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Azerbaijan introduces visa-free regime for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Singapore starting today

— SOCIETY
In order to facilitate travel opportunities for citizens, strengthen cooperation between countries, and promote the development of tourism, the visa requirement for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Singapore holding ordinary passports to enter the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan for tourism purposes has been abolished from August 1, 2026, to […]
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It is the Day of Azerbaijani Language and Alphabet

— SOCIETY
August 1st is celebrated as the Day of the Azerbaijani Alphabet and the Azerbaijani Language. This significant day was established by the Decree of National Leader Heydar Aliyev dated August 9, 2001. The Great Leader signed this Decree taking into account that the transition to the Azerbaijani alphabet based on the Latin script was fully […]
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“Odyssey” book sales increased by 1400 percent

— CULTURE, HEADLINE, SOCIETY
World-renowned director Christopher Nolan’s film based on Homer’s famous epic “Odyssey” has sharply increased interest in ancient Greek mythology in the UK. After the film’s release, a record increase in “Odyssey” book sales was recorded. “Elchi” reports that this is stated in data from the market research company “NielsenIQ”. It was noted that sales of […]
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Traffic will be restricted on many streets and roads of the capital

— CURRENT EVENTS, SOCIETY
Due to repair works being carried out in Baku, partial or full restrictions on the movement of vehicles will be applied on a number of streets and roads of the capital starting from tomorrow until August 3. “Elchi” reports that the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads has released information regarding this. It was stated […]
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Emergency medical aid unit commissioned in Shusha

— CURRENT EVENTS, SOCIETY
The Shusha emergency medical aid unit, which previously operated in Baku, has now been relocated to its native land – the city of Shusha. This was reported to elchi by TABIB. According to the information, the Shusha emergency medical aid unit operates on a 24/7 basis. The unit is equipped with 2 emergency medical vehicles. […]
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President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan has concluded

— HEADLINE, SOCIETY
President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic concluded on July 31. elchi reports that a guard of honor was lined up in honor of the head of state at the Issyk-Kul International Airport in Cholpon-Ata. President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were seen off by the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz […]
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Tomorrow will be 39 degrees hot

— HEADLINE, SOCIETY
It is expected that the weather will be rainless in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula on August 1. This was reported to “Elchi” by the National Hydrometeorological Service. It was stated that the north-west wind will be replaced by a north-east wind during the day. The air temperature will be 22-25°C at night and 31-36°C […]
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More than 227 thousand manats of damage caused to greenery in Baku and regions in the last week

— HEADLINE, SOCIETY
During the control measures carried out by the employees of the State Environmental Security Service over the past week, facts of illegal cutting of greenery were discovered in Baku city, as well as in Sabirabad, Khachmaz, Shamakhi, Ismayilli, and Shabran districts. elchi reports that the State Environmental Security Service has released information regarding this. As […]
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Fire occurred in a multi-story residential building in Baku

— NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
A fire occurred in a multi-story residential building located in the Sabail district of Baku city. Information about this was provided by “Elchi” – the Ministry of Emergency Situations. It was reported that, in connection with the information, the forces of the State Fire Protection Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were immediately dispatched […]
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Participants of the 7th Summer Camp for Diaspora Youth have arrived in Azerbaijan

— SOCIETY
The participants of the 7th Summer Camp for Diaspora Youth, organized jointly by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, have arrived in Azerbaijan. This was reported to elchi by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora. It was noted that the 7th camp, which will be held from August […]