Baku/29.03.18/Turan: Number of adoptions in Azerbaijan grows, according to the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan. Last year, 877 children were adopted in the country, which is 13.5% more 2016 year. At the same time, the number of adopted boys increased by 15.9%, and the number of girls - by 10.8%. In total, 466 boys and 411 girls aged 1-17 years were adopted in 2017; 420 children under the age of 3 years, 172 children - up to 3-5 years, 167 children - 6-10 years, 118 children - 11-17 years. In 2017, foreigners and stateless persons adopted 28 children in Azerbaijan, including 12 girls. At the same time, the number of court decisions on the abolition of adoptions decreased by 7.9%. In 2017, 58 such judgments were adopted.-06D--
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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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