Tag: Azerbaijan
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Azerbaijan’s Miras Surveillance Platform Expands State Powers
Introduction: A New Era of State Surveillance In a move that could reshape the balance between security and civil liberties, Azerbaijan announced the creation of the Centralized Information and Digital Analytics System, known as MİRAS. Signed into law by President Ilham Aliyev on November 21, the decree centers control of vast data streams under a…
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Azerbaijan’s New Digital Watch: MİRAS Expands State Surveillance and Privacy Risks
Overview: A Bold Expansion of State Surveillance On November 21, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree establishing a centralized digital platform designed to dramatically expand state surveillance capabilities. The Centralized Information and Digital Analytics System, abbreviated as MİRAS, marks a significant shift in how Azerbaijan collects, analyzes, and uses data from its citizens, businesses, and…
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Azerbaijan’s MİRAS: The Centralized Surveillance Platform and Privacy Risks
Introduction: A Bold Expansion of State Surveillance In November, Azerbaijan declared a sweeping shift in its digital governance with the launch of the Centralized Information and Digital Analytics System, known as MİRAS. Promoted as a modern, integrated platform for data management and analytics, MİRAS also raises serious alarms about privacy, civil liberties, and the oversight…
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Rochdale man completes 4,200-mile trek from Azerbaijan to Manchester for homelessness charity appeal
Overview A Rochdale man has completed an extraordinary journey, walking more than 4,200 miles across 17 countries to raise money for homelessness charities in Manchester. Owen Charnley, 34, who hails from Rochdale, embarked on the 233-day trek from Baku, Azerbaijan, determined to turn a long-distance walk into support for people facing homelessness. The Journey The…
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Rochdale Man Walks 4,200 Miles from Azerbaijan to Aid Homelessness Charities
A Rochdale man has completed a remarkable 233-day journey, trekking more than 4,200 miles across 17 countries to raise money for homelessness charities in Manchester. The trek, which began in Baku, Azerbaijan, was driven by a simple mission: to use long-distance walking as a way to spotlight homelessness and to fund two local charities that…
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Turkish Military Cargo Plane Crashes Near Azerbaijani Border During Return Flight
Overview of the Incident A Turkish military cargo aircraft crashed in Georgia on Tuesday, while on a return flight from Azerbaijan to Turkey. The C-130 transport plane was carrying 20 people and went down near the Azerbaijani border, according to initial reports and official briefings. At the time of publishing, search and rescue teams were…
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Turkish Military Cargo Plane Crashes in Georgia While Returning from Azerbaijan
Overview of the Incident A Turkish military cargo aircraft, a C-130, crashed in Georgia on Tuesday while it was returning to Turkey. The aircraft was carrying 20 people and took off earlier from Azerbaijan. The crash occurred near the border with Azerbaijan, prompting immediate search and rescue efforts by Georgian authorities and coordinating partners. Details…
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Singapore Live News Roundup: SIA Flight Diverted to Azerbaijan, Jewel Changi Incident, and Major Sporting and Corporate Updates
Singapore Live News Roundup: Key Updates Across Transport, Safety, Sports, and Business In a day full of rapid developments, Singapore and the surrounding region saw notable events spanning international travel, a high-profile local incident at Jewel Changi Airport, and ongoing drama in Formula 1, as well as corporate and political headlines. Here is a concise…
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Trump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Claims Draw European Mockery in Copenhagen
Trump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Claims Draw European Mockery in Copenhagen At a high-profile European summit in Copenhagen, a moment of levity briefly overshadowed a serious diplomatic development: the ongoing peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Several European leaders found themselves the unintended targets of humor after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed to have brokered a peace…
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Armenia-Azerbaijan: Trump Confusion Triggers EU Laughter at Copenhagen Summit
Why Copenhagen Became the Stage At a high-profile European Union gathering in Copenhagen, diplomacy collided with a moment of humor as leaders gathered to discuss security and regional stability. A light-hearted exchange about the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process—soon overshadowed by a mispronunciation—captured attention far beyond the formal agenda. The scene underscored how, in international diplomacy, even…