On July 31, Lankaran serious Crimes Court held a preliminary hearing in the case of Emil Mammadov, head of the NGO "Promoting democracy," said his brother Igrar Mammadov.
Emil Mammadov was detained by police on May 13, and charged with extortion (Article 182.2.2). Salyan court arrested him for three months based on testimonies of Tofig Gasimov, and employee of this NGO.
At today's session of the court Mammadov said that he was arrested at the orders of the chief executive of Salyan region. It is reported that in late December last year he wrote a letter to the President on embezzlement of budget funds allocated for Salyan region.
In turn, Tofiq Gasimov, who is also under arrest, said that he testified against Emil Mammadov after physical pressure. Today, he refuted previous testimonies. The court did not consider the lawyer's request for replacement arrest of Emil Mammadov on house arrest. Judge appointed the trial for August 13. -03B04-
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
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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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