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Individuals wanted internationally for fraud have been detained

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The whereabouts of Azerbaijani citizens wanted internationally have been determined. This was reported to elchi by the Press Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). It was stated that Muraz Qurbanov, wanted by the Binagadi District Police Department for criminal cases initiated under the fraud article, was located in the United Arab Emirates; Alagha […]
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IRGC conducted an anti-terrorist operation in Kurdistan province

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has conducted an anti-terrorist operation in Kurdistan province. elchi reports that the “Tasnim” agency has provided information regarding this. “An operation was carried out against agents of mercenary and terrorist groups planning terrorist acts,” the report stated, adding that 4 people were arrested: “During this operation, items contrary to […]
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34 trees fell in Baku due to strong winds

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As a result of the strong wind observed in Baku, 34 trees have fallen. This information was provided by the Baku City Greenery Department. It was reported that a total of 34 calls regarding fallen trees due to strong winds have been received by the organization’s hotline over the past two days. Currently, cleanup operations […]
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MES held an event on the safety of gas supply systems in Aghdam

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An event titled “Energy Security Meeting: Technical Reliability in Gas Supply,” dedicated to safety and technical reliability in gas supply systems, was held with the joint organization of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, “Azerigaz” Production Union, and the Azerbaijan Industrial Safety Association (AISA). According to the information provided to elchi by the Ministry, the main […]
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Speed limit reduced on the Zigh Circle-Airport road

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Due to the windy weather conditions currently observed in Baku, the speed limit on all lanes of the Zigh Circle-Airport road has been reduced by 20 km/h. This was reported to elchi by the Intelligent Transport Management Center (ITMC). It was stated that in connection with this, the “strong wind” sign has been activated on […]
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62 more mines and 621 UXO discovered in liberated territories

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Weekly information (20.04.2026 – 26.04.2026) on operations carried out by agencies involved in mine clearance activities in the liberated territories has been released. According to the information provided to “Elchi” by the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA), 39 anti-personnel mines, 23 anti-tank mines, and 621 Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) were discovered in […]
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Traffic Police appeals regarding pedestrian accidents – VIDEO

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The Main State Traffic Police Department of the MIA has issued an appeal regarding pedestrian accidents. According to the information provided by the department, preventive measures and awareness-raising activities are being continued to prevent pedestrian accidents: “The personal sense of responsibility of pedestrians, who are the most vulnerable party among road users, is of vital […]
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5,348 people released from imprisonment under the amnesty act

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5,348 of the persons to whom the amnesty was applied have been released from imprisonment for a certain period. elchi reports that this is stated in the information of the Ministry of Justice. In addition, the unserved term of 3,555 people sentenced to imprisonment has been reduced by 6 months.
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MES: 136 fire calls responded to last week, 48 people rescued – VIDEO

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The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan continues its activities in the direction of fulfilling its duties, including the protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergencies. This was reported to “Elchi” by the press service of the MES. It was stated that based on calls received by the […]
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Trump: The person who opened fire during a reception in Washington had several weapons

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US President Donald Trump stated that the person who opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association reception held at the “Washington Hilton” hotel was carrying several weapons. “Elchi” reports that he made this statement at a press conference held after the incident. “The man attacked the security checkpoint with several weapons and was apprehended […]