Society

03 May 2007 [18:20]

Elchin Behbudov meets with Ali Insanov and Eynulla Fetullayev

Chief of Azerbaijani Committee against Torture Elchin Behbudov met with former Health Minister Ali Insanov and editor-in-chief of Gundalik Azerbaijan newspaper Eynulla Fetullayev in Bayil detention place #1, the committee chief told.
03 May 2007 [17:56]

Azerbaijani journalists picket on World Press Freedom Day

Azerbaijani journalists held a picket in front of Yasamal cemetery, where Elmar Huseynov, assassinated editor-in-chief of Monitor journal was buried, to mark 3 May-World Press Freedom Day.
03 May 2007 [16:49]

Azeri woman threatening to blow up plane detained at Volgograd airport

Volgograd security agencies detained a female passenger of a Tupolev-134 passenger jet who had threatened to set off an explosive device while the plane heading for Volgograd was still in midair.
03 May 2007 [16:13]

Inmates on hunger in Gobustan jail can be held accountable

The prisoners going on hunger strike in Gubustan Jail break the regime rules.
03 May 2007 [13:24]

Ancient monastery starts modern-day feud in Caucasus

Perched high on a cliff side in the remote borderlands of eastern Georgia, the ancient Davit Gareji monastery hardly seems the kind of place that could be at the center of a modern-day diplomatic dispute.
03 May 2007 [11:59]

German embassy announced for applications to "International Parliament Scholarship" program

German embassy in Azerbaijan announced for applications to "International Parliament Scholarship" (IPS) program of German Bundestag.
03 May 2007 [09:54]

Norwegian Center opened in Baku

Norwegian center has been opened in Azerbaijan State University of Languages.
03 May 2007 [09:52]

Azerbaijan included in the list of countries where press freedoms have most deteriorated over the last five years

The 10 countries where the Committee to Protect Journalists says press freedoms have most deteriorated over the last five years.
03 May 2007 [09:48]

Misir Mardanov to attend meeting of Education Ministers of Council of Europe member states

Azerbaijani Education Minister Misir Mardanov will leave for Turkey.
03 May 2007 [09:43]

Gundelik Azerbaijan editor appeals to Prosecutor General

Editor of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper Uzeyir Jafarov, injured as a result of assault on April 20 appealed to Prosecutor General Zakir Garalov on transferring the criminal case from Yasamal police department to prosecutor’s bodies, the editor told.
03 May 2007 [09:29]

After bird flu tragedy, communities come together for change in Azerbaijan

The villagers of the Salyan region used to make a living hunting ducks and geese that live in the lush wetlands. But since February 2006, when there was an outbreak of avian influenza in Azerbaijan and seven people died, a hunting ban has been in place.
03 May 2007 [09:17]

Court of Appeal upholds decision on jewelry shops' attackers

Azerbaijan's Court of Appeals presided over by Judge Ramella Allahverdiyeva kept the decision of court of grave crimes on attackers to to Zumrud and Markiz jewelry shops – Khosrov and Nasir Efendiyevs, Elbrus Mammadov, Elyar Salahov and Ilgar Mammadov in force.
03 May 2007 [09:15]

Flood hits Agstafa, several families evacuated

The Agstafa and Kyur rivers flooded as a result of incessant rain in Azerbaijani western region. The level of water in Agstafachay reservoir reached to the maximum degree.
03 May 2007 [09:04]

Two fishermen rescued in Caspian Sea

Gobustan and Neftchala residents dealing with fishing in wooden boat 3 thousand meters from the Caspian Sea shore could not return because of windy weather.
02 May 2007 [21:32]

Foreign companies plundering natural resources in occupied Azerbaijani lands publicized

Azerbaijan's Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry publicized some reports taken from Armenian sources to determine foreign companies plundering natural resources in Nagorno Karabakh and other occupied regions.
02 May 2007 [16:20]

President Aliyev orders establishment of "Yanar dagh" State historical-cultural and nature reserve

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has issued an executive order on establishment of "Yanar dagh" (Burning Mountain) state historical-cultural and nature reserve.
02 May 2007 [16:18]

Moscow probes shooting of Azeri student

Health condition of Azerbaijani student Aghali Alishov injured during the scuffle between Azerbaijanis and Armenians in the People's Friendship University in Moscow is stable.
02 May 2007 [16:11]

Mobile phones to be banned at schools

Education Ministry will ban use of mobile phones at schools, Misir Mardanov told the journalists.
02 May 2007 [15:36]

Parliament to debate draft project on Education

Draft project on education will be debated in the session of Azerbaijani Parliament scheduled on May 18, chief of Parliamentary Science and Education Commission Shamsaddin Hajiyev said.
02 May 2007 [14:59]

Conference examining youth's role in socio-economic development held

Youth Center Public Union and Baku Youth and Sport Head Office organized conference "Role of youth in implementation of State Program for socio-economic development of regions" on occasion of Heydar Aliyev's 84th anniversary and 2007 - Youth Year.
02 May 2007 [13:41]

TV channels are prepared to broadcast films only in Azerbaijani

National television and Radio Council will ban broadcasting films in foreign languages in Azerbaijani TV channels as from January 1, 2008, the TV channels are prepared to broadcast films only in Azerbaijani.
02 May 2007 [13:11]

Baku hosts First Belarus National Exhibition

The First Belarus National Exhibition has today started in Baku. Belarus' Commerce and Industry Chamber deputy chair Yuri Lositiski said the event is the first-ever unique show of his country in the region and Azerbaijan.
02 May 2007 [12:54]

20 students detained after clashes between Azeri and Armenian students in Moscow

Injured are reported after the incident between Azerbaijanis and Armenians in the Peoples' Friendship University after Patricia Lumumba in Moscow.
02 May 2007 [09:47]

Azeri student gets highest score in Medical Specialization Examination in Turkey

An Azeri student scored the most points in the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS), one of the most difficult examinations in Turkey.
02 May 2007 [09:45]

Hundreds of seals die in Caspian Sea

Kazakh officials have blamed the deaths of more than 800 seals off its Caspian Sea coastline on an abnormally warm winter and the early melting of sea ice.
02 May 2007 [09:44]

New olim group unites Azerbaijani Jews

Azerbaijani-Israeli relations gained a boost last month with the formation of AZIS, an organization of olim from the former Soviet republic state.
02 May 2007 [09:17]

Working group composed of gov't reps and rights defenders to meet soon

The human rights working group composed of government representatives and rights defenders is expected to gather in connection with the draft law on Amnesty act submitted to the Parliament on the initiative of president of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, parliamentarian Mehriban Aliyeva.
02 May 2007 [09:16]

Trial on Mushfig Medetov's appeal postponed

The trial on appeal of former police chief of Nizami district Mushfig Medetov was again postponed.
02 May 2007 [09:11]

US Navy Band to give concert in Baku

US Navy Band will give concert in Baku Jazz Center on May 11.
02 May 2007 [09:08]

Court dismisses Independent Azerbaijan University students' claim

Narimanov Court dismissed the claim of Independent Azerbaijan University's (IAU) students against five higher schools, Education Ministry and Republic military registration and enlistment office.
02 May 2007 [09:06]

Elchin Behbudov to demand punishing police officers for torturing detainees

Elchin Behbudov, chairman of the Committee against Torture will demand the punishment of three police officers accused of three torture cases against detainees.
01 May 2007 [21:54]

Huseyn Arabul released from hospital

Tried president of Barmek-Azerbaijan Electricity Distribution LLC, Huseyn Arabul, whose health suddenly deteriorated in the Court of Serious Crimes today and hospitalized in Turk-American Medial Center, has been released from the clinic.
01 May 2007 [21:21]

Ali Insanov's suit against Ali Hasanov dismissed

The suit brought by former health minister Ali Insanov against President's Office socio-political department chief Ali Hasanov was dismissed, Togrul Babayev, lawyer for Ali Insanov told.
01 May 2007 [18:11]

Azeri judo team to join World Super Cup

Azerbaijani judo squad to join World Super Cup to take place in Moscow, Russia, has been revealed.
01 May 2007 [17:47]

Working Group to be set up for talks over broadcast of Russian TV channels in Azerbaijan

Russia applied to Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry on the National Television and Radio Council's decision to stop the broadcasting of ORT and RTR TV channels.
01 May 2007 [16:33]

Journalists' march postponed

The scheduled march of journalists on the route from "Azerbaijan" editorial Office to the grave of Elmar Huseynov, assassinated editor-in-chief of "Monitor" journal, on the World Press Freedom Day on May 3 has been postponed.
01 May 2007 [10:54]

Azeri handball squad agrees to join Challenge Cup

Azerbaijan Handball Federation (AHF) officials participated in 31st International Handball Federation congress in Madrid, Spain.
01 May 2007 [10:31]

Azerbaijan moves to shape image of Islamic world

On April 26 a major international conference, "The Role of Media in the Promotion of Tolerance and Understanding," opened in Baku, Azerbaijan.
01 May 2007 [09:45]

Chingiz Abdullayev's "Grand Prix for murderer" presented

The presentation of the translated variant of the book entitled "Grand Prix for murderer" by writer Chingiz Abdullayev was held in Book Club’s Exhibition Saloon. The work described Azerbaijan's reality in detective genre was translated by Elshan Aliyev.
01 May 2007 [09:04]

Azeri judo squad capture 5 medals in World Cup

Azerbaijani male judo wrestlers have won 3 gold and a silver medal in World Cup held in Rome, Italy.
30 April 2007 [17:00]

34 road accidents kill 3 and injure 40 in Baku last week

34 road accidents occurred in Baku last week, which killed three and injured 40.
30 April 2007 [15:59]

Soldier denies charges

Closed curt proceeding was held on case of soldier Vusal Garachayev at Military Court of Gave Crimes.
30 April 2007 [15:35]

Bird flu monitoring to be held in Azerbaijan in May

Monitoring will be held on bird flu in May in Azerbaijan, State Veterinary Service under Agriculture Ministry told.
30 April 2007 [14:49]

Cool weather forecast in Azerbaijan

The temperature is forecasted to fall by 1-2 degrees from tomorrow, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorological department bureau director Imran Mammadov.
30 April 2007 [14:05]

Tatyana Chaladze interrogated on Uzeyir Jafarov's case

Journalist Tatyana Chaladze was interrogated by Yasamal district police office investigator Rafig Aliyev on the testimonies of the chief editor of Gundalik Azerbaijan newspaper Uzeyir Jafarov who was attacked by unidentified people on April 20.
30 April 2007 [14:04]

Arms and illegal religious literature found in Azerbaijani northern regions

Azerbaijani Interior Ministry found a great amount of arms during "Border-shield" operation carried out in the northern regions bordering with Russia last week.
30 April 2007 [13:51]

Turkey's Constitutional Court to announce fateful decision tomorrow or Wednesday

Turkey's Constitutional Court is to announce its decision on the issues of annulment of the results of the first round of presidential elections on the application of Republic People's party (CHP) tomorrow or Wednesday, President of Constitutional Court, Tulay Tugcu stated.
30 April 2007 [12:53]

Prisoner suffered a heart attack in Gobustan jail

The health of Vagif Huseynov, kept in Gobustan jail and included in the list of political prisoners by rights defenders and Keramet Kerimov, whose life sentence was commuted to 25-year imprisonment by President's pardon decree on March 19, deteriorated.
30 April 2007 [12:00]

Fire occurred in State Border Service's Central Office

Fire occurred in the State Border Service's Central Office building at 2300 hrs on Sunday.
30 April 2007 [09:12]

Legendary cellist Rostropovich buried in Moscow

Legendary Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, a powerful emblem of resistance to the Soviet system, was buried in Moscow's historic Novodevichy cemetery on Sunday to thundering applause.
30 April 2007 [09:10]

Nakhchivan traffic police office launch contest for women recruitment

Nakhcivan Autonomic Republic Traffic Police Office has announced a contest for employment of women.
30 April 2007 [09:08]

15 AIDS carriers registered in south region of Azerbaijan during first quarter

15 AIDS carriers have been registered in the south region of the country within first quarter.
30 April 2007 [09:07]

Azerbaijan administers exam for civil service recruitment

The State Commission for Civil Service Issues and State Student Admission Commission have today held recruitment examinations.
30 April 2007 [09:06]

Deyanet Kerimov likely to start hunger strike again

Lifer Deyanet Kerimov, who is accused of assassination of vise-speaker of parliament Afiyeddin Jalilov, is likely to start hunger strike again demanding to commute their punishment to 15–year imprisonment.
30 April 2007 [09:06]

Uzeyir Jafarov discharged from hospital

Editor-in-chief of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper Useyir Jafarov, who was attacked by unknown people on April 20, was discharged from hospital.
30 April 2007 [08:59]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation and ISESCO sign protocol on cooperation

President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, goodwill ambassador of UNESCO and ISESCO, parliamentarian Mehriban Aliyeva has met with ISESCO Director General Abdelaziz Al Tuwaijiri.
30 April 2007 [08:57]

Firearms found in Narimanov District

Narimanov District Police discovered illegal firearms in Baku on April 27.
30 April 2007 [08:56]

Slovenia to erect monument to Mehdi Huseynzade

The representatives from Azerbaijan's embassy in Austria have visited Slovenia's Nova Goritsa to discuss the issue to build a monument to Mehdi Huseynzade, Soviet Union's famous hero from Azerbaijan who fought against Nazis during the World War II.
28 April 2007 [11:22]

Over 300 representatives to attend 1st forum of Azerbaijani scientists living abroad

Arrangements for the first forum of Azerbaijani scientists living abroad to be held on June 4-10 in Anatolia, Turkey are about to end. Over 300 representatives are planned to attend the forum.
28 April 2007 [11:14]

Rostropovich cherished 'mystical city' of his birth

Mstislav Rostropovich was only four years old when his family left Azerbaijan for Moscow, but the legendary cellist never forgot his roots in this ancient city on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
28 April 2007 [11:08]

Cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Russia should be expanded, Kobzon says

The cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Russia should be strengthened and expanded. As for me, Azerbaijani culture is less propagated in Russia. It is necessary to increase measures in this sphere, Russia's People's Artist Iosif Kabzon told the journalists in Baku.
28 April 2007 [10:53]

President Aliyev receives outstanding Kazakh poet

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev received prominent poet, scientist Oljas Suleymenov.
28 April 2007 [10:52]

GM Gadir Guseinov leads Dubai Open Chess

Grandmasters Gadir Guseinov of Azerbaijan and Tamaz Gelashvili of Georgia maintained their lead with 4.5 points after the fifth round of Dubai Open Chess Championship held at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club.
28 April 2007 [10:37]

Journalists' rights worsen in Azerbaijan, says HRW

Press freedom is deteriorating in Azerbaijan with five journalists jailed in the past 10 months, Human Rights Watch warned, citing a new case of an editor jailed for libel and "insult."
28 April 2007 [10:33]

London Mayor gives reception for Azerbaijani and Turkish communities

Mayor of London Ken Livingstone arranged a reception for Azerbaijani and Turkish communities in Great Britain.
27 April 2007 [15:47]

Iosif Kobzon awarded "Glory" order

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on awarding Iosif Kobzon "Glory" order.
27 April 2007 [15:34]

Azerbaijani parliamentary football team to leave for Romania

The football team of Azerbaijani parliament will leave for Romania soon.
27 April 2007 [15:23]

Exams for state service to take place on Saturday

The Commission on State Service under Azerbaijani President and State Student Admission Commission will organize examinations for state service.
27 April 2007 [15:20]

President Aliyev issues executive order to improve chess

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on improving chess in the country.
27 April 2007 [15:19]

AFFA requires AZN 2,730,000 of SOCAR

AFFA has revealed 2007 income and expenses plan.
27 April 2007 [15:18]

NTRC issues license to ANS TV

National Television and Radio Council (NTRC) made a decision on issuing six-year license to ANS TV and ANS ChM at Friday's meeting.
27 April 2007 [14:32]

Azeri shooter Emin Jafarov robbed in Korea

Emin Jafarov could have performed more successfully in world cup if he was not robbed, Azerbaijan skeet shooting squad coach Hafiz Jafatov said.
27 April 2007 [14:03]

Mstislav Rostropovich dies - UPDATED

Mstislav Rostropovich, seen by many as the world's greatest cellist, passed away on Friday in Moscow clinic at the age of 80.