On 20 February the State Security Service (SSS) of Azerbaijan arrested two citizens - Elshan Amiri and Elchin Babayev on charges of treason and espionage. According to the report of State Security Council, from January 2016 the activities of these individuals was brought under operational control. These persons had a written commitment on cooperation with foreign intelligence services and performed tasks of these bodies: collected information non secret units of law enforcement agencies, military units of the Ministry of Defense, their combat capabilities, as well as information on the strategically important objects of national importance. After the detention of Amiri and Babayev, with the participation of Customs and the State Border Service, a lawsuit was filed against them under the Article 274 of the Criminal Code (high treason), according to the SSS, which does not disclose to which country spied the said persons. -02D-
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On November 1, the weather in the capital will be cloudy, with light rain in some areas during the night and morning. There will be a moderate southwest wind. The temperature at night will range from +7 to +10°C, and during the day it will be +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 70-80% both at night and during the day. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate west wind.
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After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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