On February 27 at 16:47 Azerbaijani Defense Ministry's press service reported on the evacuation of the bodies of five dead soldiers, who remained in the neutral zone after the clashes on the night of February 25 in the direction of Khojavend (South-Karabakh). The evacuation was carried out with the mediation of the Red Cross and the OSCE. On February 26 the parties agreed to the evacuation, but at the last moment it failed. Baku accuse the Armenian side, and the Armenians accuse Azerbaijan. -02D-
2017 February 27 (Monday) 11:08:38
Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has not mentioned the names of the soldiers killed in the fighting on the night of February 25. The number of losses is also unclear.
Meanwhile, relatives of the victims reported the names of two of them in social media: Major Agshin Abdullayev and Senior Lieutenant Tural Hashimli.
In their turn, Armenian sources claim that the bodies are at least five, and they remain in the neutral zone.
Earlier, the Minsk Group co-chairs appealed to the parties to allow access to the bodies to pick them up. -02D-
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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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