On January 15, the Baku Serious Crimes Court scheduled a preliminary hearing on the case of human rights defender Rasul Jafarov. The case will be considered by Judge Eldar Ismailov, told Turan's lawyer Fariz Namazly. Protection considers unfounded accusation and intends to ask the court to acquit Jafarov. It is expected that the preparatory meeting is supposed to nominate a number of applications.
Coordinator of the human rights campaign "Art for Democracy", Jafarov, was arrested on August 2, 2014. He was charged under Articles 192 of the Criminal Code (illegal business), 213 (tax evasion), and 308 (abuse of power.) On October 23 deadline for his arrest was extended for another three months. Amnesty International recognized Jafarov as “prisoner of conscience.”- 06B-
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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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