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Registration for the “Innovation and Artificial Intelligence” scholarship program continues – For the attention of young people

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The scholarship program, implemented within the framework of the joint partnership of Bakcell, an innovation leader, and the Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is of great interest among young people. More than 800 young people have already applied for the scholarship program aimed at developing innovation, artificial intelligence, and modern digital skills. It […]
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370 meters of water line replaced with a new one in Sabail district

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The “Sutikinti” LLC under the United Water Supply Service of Large Cities under the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency (ADSEA) has implemented another project in Sabail district of Baku. This was reported to Elchi.az from ADSEA. It was noted that the project is aimed at updating the existing water network, replacing lines that have expired, […]
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Private medical institutions will be able to provide oncological care

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Oncological care will be carried out not only by specialized state medical institutions, but also in private medical institutions licensed in accordance with the Law “On Licenses and Permits” (in accordance with the annex to the license). According to Elchi.az, this was reflected in the amendment to the Law “On Oncological Care”, which was discussed […]
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Minimum wage will be reviewed at least once a year

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In Azerbaijan, the minimum wage will be reviewed at least once a year. According to Elchi.az, this is reflected in the amendment proposed to the Labor Code, which was discussed at today’s meeting of the Milli Majlis. According to the project, the amount of the minimum wage will be reviewed at least once a year […]
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The National Assembly has ratified the Convention on Occupational Safety

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At today’s meeting, the National Assembly discussed the draft law “On the approval of the International Labor Organization’s Convention No. 187 on the Promotion of Occupational Safety and Health”. According to Elchi.az, after discussions, the draft law was put to a vote and adopted in one reading.
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There will be no electricity in some areas of Binagadi today

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During the trading operations at the “ICE London” intercontinental exchange, the value of the April 2026 contract for the export of “Brent” oil decreased by 3.21% to 66.11 US dollars per barrel. According to Elchi.az, the price of 1 barrel of “WTI” brand oil for export in March 2026 on the New York “NYMEX” commodity […]
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Air Temperature Exceeded Climate Norm for 19 Days in January

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In January 2026, the air temperature in the country exceeded the climate norm for 19 days (0.9–8.8 degrees), was below the norm for 10 days (0.7–1.9 degrees), and was within the norm for 2 days. The average monthly temperature was 6.2 degrees Celsius, which is 1.8 degrees above the climate norm. Elchi.az reports that this […]
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Visibility on roads will be limited to 500 meters

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The situation to be observed on the roads of Azerbaijan on February 2 has been announced. Elchi.az was informed about this by the National Hydrometeorology Service. Thus, due to foggy weather conditions mainly in mountainous and foothill regions, it is expected that the visibility distance on main roads will be limited to 500-1000 meters.
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Series of awareness events held by MES

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A series of events have been held by the relevant agencies of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) to raise public awareness about the rules of conduct in emergency situations. Elchi.az reports that the Baku Regional Center, with the participation of specialists from the State Fire Control, State Service for Control over Small Vessels and […]