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Baku/17.05.22/Turan: May 17 is celebrated as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. On the occasion, the U.S. and British Embassies in Azerbaijan raised the LGBT+ flag along with their national flags as well.
The U.S. Embassy statement reminds that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaims the rights and freedoms of every individual.
"The U.S. celebrates the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people around the world. The U.S. underscores this shared value and the rights of everyone to live with dignity," the U.S. Embassy said in a statement.
For its part, the British Embassy points out that no one should face violence for their orientation and for the person they love. "The UK continues to defend LGBT+ rights internationally," the British Embassy said in a statement. -03B06-
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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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