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Investigation into 5 million manat cigarette smuggling concluded
Investigation into 5 million manat cigarette smuggling concluded. Charges filed, case sent to court. Defendants include port officials.
TikToker 'Arzum' Court: Investigator to Testify
Court decides investigator to testify in trial of TikToker 'Arzum 9999' involved in fatal car accident.
Dubai prince's ex-wife from Azerbaijan kidnapped
Dubai prince's ex-wife from Azerbaijan Zeynab Javadli and her three daughters kidnapped by Dubai police. Lawyer appeals to UN.
Baku: Driver under drugs jailed for 30 days
A driver in Baku who disobeyed police and drove under the influence of drugs has been jailed for 30 days.
Driver arrested for driving under influence in Gabala
A driver was arrested in Gabala for driving under the influence of drugs and sentenced to 15 days in jail.
Capitol rioter hired by Pentagon counterterrorism
Convicted Capitol rioter Elias Irizarry hired by Pentagon counterterrorism office.
Perinatal Center Director Hospitalized Before Verdict
Former director of Republican Perinatal Center Mehriban Abbasguliyeva hospitalized during trial. Fire case adjourned until June 4.
Property rights of IDPs to be ensured
A new bill discussed in parliament aims to secure property rights for IDPs, marking a milestone in human rights.
Turan Tovuz excluded from European cups
Turan Tovuz excluded from UEFA competitions for 2026/2027 season. Club disagrees with decision, plans to appeal to CAS.
20-Year Divorce Case Finally Ends in UK
The UK's longest divorce case spanning over 20 years has concluded. The court awarded £6.6 million compensation to Varsha Gohil.
Midnight Brawl in Baku Café: Robbery Charge Dropped
Details of a midnight brawl in a Baku café, robbery charges, court decision, and amnesty application.
Kochalski and Zubir among CL best
Qarabag stars Kochalski and Zubir among top performers in Champions League statistics.
Armenian Appeal Hearings Underway in Baku
Baku Court of Appeal hears Armenian appeals. Motions partially granted, next hearing June 9.
Fraudster's Tyumen Plan: 12-Person Brigade
Baku fraudster jailed for 3 years 10 months after cheating victims out of 15,250 manats with fake car import and worker placement schemes.
US journalist claims Brigitte Macron is a man
US journalist Candace Owens claims to have evidence that Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, is a man.
Property Seizure Disputes to Be Resolved by Court Review
Property seizure disputes in criminal cases will be resolved through judicial review. The new bill protects the rights of non-accused affected persons.
Spy sentenced to 15.5 years in Nakhchivan
Nakhchivan spy Siyafat Farzaliyev sentenced to 15.5 years for treason and illegal weapons possession. DTX operation led to arrest.
Debtor and guarantor sue Bank Respublika
Bank Respublika OJSC is sued by a debtor and guarantor over an allegedly illegal sale of a $45k truck.
AYNA to Pay Attorney 2 Manat Parking Fee
Court orders AYNA to refund 2 manat parking fee to attorney Parviz Mammadov. Details of the case.
Dismissed Colonel Faces Criminal Charges
Colonel Oktay Babayev accused of fraud after dismissal, allegedly took 30,000 manat bribe.
Man jailed for 6 months for assaulting girlfriend in Baku
A man in Baku received a 6-month jail sentence for assaulting his girlfriend. The Nizami District Court convicted Vali Babayev of intentional light bodily harm.
44-year-old Serena Williams returns to tennis
23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams returns to tennis at 44. She will play doubles at a London tournament.
Meeting with Kenya Supreme Court delegation
Azerbaijan and Kenya Supreme Courts held a meeting and signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.
Joy Tour owner arrested in court
Rashad Ilyasov, founder of Joy Tour and Joy Travel, was arrested in court for allegedly embezzling 360,000 manats from 40 victims.
Former deputy chief Zulfugar Mansurov released from custody
Former deputy head Zulfugar Mansurov, arrested on bribery charges, released by Baku Court of Appeal.
France Seizes Russian Tanker
French Navy seizes Russian tanker Tagor under international sanctions. Macron confirms operation. Details on Bond.az.
14 Stab Kills Relative Over Home Renovation
Vugar Abuzarov sentenced to 17 years for stabbing his relative 14 times during an argument over home renovation in Saray village.
Man Sent Son to Surgery, Assaulted Daughter-in-Law
Father-in-law sentenced to 4 years for attempting to assault daughter-in-law while son was in surgery. Incident in Zangilan district.
Man who killed wife with cruelty gets 18 years
Hasrat Aliyev sentenced to 18 years for killing his wife with extreme cruelty in Sheki. Details of the trial.
Powell warns politicizing Fed would cost public trust
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns that politicizing the Federal Reserve would undermine public trust, emphasizing the need to protect democratic institutions.
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