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Snowy weather will continue in Azerbaijan tomorrow – FORECAST

CURRENT EVENTS, SOCIETY
The weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula on January 21 will be occasionally rainy and snowy. Elchi.az was informed about this by the National Hydrometeorology Service. It was reported that precipitation will gradually stop during the day. The occasionally strong north-west wind will weaken during the day. The air temperature will be 2° below […]
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Azerbaijani President: We have been able to create working friendly relations with neighbors in the region, with the exception of Armenia

HEADLINE, News, NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has stated that working friendly relations have been established with other neighbors in the region where the country is located, with the exception of Armenia. According to Elchi.az, Ilham Aliyev, speaking at the panel on “Defining the Economic Identity of Eurasia” within the framework of the annual meeting of the Davos […]
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Up to 12 degrees of frost recorded in mountainous areas – ACTUAL WEATHER

SOCIETY
Currently, the country is experiencing precipitation. According to the National Hydrometeorology Service, Elchi.az reports that sleet and snow are falling in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, Nakhchivan AR, Gazakh-Ganja, Balakan-Shaki, Guba-Gusar, Mountainous-Shirvan, Central Aran, and Lankaran-Astara zones. Precipitation is intense and heavy in most places. The air temperature is up to 2 degrees Celsius in […]
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ADSEA appeals to subscribers regarding frosty weather

SOCIETY
The Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency’s United Water Supply Service of Large Cities continues its activities to eliminate problems that may arise in the water supply system during the winter months. According to the information provided to Elchi.az from the agency, mainly the washing of sewage collectors, inspection wells and cleaning of rain grates are […]
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Employees of the State Security Service visited the Alley of Martyrs

SOCIETY
Employees of the State Security Service visited the Alley of Martyrs. The State Security Service’s Press Service told Elchi.az about this. In connection with the next anniversary of the January 20 tragedy, the head of the State Security Service (SSS), Colonel-General Ali Naghiyev, and employees of the Service visited the Alley of Martyrs and commemorated […]
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Snow height reaches 85 centimeters in Lerik – ACTUAL WEATHER

SOCIETY
Actual weather has been announced. Elchi.az reports with reference to the National Hydrometeorology Service that, according to the information as of 11:00 on January 20, rainy weather conditions continue in the country. Sleet and snow are falling in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, as well as in most regions. In some places, precipitation is intense. […]
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs appealed regarding the weather conditions

SOCIETY
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has appealed to road users regarding the snowy weather conditions. Elchi.az reports that the appeal states: “Currently, as previously warned and predicted, unfavorable weather and road conditions are observed for road users, including in the capital and other cities and regions. The current situation directly affects road safety and […]
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Gunmen Abduct Over 160 Worshippers from Two Churches in Nigeria

SOCIETY, WORLD
Gunmen in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have abducted dozens of worshippers from two churches. Elchi.az reports that Reuters reported this with reference to law enforcement agencies. A church leader said 160 people were missing. According to the state police, armed men attacked the ECWA and Cherubim and Seraphim churches in the village of Kurmin-Wali. Law enforcement […]
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These roads will be closed in Baku tomorrow

SOCIETY
Due to January 20 – National Mourning Day, traffic will be restricted and directions will be changed on some streets and avenues. Elchi.az was informed about this by the Baku City State Traffic Police Department. It was reported that on January 20, from 08:00 in the morning until the end of the ceremony, the movement […]
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Population of Azerbaijan announced

SOCIETY
In January-November 2025, the population increased by 34,812 people or 0.3 percent, reaching 10,259,701 people as of December 1, 2025. Elchi.az reports that this is reflected in the publication of the State Statistics Committee, which reflects the macroeconomic indicators of the country’s economic and social development in January-December. The urban population makes up 54.4 percent […]