In the city of Agastafa (460 km from Baku) was arrested an activist of the Popular Front Party of Sumgait Vusal Zeynalov. According to the deputy head of the party Geza Bayramli, an activist is accused of resisting the police, and the local court arrested him for 20 days. The real reason for his arrest is criticism of the authorities in the social networks. Two other young activists from the NIDA Movement were arrested in the city of Ganja. According to the activists’ colleagues Taptig Mamedov and Elmir Tahmin, they were arrested for 30 days after on November 5 they painted on the wall in the park of the Heydar Aliyev political slogans: "No dictatorship!" and "No Corruption!". -03B-
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As part of its social project competition “Empowering Lives: Women’s Support Program”, Azercell, in collaboration with one of the contest winners, “Balans” Public Association, has successfully implemented a program in Sheki to foster women’s entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.
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The newly signed State Program for the Improvement of Transport Infrastructure in Baku and Surrounding Areas for 2025-2030 has already sparked discussions. The document outlines the organization of government agencies, educational, and healthcare institutions based on a flexible work schedule.
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As a result of heavy rains some districts of Lankaran city, as well as Girdeni, Kosalar and Shilevar villages have been flooded, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan reports.
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The National Hydrometeorological Service of Azerbaijan has forecast variable precipitation in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula on February 7, with strong northwesterly winds prevailing.
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