Society

07 April 2007 [10:57]

European Azerbaijanis' Congress action program drawn up

President of the Congress of European Azerbaijanis Natig Agamirov and former head and honorary president of the congress Bahaddin Kaya had a meeting in the State Committee for Azerbaijanis Living Abroad.
07 April 2007 [10:56]

Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council's delegation visits Azerbaijan

The delegation of Turkey's Radio and Television Supreme Council is to be received by Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev today, National Radio and Television Council's chairman Nushiravan Maharramli stated.
07 April 2007 [08:53]

Azerbaijani students from Russia to meet

Unity youth organization in Moscow organized a meeting with Azerbaijani students in Azerbaijani Embassy in Russia.
06 April 2007 [23:25]

One more Azerbaijani soldier dies

Azerbaijani Army soldier Bahruz Aliyev died mysteriously in a military unit in Nakhchivan today.
06 April 2007 [23:13]

Azerbaijani President congratulates Orthodox Christians on Easter

President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Orthodox Christians living in Azerbaijan on Easter.
06 April 2007 [23:07]

Kamaladdin Heydarov: "The buildings that won't be approved by relevant commission will not receive orders and purchase deeds"

"No floods are expected in the Kur river, if there are no strong showers. But if there is flood in the rivers, natural disasters will possibly happen," Azerbaijani Emergencies Minister Kamaladdin Heydarov told journalists.
06 April 2007 [22:52]

Press Council to check whether journalists have employment agreements

"A number of journalists in different editorial offices have been dismissed as they demand employment agreement. Editorial offices' leaderships rejected employment contract requests by journalists," Azerbaijani Press Council chairman Aflatun Amashov stated.
06 April 2007 [22:20]

Gulu Maharramli: "I was offered high position on AzTV"

I have been offered several high positions at AzTV channel. I will response positively, if they are convenient, the former director of "Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting" Closed Shareholder Society "Sahar" program Gulu Maharramli said in an interview to the journalists.
06 April 2007 [22:13]

Boeing-747 freighter makes trial landing in Ganja Airport

Friday, a Boeing-747 cargo aircraft made a trial landing in Ganja International Airport, an airport in a western region of Azerbaijan, which was reconstructed last year.
06 April 2007 [22:10]

Hatira Gasimova: "Arif Alishanov dismissed Mehriban Alakbarzade for his rudeness and impatience"

"Arif Alishanov himself invited Mehriban Aklakbrzade to work in AZTV and charged her with producing interesting and different programmes. Several studios were united and delivered under Mehriban Alkbarova's control that is expected to do concrete job. Unfortunately Mehriban Alakbrzade did none of these works during his activity in AZTV, Azerbaijan Televisions and Radio Broadcasting" CJSC press service head Khatira Gasimova told.
06 April 2007 [15:43]

International competition for the best Independence monument to end Oct 1

The international competition announced for the preparation of Independence monument will end on October 1. Which country will prepare Azerbaijan Independence (Istiglal) monument will be clear after that, the head of Azerbaijan Artists' Union, people's artist Farhad Khalilov told.
06 April 2007 [14:28]

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action Observed in Azerbaijan

United Nations Department of Public Information office in Azerbaijan once again acted as an initiator for a joint event to commemorate another UN observance on 4 April 2007 International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
06 April 2007 [14:16]

Armenian weightlifter gets life-term disqualification

Australian weightlifting team member of Armenian origin Sergo Chahoyan (85 kg) has been suspended for life.
06 April 2007 [14:15]

Court passes decision on Eynulla Fatullayev

Yasamal Court presided over by judge Isa Ismayilov has today passed a decision on Eynulla Fatullayev, editor-in-chief and founder of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper by the claim of Tatyana Chaladze, investigator of Khojaly tragedy.
06 April 2007 [12:48]

Residents can be evacuated because of landslip in Ismayili

Landslip in the village of Vasha of Ismayilli region has not moved since yesterday, Akif Khidirov, first deputy head of Ismayili executive power, chief of the region's Emergencies Commission told.
06 April 2007 [09:04]

Supreme Court Working Group meeting finished

According to the Council of Europe recommendations Azerbaijani Supreme Court's experts meeting on making amendments to Azerbaijan Criminal Code finished.
06 April 2007 [08:50]

55,372 families receive targeted social assistance benefits

During the first quarter of this year, 86,777 families applied Azerbaijan's regional social protection centers for targeted social assistance benefits, allowed within the scope of the targeted social safety net program aimed to prevent poverty.
06 April 2007 [08:49]

National Sciences Academy is to elect its president

This month Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) is to elect its president.
06 April 2007 [08:41]

Gudsi Osmanov to visit Vologda

The delegation led by Azerbaijan's Consul General to St.Petersburg Gudsi Osmanov visited Vologda in the framework of their visit to Russian northern-western federal regions.
06 April 2007 [08:40]

Allahshukur Pashazadeh to attend international conference in Iran

Head of the Caucasian Muslims Office Sheikhulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh will participate at the 21st international conference on "Muslim solidarity taught and shown by Prophet Muhammad (S)" in Iran on April 6-9.
06 April 2007 [08:37]

Azerbaijani and Russian visitors to attend Israeli-Azerbaijan Association's constituent congress

The gathering of Azerbaijan Diaspora representatives will be held in Ashdod, Israel on April 8.
06 April 2007 [08:26]

Azerbaijan's Culture Days to be held in Belarus and Moldova

Azerbaijani Culture Days will be held in Moldova and Belarus in late May.
06 April 2007 [08:25]

World Health Day to be marked in Azerbaijan

International health security is the theme for World Health Day 2007. To commemorate the World Health Day UN agencies in Azerbaijan plan to conduct several events.
06 April 2007 [08:21]

Azerbaijani consul general meets with leader of Komi Autonomous Republic

Azerbaijani consul general, to St. Petersburg met with leader of Komi Autonomous Republic in the framework of the presentation of Finn-Ugor Culture Center.
06 April 2007 [08:05]

Niyazi's 95th birthday to be celebrated

Famous Azerbaijani conductor and composer Niyazi's 95th birthday will be marked in his memorial house.
06 April 2007 [08:01]

Lifer Dayanat Kerimov stops hunger strike

Lifer Dayanat Kerimov, accused of vice-speaker Afiyaddin Jalilov's assassination stopped hunger strike, demanding commuting his life sentence to 15-year imprisonment.
05 April 2007 [20:00]

Exams for vacancies at state bodies to be held

634 applicants were registered to compete for vacant places at the State Service Commission under President (SSC).
05 April 2007 [19:54]

Ismayili landslip moves 4m every day

President's Office and Prime Minister Artur Rasizade have been appealed in connection with the landslip in the village of Vasha of Ismayili region.
05 April 2007 [19:46]

Court to consider case on Terter education department former chief

The investigation of the criminal case launched on former chief of Terter Education Department Fazil Museyibov is over and has been sent to the Court of Grave Crimes.
05 April 2007 [19:45]

Hand-grenade found outside apartment in Baku

Emergencies Ministry officers found F-1 hand-grenade in front of an apartment in Shirin Mirzayev Street 91 in Nizami district.
05 April 2007 [19:44]

School principal asks to be dismissed

Press service of Ombudsman's Office released information about principal of Nizami district school #10 Hafiz Mukhtarov.
05 April 2007 [19:37]

Court to pass decision on Eynulla Fatullayev

Yasamal Court presided over by Judge Isa Ismayilov continued the proceeding on the case of Eynulla Fatullayev, investigator of Khojali tragedy, founder of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper and editor-in-chief.
05 April 2007 [19:32]

AFFA impose AZN1000 fine on Neftchi

AFFA Disciplinary Committee held a meeting in AFFA headquarters.
05 April 2007 [19:30]

Azerbaijani poet's funeral held

Funeral of Azerbaijani people's poet Gabil Imamverdiyev was held in the Rashid Behbudov Azerbaijan State Song Theatre. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev attended the funeral.
05 April 2007 [19:27]

Assaulters of police officer in Sumgayit have not yet been arrested

The assaulters of a policeman in Sumgayit have not yet been arrested.
05 April 2007 [13:51]

Landslide occurs in Azerbaijani region

Landslip occurred in the village of Vasha of Ismayilli region, Azerbaijan, deputy head of the region's executive power Khalid Ganiyev informs.
05 April 2007 [13:00]

Four Azerbaijanis detained in Rostov

Five foreigners were detained in a market in Aksaysk region of Rostov province, Russia, Rostov Federal Migration Service said. Four of the detainees are Azerbaijanis and one Georgian woman.
05 April 2007 [11:57]

Azeri judo team to join European championship

European judo championship starts tomorrow in Belgrade, Serbia.
05 April 2007 [08:13]

Baku Music Academy to celebrate 85th anniversary

Baku Music Academy will celebrate its 85th anniversary on September 18, on birthday of Uzeyir Hajibayov.
05 April 2007 [08:10]

Minghechevir Children and Family Support Center to hold elections

Minghechevir Support Centre for Children and Families is to elect members to the children self-defense group.
05 April 2007 [08:04]

European Olympic Committee president to visit Baku

European Olympic Committee president Patrick Hikky will visit Baku on April 7.
05 April 2007 [07:55]

State Border Service confiscates fish-nets and other equipment

Fish-nets and other equipment used in illegal fishing confiscated by Azerbaijani State Border Service in the recent six months have been damaged, SBS officer Ilham Mehdiyev said.
05 April 2007 [07:44]

Classic Music Festival to be held in Azerbaijan

Classic Music Festival is to be held for the first time in Azerbaijan from May 18 to June 6.
05 April 2007 [07:42]

Strasbourg to host Azerbaijani Youths' Forum

The first Forum of Azerbaijani students studying in Strasbourg will be held with the participation of Emin Milli (Alumni Network), Vusal Mammadov (FASE deputy secretary) and Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the Council of Europe Arif Mammadov in the building of Council of Europe on April 10.
04 April 2007 [19:52]

3,731 crimes unfolded in Azerbaijan in 2006

3,731 crimes, including 514 grave crimes were unfolded in Azerbaijan in 2006.
04 April 2007 [19:41]

Drugs smuggler detained in Azerbaijan

Astara Customs Office's department to fight against smuggling and custom laws violation detained a narcotic smuggler.
04 April 2007 [19:24]

No need to teach religion in secondary schools, senior official says

There is no need to teach religion as separate subject in Azerbaijani secondary schools, said Hidayat Orujov, chief of the State Committee for Religious Communities.
04 April 2007 [19:20]

Venue of Armenian and Azeri football teams to be known April 14

The final decision on the venue of the Armenian and Azeri national football teams within EURO-2008 qualifying games will be announced April 24, head coach of the Armenian national team Ian Porterfield told reporters.
04 April 2007 [15:52]

Press Council prepares bill on increasing government's care on press

Press Council has prepared bill on increasing government's care on the press in Azerbaijan.
04 April 2007 [15:44]

Mine accidents killed 53 and injured 122 in Azerbaijan since September 2001

Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) detected 1,249,801 sq m Azerbaijan's territory and cleared from mines and UXOs in March, 2007.
04 April 2007 [15:42]

Azeri handball squad wins 9 games in Ukraine

Azerbaijan handball squad has returned to the country after a 10-day training camp in Ukraine.
04 April 2007 [14:03]

Murad Adigozalzadeh to give concert together with popular Russian conductor Vladimir Verbitski

Azerbaijan honored artist, pianist Murad Adigozalzadeh will perform Schumen concert together with popular Russian conductor Vladimir Verbitski in Moscow on April 27.
04 April 2007 [13:56]

Mines and UXO injured 11 and killed 4 in Azerbaijan in the first term of 2007

Mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) injured 11 and killed 4 in Azerbaijan in the first term of 2007, Hafiz Safikhanov, director of Azerbaijan Campaign to Ban Landmines said.
04 April 2007 [12:55]

Lifer Dayanat Kerimov's sister wants to start hunger strike

Nubar Kerimova, sister of lifer Dayanat Kerimov, accused of vice-speaker Afiyeddin Jalilov’s assassination and going on hunger strike in Gobustan jail wants to start hunger strike, Kerimova told.
04 April 2007 [12:41]

Traffic to stop in Mardakan-Zugulba highway tomorrow

Traffic in Mardakan-Zugulba highway will tomorrow stop from 8.00 till 21.00 with regard to reconstruction, Baku Traffic Police Office officer Vagif Asadov told.
04 April 2007 [11:56]

Adil Garibov: "Attack on uranium enrichment facilities in Iran will not harm Azerbaijan"

"Attack on uranium enrichment facilities in Iran will not harm Azerbaijan. But exploding any atomic power station or oil refinery will cause dangerous problems for the whole world," said Adil Garibov, director of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Radiation Problems Institute.
04 April 2007 [11:12]

Azeri poet dies

81-year old People's poet Gabil Imamverdiyev died at the night of April 3 to 4 at night.
04 April 2007 [08:02]

Health Minister receives UN Secretary General's rep

Azerbaijan's Health Minister Ogtay Shiraliyev today received the delegation led by UN Secretary General's Representative on Human Rights of IDPs Walter Kalin.
04 April 2007 [07:52]

Opening of International Environmental Project Olympiad to be held Apr 4

The opening of International Environmental Project Olympiad (INEPO) will be held on April 4 in Baku.
04 April 2007 [07:42]

Youth and Sport Minister to visit front line

Youth and Sport Minister Azad Rahimov will visit one of the military units of Azerbaijani Army in Shamkir region in the framework of the project implemented at the initiative of 'Army's friends' press club on April 4.
03 April 2007 [21:15]

Common religion most important factor for Iran, Caucasus amity

Director General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought (WFPIST) Mohammad-Ali Taskhiri said on Tuesday that common religion is the most important and essential element for amity of people of Iran and the Caucasus.
03 April 2007 [21:06]

Azerbaijani Cultural Days to be held in Moscow

Azerbaijani Cultural Days will be held in Moscow on April 15-19.
03 April 2007 [21:05]

Azerbaijan's Catholics to have new church

Catholic church is to be opened in Azerbaijan on April 29.
03 April 2007 [21:01]

Religion not be taught separately at secondary schools

Azerbaijan introduced credit system in eight higher schools with 2500 students.
03 April 2007 [20:56]

One killed in road accident

Fatal road accident happened in Ziya Bunyatov Street at 1.00 on April 2 to 3.
03 April 2007 [20:55]

USAID Azerbaijani representatives hold meeting in Balaken

United States Agency for International Development USAID Azerbaijani representatives Ziba Guliyeva and Gulrukh Orujova had a meeting in the region of Balaken.
03 April 2007 [20:51]

New buildings of Interior Ministry's departments opened

Five-storey building constructed for Interior Ministry's departments of Fighting Human Trafficking, Medical, Finance-Plan and Supply has been commissioned on Tuesday with participation of the Interior Minister Ramil Usubov.
03 April 2007 [20:49]

Deyanet Kerimov is still going on hunger strike, lawyer says

The hunger-striking prisoners of Gobustan jail, except lifer Deyanet Kerimov have stopped the strike.
03 April 2007 [20:48]

President Aliyev awards Litvin Abbasov

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on conferring Glory order on Litvin Abbasov.
03 April 2007 [20:47]

Gobustan prisoners stop hunger strike

Prisoners of Azerbaijani Gobustan jail stopped hunger strike on Tuesday.
03 April 2007 [20:09]

Azeri chess player Logman Guliyev to face Georgian champ in European championship

Azerbaijani chess players are joining 8th European individual chess championship started today in Dresden, Germany.
03 April 2007 [19:29]

Baku hosts conference "Heydar Aliyev and religious policy in Azerbaijan: Realities and Prospects"

A conference "Heydar Aliyev and religious policy in Azerbaijan: Realities and Prospects" started in Baku.
03 April 2007 [19:27]

Narcotic smugglers neutralized

Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry has neutralized an organized criminal group engaged in drug smuggling on the route Iran-Azerbaijan-Russia-Japan.
03 April 2007 [19:26]

Azad Rahimov: "We have not yet found a company willing to construct youth camp"

"We have not yet found a company willing to construct youth camp in Azerbaijan," Youth and Sport Minister Azad Rahimov said.