Civil Society Platform (STP) of Azerbaijan called on the authorities to respect the fundamental principles of human freedom and give up the pressure on civil society and its activists.
At the June 18 meeting STP condemned the police intrusion into the private publishing house Ganun, police confiscation of flyers dedicated to the birthday of the leader of the movement REAL Ilgar Mammadov, as well as eviction of Movement D18 from the leased office. The Platform members also condemned the pressure on the families of youth activists who express criticism of the authorities.
The meeting exchanged views on the situation of NGOs and ways out of the crisis of the non-governmental sector. It was decided to carry out further research of the situation of NGOs and the preparation of legislative and other initiatives to create a healthy atmosphere for the activities of NGOs in accordance with international standards and commitments of the Azerbaijani government. -0-
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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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