Consideration of appeal of NIDA activists was again postponed indefinitely. Today at the trial in the Baku Court of Appeal (BCA), the defense filed an appeal against the decision of the preliminary hearing of the BCA which refused to conduct re-trial. During the trial an incident occurred between the accused and escorts who badly treated the defendants. One of the guards even tried to use tear gas against the activists, but other guard kept him.
*On May 6, 2014 Baku Serious Crimes Court found guilty Novruzlu Shahin, Mammadov Azizov, Bakhtiyar Guliyev, Rashad Hasanov, Uzeyir Mammadli, Rashadata Akhundov, Zaur Gurbanly, and Ilkin Rustamzade of planning riots during a protest on March 10, 2013, Illegal possession of explosives and narcotics, as well as disorderly conduct, and sentenced them to prison terms ranging from six to eight years. Later Bakhtiyar Guliyev wrote a petition for pardon and abandoned his appeal. Amnesty International recognized all the convicted "prisoners of conscience". -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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