Azerbaijan accuses Azerbaijani activists abroad of having ties to Armenia

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6 months ago

July 28, 2020

The Azerbaijani media is campaigning against several Azerbaijani activists living abroad, accusing them of having ties with Armenia and of acting against the interests of Azerbaijan.

However, no confirmation or evidence has been published.

Articles in various publications mainly criticize journalist Sevinj Osmangizi, rock musician Jamal Ali and former ambassador Arif Mammadov. None of them have come forward to refute the claims.

Musician Jamal Ali

One of the stories circulating asserts that rock musician Jamal Ali, a former employee of the online publication Meydan TV, allegedly reported to the police when a group of Azerbaijani emigrants in Belgium gathered to support local Azerbaijanis who were injured in a fight with local Armenians.

The fact that Jamal Ali lives in Berlin and the rally took place in Brussels has not been commented upon. There is also no evidence for the accusation.

Jamal Ali has come under strong criticism in Azerbaijan for his critical songs against the authorities, and has been living in Germany for quite a while.

He says that he left Baku in order to avoid being arrested in Azerbaijan.

Former Ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg Arif Mammadov

Arif Mammadov was the ambassador of Azerbaijan to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg in 2004-2006. In 2015, by decision of President Ilham Aliyev, he was deprived of the diplomatic rank of “ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary.” Since then, Mamedov now lives in Brussels.

Arif Mammadov is accused by the Azerbaijani media of “disseminating false information about Azerbaijan”.

In particular, he is credited with saying that the Azerbaijani government allegedly initiated the the conflict between Azerbaijanis and Armenians in a number of countries, and that this is how the Azerbaijani authorities are trying to divert attention from internal problems.

The Azerbaijani media reproach Arif Mammadov for being “one with Armenia.”

Journalist Sevinj Osmangizi

The Azerbaijani media writes that journalist Sevinj Osmangizi is “pouring water in the enemy’s mill.” Sevinj Osmangizi’s statement in America that “the civilized confrontation has been violated by the Azerbaijani side” was taken to be in support of the Armenians.

And Osmangizi’s words that “this confrontation does not protect the national interests of Azerbaijan” were perceived as an act against the state.

Osmangizi now lives in America, but when she lived in Azerbaijan, she worked with AzTV and ANS TV channels. Now she is the head of the online television channel she herself created.

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Indonesia’s most active volcano rumbles

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January 27, 2021

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Indonesia's most active volcano erupted Wednesday with a river of lava and searing gas clouds flowing 1,500 meters down its slopes, Report states,citing TASS.

It was Mount Merapi's most extended lava flow since authorities raised the volatile volcano's danger level in November, said Hanik Humaida, the head of Yogyakarta's Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center.

The alert level was being maintained for now at the second-highest level. People should stay out of the existing 5-kilometer danger zone around the crater as the local administrations in Central Java Yogyakarta provinces closely monitor the situation.

The 2,968-metre volcano is on the densely populated island of Java and near the ancient city of Yogyakarta. It is the most active of dozens of Indonesian volcanoes and has repeatedly erupted with lava and gas clouds recently.

Merapi's last major eruption in 2010 killed 347 people.

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Fiorentina signs contract with Spartak’s Kokorin

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January 27, 2021

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Italian team Fiorentina has resolved the transfer of Russian footballer Alexander Kokorin, Report informs, citing the club's official website.

The official presentation of the experienced player will take place today. Italian media reported that the 30-year-old striker had signed a 3.5-year contract. He will wear the number 91 uniform in his new team.

According to the claim, Fiorentina paid 4.5 million euros in compensation for the transfer.

Alexander Kokorin's last club was Spartak Moscow.

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Weather forecast for tomorrow unveiled

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31 mins ago

January 27, 2021

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The weather will be changeable cloudy and gloomy in Baku and Absheron peninsula on January 28, Report informs, citing the National Hydrometeorology Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.

The south-west wind will blow. The temperature will be +4-+6 C at night, +7-+9 C in the daytime gloomy in Baku and Absheron peninsula.

Atmospheric pressure will drop from 761 mm Hg to 755 mm Hg, and relative humidity will make 75-85% at night, 50-55% in the daytime.

The weather will be mainly rainless in the regions of Azerbaijan. However, snow and rain is predicted in some western districts in the evening. It will be foggy in some places. West wind will blow and intensify occasionally.

The temperature will be -2 and +3 C at night, +7+11 C in the daytime. In the mountains, 0 and -5 C at night, +3- +8 C in the daytime.

As for the medical and meteorological forecast, weak fluctuations of meteorological factors are expected in the Absheron Peninsula on January 28, which is mainly favorable for sensitive people.

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