Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of the journalist Parviz Hashimli. The court upheld the conviction of a journalist, according to the lawyer Bahruz Bayramov.
Protection Hashimli intends to appeal the decision of the appellate court to the Supreme Court.
* Employee of the newspaper "Bizim Yol", Parviz Hashimli was arrested by the MNB on September 17, 2013.
On May 15 Baku Serious Crimes Court found him guilty of illegal purchase, possession and smuggling of arms and ammunition, and sentenced to 8 years imprisonment. Hashimli said that another defendant in the case incriminated him. Human rights activists have recognized Hashimli a political prisoner. 16/06D-
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
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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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