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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An online meeting of civil society activists focused on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan, convened on the initiative of the Justice Solidarity Committee, highlighted significant concerns over the detention of journalists, political activists, and opponents of the war. The gathering, held on August 30, coincided with the International Day of Remembrance of the Missing and underscored the ongoing challenges facing both Azerbaijani and Armenian societies in the wake of the Karabakh conflicts.
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No precipitation is expected in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula; the northwestern wind will change to a southeastern wind during the day. Air temperatures will range from 21-26°C at night and 33-38°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorology Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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A fire has erupted at the Experimental and Testing Production of the Scientific Research Institute of SOCAR (the state oil company) in the Surakhani district of Baku, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. "Thanks to the urgent and necessary measures taken by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the spread of the fire to neighboring areas, including nearby residential buildings, has been prevented," the statement reads. Efforts to extinguish the fire are still ongoing.
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In September, the average monthly air temperature in Azerbaijan is expected to be close to the climatic norm. Precipitation levels will also be near the norm, but in some areas, they will exceed it, according to the September forecast from the National Hydrometeorological Service.
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