News for 15 July 2010

World news

15 July 2010 [16:10]

Turkish president endorses deal on cooperation council of Turkish-Speaking countries

Turkey has become the third country after Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to complete a procedure of endorsing Nakhchivan agreement on establishment of Cooperation Council of Turkish-Speaking countries.
15 July 2010 [10:16]

Turkey ready to "temporarily open" Armenia border for NATO exercise

Turkey will be among the NATO and partner countries taking part in an exercise to be held in Armenia by NATO's EADRCC.

Weird / Interesting

15 July 2010 [17:35]

Vending machines to sell bananas in Japan

Dole Food Company, an American-based food distributor, has plans on setting up banana vending machines in Japan.

Politics

15 July 2010 [17:45]

Azerbaijani FM meets Portuguese counterpart

Foreign minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met Thursday his Portuguese counterpart Luís Amado.
15 July 2010 [16:55]

Azerbaijani president receives Portuguese FM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received a Portuguese delegation led by Foreign Minister Luis Amado.
15 July 2010 [15:30]

"Ballots in Azerbaijan meet all necessary standards"

Ballots in Azerbaijan meet all necessary standards. Voters have never faced problems with the voting process, Azerbaijan Central Election Commission official Natiq Mammadov said.
15 July 2010 [15:08]

Portuguese FM: Development of cooperation with Azerbaijan is important for Portugal

Portugal intends to develop cooperation with Azerbaijan in all fields, Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado told media in Baku.
15 July 2010 [14:55]

Milli Majlis first vice-speaker meets Moldova's Constitutional Court chairman

First vice-speaker of Azerbaijan Milli Majlis Ziyafat Asgarov met Moldova's Constitutional Court Chairman Dumitru Pulbere today.
15 July 2010 [14:25]

Azerbaijani left parties develop unified position on parliamentary elections

The Azerbaijani Progressive Socialist Party (APSP) and Azerbaijani Democratic Left Party (ADLP) have developed a unified position on the forthcoming parliamentary elections, the APSP reported.
15 July 2010 [13:55]

Portugal's FM pays respect to National Leader Heydar Aliyev

Foreign Minister of Portugal Luis Amado visited the Alley of Honors to lay a wreath at the tomb of Azerbaijan's national leader Heydar Aliyev on July 15.
15 July 2010 [13:15]

Azerbaijani MP on what conditions Azerbaijan will use force to solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Day.Az interview with member of the Azerbaijani parliament, Deputy Executive Secretary of ruling New Azerbaijan Party Mubariz Gurbanli.
15 July 2010 [12:16]

Officials of Turkey's Kars province meet Azerbaijan's newly appointed consul general

Officials of Turkey's Kars province met with Aykhan Suleymanov, newly appointed consul general of Azerbaijan to this region.
15 July 2010 [12:07]

EU may cancel position of special envoy for South Caucasus

The EU may close the position of EU special representative for the South Caucasus.
15 July 2010 [11:07]

Azerbaijan President approves structure of foreign ministry

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order approving the structure of the Foreign Ministry.
15 July 2010 [10:30]

Azerbaijani CEC set to increase number of webcams for greater transparency in elections

The Central Election Commission (CEC) may increase number of web cameras installed in polling stations for greater transparency of the electoral process.
15 July 2010 [10:07]

Azerbaijani FM meets outgoing Swedish ambassador

On July 14, Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met Swedish ambassador Hans Gunnar Aden who has completed his diplomatic mission in the country.
15 July 2010 [09:35]

Azerbaijani FM meets outgoing Norwegian ambassador

On July 14, Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with Norwegian ambassador Jon Ramberg who has completed his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan.
15 July 2010 [09:15]

President of Azerbaijan receives outgoing Latvian ambassador

On July 15, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan received outgoing ambassador of Latvia to the country Mikhails Popkovs on the ending of his diplomatic mission.
15 July 2010 [09:08]

French embassy in Azerbaijan marks country's Bastille Day

French embassy in Azerbaijan organized an official reception to mark the country's public holiday - Bastille Day on July 14.

Business

15 July 2010 [16:35]

Average monthly salary rises 5% in Azerbaijan year-on-year

The average monthly salary of workers in the economy of Azerbaijan rose by 5% to AZN 315.2 compared with a year ago, State Statistical Committee said.
15 July 2010 [11:35]

American CNN-International airs report on economic boom in Azerbaijan

The influential US-based CNN-International on 12 July aired a report dedicated to Azerbaijan.

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Society

15 July 2010 [17:55]

Expired products revealed in Azerbaijan

The State Service for Antimonopoly Policy and Consumer Protection under the Azerbaijani Ministry of Economic Development seized 490 kilograms of expired goods, the ministry said.
15 July 2010 [17:15]

Baku to host First Caucasian Forum on Renewable Energy and Trade Fair

The First Caucasian Forum on Renewable Energy and Trade Fair will take place in Baku September 7-8, 2010.
15 July 2010 [15:47]

Number of cars in Azerbaijan will soon reach a million

Over 965,000 vehicles have been registered in Azerbaijan at present, Azerbaijan Central Traffic Police Department Spokesperson Kamran Aliyev said.
15 July 2010 [15:39]

Azerbaijan sees significant drop in jobless rate

A total of 39, 951 individuals have been listed as jobless in Azerbaijan as of July 1, 2010, Azerbaijan State Statistics Committee said.
15 July 2010 [13:25]

Azerbaijani youth to participate in summer camp in Turkey

A summer camp for the Azerbaijani youth is organized in Turkey, Azerbaijan-based "Ireli" Public Association said.
15 July 2010 [13:08]

Azerbaijan National Library to be represented at global e-library

The Akhundov Azerbaijan National Library will be represented at the global electronic library.
15 July 2010 [12:55]

Azerbaijan Airlines launches Baku-Prague flight

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)launched Baku-Prague flights today, the airway company said.
15 July 2010 [12:45]

Baku Traffic Police Department announces number of cars in Baku

Traffic Police Department of Baku City has announced number of transport means registered in Baku.
15 July 2010 [09:45]

Baku to host international conference on compound semiconductors

The 17th international conference on compound semiconductors will be held in Baku in September.
15 July 2010 [09:25]

Selected works by renowned Azerbaijani author published in Bishkek

3-volume selected works by renowned Azerbaijani writer, literary scientist and professor Mir Jalal Pashayev were released by the Biyiktik Publishers in Kyrgyz language in Bishkek.

Sports

15 July 2010 [13:45]

Azerbaijani athletes to atted World Championship in Canada

The Azerbaijani athletes will attend Youth World Championships to be held in Moncton, Canada on July 16-26, the Azerbaijani Youth and Sport Ministry said.
15 July 2010 [11:45]

Azerbaijani grandmaster ranks 8th in Professional Chess Association list

Azerbaijani granmaster Shahriyar Mammadyarov has settled in the eighth place as a result of overall standings of all tournaments held under the aegis of the Professional Chess Association.

Arts & Entertainment

15 July 2010 [15:18]

Azerbaijan not to participate in Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010

Azerbaijan is not going to participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010.
15 July 2010 [14:45]

Azerbaijani film about Jesus Christ to be presented at international short film festival

Semidocumentary "Messiah" shot by Azerbaijani film director Elchin Asadov will be displayed at 4th "Rehmet" international short-film festival in Tabriz, Iran on July 22.