SOCIETY

In order to ensure safe and efficient traffic management during the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which will be held in Baku from May 17-22, 2026, the WUF13 Azerbaijan Operating Company and relevant authorities will jointly conduct another monitoring of vehicle traffic. “Elchi” reports that, as part of the monitoring, temporary traffic […]

The Feast of Sacrifice is approaching. This year, rules in animal markets will be further tightened, and the sale of certain animals will not be permitted. “Elchi” reports, citing milliaz, that regarding the subject, Yavar Mammadov, Director of the Identification and Traceability Center of the Food Safety Institute, stated that animal markets are considered high-risk […]

Another relocation caravan has been sent to Khojavend village of Khojavend district. “Elchi” reports that at this stage, 32 families – 135 people – are being relocated to Khojavend village. It should be noted that those relocating are families who have been temporarily settled in various areas of the republic, mainly in dormitories, sanatoriums, and […]

In his statement, lawyer Sahib Mammadov stated that the construction of the B5 station near the “Nizami” station, under the Central Park, is unwise. According to him, the area is an active zone of groundwater, and the hydrogeological conditions of the area do not allow for the implementation of such projects. Moreover, he also stated […]

What will the weather be like tomorrow? The weather forecast for May 1st has been announced. This information was provided to elchi by the National Hydrometeorology Service. Weather forecast for Baku and the Absheron Peninsula It is reported that the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula will be variably cloudy, occasionally overcast, and mainly […]

The Ministry of Justice has launched the “Online registration for meetings with convicts” service to organize meetings with convicts more efficiently. This was reported to elchi by the ministry. According to the information, the new service allows visitors to apply for meetings with convicts online, select the time and type of the meeting, pre-register the […]

The Republic of Azerbaijan, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), will host World Environment Day (WED) in Baku on June 5, 2026. According to information provided to “Elchi” by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the event will be held under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For the Climate. For Our […]

In May, there will be 5 consecutive non-working days due to Eid al-Adha and Independence Day. “Elchi” reports that, according to the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers dated December 2, 2025, Eid al-Adha falls on May 27 and 28 this year. Independence Day (May 28) is considered a non-working day. According to the Labor […]

This year, there will be 3 consecutive non-working days in connection with the Victory Day over Fascism (May 9). “Elchi” reports that this year May 9 falls on a Saturday. According to the Labor Code, if weekly rest days and non-working holidays coincide, the rest day is moved to the working day immediately following the […]