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In the first quarter of 2026, the Quality Assurance in Education Agency received 1305 applications regarding the recognition of foreign qualifications. This was reported to “Elchi” by the Quality Assurance in Education Agency. Positive decisions were made regarding 1050 of the applicants and relevant certificates were presented to them, while the applications of 255 people […]

The non-working days for May 2026 have been announced. According to the calendar, a number of rest days are scheduled throughout the month due to both weekends and official holidays. “Elchi” reports that for those working a 5-day work week, May 2, 16, 23, and 30 are non-working days as they fall on Saturdays. Sundays, […]

Construction works on 30 road projects with a total length of 1,454.3 km have been completed in the territories liberated from occupation. According to the information provided to “Elchi” by the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads (AAYDA), construction works are currently underway on 38 projects with a total length of 2,432.8 km. According to […]

What will the weather be like in Azerbaijan tomorrow? The weather forecast for April 17 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 Hydrometeorology Service, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be partly […]

Registration is announced for applicants who wish to participate in the 1st attempt of the 2nd stage of the entrance exam to higher education institutions. This information was provided to elchi by the State Examination Center. Stages of application submission It was stated that the submission of applications for student admission to higher education institutions […]

Due to repair and installation works, gas supply to some areas of Surakhani and Sabunchu districts will be temporarily restricted starting from 10:00 on 16.04.2026. “Elchi” reports that “Azerigaz” has released information regarding this. “Due to repair and installation works, gas supply to the MIDA residential complex and “Sahil” residential area in Surakhani district, as […]

The situation regarding the repair and restoration works on the Bibiheybat road has caused dissatisfaction. elchi reports with reference to Oxu.az that a post about this has been shared on social media. It was stated that, according to the information previously provided by the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads (AAYDA), the road in the […]

Hail events on the Absheron Peninsula, including Baku, occur rarely and are usually short-lived. This was stated by Gulshad Mammadova, Director of the Hydrometeorological Forecasts Bureau of the National Hydrometeorology Service. She said that hail is a short-term, local, and suddenly forming atmospheric phenomenon: “In Azerbaijan, hail is more characteristic of mountainous and foothill areas. […]