On 14 October the Chairman of the Association of Azerbaijani Intelligentsia, filmmaker Eldaniz Guliyev was summoned to the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (MDCOC) of the Interior Ministry, he told Turan. According to Guliyev, he received a call today, and was told to come to the MDCOC. When asked the reason he was told that "it's not a phone conversation." Guliyev has recently led the public committee to protect the rights of the former investigator prosecutor of Zardab region Rufat Safarov, sentenced to 9 years in prison on charges of taking bribes. Safarov was brought to justice after the resignation of the prosecutor's offices and the criticism of negative phenomena in law enforcement agencies. Guliyev held a press conference of the Committee to Protect the rights of Safarov. Prior to that, he got a call from the Metropolitan Police, and asked not to carry out this event. -06D-
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After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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