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Snow expected – WARNING

— SOCIETY
From the second half of March 4, starting from the northern and western regions of Azerbaijan, until the daytime of March 5, weather conditions are expected to be intermittently rainy in some places, and snow is expected in mountainous areas. This was reported to “Elchi” by the National Hydrometeorology Service. In some places, precipitation is […]
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Baku prepares for the “International Carpet Festival 2026”

— SOCIETY
The next “International Carpet Festival” will take place in Baku on May 1-3, 2026. Information on this was provided to “Elchi” by “Azerkhalcha” OJSC. It was stated that the main goal of the festival is to promote Azerbaijani carpet weaving art on a global scale, showcase its rich heritage and future development prospects, and benefit […]
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A video clip on mine safety has been prepared for the liberated territories – VIDEO

— SOCIETY
An educational video clip has been prepared to increase awareness against the mine threat in the liberated territories. The State Committee for Affairs of Refugees and IDPs informed “Elchi” about this. It was stated that the main purpose of the video clip, prepared in cooperation with the State Committee and the Mine Action Agency of […]
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Tomorrow’s weather forecast announced

— SOCIETY
What will the weather be like in Azerbaijan tomorrow? The expected weather forecast for March 4 has been announced. What will the weather be like in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula? According to information provided by the National Hydrometeorology Service to “Elchi”, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be variable […]
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Iftar program organized for Azerbaijanis in Istanbul

— NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
An iftar program has been organized for Azerbaijanis living in Istanbul, Turkey. According to information from “Elchi”‘s Turkey bureau, the ceremony was held with the joint organization of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Foundation for the Promotion of Moral Values operating under it, and with […]
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MES: 239 Fires Responded to, 8 Deaths Last Week

— NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
8 people lost their lives during incidents that occurred in Azerbaijan last week. “Elchi” reports that this was stated in the Ministry of Emergency Situations’ (MES) report on last week’s chronicle. It was reported that, based on calls received by the MES “112” hotline, the relevant agencies of the ministry carried out emergency rescue operations […]
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Maximum temperature in February was 27 degrees

— HEADLINE, NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
In February 2026, the air temperature in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula was above the climatic norm for 24 days (0–15 degrees), below the norm for 3 days (0–4 degrees), and within the norm for 1 day, compared to the climatic norm. Nazim Mahmudov, head of the National Hydrometeorology Service, told “Elchi”. He noted that […]
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Today and tomorrow the geomagnetic field will be active

— SOCIETY
Today and tomorrow the geomagnetic field will be active. “Elchi” reports that the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory named after Nasireddin Tusi has released information about this. It was noted that it is expected to change between quiet-active levels later.
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Illegal hunters fined six thousand manats

— NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
Persons violating hunting rules were detained in the administrative territory of Imishli and Ismayilli districts. “Elchi” reports that the State Ecological Security Service released information about this. During the investigation, it was determined that these individuals were Vakil Khalilov and Saydam Shiraliyev, residents of Mazrali village, Salyan district; Mehman Aghayev, a resident of Salyan district; […]