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05 November 2006 [14:37]

Azerbaijan wipes out Mexico to reach next stage

Azerbaijan swept to a 3-0 victory over Mexico for their second win in Pool D, securing a place in next round of the FIVB Volleyball World Championship for Women.
05 November 2006 [14:16]

RIA Novosti news agency launches debut issue in Azerbaijan

The Russian news agency RIA Novosti launched Sunday its debut supplement to a newspaper of the parliament of Azerbaijan.
04 November 2006 [22:26]

Moscow police detain hundreds of ultranationalists on banned march

Police arrested hundreds of ultranationalist demonstrators who took to Moscow's streets on Saturday, forcefully putting an end to the banned protest amid an increase in hate crimes in Russia, organizers said.
04 November 2006 [22:20]

Elchin Behbudov met with prisoners

Elchin Behbudov, the chief of the State Committee to Fight Tortures met with the prisoners Garib Mammadov and Azer Javadov in Bayil detention place #1.
04 November 2006 [22:15]

Gurbanov now nifty at Neftchi

After a rocky start, former Azerbaijan international Gurban Gurbanov is stringing some good results together as coach of his old side PFC Neftchi.
04 November 2006 [15:36]

Reshad Mecid: "Mubariz Mesimoglu and others should be removed from Writers Union"

Reshid Mejid, the secretary of Azerbaijan Writers Union offered to remove the ones who is against the organization and its chief Anar from the organization.
04 November 2006 [14:59]

Gobustan jail prisoner's death case voided

The criminal case on the death of lifer Kamandar Aslanov, Gobustan jail prisoner was voided, Tariyel Gurbanov, Garadagh District Prosecutor He said that the chief and officers of the jail were proved to be innocent.
04 November 2006 [14:55]

Prison chief fired

The chief of detention place #5 Abbasgulu Garayev was dismissed by Justice Minister Fikrat Mammadov's order.
04 November 2006 [14:39]

Faig Garayev: "We didn't block well and when you don't block well, you don't have any defence"

"I'd like to congratulate Germany, they played very well," said Azeri coach Faig Garayev at the press conference after his team has been crashed by Germans 3-0.
04 November 2006 [14:29]

Germans in cruise mode against misfiring Azerbaijan

It was supposed to be a tight match but Germany let loose against a surprisingly flat Azerbaijan for a 3-0 victory in a Pool B match at the FIVB Volleyball World Championship for Women in Sapporo.
04 November 2006 [13:28]

139 facts of human traffic reported

139 facts were reported on human traffic within January-September of this year.
04 November 2006 [13:24]

Farhad Badalbeyli: "Uzeyir Hajibeyov's 'Arshin mal alan' helped Azerbaijan more than diplomats"

Baku Music Academy director Farhad Bedelbeyli's exclusive interview to APA.
04 November 2006 [13:18]

Haji Mammadov's gang murdered Rena Nasibova

Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
04 November 2006 [13:05]

Bulgarian delegation meets Human Rights Institute's official

A delegation of Bulgaria led by Zakhari Zakhariyev, chairman of the Bulgarian Federation of Friendship with CIS Nations has meet with the staff of the Human Rights Institute of Azerbaijan.
04 November 2006 [13:04]

Emergencies Ministry takes measures on expected problems November 5

"The rain caused serious problems with sewer system in Baku on October 27," Emergencies Minister Kamaleddin Heydarov told the journalists.
04 November 2006 [11:37]

Wanted 40 Azerbaijanis detained and handed over

The officers of State Border Services (SBS) prevented the violation of state borders on eight cases within October.
04 November 2006 [10:02]

President to issue decree on development of right defense institutions in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

President Ilham Aliyev issued decree on the development of right defense institutions in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
03 November 2006 [16:10]

Haji Mammadov: "If Mehman Hasanov was needed person, I would involve him to my group after Yalukhan Iluyev's case"

Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
03 November 2006 [16:07]

Faig Garayev: "We became more focused and were able to win the match"

"I think the Dominican Republic are a good team and do not deserve to have lost two games already," said Azeri coach Faig Garayev at the press conference after a winning game against to Dominicanian squad 3-1.
03 November 2006 [16:04]

Azerbaijan overcome tough Dominicans for maiden victory

Azerbaijan recovered from a first-set shock to score a 3-1 Pool B victory over Dominican Republic on Friday for their first win in the FIVB Volleyball World Championship for Women in Sapporo.
03 November 2006 [16:02]

OSCE conference discusses media freedom in South Caucasus

Challenges and prospects for the privatized and privately owned media in the South Caucasus are the focus of the third annual OSCE Media Conference, hosted by the Government of Georgia, which opened in Tbilisi on Thursday.
03 November 2006 [14:41]

Ecology and Tourism Ministry warns of north cyclone

Abnormal warmer weather is forecasted to predominate in Azerbaijan from November 5, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorology Department Forecasting bureau told.
03 November 2006 [13:53]

Teymur Rajabov wins "Cap d'Agde" tournament

The leader Azerbaijani Chess team Teymur Rajabov won “Cap d’Agde” tournament held in Monpelie, France.
03 November 2006 [10:28]

Arif Hasanov: "Seismic situation is steady"

The earthquakes happened in Turkey and Iran did not influence Azerbaijan.
03 November 2006 [10:26]

IAU students appealed to Mayor's Office

The students of Independent Azerbaijan University (IAU) appealed to Baku Mayor's Office for placing picket outside the University building and Education Ministry (EM).
03 November 2006 [10:22]

November 13 nonworking day in Azerbaijan

As November 12 - Constitution Day is Sunday, that date will not be considered working day.
03 November 2006 [10:18]

Results of three public hearings on violence against women and early marriage to be announced

The results of three public hearings on violence against women and early marriage will be announced in the conference organized by UNIFEM.
03 November 2006 [10:15]

Azad Rehimov to receive Azeri U-19 football team

Azerbaijani Football team under 19 which won Armenian Football team within Europe Football Championship in Cyprus and passed to the second stage will return to Baku on Friday.
03 November 2006 [10:14]

Two Azeris arrested on human traffic

Azerbaijani Interior Ministry Department Fighting Human Traffic officers arrested two more Azerbaijanis on human traffic.
03 November 2006 [10:13]

No Azerbaijanis among the dead during Turkey's flood

There are no Azerbaijanis among the dead as a result of intensive showers in Turkey.
03 November 2006 [10:08]

Jalilabad resident arrested on heroin

Interior Ministry Department for Struggling with Drugs south department officers arrested Terdik village resident Nahid Sherbetov Yusif born in 1986 during the operations held in Jalilabad.
03 November 2006 [10:07]

Composer Tahir Ekber's jubilee to be celebrated

The member of Azerbaijan Composers Union, composer Tahir Ekber's 60th anniversary will be celebrated in Muslim Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmony.
03 November 2006 [10:05]

Number of the dead reaches to 29 as a result of flood in Turkey

Intensive showers continue to create problems in Turkey.
03 November 2006 [10:04]

Azerbaijani Turkish Businessmen Unity met with Turkish Education Minister

A meeting was held in Azerbaijani Turkish Businessmen Unity (ATBU) with Turkish Education Minister Hussain Chelik.
02 November 2006 [22:53]

Girl commits suicide at Baku subway station

A girl, 19, attempted to kill herself by jumping off the platform in front of a train at Baku Neftichiler subway station on Thursday.
02 November 2006 [20:19]

Evez Mammadov: "I was told the the man in Keshle was killed for his resistance to NSM officers"

Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
02 November 2006 [20:03]

Turkey's Igdir and Azerbaijan's Shamakhi to fraternize

Turkey's Igdir and Azerbaijan's Shamakhi will fraternize.
02 November 2006 [20:01]

Unit Federation of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Istanbul to be formed

A unit federation of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Istanbul will be formed.
02 November 2006 [19:57]

Zeynalabdin Babayev: "Ismayil Kazimov gave $450000 for my releasing"

Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
02 November 2006 [19:52]

Armenian Gay and Lesbian Association members assaulted in Paris

Two members of France-based Armenian Gay and Lesbian Association were injured in an action organized in Paris by Arabian adults from North Africa.
02 November 2006 [16:01]

President's decree on elimination of rain damages in Ali Bayramli and Mingachevir

President Aliyev issued decree on the elimination of rain damages in Ali Bayramli and Mingachevir.
02 November 2006 [15:59]

British Ambassador visits Azerbaijan State Economic University

Laurie Bristow, British Ambassador to Azerbaijan met November 1 with the students of Azerbaijan State Economic University.
02 November 2006 [14:38]

North cyclone comes to Azerbaijan Nov.5

Abnormal warmer weather is forecasted to predominate in Azerbaijan till November 5, Umayra Tagiyeva, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorology Department forecasting bureau chief told.
02 November 2006 [11:00]

Haji Mammadov: "The number of planned kidnappings I could not realize is huge"

Yesterday Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
02 November 2006 [10:55]

Sakina Ismayilova to have a concert in Budapest

Popular Azerbaijani singer Sakina Ismayilova will have a concert in Budapest in the famous "Palace of Arts" hall.
02 November 2006 [10:53]

Car accident killed one in Shamkir

A car accident happened in the territory of Irmashli village of Shamkir region.
02 November 2006 [10:47]

Zakir Nasirov: "I have no protector, that's why I am in prison"

Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
02 November 2006 [10:42]

NTRC meets with presidents of regional TV channels

National Television and Radio Council Chief Nushiravan Meherremli met with the presidents of regional TV channels, Meherremli stated.
02 November 2006 [10:31]

Center for European Security Studies to hold trainings in Azerbaijan

Center for European Security Studies will hold trainings for Azerbaijani law enforcement, military and security bodies in the frame of Starlink program from January to November in 2007.
01 November 2006 [19:37]

Investigation materials of Penitentiary Service's 72 former officials sent to court

The investigation material of the criminal case against Penitentiary Service's 72 former officials were sent to the court, Vugar Aliyev, the chief of General Prosecutor's Office press service, told.
01 November 2006 [17:57]

Mahyaddin Allahverdiyev: "We should not invite legioners"

"Wrestling in Azerbaijan has its tradition and history. According to statistics independent wrestling stays behind the classic wrestling. Our wrestlers won different medals in the USSR period," Mahyaddin Allahverdiyev, the ex-president of National Olympic Committee and three time world champion told.
01 November 2006 [14:43]

At least 22 dead in Turkey flooding

Flash floods swept away a minibus carrying wedding guests in southeastern Turkey, killing 14 people, as torrential rain fell across the country, local authorities said on Wednesday.
01 November 2006 [14:16]

Faig Garayev: "We have to win the rest of matches to qualify for the second round"

"I congratulate the Russian team on their victory. I think the start of the match was very important to the result because we didn't start off very well," said Azeri coach Faig Garayev at the press conference after loosing a game to Russian squad 1-3.
01 November 2006 [14:11]

Azerbaijan suffers second straight defeat at Volleyball Worlds

Russia overcame a determined challenge from regional rivals Azerbaijan to score their second straight victory in Pool B of the FIVB Volleyball World Championship for Women in Sapporo on Wednesday.
01 November 2006 [12:33]

Faig Garayev: "To play the Olympic champions in your first match is a very difficult task"

"It was our first match of the championship and the schedule was not kind to us because we had to open against China, who are the Olympic champions," Faig Garayev, Azerbaijan volleyball team's head coach told at press conference, after his team lost to Chinese.
01 November 2006 [10:03]

ANS license problem to be considered

ANS license problem will be considered till the end of this year, said Nushiaravan Meherremli, the chief of National Television and Radio Council.
01 November 2006 [09:54]

One killed in Lerik

A murder happened in Lerik.
01 November 2006 [02:53]

International Medical Corps recognized for accomplishments in Azerbaijan

International Medical Corps has been honored with two prestigious awards, recognizing its health care development work in Azerbaijan and Afghanistan.
31 October 2006 [20:45]

Haji Mammadov's trial continues

Azerbaijan Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high-ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
31 October 2006 [20:33]

Haji Mammadov: "I do not regret murdering Azer Ismayilov"

Azerbaijan Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high-ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
31 October 2006 [19:57]

Unstable weather forecasted for November

The average monthly temperature will be 1-2 degrees, on the first ten-day of the month 4-5 degrees above the norm.
31 October 2006 [15:22]

Azerbaijan national volleyball team lost to Chinese

Preliminary Round FIVB Women's World Championship 2006 started in Japan.
31 October 2006 [10:57]

Chinese national volleball team's coach: "Azerbaijan is among the top four teams in Europe"

Chinese women's volleyball team will open its world championships against Azerbaijan Tuesday afternoon.
31 October 2006 [10:50]

Health Minister meets Spanish counterpart

Health Minister Ogtay Shiraliyev met with his Spanish colleague Elena Salgado to discuss the issues of cooperation between the two Ministries.
31 October 2006 [10:31]

Car accident killed two in Bilasuvar

A serious car accident happened in 117km of Alat-Astara main road.
31 October 2006 [10:30]

Family of Karabakh War victim plans protest action in Martyr's Alley

Samire Osmanova, the wife of Karabakh War martyr from Sumqayit plans to place protest action in Martyrs' Alley.
31 October 2006 [10:23]

Cabinet approves regulations for civil aviation and trial flight staff insurance

The Cabinet approves regulations for assessment of insurance for civil aviation and trial flight personnel.
31 October 2006 [10:19]

Shahriyar Mammadyarov claimes Essent tournament title in Hoogeveen

Azerbaijani chess grandmaster Shahriyar Mammadyarov claimed his win in the Essent tournament in Hoogeveen, the Netherlands, after beating Dutch Ivan Sokolov.
31 October 2006 [10:17]

Azerbaijan's culture days to be held next year in Georgia

Georgian culture days in Azerbaijan and Azerbaijani culture days in Georgia will be held in 2007, Giorgi Gabashvili, Georgian Culture and Sport Minister told journalists.
31 October 2006 [10:07]

Baku hosts 24th World wrestling championship of servicemen

There was an official opening of the 24th world wrestling championship of servicemen on October 29 in Baku.
31 October 2006 [10:05]

Meeting dedicated to fighting illegal turn over of drugs to be held

30th conference of division for Asia and Pacific Ocean of UNO Economic and Social Council will be held on November 14-17 in Thailand.
31 October 2006 [10:04]

Turkish poet Atilla Ilhan's commemoration ceremony to be held

The commemoration ceremony of Turkish poet Atilla Ilhan will be celebrated in the Mirza Feteli Akhundov Library.
31 October 2006 [10:02]

Education Minister denies info on pupils smoking

Education Minister Misir Mardanov announced the information that 60-70% of pupils studying in Baku smoke was false.
31 October 2006 [09:59]

CEC to examine Constituency Election Commissions

Examinations will be made in Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron Constituency Election Commissions in the second ten-day of November, CEC chairman Mazahir Panahov said.
30 October 2006 [22:39]

Minaye Allahyarova: "The man who fired at my husband looked like Chentamirov"

Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high-ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.