The OSCE Office in Baku supports capacity building activities for judges. The OSCE Office in Baku and Justice Academy of Azerbaijan organized a two-day training course from 9 to 10 December 2013 on handling anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) for 20 Azerbaijani judges.
The purpose of the training course was to familiarize judges with best practices from other OSCE participating States with established AML/CFT case law and to increase their knowledge of the applicable international framework.“The previous training seminars held at the OSCE Office in Baku helped increase prosecutors’ and judges’ skills in investigating and adjudicating money laundering crimes,” said Emmanuel Huntzinger, Head of the Economic-Environmental Unit at the OSCE Office in Baku. “Based on the positive feedback received on the last course, as well as ongoing discussions with the Justice Academy, the Office decided to continue this activity”.The training course focused on applying international norms and standards to domestic criminal legislation. An international expert, Professor Ari-Matti Nuutilla conducted the course. Participants also attended an interactive seminar on real court cases in Germany.—06D—
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Within the framework of the European Political Community's fourth summit, a meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia was expected on July 19 in London. However, this did not take place. Official Baku announced that Armenia had declined the meeting, while Yerevan, on the contrary, stated that Azerbaijan had withdrawn from the meeting.
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The global malfunction of Windows 10-based devices did not affect the activities of the Baku International Airport. Operations at this facility are carried out using the Amadeus system, in which there were no interruptions, Turan was informed at the capital's airport. The malfunction did not affect the operation of most airlines operating flights to and from Baku.
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A group of Azerbaijani economists has appealed to President Ilham Aliyev, requesting assistance in changing the detention measure for Nazim Baydemirli, a former deputy and businessman. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Ilham Aliyev Dear Mr. President, We are writing to express our concern regarding the detention of our colleague, Doctor of Economic Sciences, former Member of Parliament, and businessman Nazim Baydemirli.
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No precipitation is not expected in Baku and Absheron on July 20. The wind is north-westerly. The air temperature during the day will be +31+36 degrees. Humidity during the day is 45-55% percent.
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