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The trial in the criminal case of Sevinc Mirzayeva (Osmanqızı), Abid Gafarov, and Beydulla Manafov, who are accused of making calls against the state, has begun. Elchi.az reports that the questionnaire data was clarified at the process held today in the Baku Grave Crimes Court under the chairmanship of Judge Nigar Imanova. The criminal case […]

A 58-year-old person selling pyrotechnics has been detained in the Garadagh district. Elchi.az reports that another person, 58-year-old I. Aghayev, who organized the sale of pyrotechnics, was detained by employees of the Garadagh District Police Department during the measures taken. 90 boxes of high-sounding and 48 light-effect pyrotechnic devices were found on him. An administrative […]

Two oil tankers have sent distress signals in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul. Elchi.az reports with reference to TRT Haber that rescue boats have been sent to help them. According to him, the signals came from ships sailing under the Azerbaijani and Turkish flags. They are located in the Florya region. The Turkish Ministry […]

34 explosions occurred in the territory of the republic during 9 months of 2025. Elchi.az reports that this is stated in the information of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. It was noted that this is 13 incidents or 28% less compared to 9 months of 2024. 9 people died and 49 people were injured during […]

The number of fires investigated out of fire incidents that occurred in 9 months of 2025 was 1198. Elchi.az reports that this is stated in the information of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the information, 32 people died and 132 people were injured during the fire incidents. This is 3 people or 2% […]

17301 natural and man-made events were recorded in the republic during 9 months of 2025. Elchi.az reports that this is stated in the MES data. It was noted that this is 5118 events or 12% more compared to 9 months of 2024. As a result of natural and man-made disasters, 45 people died and 182 […]

The import, export, production, storage, wholesale and retail sale and use of electronic cigarettes and their components are prohibited. According to Elchi.az, this was reflected in the amendment to the Law “On Tobacco and Tobacco Products” discussed at today’s meeting of the Milli Majlis. According to the project, nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes are included in the […]

Penalties for deliberate destruction or damage to historical and cultural monuments are being tightened. Elchi.az reports that this is reflected in the amendment to the Criminal Code, which was discussed at today’s meeting of the Milli Majlis. According to the current law, deliberate destruction or damage to historical and cultural monuments protected by the state […]

The “112” hotline of the Ministry of Emergency Situations received information about the discovery of ammunition in the Binagadi district of the capital. According to the Ministry’s Press Service, Elchi.az, the rapid mine clearance team of the Special Risky Rescue Service (XRXX) of the MES was immediately involved in the scene in connection with the […]

27 kg of drugs were seized from illegal circulation in Baku. Elchi.az reports that during the next events held in Khatai, Garadagh and Nizami districts of Baku, 27-year-old N.Shikhaliyev, 39-year-old N.Nasibov and 26-year-old M.Mustafa were detained. About 27.7 kilograms of marijuana with harmful substances added to its composition and 100 methadone pills were found on […]