Society

05 March 2008 [10:15]

Misleading caller to Norwegian Embassy in Azerbaijan detained

The 22nd unit of the Nasimi district police office detained a man, who called to the Norwegian Embassy and gave misleading information about the threat posed to the diplomatic mission.
04 March 2008 [18:08]

Day.Az news agency awarded for successful coverage of state youth politics

Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sport Azad Ragimov has awarded Day.Az news agency.
04 March 2008 [15:09]

Number of HIV-infected makes up 1,379 people in Azerbaijan

Number of HIV-infected people recorded in Azerbaijan has made up 1,379 people since 1987 until January of 2008.
04 March 2008 [14:57]

Iranian ambassador demanded to respond for disrespectful attitude to Khojaly tragedy

Azerbaijani parliamentarians demand to call the Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan to Milli Medjlis due to the prohibition of Iranian authorities to hold anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy.
04 March 2008 [11:18]

British pedophile detained in Azerbaijan to be extradited to Great Britain in three months

British citizen Patrick O'Brian, detained in Azerbaijan, will be extradited to Great Britain within three months.
04 March 2008 [10:01]

Baku declared the dirtiest city in the world

Mercer Human Resource Consulting has released its annual rankings of the world’s most dirties cities.
03 March 2008 [16:54]

Azerbaijani army officer attempts to commit suicide - UPDATED

Azerbaijani army officer made an attempt to commit suicide in Aghdam region by shooting himself.
03 March 2008 [16:17]

Iranian citizens detained in an attempt to smuggle cell phones to Azerbaijan

Two citizens of Iran-Ansari Javad Izzet oglu and Mohseni Guseyn Nagi oglu-attempted to smuggle a large shipment of cell phones.
03 March 2008 [15:54]

Rights of female-lawyers violated everywhere in Azerbaijan

The social association of enlightenment in the sphere of human rights has implemented the projects "Female lawyers in Azerbaijan".
01 March 2008 [15:07]

Fashion Festival to be held in Azerbaijan

Fashion Festival will be held in Azerbaijan on April 26-27.
01 March 2008 [14:47]

Citizen of Afghanistan kills his wife and wounds mother-in-law in Azerbaijani capital

A murder was committed in Khatai district of Baku.
01 March 2008 [14:00]

Time and site of tenth session of World Azerbaijanis Congress defined

The 10th urgent session of the Congress of World Azerbaijanis will be held in Brussels on June 20-22.
01 March 2008 [13:10]

March 20-26 declared non-working days in Azerbaijan

March 20-26 are declared non-working in Azerbaijan due to celebration of Novruz holiday-the holiday of spring.
01 March 2008 [11:36]

Persons accused of beating Azadlyg newspaper reporter deny the charge

Two persons, accused of beating opposition Azadlyg newspaper's reporter deny the charge of beating reporter Agil Khalilov.
01 March 2008 [10:25]

One-eyed lamb born in Lenkoran, Azerbaijan - PHOTO

A one-eyed lamb has been born in Lenkoran, Azerbaijan.
29 February 2008 [17:52]

Nazim Ibragimov: "Some Azerbaijanis seek refuge abroad by introducing themselves as Armenians"

Analysis shows that some Azerbaijanis get refuge in foreign countries by introducing themselves as Armenians.
29 February 2008 [17:21]

Visit schedule of Cardinal Bertone to Azerbaijan released

From 6 to 9 March, Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. will be visiting Azerbaijan where he will meet Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister Arthur Rasizadeh, Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov and other officials.
29 February 2008 [17:07]

Monitor magazine editor-in-chief Elmar Guseynov to be commemorated in Azerbaijan

Representatives of civil society and mass medias will gather at the grave of Azerbaijani reporter Elmar Guseynov on the day of his murder on March 2.
29 February 2008 [14:38]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry to receive citizens

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has determined the reception days for citizens, Khazar Ihbrahim, spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told APA.
29 February 2008 [12:48]

Tractor strikes mine in Aghdam region, Azerbaijan

A tractor has struck mine in the sown area in Ahmadagali village of Aghdam region.
29 February 2008 [09:49]

Azerbaijani Justice Ministry starts work on extradition of British pedophile

Azerbaijani Justice Ministry has received a questionnaire and a decision of Court on extradition of British citizen Patrick O’Brian who was accused of raping five children, through diplomatic channels in Great Britain.
28 February 2008 [16:26]

Days of Azerbaijani culture to be held in Morocco

Days of Azerbaijani culture will be held in Rabat, Morocco, by initiative of Mehriban Aliyeva, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO goodwill ambassador.
28 February 2008 [14:52]

Issues of imprisoned reporters not discussed during OSCE chairman-in-office's visit to Azerbaijan

I have general information about imprisoned reporters in Azerbaijan.
28 February 2008 [11:38]

Azerbaijanis likely to have e-signature this year

Azerbaijan is completing activities related to introduction of e-signature in the country.
27 February 2008 [18:40]

Conference "Modern diagnostics and treatment of thalassemia" to be held in Azerbaijan

A conference "Modern diagnostics and treatment of thalassemia" will be held in Baku.
27 February 2008 [17:53]

Names of 29 Armenians, who tortured Azerbaijani captives, revealed

“Human rights activists, who state that Azerbaijanis released from captivity have been arrested, are political dilettantes.
27 February 2008 [17:04]

Azerbaijan leading by number of drug-resistant TB patients in the world

Cases of tuberculosis that defy existing drugs are being recorded globally at the highest rates ever seen, with parts of the former Soviet Union especially vulnerable, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.
27 February 2008 [14:45]

Forum of Azerbaijani students in Czechia held in Prague

A two-day forum of Azerbaijani students in Czechia started in Prague today.
27 February 2008 [13:57]

Azerbaijani and Latvian frontier troops sign agreement on cooperation

A delegation led by chief of the State Frontier Services of Latvia, general Gunars Dabolinshin arrived in Baku on February 25.
27 February 2008 [13:36]

Azerbaijani mountain climber conquers the highest peak of Mexico on 16th anniversary of Khojaly genocide

Ali Sanai, Azerbaijani mountain climber living in Northern California conquered Orizaba, the highest peak of Mexico.
27 February 2008 [11:05]

Azerbaijani citizens issued defective passports, creating problems abroad

The national foreign passports of Azerbaijan contain a shortage, a production defect, made by a British producing firm, which caused problems to our citizens on the check points abroad.
26 February 2008 [17:41]

Center of Media Rights Protection to publish names of mass medias not concluding labor contracts with their employees

The Center of Media Rights Protection started a monitoring among mass medias for protection of reporters' labor rights.
26 February 2008 [14:44]

Appeal of Barmek-Azerbaijan president Guseyn Arabul declined

The appeal of President of Barmek-Azerbaijan Guseyn Arabul has been considered today in the Supreme Court.
26 February 2008 [12:18]

Turkey's Minister of Religious Affairs receives head of Caucasus Moslems Department

Head of the Caucasus Moslems Department Allahshukur Pashazade met with Turkey's Minister of Religious Affairs Aku Bardakoglu.
26 February 2008 [11:12]

President of Azerbaijan commemorates victims of Khojaly tragedy

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has put a garland to the memorial "Khojaly Kharaly" (Call of Khojaly).
25 February 2008 [18:49]

Baku Appellate Court declines complaint of Said Dadashbeyli's gang

A court hearing on the appeal of Said Dadashbeyli and 14 persons against the decision of the Court of Grave Crimes finished in the Baku Appellate Court chaired by judge Ali Seyfaliyev.
25 February 2008 [12:29]

Ilham Aliyev to commemorate victims of Khojaly tragedy

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will commemorate victims of Khojaly tragedy tomorrow.
25 February 2008 [11:55]

Remainders and bodies of pilots of Azerbaijan’s crashed MIQ-29 air force jet pulled out of the Caspian Sea

The remainders and bodies of pilots of Azerbaijan’s MIQ-29 air force jet, which crashed into the Caspian Sea on January 29, have been pulled out, Defense Ministry’s press service told APA.
25 February 2008 [10:33]

First virtual museum to be created in Azerbaijan

There is a plan to create a virtual museum in Azerbaijan.
22 February 2008 [18:45]

Azerbaijani Parliament offers UN to declare February 26 a Day of Victims of Aggression

A group of parliamentarians proposed to give information about the tragedy to the world community on the eve of anniversary of Khojaly genocide at the meeting of Parliament today, APA reports.
22 February 2008 [18:36]

Nardaran residents rally against caricatures of Prophet Muhammad published in Danish newspapers

Residents of Nardaran settlement of Baku are rallying against publication of caricatures of Prophet Muhammad in Danish newspapers.
22 February 2008 [15:00]

New memorial to Khojaly tragedy to be erected in Baku - PHOTO

A new memorial to the Khojaly tragedy will be erected in Baku on February 26.
22 February 2008 [14:50]

Leyla Aliyeva to attend forum of Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg - UPDATED

A forum of Middle Ural Azerbaijanis will be held in Yekaterinburg on February 24.
22 February 2008 [14:18]

Police officer wounded in fire exchange in Nardaran, Baku

Deputy chief of police department No 14 of the Sabunchi district of Baku was founded in the result of fire exchange in the Nardaran settlement of the Sabunchi district of Baku.
22 February 2008 [13:49]

Armenians intending to impede conference on Khojaly tragedy in Berlin

A conference on the massacres committed by Armenians against Turks, as well as on Khojaly tragedy will be held in Berlin on February 24.
22 February 2008 [13:46]

Azerbaijani ombudsman sends appeal to international organizations regarding Khojaly tragedy

Azerbaijani Ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova has sent an appeal to international organization, regarding the Khojaly massacre, committed by Armenians against the peaceful residents of this region.
22 February 2008 [11:18]

Non-working days for March declared in Azerbaijan

March 20 to 24 will be non-working days in Azerbaijan on occasion of Novruz holiday, Akif Ali, spokesman for the Cabinet of Ministers told APA.
21 February 2008 [18:31]

Extraction of MiG-29 air force jet fragments depending on weather conditions

The extraction of the fragments of MiG-29 air force jet, which crashed into the Caspian Sea on January 29, and bodies of two pilots depends on weather conditions.
21 February 2008 [16:27]

Armenian engaged in drug trafficking arrested in Zagatala, Azerbaijan

Police arrested Zagatala region resident of Armenian origin engaged in illicit drug turnover, Zagatala region police office told APA.
21 February 2008 [15:37]

One more decree of pardon to be signed in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is likely to sign another decree of pardon in March, right before Novruz holiday.
21 February 2008 [15:29]

Azerbaijani art figures to hold concert in Vladivostok

A concert of Russian and Azerbaijani art figures will be held in the Fesco hall in Vladivostok on February 27.
21 February 2008 [14:54]

Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry and police carry out special operation in Balaken

The National Security Ministry and Balaken region police office carried out special operation in the region, deputy chief of Balaken region police office Logman Ismayilov told APA.
21 February 2008 [10:22]

Parliament of Azerbaijan to work out new law "On HIV-infections"

A regional project on "AIDS prophylactics among drug addicts and prisoners" was adopted at a session of the parliamentary commission on social policy.
20 February 2008 [17:10]

Head of OSCE Baku office visits Lenkoran, Azerbaijan

Head of the OSCE Baku office Jose Luis Herero paid a visit to Lenkoran, Day.Az reports.
20 February 2008 [14:02]

Judge punished for bribery in Azerbaijan

Judgeship term of Surakhany district court judge Latif Nabiyev was terminated.
20 February 2008 [12:27]

Rauf Rajabov: "If after the flight recorder of Azerbaijan's MiG-29 is found, it is revealed that pilots' death is caused by worn-out parts, the officials will have to explain how it could occur"

The search procedure should be carried out by a special military division by means of a special equipment.
20 February 2008 [11:59]

Asker Alekperov: "Ministry of Internal Affairs will prevent any attempt to destabilize situation in Azerbaijan during elections"

Situation in Azerbaijan is under control, most crimes, are immediately disclosed.
20 February 2008 [10:29]

A documentary about Azerbaijan premiered in Netherlands

One of the leading Netherlands TV channels NED-3 transmitted a documentary featuring Azerbaijan.
19 February 2008 [16:30]

USAID holds meeting with reporters in Lenkoran

USAID held a meeting with reporters in Lenkoran in the framework of the program "Protection of media and development of alternative media".
19 February 2008 [15:44]

Over 1,000 prisoners suffer from tuberculosis in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan accounts for over 2,000 prisoners, registered as drug addicts.
19 February 2008 [15:36]

Vasily Istratov: "There is no news on mutual transmission of TV channels by Azerbaijan and Russia"

"There are no talks on mutual transmission of TV channels between Russia and Azerbaijan".
19 February 2008 [15:17]

Ammunition depot found in Khanlar, Azerbaijan

An arms cache has been found in Khanlar city of Azerbaijan in the result of a successful operation, carried out by the city police, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
19 February 2008 [13:56]

Heads of Missions Spouses to hold first Charity Golden Gala in Baku

The Heads of Missions Spouses in Baku will hold their first HOMS Charity Golden Gala on the occasion of International Women's Day.
19 February 2008 [11:25]

Azerbaijan hosts Iranian film festival

The Azeri Ministry of Culture and Tourism has organized an Iranian Film Festival in Baku in conjunction with Iran's Cultural Council.
19 February 2008 [10:38]

Azerbaijani program to be transmitted on Canadian radio

Alberta Azerbaijani Cultural Society announced beginning of the new info-cultural Azerbaijani Radio Program "Voice of Azerbaijan" in Edmonton, Alberta.
19 February 2008 [10:25]

$1,000 allocated for Azerbaijani opposition reporters

The Fund of Support of the Freedom of Speech and Protection of Reporters has allocated $1,000 to the reporters of Azerbaijan.
19 February 2008 [10:13]

Commemorative events on 16th anniversary of Khojaly tragedy to be held in 60 cities

Azerbaijani Diaspora groups will hold commemorative events on the 16th anniversary of Khojaly tragedy in 60 cities of the world.
18 February 2008 [16:22]

Huseyn Bagirov: "Russia pollutes the Caspian Sea even more than Azerbaijan"

The Russia pollutes the Caspian Sea even more than Azerbaijan, as pollutions mainly flow via the Volga river.
18 February 2008 [15:11]

Large arms cache found in Yevlakh, Azerbaijan

An arms cache has been found in Yevlakh region of Azerbaijan in the result of a successful operation, carried out by law enforcement bodies, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
18 February 2008 [11:29]

Victims of Khojaly tragedy commemorated in Israel

The victims of Khojaly tragedy were commemorated in Netania, Israel.