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NFC payments activated on all bus routes in Baku

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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 […]
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Speed limit restored on Zigh circle-Airport road – UPDATED

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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 […]
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The weather in Baku will be cloudy tomorrow, snow will fall in mountainous areas

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The weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be variably cloudy, occasionally overcast, and mostly rainless. Elchi.az was informed about this by the National Hydrometeorology Service. According to the information, a moderate southwest wind will blow. The air temperature will be 1-3°C at night and 6-9°C during the day. Atmospheric pressure will […]
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The area of nature reserves has sharply decreased

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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 […]
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Azerbaijan’s embassy in Bahrain will open next year

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The physical opening of the Azerbaijani embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain will take place in 2026. Elchi.az reports that this was stated by Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov while answering journalists’ questions during the report on the results of 2025. “There are also plans in this direction with other countries. However, we do not consider […]
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Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva attended the award ceremony

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The next Children’s Art Festival was concluded with the organization of the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Heydar Aliyev Center. The final award ceremony of the festival was held on December 26 at the Heydar Aliyev Center. Elchi.az reports that the Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Leyla Aliyeva, […]
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“Cırtdan Mega Show” organized for children in need of special care with the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva

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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 […]