Due to flooding in western Georgia, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili interrupted his visit to Baku on June 29, according to the press service of the presidential administration.
Heavy rain on Friday in the villages of Zugdidi region (the region of Samegrelo) on Friday, caused damage to roads and bridges. Seven villages are in very situation. Rescue workers and machinery have been mobilized to eliminate the effects of flooding in the region.
"Because of the floods, the President of Georgia had to stop his visit to Azerbaijan, was forced to cancel his visit to Azerbaijan, where he was to attend the Crans Montana Forum, at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and the founder and executive chairman of the Forum, Jean-Paul Karteron," the statement reads.
Saakashvili was to male a speech at this at this representative forum in Baku. -02D-
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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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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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