Stormy wind and downpours to continue on greater part of country

On Friday, June 28, partly cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, mostly without precipitation. However, at night, in some places of the peninsula, there is a possibility of short-term rain with a thunderstorm.

Today, the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan has not satisfied the appeal of Asker Agazade, convicted in the case of the young gender-activist Senay  Yagmur.  The accused asked for an acquittal, Zibeyda Sadygova,  the lawyer of Yagmur told Turan. "However, the judicial staff did not ensure the complaint and upheld the decisions of the previous instances," Sadygova said.

An avalanche triggered by short-term heavy rains has descended onto the Ismayilli-Lagich highway, causing significant disruption and isolating several villages. The incident occurred on a stretch of road passing through a scattered area, where large rocks, debris, and mud from the mountains fell onto the highway, completely halting vehicle movement in both directions.

For the first time since gaining independence, Azerbaijan has opened free equipped beaches along the Absheron seashore, offering residents access to fully serviced public beaches. This initiative by the Baku executive authority addresses long-standing complaints about the privatization and commercialization of the coastline.