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There will be 13 non-working days in March

SOCIETY
In March 2026, Azerbaijan is expected to have 13 non-working days due to public holidays and weekends. Elchi.az reports with reference to Trend that March 8, International Women’s Day, falls on a Sunday, so March 9 will also be a non-working day. In addition, there will be long holidays in March due to Novruz holiday […]
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Power Outage to Affect Some Areas of Bilasuvar and Lankaran

SOCIETY
On January 5, repair work will be carried out on a 20 mVA transformer at the 110/35/10 kV substation in the area of the Bilasuvar Electric Network (EN). Due to the reinforcement work carried out at the substation, there will be restrictions in the supply of electricity from 12:00 to 13:00 in a part of […]
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The month of Ramadan begins in Azerbaijan on February 19

NEWS FEED, SOCIETY
The month of Ramadan begins in Azerbaijan on February 19. According to the information obtained by Elchi.az, the Nights of Qadr are March 8, 10, 12 and 16. It should be noted that the 1st and 2nd days of Shawwal (March 20 and 21) will be celebrated as Ramadan (Fitr) holiday in Azerbaijan. Let us […]
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Tomorrow will be 10 degrees below zero, roads will be icy

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On January 5, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be partly cloudy, occasionally overcast, and mainly rainless. Moderate south-west wind will blow. This was reported to Elchi.az by the National Hydrometeorology Service. The air temperature will be 1-3° above zero at night, 9-14° above zero during the day. Atmospheric pressure […]
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Situation on Azerbaijan’s highways announced

SOCIETY
Situation on Azerbaijan’s highways announced. This was reported to Elchi.az by the National Hydrometeorology Service. Due to frosty weather conditions, it is expected that roads will be icy in some mountainous areas on the night of January 5.
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Traffic Police Department: Refrain from driving while sleepy and tired

HEADLINE, SOCIETY
Drivers preparing for a trip should first of all pay attention to the serviceability of vehicles and ensure that not only they but also passengers fasten their seat belts while driving. Elchi.az reports that this was stated in the appeal of the Main State Traffic Police Department (BDYPI) to drivers regarding the expected situation on […]
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ACTUAL WEATHER: Snow cover has started to melt, wind has intensified

HEADLINE, SOCIETY
According to the information of the National Hydrometeorology Service as of 10:00 on January 4, the weather conditions in the country are rainless, wind is observed in some places. The Service told Elchi.az that the south-west wind is blowing in a number of areas, the maximum wind speed is up to 20 m/s in Baku […]
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Ramazan Begins on This Date in Azerbaijan

SOCIETY
The month of Ramadan begins in Azerbaijan on February 19. Elchi.az reports with reference to Report that the nights of Qadr are March 8, 10, 12 and 16. It should be noted that the 1st and 2nd of the month of Shawwal (March 20 and 21) will be celebrated as Ramadan (Fitr) holiday in Azerbaijan. […]
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Yellow warning issued due to windy weather

SOCIETY
A yellow warning has been issued for Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, as well as some regions, due to the expected windy weather conditions on January 4. Elchi.az reports that this was stated by the National Hydrometeorology Service. According to the information, west wind will blow in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, Dashkasan, Ganja, Samukh, […]
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110 state standards in the field of labor have been developed and approved

SOCIETY
The Technical Committee on Standardization (AZSTAND/TK21) “In the field of labor”, chaired by the State Labor Inspectorate Service under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, continues to prepare state standards related to labor safety. Elchi.az reports that the ministry released information about this. It was reported that last year, 110 more […]