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Local elections held in several cities and municipalities in Serbia

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Local elections were held today in several cities and municipalities in Serbia. “Elchi” reports that the voting started at 07:00 local time and continued until 20:00. According to the Municipal Election Commission, voter turnout as of 16:00 was 65.73% in Sevoyno, 64% in Bajina Bašta, 60.93% in Kula, 58% in Aranđelovac, 55.11% in Knjaževac, 49.94% […]
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MSTPD appeals to drivers regarding current weather conditions

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Currently, fog is observed on some road sections in the capital area. Limited visibility affects the movement of vehicles and increases the risk of road accidents. This was reported to “Elchi” by the Main State Traffic Police Department (MSTPD). The Department asks drivers to reduce their speed to a minimum, maintain a greater distance than […]
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Monthly precipitation record set

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According to information as of March 28, 13:00, heavy rain continues in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. According to information provided by the National Hydrometeorology Service to “Elchi”, in the last 100 years, the amount of precipitation that fell on March 21, 1988, within a day was 36.8 mm, which constituted 156% of the monthly […]
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Turkey Joint Media Platform’s Working Commission and Committees to be established

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A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of Turkey. Information regarding this was provided to “Elchi” by the Media Development Agency. A bilateral meeting was held between Ahmad Ismayilov, Executive Director of the Media Development Agency of […]
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Baku’s executive authorities are working in an intensified work regime due to weather conditions

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Since the morning hours, Baku City Executive Power (BCEP), the heads of the capital’s district executive powers, their apparatus, and relevant economic structures have been working in an intensified work regime. This was reported to “Elchi” by the Press Service of the Baku City Executive Power. It was noted that in some areas, problems arose […]
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Intensive Rain in Baku, Snow in Mountainous Areas – ACTUAL WEATHER

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As of 20:00, intensive rainy weather conditions continue across the country. The National Hydrometeorology Service informed “Elchi” that snow is falling in mountainous areas – Kalbajar, Lachin, Shahdag, Khinalig, Gryza, while rain is falling in most regions of the country. Currently, intensive rain is also falling in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula. The amount […]
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Lenay Seidəli-zadə awarded second place in the Argentine Tango World Cup

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This year, Azerbaijan was represented by choreographer, founder and teacher of “Baku Tango Therapy”, Lenay Seidəli-zadə, in the prestigious competition held annually in March, which brings together dancers from various countries around the world. She achieved success by performing with her partner — musician and tango teacher Yuriy Sedov. “Elchi” reports that the couple secured […]
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The number of our universities included in international rankings has doubled

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For the first time, 7 universities from Azerbaijan were represented in 22 subjects in the 2026 ‘QS World University Rankings by Subject’.Information regarding this was provided to “Elchi” by the Ministry of Science and Education.It was reported that this year, the number of our universities included in the ranking has approximately doubled, and the number […]
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Actual weather announced

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According to the information from the National Hydrometeorology Service as of March 25, 15:00, it is currently raining in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula. The amount of precipitation recorded is up to 5 mm. According to the news provided by the Service to “Elchi”, the rainy weather conditions are expected to intensify further throughout […]
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Precipitation will intensify in Baku and Absheron Peninsula WARNING

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Intermittent rain is expected in some parts of Baku and Absheron Peninsula on the evening of March 25 and on March 27. This was reported to “Elchi” by the National Hydrometeorology Service. It was noted that rain is likely to intensify in various parts of the peninsula.