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A fine is determined for the import, export, production, and sale of electronic cigarettes

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A fine is determined for the import, export, production, wholesale and retail sale, and storage for the purpose of sale of electronic cigarettes and their components. According to “Elchi”, this is reflected in the proposed amendment to the Code of Administrative Offenses, which will be discussed at today’s meeting of the Parliament’s Committee on Legal […]
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Child rescued in Baku after being left helpless – Video

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The Ministry of Emergency Situations’ hotline “112” received information about a child left helpless behind a locked door in an apartment in a residential building in the Nizami district of Baku. “Elchi” was informed about this by the Press Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. In connection with the information, rescuers of the Special […]
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Traffic police appealed to truck drivers

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The Main State Traffic Police Department has appealed to truck drivers. “Elchi” reports that the appeal states: “The increase in road accidents involving trucks is a matter of serious concern. It is no coincidence that gross violations committed by truck drivers – exceeding the speed limit, violating overtaking and maneuvering rules, not allowing the flow […]
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US troops arrive in Nigeria to fight terrorism

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Approximately 100 American soldiers have arrived in Nigeria to combat terrorism. “Elchi” reports that this was reported by the Nigerian newspaper “Vanguard”. US experts were transported by military transport aircraft to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in the northeast of the country. Approximately 200 military advisers, analysts and trainers are expected to assist the […]
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Madagascar cyclone death toll rises to 59

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The number of victims of Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar has reached 59. “Elchi” reports that the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management of Madagascar has released information about this. The “Gezani” cyclone covered 25 districts in 5 regions of the country. 59 people died, 15 people went missing, and 804 people were injured. The […]
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Fire-hazardous restaurant in Baku suspended – VIDEO

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The State Fire Control Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations continues to take necessary measures to ensure fire safety in the country within its powers. According to the Ministry’s press service to “Elchi”, within this framework, during an inspection conducted by the State Fire Control Service in the “Yuxa” restaurant located at 33 Alishir […]
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Ruben Vardanyan to be sentenced tomorrow

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The open court session on the criminal case against Ruben Vardanyan, a citizen of Armenia, who is accused of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, as well as articles related to terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other serious crimes under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, will continue on February 17. “Elchi” […]
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41 kg of methamphetamine discovered at customs post in Nakhchivan – PHOTO

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As a result of measures taken by employees of the Nakhchivan Main Customs Department, a particularly large amount of psychotropic substance was discovered and removed from illegal circulation. “Elchi” reports that the Nakhchivan Main Customs Department told APA about this. It was noted that a cargo vehicle traveling from Iran to Turkey through our country […]
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793 drug-related crimes revealed, 207 people detained last month

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During January 2026, as a result of complex operational-search measures carried out by law enforcement agencies in the field of combating drug addiction and illicit drug trafficking, a total of 793 criminal facts were revealed. “Elchi” reports that this was stated by the permanent Working Group of the State Commission for Combating Drug Addiction and […]
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64 kg of drugs seized in Astara – VIDEO

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64 kg of drugs were seized in Astara. According to the southern bureau of APA, employees of the Astara District Police Department conducted operations against the illegal circulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. As a result of the measures, 25-year-old Emin Guliyev, who had previously been convicted of similar crimes, was detained. 43 kilograms […]