“On the eve of Novruz Bayram the order of the presidenton pardon is expected. It is his prerogative, and we hope that a large number of people will be pardoned,” Turan was told by a member of the Commission of Pardons, MP Malahat Ibrahimgizi. According to her, the committee received an continues to receive hundreds of calls and applications.
Pardon order is traditionally issued on the eve of Novruz bayram. Social and political forces and interntional organizations are expected to release political prisoners. The authorities strongly oppose this, but lately the requirements for the release of political prisoners ( about 100 people) sound like an ultimatum.
In late March, the visit of Ilham Aliyev to the United States for a summit on nuclear securityis expected. According to experts, it is a deadline to improve relations with Washington. In case of refusal to release political prisoners, many observers expect the adoption of sanctions against the government of Azerbaijan. -03B06-
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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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