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Preparations for the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku discussed

— NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
Minister of Culture Adil Karimli discussed preparations for the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue to be held in Baku with Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), and Nihal Saad, Director of the organization, who are on a visit to Azerbaijan. This was reported to “Elchi” by the Ministry of […]
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March pensions nationwide paid ahead of schedule

— NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
Due to holidays, March pension payments across the republic have been completed ahead of schedule. “Elchi” reports that the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population issued a statement regarding this. On March 6, March pensions for individuals registered in Baku, Sumgayit cities and Absheron region, as well as in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and […]
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Leyen criticized by her own supporters

— NEWS FEED
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has faced criticism from her own supporters. “Elchi” reports that “Politico” wrote about this, citing members of the European Parliament. In particular, European officials were concerned about von der Leyen’s recent speech, in which she stated that Europe could no longer be the guardian of the old world […]
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Media: Flood death toll in Kenya rises to 49

— INCIDENT, NEWS FEED
The number of fatalities due to floods in Kenya has reached 49. “Elchi” reports that the “Daily Nation” newspaper published information about this. Floods in Kenya have been ongoing since March 6, with most of the fatalities occurring in Nairobi. At least 2,600 families have been forced to leave their homes. According to the police, […]
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British ‘HMS Dragon’ ship heads to the Eastern Mediterranean

— NEWS FEED, WORLD
  The UK’s ‘HMS Dragon’ warship is leaving the naval base in Portsmouth and heading to the Eastern Mediterranean for the defense of Cyprus. “Elchi”  reports that this was announced by “The Guardian”. It was reported that the destroyer has been sent to the region to protect British airbases on the island, as well as […]
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Turkey’s Chief Ombudsman met with Azerbaijan’s ambassador

— NEWS FEED, POLITICS, SOCIETY
Turkey’s Human Rights Commissioner, Chief Ombudsman Mehmet Akarca, visited the Azerbaijani Embassy in that country. “Elchi” reports that Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Turkey, Rashad Mammadov, wrote about this on his “X” account. During the meeting, issues regarding further strengthening cooperation between the relevant institutions of the two countries were discussed.  
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Baku Initiative Group hit by cyberattacks

— NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
After an international conference dedicated to the problems of the Sikh community facing persecution in India, the digital systems of the event’s organizer, the Baku Initiative Group (BIG), were subjected to cyberattacks. According to information provided by BIG to “Elchi”, after the event, Bual Moninder Singh, chairman of the Sikh Federation Canada, and his family […]
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MEDIA: Council of Europe report is one-sided and biased

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The Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan has issued a statement. “Elchi” reports that the statement indicates that the annual report on the state of press freedom in Europe for 2025, published by the Council of Europe’s Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists, contains one-sided, biased considerations regarding […]
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G7 countries will not yet release strategic oil reserves

— ECONOMY, NEWS FEED
G7 countries are not yet ready to release strategic oil reserves. “Elchi” reports, citing AFP, that French Finance Minister Roland Lescure stated this to journalists after talks with his counterparts regarding the situation in the Middle East. “We are not ready yet, but we have agreed to use any necessary tools, including the potential release […]
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Iran’s Ambassador in Ankara Summoned to Foreign Ministry

— NEWS FEED, POLITICS
  Iran’s Ambassador in Ankara, Mohammad Hassan Habibollazadeh, has been summoned to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding a new missile attack. “Elchi” reports that NTV channel published information on this matter, citing sources in the ministry. The ambassador was informed of Ankara’s concern regarding the ballistic missile shot down after entering Turkish airspace, […]