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New fines, administrative detention established for burning arable land

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New fines are being established for repeated burning of arable land by a person who has been administratively punished for it. Elchi.az reports that this is reflected in the amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses approved by President Ilham Aliyev. According to the Code, for burning arable land, individuals are fined from four hundred […]
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E-cigarettes to be banned

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E-cigarettes are banned in Azerbaijan. Elchi.az reports that President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order in this regard. According to the document, the import, export, production, storage, wholesale and retail sale, and use of e-cigarettes and their components are prohibited. The order comes into force on April 1, 2026.
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Military personnel participated in the blood donation campaign

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A voluntary blood donation campaign was organized in the N military unit of the Air Force within the framework of the “For Life without Thalassemia” program implemented on the initiative of the First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mehriban Aliyeva. Elchi.az reports that the Ministry of Defense’s Press […]
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Minister of Internal Affairs to hold citizen reception in Gabala

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Minister of Internal Affairs, Colonel-General Vilayat Eyvazov will hold the next citizen reception and review of young people wishing to serve in the police, including internal troops, in Gabala region on February 2. This was reported to Elchi.az by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It was reported that residents of Gabala, […]
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Amnesty act has been applied to more than 12,000 people so far

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The Resolution of the Milli Majlis dated December 19, 2025 on the announcement of amnesty on the occasion of the “Year of Constitution and Sovereignty” was applied to 12,336 people by the Penitentiary and Probation Services of the Ministry of Justice, as well as the Investigation Department, from December 22, 2025 to January 26, 2026. […]
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The next caravan of migrants was sent to these villages of Khojaly

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A total of 25 more families have been sent to the villages of Badara and Seyidbeyli in the Khojaly district. Elchi.az reports that those who moved to the villages of Badara and Seyidbeyli are families who were temporarily settled in different parts of the country, mainly in dormitories, sanatoriums and administrative buildings. At this stage, […]
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Snow is expected in some regions tomorrow, roads will be icy

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What will the weather be like in Azerbaijan tomorrow? The weather forecast for January 27 has been announced. What will the weather be like in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula? According to the National Hydrometeorology Service, Elchi.az reports that the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula will be partly cloudy, occasionally overcast, and mostly […]
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Residential infrastructure is being restored in Jabrayil, 663 families have returned to their homeland

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The Jabrayil region, located in the southwest of Azerbaijan, is one of the areas distinguished by its strategic position and rich historical and cultural heritage. The region, located on the left bank of the Araz River, has been under Armenian occupation for many years, and its infrastructure and cultural heritage sites have been destroyed. Currently, […]
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Power outage in some areas of Absheron

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There will be a restriction in the supply of electricity in some areas of the Absheron region today. According to the information provided to Elchi.az from “Azerishig”, on January 26, repair work will be carried out at the 35/6 kV “Pirakashkul” substation in the area of the Absheron District Energy Supply and Sales Department (RETSİ). […]
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Master’s Degree Application Deadline Approaching

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The acceptance of bachelor’s applications for participation in the entrance exam is carried out via the Internet. The deadline for submitting documents to participate in the exam is today at 23:59. The State Examination Center informed Elchi.az about this. It was reported that as of January 26 at 09:00, 20346 bachelors have confirmed their applications […]