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Police discover illegally stored weapons and ammunition

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Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs continue operational and preventive measures to detect and seize illegally stored firearms and ammunition. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. On January 20, police officers discovered and seized 2 automatic weapons, 3 pistols, 19 rifles, 1 cartridge magazine and 43 cartridges of […]
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Artillery shell found in Garadagh – VIDEO

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The “112” hotline of the Ministry of Emergency Situations received information about the discovery of ammunition in the territory of Garadagh district, Baku city. According to the report given to Elchi.az from the Press Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the rapid response team on mine clearance of the Special Risky Rescue Service (XRXX) […]
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Two sisters die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Baku

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Two sisters have died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Baku. Elchi.az reports that on January 20, at about 01:00, Alaty settlement resident Minakhanim Gazanfar gizi Mammadova, born in 1951, and her sister Almaz Abbasova, born in 1955, died of carbon monoxide poisoning in their house. In addition, on January 19, at about 19:00, Arzu Adil […]
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Syrian Ministry of Defense announces ceasefire in the northeast of the country

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The Ministry of Defense of the Syrian transitional government has announced a ceasefire in the northeast of the country in connection with a new agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a coalition of Kurds. Elchi.az reports that, according to the ministry’s statement, the ceasefire came into effect on January 20 at 20:00 local time […]
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Death toll in Spanish train accident rises to 41

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The death toll from the derailment of two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 41. Elchi.az reports that the local ABC newspaper reported this. Earlier, it was reported that the number of deaths was 39. The incident occurred on the evening of January 18 in the Adamus settlement. A train belonging to the company […]
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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93

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Italian fashion designer, founder of the “Valentino” fashion house, Valentino Garavani, has died at the age of 93 at his home in Rome. According to Elchi.az, referring to the Skytg24 TV channel, the Garavani Cultural and Historical Foundation has released a statement about this. The funeral ceremony will take place on January 23 at 11:00 […]
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MFA has appealed to the population again due to severe weather conditions

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Currently, cold, severe and rainy weather conditions are observed in the country, including Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Elchi.az reports that this was stated in the MFA’s repeated appeal to the population regarding severe weather conditions. “In this regard, the Ministry of Emergency Situations appeals to the population again, urging them to strictly observe the […]
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Individuals involved in drug trafficking detained in Agsu

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Employees of the Agsu District Police Department conducted an operation against individuals organizing the sale of narcotic drugs. The Sheki regional group of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Press Service told APA that 36-year-old Hikayat Guliyev and 25-year-old Taleh Abdurahmanov were detained during the measures. Marijuana, which they kept for the purpose of selling, was […]
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MES to conduct technical inspection of small vessels

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The State Service for Control over Small Vessels and Water Rescue of the Ministry of Emergency Situations will conduct technical inspections of small vessels in 2026 according to the following schedule. Elchi.az reports that the MES has released information about this. It should be noted that the days indicated in the schedule may be changed […]