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Baku/28.07.21/Turan: 750 new cases of COVID infected revealed in Azerbaijan today, by 33% more than yesterday. 134 people recovered, three people died, TABIB reported on June 28.
Total number of infected since the beginning of pandemic 341 933 people; 5014 died, 332 393 recovered; treatment of 4526 active diseased is ongoing. Over the past day 11058 test on coronavirus have been made. Over past day, 81690 have been vaccinated and 64622 people received first doze, 3708 – second doze. Total number of vaccinated is 4714039, including, first dose- 2 731114, second dose – 1 982925. –0--
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The latest round of utility price increases in Azerbaijan, effective January 2, has sparked sharp criticism from opposition parties and civil society, highlighting systemic issues in the management of state monopolies. The Tariff Council’s decision to raise prices for electricity, natural gas, water, heating, and even pharmaceuticals has provoked public discontent, with opposition leaders accusing the government of exacerbating the country’s socio-economic challenges.
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President Ilham Aliyev has declared 2025 as the "Year of Constitution and Sovereignty." This decision, outlined in a decree signed by the head of state, is attributed to two significant anniversaries: the 30th year since the adoption of the country’s Constitution and the fifth anniversary of victory in the Patriotic War (Second Karabakh War).
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An Embraer 190/195 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) on the Baku-Kazan route experienced radio interference and GPRS disruptions while flying over Astrakhan on January 1, according to a source in aviation cited by Turan. The aircraft's avionics resumed normal functioning only after leaving Astrakhan’s airspace.
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Based on requests from state institutions, the Tariff (Price) Council has raised prices in several sectors during a recent meeting. In a statement released on January 2, the council announced for the first time that tariffs have been approved for connecting to water supply and wastewater systems. Until now, these services were provided without state regulation, resulting in varying costs. The approved tariffs include:
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