The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled on the decision of the Baku Court of Appeal in respect of the convicted editor of "Khural" newspaper, Avaz Zeynally, Turan was told by lawyer, Elchin Sadigov.
The Supreme Court considered the decision of the Court of Appeal concerning the the fine imposed on the suit of "Baltika-Baku" to 25,000 manat. The Supreme Court reduced the fine amount to 7,000 manat, but upheld the claim of the plaintiff to publish a retraction and apology. Lawyer Elchin Sadigov called the decision illegal and intends to file a complaint with the European Court.
The editor of the "Khural" newspaper, Avaz Zeinally, was arrested on October 28, 2011 on charges of extortion by threats. The investigation claimed that the editor had extorted money from the MP Guler Ahmadova (now arrested for fraud.) -05B04-
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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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