BAKU: In October, representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) conducted visits to Armenian detainees held in Baku, as notified by Azerbaijani authorities. The ICRC’s visits aimed to facilitate the exchange of family news for the detainees. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the detainees were met in private settings, allowing them to … Read more
BAKU: Azerbaijan detained 52 foreigners last month for border violation, seizing contraband worth AZN 3.8 million. In October 2024, the State Border Service of Azerbaijan reported significant achievements in securing the state border and combating smuggling, illegal migration, and drug trafficking. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Press Center of the State Border Service revealed … Read more
Baku: Industrial production in Baku from January to September of the current year amounted to AZN 39.8 billion, as reported by the Baku Statistics Department. This substantial figure highlights the significant role of the industrial sector in the city’s economy. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, 75.5% of the industrial production stemmed from the mining sector, … Read more
Nakhchivan: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed an Order on appointing Jabbar Musayev Hafiz as Head of the Nakhchivan City Executive Power of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, APA reports. According to the Order, Jabbar Musayev Hafiz has been appointed as Head of the Nakhchivan City Executive Power of the Nakhchivan Autonomous … Read more
Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, accompanied by First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, conducted an inspection of the facilities created for COP29 at the Baku Olympic Stadium area. Assistant to the President Anar Alakbarov provided a detailed briefing to the head of state and the First Lady about the developed facilities. According to … Read more
BAKU: Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) has announced weekly information regarding operations conducted in the liberated territories. ANAMA reported these findings to APA. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, ANAMA discovered 164 anti-personnel mines, 73 anti-tank mines, and 7,421 unexploded military ordnance during operations in various regions. These regions include Tartar, Aghdam, Aghdara, Lachin, … Read more
Baku: Azerbaijan’s State Border Service has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 16 kilograms and 220 grams of drugs from Iran into Azerbaijan. This successful operation occurred within the service areas of the “Goytapa” border detachments, as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and ensure the security of the state border. According to Azeri-Press … Read more
AZIREX-2024: Azerbaijan and Iran have successfully completed the AZIREX-2024 joint tactical exercise in the Iranian sector of the Caspian Sea. This exercise involved personnel and ships from the Naval Forces of both the Azerbaijan Army and the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, APA reports citing Ministry of Defence. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, … Read more
Baku: Mastercard, in collaboration with ABB, has announced the launch of the Sustainability Sandbox Hackathon, a virtual competition aimed at fintech startups to devise solutions to combat climate change. This initiative aligns with the upcoming 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) and emphasizes innovations in carbon emissions tracking and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) … Read more