The US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Robert Cekuta congratulated social activist Nigar Yagublu on the occasion of marriage. The Ambassador also congratulated her father, deputy chairman of the party "Musavat", former political prisoner Tofig Yagublu. In the message the ambassador noted that he continues to work for the liberation of Seymour Hazy, Nigar’s husband, a political prisoner. Nigar Yagublu was arrested in 2012, and released a year later. Her father was arrested in 2013 and pardoned in the current year. Imprisoned husband of Nigar is a known journalist Seymour Hazy is in prison in 2014. Recently, Nigar and Seymour married. This happened in the jail N17, where Seymour is serving his term. All of them were arrested on false and fabricated arrests. The real reason for their prosecution is political activity in the ranks of the opposition and criticism of authorirties.-03D-
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President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has invited Azerbaijani economist and political prisoner Professor Gubad Ibadoglu to Strasbourg to attend the 2024 Sakharov Prize award ceremony. The invitation, delivered by Member of the European Parliament Michael Bloss at the COP29 climate conference, comes as Ibadoglu remains under house arrest and prohibited from leaving Azerbaijan.
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An operation at Istanbul Airport has revealed an incident that could strain diplomatic relations. Kahraman Shamil oglu Mammadov, alleged to be an Azerbaijani military attaché, was caught with 70 kilograms of gold. According to Turkish media, Despite Mammadov's claims that he is a diplomat, it is believed that the incident is related to gold smuggling.
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On a brisk November evening, the residents of Baku gathered along the waterfront of the Caspian Sea, stunned by what appeared to be the washed-up body of a colossal whale. At 16 meters long, the creature’s seemingly lifeless form and pungent odor left many convinced they were witnessing an ecological tragedy. By that night, however, the mysterious visitor had departed, loaded onto a cargo platform and whisked away to the airport.
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Starting from November 25, dedicated traffic lanes allocated for COP29 conference participants will lose their exclusive status and will be open to all vehicles, according to the Land Transport Agency (AYNA).
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