SOCIETY

In some cases during NFC payments, funds may not be deducted from bank cards immediately, but with a certain delay. This is due to the deferred authorization principle applied in public transport. elchi reports that this was stated in a joint announcement by “K Group” LLC (“BakiKart”), “Baku Metropolitan” CJSC, and “BakuBus” LLC. “For this […]

To ensure gender equality, the obligation of employers to provide equal pay is being specified. elchi reports that this is reflected in the proposed amendment to the Labor Code, which was discussed at today’s session of the Milli Majlis. According to the draft, the employer is obliged to pay equal wages to employees performing the […]

Military personnel will be provided with personal identification tags. “Elchi” reports that this issue is reflected in the draft amendments to the “Regulations on Military Service” and the Law “On Military Duty and Military Service,” which were discussed at today’s session of the Milli Majlis. According to the draft, they will be provided with personal […]

Starting from this year, centralized final exams will be held for the first time in art schools and centers operating under the Ministry of Culture. This was reported to elchi by the Ministry of Culture. It is noted that the new mechanism envisages the application of a unified assessment approach in all relevant educational institutions […]

Adalat Nurulla oglu Farajov has been awarded the 2nd degree “Labor” Order. “Elchi” reports that President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree in this regard. He was awarded this order for his long-term effective activity in the socio-political life of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Minister of Emergency Situations Kamaladdin Heydarov will receive citizens in the city of Khankendi. “Elchi” reports that this was stated by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the information, on May 4, at 10:00, a reception for residents of Khankendi city, Aghdara, and Khojaly districts will be held at the administrative building of the […]

Starting today, industrial fishing and the harvesting of other aquatic bioresources are prohibited in all water basins across the country. This was reported to elchi by the Ministry of Agriculture. It is noted that, in accordance with the “Rules for Fishing and Harvesting Other Aquatic Bioresources” approved by the Cabinet of Ministers’ decision No. 243 […]

On April 30, the WUF13 Festival was held in Guba city to inform the public about the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13). This was reported to “Elchi” by the WUF13 Azerbaijan Operations Company. In the first half of the day, an information session regarding the WUF13 event was organized at the Guba […]

The Baku City State Traffic Police Department has issued an appeal to road users in connection with the “Baku Marathon 2026”. According to the information provided to elchi by the department, in order to ensure the safety of participants, traffic will be fully restricted on certain streets and avenues on May 3 from 09:00 AM […]

Yellow warning issued due to windy weather conditions. According to the information provided to “Elchi” by the National Hydrometeorological Service, a yellow warning has been issued regarding the windy weather conditions expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, as well as in the regions, on May 1. In accordance with the yellow warning, a south-westerly […]