Debut Grand Prix on the streets of the capital of Azerbaijan completed with the first success of the leader of this season since April. Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez won, while Daniil Kvyat gave up on the first circles.
After the exciting GP2 races, Formula 1 also waited for events, but on Sunday the Grand Prix of Europe turned out quite calm. Nico Rosberg started from the pole position and confidently controlled the course of events up to the finish, winning for the 19th time in his career, and his partner in Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, having started tenth, was only able to break up to the fifth place. Now between the riders there is a gap of 24 points.
Daniel Ricardo started second, but in the race the Red Bull conceded the Ferrari: after a few circles the Australian was overtaken by Sebastian Vettel. Early pit stop brought to the second place another rider of Scuderia Kimi Raikkonen, but the Finnish was punished with a five-second penalty for crossing the white line at the return to the track, and the team asked him to make a castling with a partner.
The author of the second qualifying result Sergio Perez was able to regain almost all the positions which he had lost because of the replacement of the gearbox. The Mexican with Force India was quick and caught Raikkonen under the finish. It could seem that the notorious five seconds would lead to a rearrangement of the protocol, but the Force India driver made a successful attack in the first corner of the final round, completely depriving Kimi of the opportunity to step on the podium and winning the second prize finish in three races. -0-
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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