Allahverdi Mehdiyev, the head of the "Azerbaijan" newspaper's department, was reported dead yesterday morning, Paralel.az reports. He reportedly had a stroke.

For information, our colleague, originally from the village of Boyuk Marjanli, Jabrayil region, graduated from the Faculty of Oriental Studies of Baku State University, and was awarded the Medal of Progress by the President on the occasion of the 145th anniversary of the National Press. According to relatives, the deceased had previously undergone heart surgery.
We ask God to have mercy on our colleague and patience on his relatives!

Səma