Baku/07.08.19/Turan: In January-June 2019, 342 people died in road accidents in Azerbaijan, the State Statistics Committee reports.
In total, 833 accidents were registered during this period, which is 2% more than for the same period last year. The total number of victims increased by 1.2%, amounting to 1087 people.
At the same time, 342 people were killed, 745 were injured.
89.7% of accidents were recorded in settlements; 81% of the dead and 73.4% of the victims are men.
Four people died because of driving drunk drivers, another nine were injured. -06D-
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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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The National Hydrometeorological Service of Azerbaijan has forecast variable precipitation in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula on February 7, with strong northwesterly winds prevailing.
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