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Additional train services scheduled on Baku-Aghstafa-Baku route – SCHEDULE

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“Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC (ADY) has scheduled additional train services on the Baku-Aghstafa-Baku route to meet passenger demand. According to information provided by ADY to “Elchi”, trips will be organized in both directions on March 18. Passengers can purchase tickets for these services with a 10% discount from railway ticket offices, ADY’s official website, or the […]
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The number of children infected with tuberculosis in Azerbaijan last year has been announced

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In Azerbaijan, 198 cases of tuberculosis infection were detected in children in 2025. elchi reports that this was stated by Irada Akhundova, director of the Scientific Research Institute of Lung Diseases of the Ministry of Health. According to her, a positive trend is observed in tuberculosis infection in Azerbaijan: “If in 2015, active tuberculosis was […]
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Lyceum Status Granted to Secondary School No. 23 in Sumgayit

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The type of Sumgayit city No. 23 full secondary general education school has been changed, and it has been granted the status of Lyceum No. 23 with a technical subjects specialization. “Elchi” reports that this was announced by the Absheron-Khizi Regional Education Department. It was noted that admission to the 1st grade of the lyceum […]
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Azer Gasimli sentenced

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Azer Gasimli, Director of the Institute of Political Management and political scientist, has been deprived of liberty for 12 years. According to “Elchi”, the verdict was announced at the Baku Court for Grave Crimes during a trial chaired by Judge Telman Huseynov. It should be noted that A. Gasimli was detained in December 2024, and […]
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Iftar table opened for participants of the Global Baku Forum

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Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office, hosted an iftar dinner for participants visiting our country within the framework of the XIII Global Baku Forum. “Elchi” reports that, in addition to forum participants, leaders of religious confessions operating in Azerbaijan also attended the event. The iftar ceremony began with the recitation of verses […]
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Preparations for the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku discussed

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Minister of Culture Adil Karimli discussed preparations for the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue to be held in Baku with Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), and Nihal Saad, Director of the organization, who are on a visit to Azerbaijan. This was reported to “Elchi” by the Ministry of […]
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March pensions nationwide paid ahead of schedule

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Due to holidays, March pension payments across the republic have been completed ahead of schedule. “Elchi” reports that the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population issued a statement regarding this. On March 6, March pensions for individuals registered in Baku, Sumgayit cities and Absheron region, as well as in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and […]
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Assessment framework for the recruitment of educator-teachers announced

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The assessment framework for the recruitment competition for the educator-teacher position in preschool education has been announced. “Elchi” reports that the Institute of Education has released information regarding this. You can familiarize yourself with the assessment framework by accessing the link below: Assessment framework for the recruitment competition for the educator-teacher position