SOCIETY

Electronic registration for applicants wishing to participate in aptitude tests for specialties requiring special abilities (XQTİ) at secondary specialized education institutions based on general (9-year) secondary education for the 2026/2027 academic year is beginning. This was reported to elchi by the SEC (State Examination Center). The registration process for commissions in the fields of visual […]

In October of this year, the city of Khankendi is scheduled to host an international conference titled “SocGov2026: Digital Analysis for Smart Governance”. This was reported to elchi by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population. It was stated that the event, organized by the DOST Agency under the Ministry of Labor […]

It is impossible to imagine the summer season without beaches. Especially since the saline nature of Baku and Absheron is not suitable for forests and rivers, the only option remains seaside recreation. However, not all beaches are suitable for a safe vacation. elchi reports, citing Bizim.media, that the cleanliness of the seawater, the sanitary condition […]

As we have reported, 11,422 marriages and 6,443 divorces were recorded in the first four months of this year. In Azerbaijan, 11,422 marriages and 6,443 divorces were recorded in the first 4 months of this year. The State Statistical Committee released information regarding this. It was noted that compared to the corresponding period of 2025, […]

Large-scale reconstruction works have been launched in the Sumgayit Public Beach area. elchi reports, citing modern.az, that the public beach model implemented in Baku’s Pirshagi and Shikhov beaches is now being realized in Sumgayit as well. Within the framework of the project, a large separate parking area for cars is being built on the coast […]

The Aran Regional Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) has conducted a training on the topic of “Improving search and rescue skills in mountainous terrain” in accordance with the 2026 preparation plan. This was reported to “Elchi” by the press service of the MES. It was stated that the main purpose of the […]

Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) has updated the energy system at the Tovuz station and the Soyuqbulaq-Salahli section of the Baku-Boyuk Kesik railway line. This was reported to “Elchi” by ADY. It was stated that the work at the Aghstafa station is in the final stage. It was noted that thanks to the updated contact network, […]

Citizens can freely use water bodies. “Elchi” reports that the State Service for Control over the Use and Protection of Water under ADSEA has released information regarding this matter. It was stated that permission for use for special purposes is required only for legal entities and individuals engaged in entrepreneurial activities without creating a legal […]

As of June 1, 2026, the number of registered unemployed persons in Azerbaijan was 247.6 thousand. “Elchi” reports that the State Statistical Committee has released information regarding this. It was noted that 52.1 percent of them were women. The average monthly amount of unemployment insurance payment was 479.8 manats.

Organized by the State Fire Protection Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a fire-tactical exercise on the topic “Behavioral rules and evacuation during emergencies” was held at the Barda Cotton Production and Processing Plant of “Azarpambiq ASK” LLC. According to the information provided to “Elchi” by the Ministry’s Press Service, the purpose of the […]