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16 February 2007 [20:25]

Administrative building in Lenkeran faces danger of collapse

On Friday at about 1700 hrs, the administrative building where National Bank's Lenkeran Department, International Bank's Lenkeran department, State Social Defense Fund's local department, Azersighorta State Insurance Commercial company local departments are situated, faced collapse danger.
16 February 2007 [17:28]

WHO not confirms bird flu death, Azeri officials say

World Health Organization announced the results of the blood tests of the resident of Azerbaijan's region Neftchala, 38-year old Zamina Zeynalova died of double-sided pneumonia on February 6.
16 February 2007 [17:22]

Teimour Radjabov robbed in Mexico, withdraws from Morelia-Linares - UPDATED

Azerbaijani grandmaster Teimour Radjabov refused to participate in the Linares tournament started in Morelia, Mexico, after being robbed in the hotel.
16 February 2007 [14:36]

Georgian Azerbaijanis detained in Armenia not released yet

Azerbaijani residents of Tezekend village, Georgia, Mehman Asgerov, Kamandar Mustafayev, who were detained on February 7 and Sadakhli village resident Huseyn Mammedov detained on February 10 by Armenian frontier guards, haven't been released yet.
16 February 2007 [13:31]

"Good Bye, Southern City" participates in 57th International Berlin Film Festival

The 57th International Berlin Film Festival opened in Berlin last Thursday with "La Mome" (2007), the life story of the legendary French singer Edith Piaf by French director Olivier Dahan. Running through Sunday, the festival presents more than 370 films from almost 60 countries in various programs and nominations, including the 22 films competing for the Golden and Silver Bear awards.
16 February 2007 [13:00]

Police on alert to detain Khudat gunman

The gunman, who resisted the police yesterday in Azerbaijani northern region of Khudat, has been identified.
16 February 2007 [09:20]

Justice Ministry's Social Committee holds next meeting

Social Committee under Justice Ministry held next meeting.
16 February 2007 [09:15]

Prisoner attempts suicide in Gobustan jail

Lifer Mehman Muradov, serving his punishment in Gobustan jail, attempted to suicide.
16 February 2007 [09:10]

Azeri businessman killed in Moscow

Azerbaijani businessman Chingiz Sariyev was murdered by an unknown person in the Russian capital of Moscow.
16 February 2007 [09:05]

Appeals court considered Mayor's claim

Apelas Court considered Baku Mayor Hajibala Abutalibov's claim against Azadliq newspaper.
16 February 2007 [09:00]

Two Georgian Azerbaijanis detained by Armenian frontier guards released

Two of three Georgian Azerbaijanis, who were detained by Armenian frontier guards have been released.
16 February 2007 [08:55]

Volleyball Federation plans to hold international tournament

Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation plans to hold international woman volleyball tournament in August.
16 February 2007 [08:15]

Roundtable on discussion of state program project on media development to be held

A roundtable on the topic of discussion of state program project on media development, organized by Azerbaijan Press Council, will be held on Friday.
16 February 2007 [08:10]

Sabail court rejects claim on destruction of Old City

Sabail Court rejected the claim of Public Committee of History, Culture and Preserve of Natural Heritage on destruction of the Old City (Icherisheher) in Baku.
16 February 2007 [07:50]

New coach for national U-21 team

Shakir Geribov, 51, appointed as a head coach of Azerbaijan's U-21 team.
16 February 2007 [07:40]

UEFA president to visit Georgia

President of European Association of Football Feerations Michel Platini will pay his first business visit to Georgia.
16 February 2007 [07:20]

Education Minister attends opening ceremony of school in Ganja

Azerbaijan's Education Minister Misir Mardanov, visiting Ganja, attended the opening ceremony of 650-student school #21 in Sevinj settlement of Ganja.
16 February 2007 [07:15]

The Bar Presidium holds meeting

Issues concerning test exams for the lawyer were discussed in the meeting.
16 February 2007 [07:10]

Number of voters in Khankendi election constituency increase

The number of voters in Khankendi election constituency #122 increased.
16 February 2007 [07:00]

Results of second-stage examination of candidates to judgeship released

Results of second-stage examination of candidates to judgeship have been released.
15 February 2007 [23:09]

Turkish authorities confirm H5N1 bird flu virus in fowl in several southeastern villages

Agriculture authorities on Thursday announced that the H5N1 strain of the bird flu virus has been detected in three villages following an outbreak in another southeastern village.
15 February 2007 [19:00]

Journalists on trial in Azerbaijan for 'insulting Prophet Muhammad'

The Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's Office has sent to court the criminal case of editor in chief of the Senet (Profession) small circulation newspaper Samir Huseynov and newspaper staff member Rafig Tagi.
15 February 2007 [16:11]

British university discusses South Caucasus problems

One of the leading British institutes, St. Andrew University, on 13 February held discussions on problems of the South Caucasus. Azerbaijan's ambassador to the United Kingdom Rafael Ibrahimov took part at the action.
15 February 2007 [13:56]

Temperature to fall by 5-8 degrees

European cold weather will cool Azerbaijani weather starting from Friday evening.
15 February 2007 [13:55]

Nakhchivan Military Prosecutor's Office of to be established

Military Prosecutor's Office of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (AR) will be established.
15 February 2007 [13:32]

Second outbreak of bird flu suspected in Turkey's southeast

Although the deadly strain of avian influenza was confirmed in poultry in the Gercus township of Batman, no cases of the virus in humans have been confirmed.
15 February 2007 [13:26]

Police officer shoots his neighbor dead

Police officer Vugar Orujov shot at his neighbor Rufet Allahverdiyev in Ganja city of Azerbaijan.
15 February 2007 [13:04]

Shahin Diniyev: "Rail Melikov not invited to the national squad"

Baku FC defender Rail Melikov refused to play in Azerbaijani national squad. He explained the decision with always staying in the reversed crew. The player said he is deprived of playing in the squad.
15 February 2007 [10:05]

Iran blast points to ethnic tensions

A shadowy Sunni Muslim group has claimed responsibility for bombing a bus carrying Revolutionary Guards in Iran, killing 11 people.
15 February 2007 [09:45]

Azeri artist to exhibit his works in Turkey, Iran and Moscow

Member of Azerbaijan Artists Union Anvar Garayev will exhibit his works in Turkey, Iran and Moscow on occasion of his 60th anniversary.
15 February 2007 [09:35]

Azadliq newspaper's appeal to be considered tomorrow

The appeal of Azadliq newspaper will be considered on Thursday, the director general of the newspaper Azer Ahmadov said.
15 February 2007 [09:30]

Architects discontent with Azerbaijan Architects' Union

Press conference on the activity of "Architecture, Construction and Design" Public Union was held.
15 February 2007 [09:25]

Azeri newspaper banned in Ardebil

Azeri newspaper has been banned in Ardebil, Iran.
15 February 2007 [09:20]

Shakir Salimov: "No anxiety fact concerning our compatriots in Russia recorded"

State Committee to solve the problems of Azerbaijanis trading in Russia held meeting.
15 February 2007 [09:10]

OSCE reps to provide training in Azerbaijan

"Trafficking problem exists in many countries as well as Azerbaijan. This training is held for those investigating the trafficking cases. I think it is a good opportunity for Azerbaijan," deputy head of OSCE Office in Baku Robin Seaword said.
15 February 2007 [08:55]

Yuri Vasilyev: "Teimour Radjabov's era has begun"

The first part of Linares chess tournament will be held in Morelia, Mexico, on February 16-20.
15 February 2007 [08:25]

Republic Anti-Doping Conference to be held in Azerbaijan

Republic Anti-Doping Conference with participation of sportsmen, trainers and specialists will for the first time be held in Baku on March 3.
15 February 2007 [08:20]

3 arrested for drug traffic in Balaken

Three persons have been arrested on illicit drug trade in the Azerbaijani region of Balaken.
15 February 2007 [08:05]

Azeri chess player Shahriyar Mammadyarov to join Villa Canada de Calatrava

Azerbaijani chess player Shahriyar Mammadyarov will defend his title at the Villa Canada de Calatrava chess festival to start on April 6 in Spain.
15 February 2007 [07:30]

Zagatala resident commits suicide

On Tuesday, Zagatala resident Elnur Abakarov, 34, committed suicide by throwing himself from the balcony of his apartment situated in Sulh Street.
15 February 2007 [07:25]

Azerbaijani Youth Forum to be held in Berlin

Azerbaijani Youth Forum will be held in Berlin on February 19.
15 February 2007 [07:20]

Georgian Minister of Environment Protection and Natural Resources to visit Azerbaijan

The delegation led by Georgian Minister of Environment Protection and Natural Resources David Kezerashvili will visit Azerbaijan on February 20-21.
15 February 2007 [07:15]

Physicians for Human Rights appeals to President Aliyev on Ali Insanov

President of the Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) Holly G. Atkinson appealed to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on behalf of his organization.
15 February 2007 [07:10]

Khojali genocide anniversary to be marked in Washington and New York

Demonstrations on 15th anniversary of Khojali genocide will be organized in Washington and New York.
15 February 2007 [07:05]

Trust Line created in Republic Military Prosecutor's Office

Trust Line has been launched in the Republic Military Prosecutor's Office.
14 February 2007 [16:51]

Shahin Diniyev: "I earn nothing in comparison with Torres"

"As a head coach of the national team I am not allowed to make public my monthly salary. There is an item in the agreement with AFFA that neither federation leadership nor I can say the amount," said Azeri National football squad coach Shahin Diniyev.
14 February 2007 [16:13]

Fire in Zabrat airport

Fire occured in Zabrat airport today, AZAL State Concern informs.
14 February 2007 [16:10]

Captured Azerbaijani soldier's third letter delivered to his family

On Wednesday the officials of International Committee or Red Cross Azerbaijani Office delivered captured soldier of Azerbaijani Armed Forces Samir Mammadov's third letter to his family.
14 February 2007 [15:58]

Drugs found on prisoners in two jails

Narcotic drugs have been found on two prisoners in detention place #6 and 9.
14 February 2007 [15:52]

President Aliyev approves 2007-2012 State Program on establishment of biometric identification system

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on 2007-2012 State Program on establishment of biometric identification system.
14 February 2007 [15:50]

Fikret Amirov's '1001 Nights' ballet to be staged in Cairo

On February 23-24 the first night of Fikret Amirov's '1001 Nights' ballet will take place in Cairo Opera and Ballet Theatre.
14 February 2007 [15:47]

Azerbaijan's parliament wants tougher control on religious organizations

Azerbaijan's parliament is preparing a new version of the law on freedom of religion to impose tougher state control over missionary organizations.
14 February 2007 [14:00]

4 under school age children killed, 15 injured in road accidents in January

Four under school age children were killed and 15 injured in road accidents happened last month. Two were killed and nine injured in pedestrian accidents.
14 February 2007 [13:57]

Azeri veterinary service denies reports about bird flu outbreak in Naftchala

Reports claiming that bird flu cases were registered in Azerbaijan recently are not true.
14 February 2007 [12:45]

Restoration of burnt cultural institutions in liberated Fuzuli territories starts

Restoration of the cultural institutions burnt by Armenians in the liberated territories of Azerbaijani region of Fuzuli has started.
14 February 2007 [12:44]

Protest action on 15th anniversary of Khojali genocide to be held outside Armenian embassy in Vienna

Azerbaijani and Turkish communities will organize a march-protest action on the 15th anniversary of Khojali genocide outside the capital of Austria on February 24.
14 February 2007 [09:15]

FC Neftchi veterans to join Valeri Lobanovski memorial tournament

FC Neftchi Veterans football club will participate in the 5th Valeri Lobanovski memorial tournament to start in mid-May in Odessa.
14 February 2007 [09:10]

Moscow suspends application of migration law

Moscow government made a decision on suspending the application of amendments to the migration law, which came into force on January 15.
14 February 2007 [08:55]

12 fires occur in Ganja in January

12 fire incidents were recorded in Ganja during last month.
14 February 2007 [08:50]

3 members of ITV Broadcast Council to be re-elected

National TV and Radio Council is going to announce elections to the places of 3 members of ITV Broadcast Council whose tenures have expired.
14 February 2007 [08:45]

Omb's representatives meet with Mirza Sakit

Ombudsman's representatives inspected jails #12,13 14.
14 February 2007 [08:40]

Passports to be issued to Azerbaijanis in Russia from Feb. 20

"Russian Azerbaijanis will be issued passports made in Azerbaijan from February 20 this year. All technical issues, which may cause problems with Russia, have been solved," Labor and Social Protection Ministry migration department Chief Rauf Tagiyev said.
14 February 2007 [08:30]

Health Ministry holds board meeting

Health Ministry held a board meeting on overall results of 2006.
14 February 2007 [08:15]

Iranian with heroin detained in Jalilabad

Officers of Azerbaijani region of Jalilabad Police Department has found great amount of illicit drugs.
14 February 2007 [08:05]

ICRC representatives visit captured Samir Mammedov

On Tuesday the representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Yerevan visited Azerbaijani soldier Samir Mammadov, who was captured by Armenian militants on December 24, 2006.
14 February 2007 [08:00]

Azerbaijan's Migration Code to be prepared in 2007-2008

Migration Code wil be prepared in 2007-2007, said Department Chief of the Ministry of Labour and Social Defence of Population Rauf Tagiyev.
14 February 2007 [07:55]

Zemfira Meftaheddinova to join international tournaments by April

Sidney Olympics gold medal and Athens Olympics bronze medal winner Zemfira Meftaheddinova is going to join international tournaments by April.
14 February 2007 [07:25]

Teenager commits suicide

13-year-old resident of Bala Bahmenli village of Azerbaijani region of Fuzuli committed suicide.
14 February 2007 [07:20]

Trial on appeal of former chief of Nizami Police Department #23 starts

On Tuesday Supreme Court started the trial on the appeal of Mushviq Medetov, former chief of Nizami Police Department #23.
14 February 2007 [07:15]

No Azerbaijani casualties reported in Lebanon explosions

Two buses were exploded near the city of Bikfaya, a mainly Christian town in Lebanon, killing 12 people and wounding over 10.
14 February 2007 [07:10]

OSCE Office in Baku to implement traffic police project

OSCE Office in Baku will implement a project on traffic police, Robin Seaword, deputy head of the OSCE Office in Baku told journalists.
13 February 2007 [20:52]

Omb meets with former ministers in NSM detention ward

Azerbaijani Commissioner on Human Rights Elmira Suleymanova has met with former ministers Farhad Aliyev, Ali Insanov, the chief Azpetrol Company Rafig Aliyev in the jail of Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry (NSM).
13 February 2007 [20:35]

The Dominion: Waiting For War?

Azerbaijan's refugees see little hope.
13 February 2007 [20:25]

U21 UEFA Championship draw complete

Today's draw in Stockholm for the U21 UEFA European Championship which will be played in 2009 is finished and the Qualifying Groups are complete.
13 February 2007 [19:58]

Capital's traffic to be controlled by satellite

South Korea's SKS Corporation is developing a project for Intellectual Control of Transport in Baku.