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President: Like COP29, WUF13 has also been successfully organized

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Like COP29, the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) has also been successfully organized. “Elchi” reports that President Ilham Aliyev stated this while receiving UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. The head of state expressed his gratitude to the UN leadership for their support in holding WUF13, noting that the Government of Azerbaijan and […]
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The return of the population to Zar village of Kalbajar is planned by the end of the year

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The return of the population to Zar village of Kalbajar is planned by the end of the year. “Elchi” reports that Bashir Hajiyev, the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Kalbajar district, stated this during the event titled “Lachin & Kalbajar: The road from urbicide and conflict to post-conflict reconstruction” […]
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“History of education written in architecture” video rubric launched – VIDEO

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The Ministry of Science and Education and Education TV are launching a video rubric titled “History of education written in architecture”. This was reported to “Elchi” by the Ministry of Science and Education. The rubric was prepared in connection with the World Urban Forum held in Baku and the declaration of 2026 as the “Year […]
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Actual weather conditions announced

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According to the information from the National Hydrometeorological Service as of 16:30 on May 21, rainy weather conditions are observed in some parts of the country. In some places, the precipitation is intense and heavy. This was reported to elchi by the National Hydrometeorological Service. Thus, lightning and rain are observed intermittently in Nakhchivan, Sharur, […]
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Fares by class for the Baku–Tbilisi–Baku route announced – TABLE

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Fares by class for the Baku–Tbilisi–Baku route have been announced. “Elchi” reports that Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) has released information regarding this. It should be noted that, in accordance with the Joint Communiqué between the governments of Azerbaijan and Georgia, passenger train operations on the Baku–Tbilisi–Baku route will resume starting May 26, 2026. The first […]
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100 million manats have been spent on Shusha so far

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“1,411 people have been relocated to Shusha. There will be relocation to approximately one or two villages of Shusha this year. The next stage of relocation will take place in the second or third quarter of next year”. elchi reports that Aydin Karimov, the Special Representative of the President in Shusha district, stated this in […]
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Tram lines in Baku TO BE commissioned by this date

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We are focused on public transport in the city and are doing our best for it. elchi reports that Tarlan Safarov, head of the Baku Regional Department of AYNA, said this at an event dedicated to the Master Plan of Baku city held within the framework of WUF13. He stated that 2,300 buses are put […]
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IMPORTANT UPDATE regarding “Nizami” and “Sahil” stations

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Transfer stations in the metro allow passengers to switch from one line to another without wasting time or paying extra. elchi reports that this is the shortest and most efficient way to travel within the metro system. New transfers on the future metro map will further strengthen this system: “B-5” station will create a direct […]
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Agency: Zangilan’s Master Plan is being developed in a climate-resilient manner

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“Zangilan’s Master Plan is being developed in a climate-resilient manner.” elchi reports that this was stated by Dunja Kovacic, founding partner of the Urban Planning and Design Agency, during her speech at the dialogue session titled “BBB Publication (TBC)” held within the framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13). It was […]