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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Azerbaijan is set to experience a sharp drop in temperatures, with stormy and snowy conditions expected across the country in the coming days, the National Hydrometeorology Service said on Monday. The forecast warns of intense precipitation in some areas, snowfall in mountainous and foothill regions, icy roads, and strong winds.
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Bakcell, innovation and speed leader, unveils its exclusive 100-series numbers crafted specifically for customers who appreciate prestige and individuality. This new series offers customers unique numbers in the “055 100 XX XX” format.
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Well-known Azerbaijani lawyer Aslan Ismayilov has issued a public appeal to Inam Karimov, Chairman of the Supreme Court and the Judicial-Legal Council, calling for urgent reforms in the country's judicial system. Ismayilov warned that systemic corruption and procedural violations within the courts are fueling public discontent and could lead to further unrest.
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During search and operational activities, on January 30 at 11:20, 16.4 kg of drugs were discovered and seized in the area of the "Geytapa" border post, located on the Iran-Azerbaijan border. According to the Azerbaijan Border Service, this prevented an attempt to smuggle into Azerbaijan 11.3 kg of marijuana, 5.1 kg of opium, and 1,990 methadone M-40 pills from Iran.
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