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High-achieving graduates may be granted concessions in military service

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In Azerbaijan, military service is considered a constitutional duty for every male citizen. In recent years, the issue of providing certain concessions in this area to young people who have demonstrated high academic results has been a subject of discussion. Experts believe that there is a need to create new mechanisms to make more effective […]
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There will be NO work for 3 consecutive days this week

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There will be 3 consecutive non-working days in our country this week. elchi reports that June 15 is celebrated as National Salvation Day in our country. According to the 2026 working time norm and production calendar, that day is considered a non-working day. June 13 and 14 fall on a Saturday and Sunday. Thus, for […]
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Bahar Muradova: “A platform that cannot protect children is not a suitable environment”

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“In the next stage, appropriate monitoring and audit mechanisms must be established to detect the status of personal data storage in information systems.” “In the next stage, appropriate monitoring and audit mechanisms must be established to detect the status of personal data storage in information systems.” Oxu.Az reports that Bahar Muradova, Chair of the State […]
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New fines of up to 50,000 manats to be established in Azerbaijan

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New fines will be established in Azerbaijan for violating requirements related to the operation of social media platforms that apply age restrictions. “Elchi” reports with reference to Trend that this is reflected in the draft law on amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses, which was discussed at today’s joint meeting of the Milli Majlis […]
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Surprise for passengers from ADY – New routes launched

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Additional train services have been scheduled on the Baku-Ağstafa-Baku route for June 15 – National Salvation Day and June 26 – Armed Forces Day. This was reported to elchi by Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY). It was noted that tickets for these routes can be purchased with a 10 percent discount at railway ticket offices, on […]
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40-70 manats are spent on these games monthly

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Social media addiction also has a direct impact on the family budget. “Elchi” reports, citing Trend-Az, that Zahid Oruj, Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of the Milli Majlis, stated this at today’s joint meeting of three parliamentary committees. The committee chairman noted that impulsive purchases made by young people – in-game purchases, consumption driven […]
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This street in Baku is undergoing a complete transformation – PHOTO

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In accordance with the relevant instructions of President Ilham Aliyev, the improvement of pedestrian and public transport infrastructure in the capital continues. “Elchi” reports that within the framework of the “State Program for the Improvement of Transport Infrastructure in Baku and Surrounding Areas for 2025-2030”, a large-scale project is being launched on Tabriz Street to […]
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Over the weekend, a car hit and killed 4 people, 2 people were injured

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The high number of pedestrian accidents recorded over the past weekend is causing serious concern. elchi reports that this was stated by the Main State Traffic Police Department (MSTPD) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information, due to non-compliance with safety rules, 6 pedestrian accidents were recorded over the last two days, […]
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Tomorrow’s WEATHER FORECAST

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What will the weather be like in Azerbaijan tomorrow? The weather forecast for June 9 has been announced. What will the weather be like in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula? According to the information provided to “Elchi” by the National Hydrometeorological Service, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be variably […]
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Social media usage rules for the 16-18 age group are being determined

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A completely different, more flexible, yet controlled mechanism is being established for the 16-18 age group. “Elchi” reports that Zahid Oruc, Chairman of the Human Rights Committee, stated this during the discussion of the “Law on Information, Informatization and Protection of Information” drafts, which were brought to the agenda at today’s joint meeting of the […]