News for 31 October 2009

Politics

31 October 2009 [13:55]

Belarus embassy in Azerbaijan: Reports in Armenian media distorted

Belarus’ embassy in Azerbaijan is confident that the statements made by Belarus Foreign Minister Sergei Martinov in Armenia have been distorted, the embassy’s press office said.
31 October 2009 [13:16]

Russia's role in resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to be discussed in Moscow

Round table “Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Providing conditions for peace building. Russia’s role” will be held in Moscow on Nov. 2.
31 October 2009 [11:41]

I got impression that our countries have much in common: Belarus parliamentary official

Day.Az interview with Deputy Chief of Belarus parliament’s Working Group for Cooperation with Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) Maria Biryukova.
31 October 2009 [11:12]

Azerbaijani MP to attend PACE meeting

31 October 2009 [10:47]

Armenia Armed Forces break ceasefire

31 October 2009 [10:36]

Azerbaijani ambassador meets speaker of House of Commons of Canadian Parliament

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Canada Farid Shafiyev met with speaker of House of Commons of Canadian Parliament Peter Milliken on Oct. 29.
31 October 2009 [10:25]

Azerbaijan president trips to country’s Agsu region - Photos

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev tripped to country's Agsu region on Oct. 29.

Business

31 October 2009 [12:05]

Route of Azerbaijani gas to Western channels lies through Turkey: Turkish energy minister

“One should not forget that every country has alternative sources of gas,” Turkey’s Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said in an interview with local NTV TV channel.

Society

31 October 2009 [13:28]

Schools will be disinfected against 'swine flu' nationwide in Azerbaijan: education ministrer

"We will reinforce measures once there is threat of 'swine flu' virus," Azerbaijani Education Minister Misir Mardanov said.
31 October 2009 [12:57]

Ukraine closes all schools, cinemas over swine flu

Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on Friday ordered a three-week closure of Ukraine's schools and cinemas in the toughest measures adopted yet to combat the swine flu virus in Europe, AFP reported.
31 October 2009 [12:39]

Azerbaijani journalists visit mineral springs in Borjomi – Photos

Azerbaijani journalists visited Borjomi town of Georgia to get familiar with process of delivery of the mineral water to Azerbaijan.
31 October 2009 [12:23]

Disinfection against 'swine flu' in Azerbaijani secondary schools starts

Disinfection in the secondary schools in Baku Gandja and Sumgayit against A/H1N1 (swine flu) has started today.
31 October 2009 [10:09]

We still not see fundamental changes in Azerbaijani TV channels: National Television and Radio Council

Chairman of Azerbaijan's National Television and Radio Council Nushiravan Maharramli met with directors of the local television channels on Oct. 30.
31 October 2009 [09:58]

Azerbaijan’s chess team became European champion

European Team Chess Championship completed in the Serbian city of Novi Sad on Oct. 30.
31 October 2009 [09:32]

Chief of Azerbaijani president's Medical Service visits Vienna Central Hospital

Azerbaijani delegation led by Chief of President's Medical Service, academician Cemil Aliyev visited the Vienna General Hospital (AKH).