News for 01 June 2010

Voice of Diaspora

01 June 2010 [16:38]

Days of Azerbaijani culture held in Astrakhan - PHOTOS

Days of Azerbaijani Culture were held in Astrakhan, Russia on May 28 to mark 92ng anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
01 June 2010 [08:39]

Azerbaijan Democratic Republic's 92nd anniversary marked in Tajikistan

Azerbaijan's embassy in Tajikistan has organized an event to celebrate 28 May – Day of Republic.

World news

01 June 2010 [16:55]

Obama, UN head call Turkish PM over Israeli attack

U.S. President Barack Obama also wanted to talk to Erdogan, officials said.
01 June 2010 [10:25]

Georgia CEC: Gigi Ugulava elected Tbilisi's mayor

As a result of preliminary counting of votes at all 774 polling stations in Tbilisi, the mayor of Georgia's capital became the representative of the ruling United National Movement Gigi Ugulava, Central Election Commission chairman Zurab Kharatishvili said to briefing today.
01 June 2010 [10:13]

Turkey's Erdogan slams Israel over "state terrorism" in Gaza aid ship

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Israeli government showed once again clearly that it did not want peace.

Analytics

Politics

01 June 2010 [17:44]

Azerbaijani MP conducts meetings within Doha Forum - PHOTOS

Azerbaijani MP Ganira Pashayeva conducted several meetings with the presidents of some countries within the 10th Doha Forum.
01 June 2010 [17:06]

Conference "Karabakh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" starts in Baku

A two day conference “Karabakh: yesterday, today and tomorrow” initiated by Karabakh Liberation Organization has convened in Baku.
01 June 2010 [15:55]

Azerbaijan Democratic Republic's 92nd marked in Paris

The embassy of Azerbaijan in France and the country's permanent delegation to UNESCO have co-organized a celebratory event to mark 28 May- Day of Republic.
01 June 2010 [15:25]

Ankara hosts international conference on NGOs' role in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement

An international conference has been held in Ankara on the role of the Turkic world's NGOs and Diaspora organizations in resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
01 June 2010 [15:03]

Azerbaijani parliament may include Electoral Law into agenda

Discussion on the Electoral Law can be included on the agenda of the Azerbaijani parliament, Deputy Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament Bahar Muradova told media.
01 June 2010 [14:51]

Azerbaijani embassy in Minsk marks Republic Day

Azerbaijani Embassy to Belarus has arranged a celebrative event to mark the Republic Day.
01 June 2010 [14:12]

ICRC representatives visit Armenian family in Azerbaijan

Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Azerbaijan visited the Armenian family, who crossed into the Azerbaijani territory on January 10, 2010, Spokesperson of the ICRC office Gulnaz Guliyeva said.
01 June 2010 [13:52]

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore to visit Baku and help solving the Karabakh conflict?

Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher, reportedly, wishes to visit Baku, and support Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute.
01 June 2010 [13:43]

Azerbaijani Deputy Speaker hopes for peaceful solution to Turkesh-Israeli conflict

Deputy Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament expressed hope for a peaceful solution of the problem between Turkey and Israel.
01 June 2010 [13:27]

Arnold Schwarzenegger: "We appreciate contribution of Americans of Azerbaijani origin to our "Golden State"

The governor of the U.S. State of California Arnold Schwarzenegger congratulated Azerbaijani people on the occasion of May 28 - Republic Day.
01 June 2010 [13:12]

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in Syria

The Azerbaijan's embassy in Syria has organized an official function to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
01 June 2010 [12:20]

"Visit to Nagorno-Karabakh was personal initiative of Russian MPs"

The visit to Nagorno-Karabakh was a personal initiative of members of the Russian State Duma, but not an official delegation, said the Vice Speaker of the Council of Federation Svetlana Orlova, RIA Novosti reported.
01 June 2010 [11:40]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry expressed attitude to tensions in Israel-Turkey relations

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry expressed its attitude to the tensions between Israel and Turkey.
01 June 2010 [10:33]

Heads of Azerbaijan local authorities visit France

Heads of local authorities from a number of Azerbaijan regions have visited France this week to learn about experience of French municipalities, water supply, environment protection, domestic waste recycling.
01 June 2010 [10:19]

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in Pakistan

Azerbaijan's embassy in Islamabad has organized an event to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
01 June 2010 [10:06]

Settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh dispute is just around the corner...?

Speaker of Russia's State Duma Boris Gryzlov said there are good chances to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the short run.
01 June 2010 [09:59]

Russia-Azerbaijan interparliamentary commission convenes in Moscow

The 9th session of the joint inter-parliamentary commission on cooperation between the Federal Assembly of Russia and Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan has been held at the State Duma in Moscow.
01 June 2010 [09:52]

Deputy foreign minister of Azerbaijan participates in 22nd meeting of BSEC Council of Foreign Ministers

Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Mahmud Mammadguliyev has attended the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) held on 28 May 2010 in Sofia with the theme “BSEC-EU Relations”.
01 June 2010 [09:44]

Azerbaijani FM meets Bundestag member

Azerbaijan's foreign minister Elmar Mammadyarov met member of the German Bundestag Michael Link on May 31.
01 June 2010 [09:37]

Azerbaijani parliament's speaker meets German delegation

On May 31, Speaker of the Azerbaijan Parliament Ogtay Asadov met German delegation led by Ralf Brauksiepe, Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
01 June 2010 [09:24]

Azerbaijani foreign minister meets U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense

Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov has met US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia Celeste Wallander.
01 June 2010 [09:19]

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in Turkmenistan

Azerbaijan's embassy in Turkmenistan has arranged an event to mark May 28th – Republic Day.
01 June 2010 [09:04]

Azerbaijan's embassy in China marks Republic Day

The embassy of Azerbaijan in China has organized an official reception to mark May 28th – Republic Day.

Business

01 June 2010 [16:46]

Turkey, Azerbaijan expected to sign Shah Deniz deals next week

Turkey and Azerbaijan are expected to sign Shah Deniz natural gas agreements next week, Turkey's energy ministry executives said on Tuesday.
01 June 2010 [16:17]

Azerbaijani President participates in XVII Int'l Exhibition and Conference on "Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals" - UPDATE - PHOTOS

Today, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended XVII International Exhibition and Conference on "Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals" held in Baku.
01 June 2010 [10:40]

Azerbaijan, China discuss cooperation in banking sector

Chairman of Azerbaijan Central Bank Elman Rustamov met governor of the People's Bank of China Zhou Xiaochuan on May 31.
01 June 2010 [09:30]

New bank with 100% Iranian capital to be launched in Azerbaijan

Bank Melli Iran is planning to establish a new bank in Azerbaijan with its own investments, chairman of the presidium and the executive director of the bank, Mahmoud Rza Haver, who is on a visit to Baku,said.

Photo Galleries

01 June 2010 [10:47]

Sky's the limit: Green velvet of Azerbaijani mountains - PHOTOS

Here are images of mountain forests and waterfalls of Azerbaijan's north-western Oguz region.

Society

01 June 2010 [16:08]

Baku to host roundtable "STOP abortions: Let's protect unborn children!"

Roundtable entitled “STOP abortions: Let’s protect unborn children!” dedicated to the World Children’s Day will be held in the Russian Information and Culture Center in Baku on June 2.
01 June 2010 [15:33]

Body of 14-year old Azerbaijani found under the ruins of a wedding house

The body of a 14-year old boy who went missing in Azerbaijan’s Shaki region since May 23 was found.
01 June 2010 [15:19]

Azerbaijani Parliament developing new bill to restrict smoking

The Azerbaijani Parliament is developing a new bill on "Restriction on Smoking".
01 June 2010 [14:34]

CIS young people participate in forum "Friendship without Borders"

The young people from Commonwealth states gathered in Belarus capital Minsk to participate in an international youth forum “Friendship without borders”.
01 June 2010 [14:19]

Oscar production studio completes the shooting of a film about Azerbaijani city of Agdam

Oscar production studio is completing the shooting of "Caucasian Hiroshima" film telling a story of atrocities committed by Armenians in the Azerbaijan's town of Agdam.
01 June 2010 [12:53]

Azerbaijan's flood-hit region provided with drinking water

Population of Azerbaijan flood-hit Sabirabad region has been provided with drinking water.
01 June 2010 [12:44]

Central Asia, Azerbaijan discuss cooperation to fight AIDS

Central Asian and Azerbaijani MPs discussed regional cooperation to improve HIV and AIDS legislation in Baku.
01 June 2010 [12:28]

New branch of Araz river opened in Azerbaijan

A new branch of the Araz River was opened in Azerbaijan on May 31.
01 June 2010 [12:13]

19-year old soldier wins Azerbaijan's National Book Award

19-year old soldier Elkhan Garagan has been announced winner of the National Book award with his novel titled "A".
01 June 2010 [12:04]

Baku hosts seminar on role of trade unions in fight against AIDS

A seminar on the role of trade union in fighting against AIDS was held at the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation on May 31.
01 June 2010 [11:47]

Karabakh Shikestesi performed in Canada

The Canadian Parliament hosted a reception on May 27 to mark the Asian Heritage Month in Canada.
01 June 2010 [11:31]

Azerbaijan delves into Scotland's vocational education experience

Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Education Isgandar Isgandarov and his accompanying delegation visited Scotland.
01 June 2010 [11:15]

5D Cinema to open in Baku Boulevard

A new 5D mini motion movie theater will open in Baku Boulevard.
01 June 2010 [10:55]

Azerbaijan, Germany discuss social security cooperation

On May 31, Azerbaijan's Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population Fuzuli Alakbarov met isiting Parliamentary State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Ralf Brauksiepe.

Sports

01 June 2010 [17:35]

Azerbaijani weightlifting championship ends

The Azerbaijan weightlifting championship has wrapped up.
01 June 2010 [15:40]

Azerbaijani chess players attend Chiburdanidze Cup in Tbilisi

The Maia Chiburdanidze Cup international women`s chess tournament is underway in Tbilisi.

Arts & Entertainment

01 June 2010 [13:05]

Azerbaijani Philharmonic Hall hosted concert by Shlomo Mintts and Yegana Akhundova - PHOTOS

World-renowned violinist and conductor Shlomo Mintts and Honored artist of Azerbaijan, a professor at Azerbaijan Uzeir Hajibayli Music Academy Yegana Akhundova gave a concert in the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall in Baku on May 29.
01 June 2010 [12:35]

Legendary martial arts actor Matthias Hues: When you start off at a young age, it becomes your second nature

Lost, exclusive interview with a legend of martial arts movies, Matthias Hues. The Interview was taken on 24th of March, 2009.

Exhibitions

01 June 2010 [11:07]

Press conference on Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference held in Baku

A press conference dealing with Caspian Oil & Gas 2010, 17th International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference, which is starting tomorrow at Baku Expo Centre was held in Bakuon May 31.