The preparatory hearing on the case of the journalist Rauf Mirkadyrov is scheduled for November 4 at 15:00 in the Baku Court of Grave Crimes presided over by Judge Alisultan Osmanov. Turan was told by the judge Osmanov himself.
Mirkadyrov was arrested on April 19, 2015 immediately after the deportation from Turkey. The journalist was charged under Article 274 (high treason) of the Criminal Code.
Mirkadyrov is accused of participating in the projects of the Institute for Peace and Democracy in cooperation with civil society in Armenia and transfer of information being state secrets during these actions.
The journalist denies the charges. Human rights activists consider him a political prisoner. -03B-
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Certain confectionery products imported from Iran to Azerbaijan have been found to contain GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Under the "Food Safety" Law, the production, processing, and circulation of unregistered genetically modified feed products are prohibited. For registration, such products must not harm health and safety, and consumers should not be misled about their characteristics.
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In order to protect the health of young soldiers, a temporary restriction on visiting military units has been introduced due to a possible increase in the incidence of respiratory viral infections.
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It will be cloudy in Baku on 17 January, precipitation is expected in the morning and evening. Wind is north-west, which will change into south-east.
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Two activists of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) were detained in Baku and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on January 15, the opposition organization said in a statement.
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