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Erdoğan Discusses Military Tension in the Region with Pezeshkian

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke on the phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Elchi.az reports that during the phone conversation, bilateral relations between Turkey and Iran, as well as the increasing military tension in the region, were discussed. It should be noted that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi visited Istanbul today. The Iranian minister […]
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Registration period for partner events to be held at WUF13 has been extended

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Taking into account the high interest in partner events to be held within the Thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which will be held in Baku on May 17–22, 2026, the registration period has been extended. Elchi.az reports that the deadline for accepting applications has been set as February 3, 2026. WUF13, an […]
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Khagani Shirvani’s 900th anniversary to be celebrated – DECREE

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President Ilham Aliyev has signed a Decree on celebrating the 900th anniversary of the Great Azerbaijani poet Khagani Shirvani. Elchi.az reports that the Decree states: “In 2026, the 900th anniversary of the great Azerbaijani poet Afzaladdin Khagani Shirvani will be marked. Khagani Shirvani is one of the giant figures that the golden age of Azerbaijani […]
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Penalties for deliberate destruction of historical and cultural monuments have been tightened

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Penalties for deliberate destruction or damage to historical and cultural monuments have been tightened. Elchi.az reports that this is reflected in the amendment to the Criminal Code, which President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on its application. According to the current law, deliberate destruction or damage to historical and cultural monuments protected by the state […]
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Agreement on cooperation between Azerbaijani and Georgian Ministries of Internal Affairs approved

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“Agreement on cooperation between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia” has been approved. Elchi.az reports that President Ilham Aliyev signed a Decree on this matter. According to the Decree, after the Agreement enters into force, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic […]
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Speaker of Milli Majlis visits Oman

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Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova paid an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on January 28. This was reported to Elchi.az by the Press and Public Relations Department of the Milli Majlis. At Muscat International Airport, the parliamentary delegation headed by the Speaker of the Milli Majlis was met by Muhammad bin Salim […]
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The latest number of people killed in Iran has been announced

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The identities of 6,221 people killed in the protests in Iran have been identified, and efforts are being made to clarify the identities of 17,091 people killed. Elchi.az reports that the Iran Human Rights Organization has released information about this. Of those killed, 214 were government officials, 100 were minors, and 49 were civilians who […]