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There will be 14 non-working days in May

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According to the 2026 production calendar, the number of non-working days in Azerbaijan in May will be higher compared to other months. “Elchi” reports that due to May 9 (Victory Day over Fascism) falling on a Saturday, May 11 (Monday) will also be declared a non-working day in accordance with the Labor Code. Thus, May […]
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The Chairperson of the SEC spoke about the innovation to be applied in the foreign language graduation exam next year

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The main goal of the exam model planned to be implemented for foreign language subjects in 2027 is to measure students’ language skills in a more realistic, functional, and communicative context. elchi reports that this was stated by Maleyka Abbaszade, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the State Examination Center (SEC), at the event […]
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Those who want to obtain an independent expert certificate for agricultural insurance activities will take the exam today

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The State Examination Center (SEC) will hold a test exam today for candidates who wish to obtain an independent expert certificate for agricultural insurance activities and have successfully completed the training conducted by the Agricultural Insurance Fund. The exam will be organized at the SEC’s electronic examination building. The SEC informed “Elchi” that 23 candidates […]
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153 wanted persons detained yesterday

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As a result of operational measures carried out by police officers on April 24, a total of 153 people wanted, including 112 people wanted as debtors, were detained and handed over to the relevant authorities. This was reported to elchi by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It was stated that 18 people wanted for fraud […]
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More than 55 thousand students will take the graduation exam today

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Today, 55,282 students will take the graduation exam for the general (9-year) secondary education level. According to the information provided to elchi by the State Examination Center (SEC), 79 students with disabilities (visually impaired, cerebral palsy, hearing impaired, and others) will also participate in the exam. Special halls have been allocated in the exam buildings […]
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Saida Haqverdiyeva awarded with “Silver Career Awards”

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Theater and film director Saida Haqverdiyeva has become one of the laureates of the 4th “Silver Career Awards” held in Turkey. The director was awarded this prestigious prize for her long-term fruitful creative work in the field of cinema and theater, as well as for the successful premiere of the full-length feature film “Old Suitcases,” […]
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Response to allegations regarding the Azerbaijan National Conservatory

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The Azerbaijan National Conservatory has responded to disinformation recently circulated in some internet resources, based on transparent and objective facts. We present the statement of Orxan Vəliyev, the head of procurement at the Conservatory, regarding the matter as it is.   Information published in some media resources regarding the contract signed by the Azerbaijan National […]
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Actual weather conditions announced

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The actual weather conditions as of 12:00 on April 25 have been announced. According to the information provided to elchi by the National Hydrometeorological Service, intermittent rain is falling in some places, and snow is falling in mountainous areas (Dashkasan, Gadabay). It was reported that the amount of precipitation is 5 mm in Aghstafa and […]
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Attention to those wishing to work at the MFA: New update in registration…

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An update has been made to the registration for the competition for admission to the diplomatic service at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). According to the information provided to “Elchi” by the MFA, an additional update has been implemented in the rules for reviewing applications to participate in the competition. Thus, considering that the […]
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Today is the anniversary of the passing of Elmira Suleymanova

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Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Elmira Suleymanova, the first Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Azerbaijan. According to elchi, two years have passed since the death of Elmira Suleymanova. She was born on July 17, 1937, in Baku. Elmira Suleymanova became a Candidate of Chemical Sciences in 1968, a Doctor of Chemical […]