Society

24 April 2007 [17:29]

Israeli professor to cure Azeri sergeant wounded by Armenian bullet

Roman Barak, director of Khorev Medical Center in Haifa, Israel examined Tovuz resident, Sergeant Azer Nagiyev.
24 April 2007 [16:19]

Mahmoud Karimov reelected National Academy of Sciences Head

Mahmoud Karimov has been reelected president of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) for five-year term.
24 April 2007 [15:32]

Journalists hold protest rally

A group of journalists held a rally in protest against the arrest of Eynulla Fatullayev, editor-in-chief of "Gundalik Azerbaijan" and "Realniy Azerbaijan" newspapers.
24 April 2007 [15:10]

Allahshukur Pashazadeh awarded memorial medal

Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazadeh, chief of Caucasian Muslims Office was awarded memorial medal by the International Association of Peace Funds, World Veterans Association and People's memory International Veterans Foundation for his contributions to maintenance of peace and tolerance.
24 April 2007 [13:29]

Flower festival to be held in Baku on Heydar Aliyev's birthday

Baku Mayor's Office will organize a flower festival on the then President Heydar Aliyev's birthday on May 10, Mayor's Office department head for work with public and political organizations Zaur Ramazanov told.
24 April 2007 [13:24]

Baku Mayor's Office won't reconsider venues for mass rallies

"Baku Mayor's Office has already designate venues for mass rallies in the capital, and it is not going to reconsider it," Zaur Ramazanov, officer of Baku Mayor's Office told.
24 April 2007 [12:51]

Rights defense committee for editor to hold rally

The Defense Committee of the Rights of Eynulla Fetullayev, founder and editor-in-chief of "Gundelik Azerbaijan" and "Realniy Azerbaijan" newspapers has not yet determined the date of the rally, Arzu Abdullayeva, chief of the committee, head of Azerbaijani bureau of Helsinki Citizens' Assembly told.
24 April 2007 [12:42]

Supreme Court dismisses appeal filed against decision on Mirza Sakit

Trial on appeal filed against the decision on Sakit Zahidov (Mirza Sakit), correspondent of "Azadliq" newspaper was held in the Supreme Court.
24 April 2007 [09:17]

Israel-Azerbaijan International Association offers cooperation to Academy of Sciences

Israel-Azerbaijan International Association founded on April 12 is establishing active scientific and business relations with Azerbaijan.
24 April 2007 [09:15]

Skirmish in Nardaran

Skirmish occurred in Nardaran settlement of Baku.
24 April 2007 [08:49]

OIC, Baku to host seminar on media

In an effort to curb growing trends of Islamophobia, dialog must be promoted among religions, regions and nations, and understanding must be broadened globally by promoting tolerance and respect for religious freedom.
24 April 2007 [08:28]

Azerbaijani journalists to hold a rally

Some Azerbaijani journalists will organize a rally in Sabir park in the capital Baku on Tuesday.
24 April 2007 [08:26]

Azerbaijani Youth Forum held in German Parliament

Forum of Azerbaijanis studying in Germany was held in Bundestag. The event was organized by the Forum of Azerbaijani Students in Europe (FASE) and German Alumni Network (DAN).
24 April 2007 [08:24]

Baku resident arrested for swindling

Mahire Edilkhanova, Baku resident accused of swindling has been arrested.
24 April 2007 [08:21]

Prosecutor General's Office Department to Combat Corruption sends 39 criminal cases to court

Prosecutor General's Office Department to Combat Corruption launched 39 criminal cases and sent to court for consideration during the past year.
24 April 2007 [08:14]

One more Iranian paper insults Azerbaijanis

Iran's "Aftabe Yazd" newspaper its 2042nd edition on April 12, 2007 insulted Iranian Azerbaijanis.
24 April 2007 [08:13]

Azerbaijani students in France to march on Republic day

Newly-founded Strasbourg section of Azerbaijani Students' European Forum intends to organize a march in Strasbourg on May 28 - Republic day.
24 April 2007 [08:10]

Round table on the implementation of state anticorruption program held

Round table on the results of the implementation of the execution of 2004-2006 State Anticorruption Program was held on Monday.
24 April 2007 [07:37]

Azeri students studied hard to enter Turkish colleges

In aim to enter one of the 11 Turkish colleges in Azerbaijan, 10,000 secondary pupils studied very hard for the exam which took place on April 23.
24 April 2007 [07:27]

The sounds of Azerbaijan come to Livingston

Traditional Azerbaijan mugham singer Ghochaq Askarov, left, yodels to the picking of Elman Sadigov on the tar, an ancient string instrument, while performing with their band, Ghadim Sharq, at the Livingston-Park County Public Library, Wednesday night, April 18.
23 April 2007 [23:25]

Georgian researcher' book translated into Turkish

The book of Georgia National Government's member in the beginning of last century Karibi titled "A response to Armenian claims: Red book of Georgia" was translated into Turkish.
23 April 2007 [23:18]

Mirza Sakit transferred to medical center

Sakit Zahidov (Mirza Sakit) correspondent of Azadliq newspaper kept in the detention place #14 of Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service was transferred to medical center of the Ministry, Ganimat Zahid, the prisoner's brother, editor-in-chief of Azadliq newspaper told.
23 April 2007 [22:04]

Mstislav Rostropovich in critical condition

Famous musician Mstislav Rostropovich was again hospitalized in Russian Oncology Center.
23 April 2007 [21:59]

Uzeyir Jafarov: "Criminal case under article of murderous assault should be launched against assaulters"

Yasamal district court was appealed for examining Uzeyir Jafarov, editor of "Gundelik Azerbaijan" newspaper.
23 April 2007 [21:40]

Temperature to fall in Azerbaijan

The weather is forecasted to change in Azerbaijan from today. The temperature is expected to fall by 3-5 degrees, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorological Department chief Imran Mammadov told.
23 April 2007 [15:00]

Baku Police Office holds meeting on Q1 overall results

Baku Main Police Office has today gathered on the Q1 overall results.
23 April 2007 [14:53]

Azerbaijanis can apply for study in Moscow State Institute from April 25

The State Student Admission Committee (SSAC) announced application process for Azerbaijani citizens to Moscow Institute of International Relations (MSIIR) of Russia Foreign Affairs Ministry.
23 April 2007 [14:16]

Maharram Aliyev: "Some of the 11 wanted for kidnapping bore relationships with Haji Mammadov's gang"

"Some of the 11 wanted for kidnapping bore relationships with Haji Mammadov's gang. One of them is Balagardash Dadashov. Such a case did not happen after Haji Mammadov's gang was arrested," chief of Baku Main Police Office, General Lieutenant Maharram Aliyev said.
23 April 2007 [11:50]

Mahmudeli Chohraganli to sue Huseyn Turkelli

"Huseyn Turkelli, chief of America-Canada branch of the South Azerbaijan National Awakening Movement, Babek Merendi and Huseyn Tebrizli, members of the managing board were dismissed because of their activities which were in conflict with the movement. Huseyn Turkelli betrayed ideological line of the movement," Mahmudeli Chohraganli, leader of South Azerbaijan National Awakening Movement (SANAM) told.
23 April 2007 [11:43]

Nakhchivan TV and Radio Council set up in

Vasif Talibov, chief of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Supreme Assembly issued a decree on establishment of a Television and Radio Council of the autonomous republic.
23 April 2007 [11:09]

Azerbaijani Youth Forum participants visit the Nizami Ganjavi Cultural Institute in Berlin

The participants of the Azerbaijani Youth Forum in Bundestag have visited the Nizami Ganjavi Cultural Institute in Berlin on the eve of the forum.
23 April 2007 [09:15]

VI Eurasian Media Forum ended its work

VI Eurasian Media Forum ended its work In Almaty on last Saturday.
21 April 2007 [15:54]

1st Republic Competition of Young Pianists starts

Opening ceremony of 1st Republic Competition of Young Pianists dedicated to the 100th jubilee of Kovkab Safaraliyev was held in Azerbaijani State Philharmonics.
21 April 2007 [15:52]

Russian Drama Theatre' troupe visits Israel

The notions of tolerance and internationalism were always specific to Baku. Though people leave Azerbaijan, they always remind their homeland and live with their traditions. The establishment of the International Azerbaijan-Israel Association in Israel proves it, Russian Drama Theater's chief, people's artist Alexander Sharovski said.
21 April 2007 [15:42]

UN First Global Road Safety Week to be held in Baku

Growing concern, from both the United Nations General Assembly and the World Health Assembly, regarding the problem of road traffic injuries has resulted in the introduction of Global Road Safety Week which will take place from 23 to 29 April 2007 in Azerbaijani capital, Baku.
21 April 2007 [15:39]

Azerbaijani wrestlers succeed in European championship

Azerbaijani freestyle wrestlers succeeded in the first meetings of the European championship held in Sophia, the capital of Bulgaria.
21 April 2007 [15:36]

Press Council deplores assault on editor

Aflatun Amashov, chief of Azerbaijani Press Council condemns the physical assault on Uzeyir Jafarov, editor of "Gundelik Azerbaijan" newspaper.
21 April 2007 [15:34]

Kazakh national team to play against Azeri team in Almaty

As Kazakhstan beat Serbian team in Almaty stadium it is planned to hold a selective games of European championship with Azerbaijan in the mentioned stadium, said Kazakhstan's Football Federation general director Kurman Akimkulov.
21 April 2007 [15:28]

Editor attacked by unknown men

Uzeyir Jafarov, editor of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper appealed to Yasamal district police office for undergoing physical assault by unknown men.
21 April 2007 [15:25]

Aydin Ibrahimov's punishment commuted

Preliminary court proceeding on case of Aydin Ibrahimov, who is accused of stealing art works from State Art Museum, was held at Azerbaijani Court of Grave Crimes.
21 April 2007 [15:23]

Strasburg hosts conference on Shah Ismayil Khatayi

A scientific-literary conference dedicated to Azerbaijani poet and statesman Shah Ismayil Khatayi’s life and activity was held in Strasburg on April 19.
21 April 2007 [12:54]

President issues order to improve library service

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on improvement of library service in the country, President’s press service told.
21 April 2007 [12:35]

Rainless weather forecast in nearest days in Azerbaijan

Changeable, cloudy weather is forecast in Azerbaijan in the nearest days, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorological Department bureau told.
21 April 2007 [12:01]

Trial on Serdar Jalaloglu's suit against Akif Shahbazov to be held

The suit brought by Serdar Jalaloglu, chief of Organizing Committee for Preparation for the Congress of Azerbaijan Democratic Party (ADP) against Akif Shahbazov, chief of Open Society Party (OSP) will be considered by Binagadi district court on April 30.
21 April 2007 [10:41]

Baku to host Moscow Cultural Days

Moscow Cultural Days will be held in Baku in the second half of October, Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfaz Garayev told.
20 April 2007 [23:59]

Russia hosts 1st Interregional Forum of Azerbaijani youth

Moscow State International Relations Institute's "Azerbaijani club" President Leyla Aliyeva and Azerbaijani youth coordination will organize the 1st Forum of Azerbaijani youth in Russia in Moscow on April 28.
20 April 2007 [23:43]

Gobustan lifers stop hunger strike

The lifers, who started hunger strike April 16 in Gobustan jail stopped the protest action in the afternoon, Rafig Ramazanov, officer of Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service told.
20 April 2007 [15:55]

Azersu OSJC holds press conference on 2006 overall results

Azersu OSJC chief Nizameddin Rzayev has today held press conference on the 2006 overall results. The attendees were informed about taken measures and prospective plans.
20 April 2007 [15:17]

Azeri government approves transition to digital transmission

Azerbaijan's government is expected to soon approve the program paving the way for transition from analog transmission to digital transmission, Teleradio Unit Technical Director Mikayil Abbasov told.
20 April 2007 [14:08]

Armenian-captured Azeri soldier's father writes to his son

Father of Samir Mammadov, Azerbaijani soldier captured by Armenian Armed Forces again wrote to his son.
20 April 2007 [13:42]

Preliminary trial on appeal of Haji Mammadov and other accused fixed to May 8

The preliminary trial on the appeal filed against the court decision on Haji Mammadov, leader of criminal gang, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department and other gang members fixed to May 8.
20 April 2007 [13:15]

Sciences Academy's full and associate members to be elected

254 scientists will participate in the election of full and associate membership of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS).
20 April 2007 [12:01]

Azerbaijan might pull TRT off the air

Azerbaijan may pull Turkish TRT TV off the air.
20 April 2007 [11:45]

OSCE Office in Baku to open anticorruption centers in several regions

OSCE Office in Baku intends to open anti-corruption centers in some Azerbaijani regions.
20 April 2007 [11:42]

APA opens representative office in Israel

APA has opened a press representative office in Israel. The press representative of the agency has already been accredited in Israel.
20 April 2007 [11:28]

Murad Adigozalzadeh visits Moscow

The director of Azerbaijan State Philharmonic, honorary artist Murad Adigozalzadeh visited Moscow.
20 April 2007 [11:26]

New Anti-AIDS program to be implemented in Azerbaijan

International Medical Corps (IMC), TOTAL E&P Azerbaijan Company and Republic Center against AIDS will implement a new anti-AIDS program in Azerbaijan.
20 April 2007 [11:25]

National Sciences Academy to apply corresponding bodies on mass burial places

Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) is working out application to be addressed to corresponding bodies.
20 April 2007 [11:13]

Gobustan jail lifers continue hunger strike

Ten more life-term prisoners joined the hunger strike in Gobustan jail of Azerbaijan, which started on April 16 ith demand of commuting the punishment.
20 April 2007 [10:03]

5 held in Turkey after killings in Bible publishing house

Five men were detained for police questioning after three people were found with their throats slit in a publishing house in eastern Turkey that prints Bibles and other Christian literature.
20 April 2007 [09:54]

Azerbaijan participates in VI Eurasian Media Forum

VI Eurasian Media Forum will continue on Friday in Almaty.
20 April 2007 [08:40]

Lenkaran resident commites suicide

The motives of the suicide are not known yet.
20 April 2007 [08:37]

16 kindergarten directors dismissed

A debate dedicated to the results of investigations held in kindergartens of the capital was held in Baku secondary school #1.
20 April 2007 [08:35]

Lockdown for foreigners at Moscow school

A leading Moscow university ordered its foreign students on Thursday to stay in their dormitories for the next three days due to fears of ethnic violence before and after Adolf Hitler's birthday.
20 April 2007 [08:32]

Muslim gravestones vandalized in WWI cemetery in northern France

Vandals painted swastikas and other Nazi insignia on dozens of tombs in the Muslim section of a World War I cemetery in northern France, police said Thursday.
20 April 2007 [08:12]

Preliminary trial to be held on case of former chief of Terter Education Department

The date of the preliminary court proceeding on case of former chief of Terter Education Department Fazil Museyibov ahs been fixed to April 25.
20 April 2007 [07:52]

Kuwait, Azerbaijan, Georgia work to promote moderation

Ministry of Awqaf (endowment) and Islamic Affairs Dr. Adel Al-Falah said Thursday Kuwait was implementing a large-scale humanitarian and charitable campaign that resulted in landmark effects thanks to God and instructions of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
19 April 2007 [22:19]

IWPR: Spotlight on horror jail in Azerbaijan

Mysterious deaths mount in high security prison.
19 April 2007 [22:09]

Trial on case of defense ministry officers accused of bribery starts

Trial on case of two officers of Azerbaijani Defense ministry military unit in Gazakh and one region resident started at Court Martial on Grave Crimes.
19 April 2007 [22:07]

Gunfight erupts in Yerevan

A gunfight broke out in Yerevan in broad daylight on Thursday, in what police believe was an attempt on the life of a reputed crime figure.
19 April 2007 [21:43]

Nansen Award winner Kanai uses prize to help in Armenia and Azerbaijan

Japanese optometrist Akio Kanai has used all the prize money that came with his Nansen Refugee Award to assist refugees and internally displaced in Azerbaijan and Armenia, countries where he has been helping victims on both sides of the conflict for almost a decade.
19 April 2007 [21:38]

1st forum of Azerbaijani scientists abroad to be held in June

The first forum of Azerbaijani scientists living abroad will be held on June 4-10 in Antalya, Turkey.
19 April 2007 [21:36]

Azerbaijani security agencies survey mass graves in Guba

Azerbaijani National Security Ministry and Republic Prosecutor's Office officers, forensic examination specialists surveyed newly-discovered mass graves in Guba region.
19 April 2007 [21:31]

Azerbaijani security agencies survey mass graves in Guba

Azerbaijani National Security Ministry and Republic Prosecutor's Office officers, forensic examination specialists surveyed newly-discovered mass graves in Guba region, Yusif Abidov, Guba Executive Power deputy chief told.
19 April 2007 [21:30]

Professor Anvar Konukchu: "Armenians murdered many Iranian Azerbaijanis"

A conference dedicated to historical border issues in Turkish-Armenian relations will be held in Igdir, Turkey on 22 April.