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18 July 2008 [12:46]

Day.Az among winners of Azerbaijan Ecology Ministry's contest

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan drew conclusions of the contest on "The best articles and TV video materials on the topic of environment".
18 July 2008 [11:09]

Influential Jewish religious leader of Los Angeles to visit Azerbaijan

One of the most influential Jewish leaders of Los Angeles, rabbi Abraham Kuper, will soon visit Azerbaijan, said general consul of Azerbaijan Elin Suleymanov, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
18 July 2008 [09:09]

OSCE condemns verdict on homosexual Sergey Strekalin's case

OSCE special rapporteur on freedom of press Miklos Kharashti condemned the verdict of the Nasimi District Court, passed against homosexual Sergey Strekalin, accused of stabbing Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil.
17 July 2008 [16:29]

Criminal case on attachment of refugee status to Azerbaijani criminal Rovshan Lenkoranski initiated in Ukraine

Kiev prosecutor's office has instituted a criminal case on provision of a status of a refugee to Rovshan Janiyev -Azerbaijani criminal, known as Rovshan Lenkoranski.
17 July 2008 [14:26]

Azerbaijani army soldier dies

Serviceman of the National Army of Azerbaijan, 19 year old Turam Musayev died in a result of an accident in N military unit in Ganja, reports Novosti-Azerbaijan with reference to local TV channels.
17 July 2008 [12:00]

Court declines claim of journalist Ahil Halil regarding fact of his being beaten in the Olive Garden

The Nasimi district court, presided by judge Ikram Shirinov, held a court hearing on the claim of Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil, reharding the fact of his being beaten in the Olive Garden.
17 July 2008 [11:19]

14 students to study abroad within SOCAR scholarship program

The SOCAR commission on selection of scholars to study abroad has held a session and discussed results of a contest, held last month.
17 July 2008 [10:01]

ICRC leader in Azerbaijan meets with Milli Medjlis vice speaker

Head of the representative office of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Azerbaijan Martin Amasher met with vice speaker of Milli Medjlis Bahar Muradova, reports Day.Az with reference to AzTv channel.
17 July 2008 [09:18]

Prisoners detainment conditions to be improved in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has ratified amendments to legislation, ensuring improvement of prisoners detainment conditions by its decree, reports Interfax-Azerbaijan with reference to the presidential administration.
17 July 2008 [09:04]

Ammunitions confiscated from director of one of Azerbaijan's national parks

Officials of the Aghjebedi region police confiscated ammunitions from the director of the Abgel national park yesterday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the Interior Ministry.
16 July 2008 [13:37]

Trainings of Azerbaijani and Georgian frontier guards and customs officials start on Red Bridge base

Trainings started on the base of the Red Bridge frontier service under the OSCE auspices on July 16.
16 July 2008 [12:08]

Has AZN 50,000 been stolen from the car of human rights activist Elchin Behbudov in Baku?

According to Yeni Musavat newspaper, AZN 50,000 was stolen yesterday from the Tofas car, belonging to the head of the Azerbaijani Committee against Torture, famous human rights activist Elchin Behbudov.
16 July 2008 [09:59]

Officials of Azerbaijani ombudsman's office hold monitoring in Bail investigation ward

Officials of Azerbaijani ombudsman's office held a monitoring at Bail investigation ward No 1, reports the press service for the ombudsman's office.
16 July 2008 [09:14]

Most people get infected through blood transfusion in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan lacks the system of blood security, which is a reason of infection with different infectious diseases, said head of the association of hemophilia patients Gulnara Huseynova, Echo reports with reference to Turan.
15 July 2008 [17:04]

Heydar Aliyev's lyceum to open in Izmir, Turkey

SOCAR president Rovnaq Abdullayev visited Turkey for participation at the next session of the board of Petkim petrochemical complex.
15 July 2008 [16:44]

International meeting of religious hierarchs to be held in Baku

The International meeting of religious hierarchs will be held on the high level in the Azerbaijani capital in 2009, reports the Caucasus Muslims Department.
15 July 2008 [13:15]

1572 HIV-infected recorded in Azerbaijan

The number of HIV infected patients in Azerbaijan has made 1572 people since 1987 until July 1 of 2008, said the press service for the Azerbaijani Health Ministry.
15 July 2008 [12:08]

Hero of homosexual court process sentenced to 1.5 years

The Nasimi district court presided by judge Shahin Abdullayev held a court hearing on the case of homosexual Sergey Strekalin, accused of stabbing Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil, said general director of the newspaper Azer Ahmedov.
15 July 2008 [10:28]

Imprisoned Bizil yol newspaper correspondent feels bad

Family members of Bizim yol newspaper correspondent Mushvig Huseynov met him in prison No 2.
15 July 2008 [10:04]

Memorial complex to Heydar Aliyev's return to power opened in Baku

Day.Az reports with reference to AzerTac that a memorial complex of the return of National Leader of our people Heydar Aliyev to political power in 1969 was opened in Yeni Surakhany settlement on July 14 at July 14 street.
15 July 2008 [09:43]

Council for Press asks Azerbaijani President to pardon journalists

The Council for Press has sent an appeal to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev with a request to pardon the three imprisoned journalists.
15 July 2008 [09:37]

Men accused of blackmailing member of Parliament Ahad Ahmadov released from the court room

The Court of Grave Crimes under the chairmanship of Judge Rauf Aliyev issued a verdict on the case of men accused of blackmailing member of Parliament Ahad Ahmadov to squeeze money from him.
15 July 2008 [09:27]

Protest held in front of Azerbaijan Russian community's office in Baku

Activists of the Public association of Turkic Movement held a protest in front of the office of the Russian community in the Azerbaijani capital, reports Interfax-Azerbaijan with reference to the public association.
15 July 2008 [08:55]

Judge punished for corruption in Baku

A regular session of the Judicial council was held under the chairmanship of Azerbaijan's Justice Ministry Fikret Mamadov, says the statement, released by the Judicial council.
14 July 2008 [16:12]

Ban on Shuvelan, Mardakan, Shikhov, Sahil, Jorat and Sumgayit beaches retained

The Republic center of hygiene and epidemiology under Azerbaijan's Ministry of Public Health has finished laboratory researches held for control over the situation at the Baku beaches, reports Day.Az with reference to the Azerbaijani Health Ministry.
14 July 2008 [15:59]

Summer seminar "Azerbaijan at the turn of civilizations" to be held by Leyla Aliyeva's initiative

A summer session on "Azerbaijan at the turn of civilizations" will be held in Azerbaijan on July 15-22.
14 July 2008 [15:19]

Hero of homosexual court process may be sentenced to two years

The Nasimi district court, presided by judge Shahin Abdullayev has held a court hearing on the case of "homosexual" Sergey Strekalin, facing charges of stabbing Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil, said journalist's defender Elchin Sadikhov.
14 July 2008 [13:19]

15 students from Europe arrive in Baku to study Azerbaijani

15 European students have arrived in Azerbaijani capital to study the national language.
14 July 2008 [11:53]

Feminists and lesbians from Azerbaijan invited for photo contest under support of European commission

Feminists and lesbians from 14 developing countries of Europe are invited to partake in a large scale cultural project support by the European commission.
14 July 2008 [09:31]

President of Azerbaijan inaugurates Bibiheybat Mosque Shrine Complex

President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated on Saturday the Bibiheybat mosque shrine complex near capital Baku after it was completely overhauled and expanded.
14 July 2008 [09:12]

Azerbaijani Intellectuals Movement may lose its office

"Today most people say that intellectuals keep silent and are not able to settle existing problems, however, these accusations are unfounded", said chairman of the Azerbaijani Intellectuals Movement Eldeniz Guliyev.
12 July 2008 [10:31]

Azerbaijani girl continuing participation in the final of Miss Belgian Beauty 2009 contest - PHOTO

Day.Az reported previously that Azerbaijani Narmina Huseynova, residing in Belgium, continues successful participation in the Miss Belgian Beauty 2009 contest.
12 July 2008 [09:54]

Fifth all-Republican youth forum to be held in Azerbaijan

The fifth all-Republican youth forum will be held in Baku on the first days of October.
12 July 2008 [09:41]

Heydar Aliyev's monument opens in Ulyanovsk, Russia

Day.Az reports with reference to AzerTac that the monument to national leader of Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev was opened in Ulyanovsk on July 11.
11 July 2008 [16:37]

President of Azerbaijan passes decree to create Azerbaijan Ethnography Museum

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has passed a decree to create the Azerbaijan Ethnography Museum, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the Azerbaijani President.
11 July 2008 [14:55]

Conflict involving about 200 Azerbaijanis occurs in Yekaterinburg, Russia

A private conflict occurred between Azerbaijani native and two Georgian natives in Russian Yekaterinburg, which led to mass resentment among the Azerbaijani diaspora representative.
11 July 2008 [14:38]

Azerbaijan's Supreme Court initiates proceedings on Said Dadashbeyli's appeal

The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan received an appeal of Said Dadashbeyli and 14 persons, accused of high treason, said Dadashbeyli's defender Elchin Qambarov.
11 July 2008 [13:22]

Imprisoned editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper files claims against Bail investigation ward

The Sabail district court of Baku has received a claim filed against Bail investigation ward No 1, said defender Rashid Hajili.
11 July 2008 [10:46]

Four Azerbaijani fishers missing during a storm on the Caspian Sea

A fishing vessel with four people on the board went missing in the Caspian Sea.
11 July 2008 [09:20]

Landslide leaves about 200 people without food and water in Azerbaijan's northern region

About 200 people, taking a rest in Khaltan, have not been able to leave the area due to the landslide in Quba-Qusar region.
10 July 2008 [17:15]

Azerbaijani army officer drowned in Dashkesan - UPDATED

A man fell down into the Qoshqarchay river of Dashkesan region of Azerbaijan during heavy rainfalls on July 8.
10 July 2008 [13:17]

Baku international press center to be closed

The Baku international press center is to be closed for an indefinite period from July 11, said press center manager Ehtiran Kerimov.
10 July 2008 [12:41]

Porno cyber games openly sold in Baku - PHOTO

The Information ICT center has revealed the fact of selling porno computer games in big Baku shops.
10 July 2008 [11:25]

10 new schools under construction in Lerik, Azerbaijan

10 new school buildings will be commissioned by the new academic year in Lerik, Azerbaijan.
10 July 2008 [10:28]

Defender Elchin Sadikhov: "During confrontation the servant of Interior Ministry's official announced that the correspondent of the Yeni Musavat newspaper beat and abused her"

"During confrontation in the Absheron police department servant of Interior Ministry's official Nasiba Safarova announced that correspondent of the Yeni Musavat newspaper Mahal Ismayiloghlu beat and abused her," according to journalist's defender Elchin Sadikhov.
10 July 2008 [09:35]

Azerbaijani population makes 8,676,000 people

The population of Azerbaijan has risen by 46,100 people or 0.5% in the first half of the year.
09 July 2008 [16:26]

Specialists of Azerbaijan's Ministries of Justice and Health to attend trainings on drug addicts' rehabilitation methods

Training courses on "Methods of attracting drug addicts to treatment and rehabilitation" will be held at Delfin hotel in Baku on July 10-11 in the framework of South Caucasus Anti-Drug program.
09 July 2008 [15:48]

Court investigation on criminal case of homosexual Sergey Strekalin complete

The Nasimi district court presided by judge Shahin Abdullayev held a court hearing on the case of homosexual Sergey Strekalin, accused of stabbing Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Elchin Sadikhov.
09 July 2008 [15:31]

President of Azerbaijan ratifies norms of regulating noise and vibration level, hazardous to health

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has passed a decree to ratify norms for regulation of noise and vibration hazardous for health, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
09 July 2008 [14:29]

Imprisoned editor-in-chief of Tolshi Sado newspaper feeling bad

Editor-in-chief of Tolshi Sado newspaper Novruzali Mamedov, sentenced for high treason, feels bad, said Mamedov's defender Ramiz Mamedov.
09 July 2008 [10:20]

Criminal case on hooliganism instituted against Yeni Musavat newspaper correspondent - UPDATED

Criminal case on article 221.3 has been instituted against Yeni Musavat newspaper correspondent Makhal Ismayiloghlu.
09 July 2008 [10:11]

Eynulla Fatullayev not allowed to read opposition newspapers in prison

Parents of editor-in-chief of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper Eynulla Fatullayev, held in correctional facility No 12, met him yesterday, said journalist's father Emin Fatullayev.
08 July 2008 [15:30]

One of the terminals at Baykal-Amur Highway to be named after Heydar Aliyev

The terminal of Angoy settlement at Baykal-Amur highway in Russia will be named after national leader of Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev.
08 July 2008 [15:06]

Azerbaijani citizen stabbed in Moscow

An Azerbaijani citizen was stabbed in the Russian capital.
08 July 2008 [12:56]

Territory of Lenkoran state university under threat of occupation

A part of a territory of the Lenkoran state university may be occupied for construction of a trade row.
08 July 2008 [12:24]

Azerbaijani Interior Ministry: "Sevgilada Guliyeva's photos have not been removed from stands of wanted people by careless mistake"

"Sevgilada Guliyeva was really wanted under article 177.1 (theft), but now she is not", said the press service for the Azerbaijani Interior Ministry.
08 July 2008 [11:44]

Muddy water running in flats of Baku and Sumgayit residents - PHOTO

Some time ago, residents of the Azerbaijani capital faced long-lasting absence of water.
08 July 2008 [11:19]

CE mission on culture and cultural heritage may visit South Caucasus region in September

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry held a meeting with representatives of the CE directorate on culture and cultural heritage for preparation of the mission for investigation of facts in Armenia and Azerbaijan.
08 July 2008 [09:51]

Summer school of Azerbaijani language for foreigners to be held in Baku

The Baku organization of the Forum of European Students will hold a summer school on Azerbaijan language based on the project "Azerbaijan is a land of fire".
08 July 2008 [09:17]

Exhibition of Azerbaijani painters to open in Germany

The paintings of contemporary Azerbaijani artists will be put for exhibition in Berlin on July 14-August 7, reports Interfax-Azerbaijan with reference to the press service for the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
07 July 2008 [17:17]

Azerbaijani boxer, tortured by police, may be recruited to army

Azerbaijani boxer Roman Amanov, who has recently faced charges of blackmail and racket, can be recruited to army, said head coach of the Azerbaijani combined team Nariman Abdullayev.
07 July 2008 [16:05]

Azerbaijani girl, held in Armenian captivity: "Me, my 15 and 9 year old sisters were repeatedly raped before our parents' eyes"

Supreme Medjlis of the Organization for Karabakh Liberation was held, according to the statement, released by the said organizations.