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An interesting astronomical event, the Quadrantid meteor shower, will be observed in early January. According to the Astophysics Department of the Physics Faculty of Baku State University (BSU) to Elchi.az, although the meteor shower is active from December 12 to January 12, the maximum activity is expected on the night of January 4, around 03:00. […]

On December 28, 2025, the concert program “Hey, Vətən!” dedicated to the International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis and New Year was held at the International Mugham Center with the organization of the “Culture Uniting Us” Public Union, with the partnership of the State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations and the International Mugham Center. Elchi.az reports […]

The cashless payment mechanism via local bank cards supporting NFC technology, as well as “Apple Pay” and “Google Pay”, has been activated on all bus routes equipped with a cashless payment system in Baku. Elchi.az reports this with reference to AYNA. According to the information, one of the main innovations implemented within the new system […]

The speed limit, which was reduced by 20 km/h on some lanes of the Zigh circle-Airport road in Baku due to rainy weather conditions, has been restored to its previous state. Elchi.az reports that the Intelligent Transport Management Center has released information about this. *** 11:57 Due to the rainy weather conditions currently observed in […]

According to the information as of 11:00, precipitation and windy weather conditions are observed in some parts of the country. This was reported to Elchi.az by the National Hydrometeorology Service. Currently, north-west wind is blowing in a number of areas. The maximum wind speed is 19 in Shahdag and Goranboy, 18 in Naftalan, 17 in […]

During 2010-2024, there was no significant increase in the share of forests and specially protected natural areas in the country. Elchi.az reports with reference to Oxu.az that the specific weight of forest areas in the total land area has remained unchanged at 12 percent from 2010 to 2024. The share of specially protected natural areas […]

The “Cırtdan Mega Show”, held with the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of IDEA Public Union, has been traditionally organized for children in need of special care this year as well. Elchi.az reports that the show, presented under the title “Cırtdan: Journey in Time”, was shown on […]