SOCIETY

BP’s Vice President for the Caspian, Central Asia, and Turkey region, Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli, has been awarded the “Shohrat” Order. “Elchi” reports that President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree to this effect. According to the decree, he was awarded this honor for his special contributions to the development of the Azerbaijani oil industry. It should […]

In Azerbaijan, families with the lowest consumption expenditures have a higher number of family members. According to information obtained by “Elchi” from the State Statistical Committee, the average family size in households included in the lowest consumption expenditure group – the first quintile – is 4.6 people. In the second quintile, this figure was 4.5 […]

The list of schools with the highest results in the Azerbaijani language subject for the 9th-grade graduation exams has been released. “Elchi” reports that, according to information obtained by AzEdu.az, this was stated in the 12th issue of the “Abituriyent” journal, which contains scientific-statistical materials on the results of student admissions and graduation exams for […]

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has appealed to citizens heading to beaches due to windy weather conditions. According to the information provided to elchi by the Ministry, considering that windy weather conditions will be observed in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula throughout the day, the MES appeals to the public, reminding them once again that […]

Three preschool educational institutions under the Ministry of Internal Affairs have been transferred to the jurisdiction of the Baku City Education Office (BTEO). This was reported to elchi by the BTEO. It was stated that these are nursery-kindergartens No. 355 and 357 in Nasimi district and No. 356 in Sabail district. Although the process of […]

Currently, the aptitude tests held for admission to specialties requiring aptitude in secondary specialized education institutions based on full (11-year) and general (9-year) secondary education have concluded. This was reported to elchi by the SEC (State Examination Center). It has been observed that the total number of applicants registered to participate in aptitude tests based […]

The weather forecast for Absheron beaches on August 6 has been announced. This was reported to “Elchi” by the National Hydrometeorology Service. It was stated that tomorrow, a moderate north-west wind will occasionally strengthen at the Absheron beaches. The sea water temperature will be 25-26 degrees in the northern beaches – Sumgayit, Novkhani, Pirshagi, Nardaran, […]

A new procedure has been established for the transfer of fixed assets owned by the state, including buildings and non-residential premises, between state bodies financed from the budget. elchi reports that this is reflected in the amendment to the “State Program on Improvement of State Property Management in the Republic of Azerbaijan” made by the […]

The “Rules for the calculation and payment of subsidies paid by carriers performing regular passenger transport by road for the provision of distance-based road transport services” were approved by Decision No. 250 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated July 31, 2026. The Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency (AYNA) informed elchi that the rule will create conditions […]

The selection of majors for colleges based on 9-year secondary education continues. Applicants should keep in mind that some secondary specialized education institutions only accept students based on full (11-year) secondary education. “Elchi” reports, citing Azedu.az, that although a number of colleges are included in the admission plan based on 11-year secondary education, they do […]