and 50-55% during the day.
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The leading mobile operator has been recognized by the prestigious Stevie International Business Awards in the categories of “Technical Innovation of the Year” and “Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year” “Azercell Telecom” LLC has been honored with two gold awards by Stevie International Business Awards (IBAs). Azerbaijan's leading mobile operator received recognition in the category of “Technical Innovation of the Year” for the introduction of “Aicell” - the country’s first AI-powered Virtual Assistant in the telecommunications market, offering services in Azerbaijani.
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