Baku/20.06.22/Turan: The special quarantine regime has been prolonged in Azerbaijan until September 1.
However, according to the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, some restrictions have been lifted.
Thus, since June 21, 2022 the ban on gathering of people (except for close relatives, i.e. parents, grandparents, children and siblings) in groups of more than 10 people in public places, including streets, boulevards, parks and other places has been lifted.
Besides, procedures for entering information into icaze.e-gov.az when organizing and holding weddings and other celebrations have been lifted as well. The same is true of signing a joint liability agreement between the organizer of the celebration and the owner of the venue.
However, the land borders of the country will remain closed. -06В-
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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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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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