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Non-working days for May ANNOUNCED

SOCIETY
The non-working days for May 2026 have been announced. According to the calendar, a number of rest days are scheduled throughout the month due to both weekends and official holidays. “Elchi” reports that for those working a 5-day work week, May 2, 16, 23, and 30 are non-working days as they fall on Saturdays. Sundays, […]
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Status of road projects implemented in the liberated territories has been announced

SOCIETY
Construction works on 30 road projects with a total length of 1,454.3 km have been completed in the territories liberated from occupation. According to the information provided to “Elchi” by the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads (AAYDA), construction works are currently underway on 38 projects with a total length of 2,432.8 km. According to […]
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Tomorrow’s weather forecast has been announced

SOCIETY
What will the weather be like in Azerbaijan tomorrow? The weather forecast for April 17 has been announced. What will the weather be like in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula? According to the information provided to “Elchi” by the National Hydrometeorology Service, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be partly […]
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Registration for the 2nd stage of the university entrance exam begins

SOCIETY
Registration is announced for applicants who wish to participate in the 1st attempt of the 2nd stage of the entrance exam to higher education institutions. This information was provided to elchi by the State Examination Center. Stages of application submission It was stated that the submission of applications for student admission to higher education institutions […]
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Sahiba Gafarova: Hosting WUF13 is a testament to Azerbaijan’s ability to unite joint efforts

ECONOMY, NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
After successfully hosting COP29, hosting the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) is another manifestation of the trust placed in Azerbaijan’s ability to unite joint efforts in the face of common challenges. “Elchi” reports that Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova stated this at the 5th Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement Parliamentary […]
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Gas supply will be suspended in 2 districts of Baku

SOCIETY
Due to repair and installation works, gas supply to some areas of Surakhani and Sabunchu districts will be temporarily restricted starting from 10:00 on 16.04.2026. “Elchi” reports that “Azerigaz” has released information regarding this. “Due to repair and installation works, gas supply to the MIDA residential complex and “Sahil” residential area in Surakhani district, as […]
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Why have the repair and restoration works on the Bibiheybat road been delayed?

SOCIETY
The situation regarding the repair and restoration works on the Bibiheybat road has caused dissatisfaction. elchi reports with reference to Oxu.az that a post about this has been shared on social media. It was stated that, according to the information previously provided by the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads (AAYDA), the road in the […]
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Hydrometeorology Service: Hail rarely falls in Baku

SOCIETY
Hail events on the Absheron Peninsula, including Baku, occur rarely and are usually short-lived. This was stated by Gulshad Mammadova, Director of the Hydrometeorological Forecasts Bureau of the National Hydrometeorology Service. She said that hail is a short-term, local, and suddenly forming atmospheric phenomenon: “In Azerbaijan, hail is more characteristic of mountainous and foothill areas. […]
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Central Bank has fined 3 companies

SOCIETY
The Central Bank has held “A+CO” OJSC, “DIADEM” OJSC, and “Ekolizing” LLC administratively liable. elchi reports this citing the CBA. Thus, within the framework of current supervisory processes conducted by the regulator, “A+CO” OJSC, “DIADEM” OJSC, and “Ekolizing” LLC were each fined 2,000 manats in accordance with Article 422 of the Code of Administrative Offenses […]