News for 18 January 2011

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18 January 2011 [18:33]

"Deepening of relations with Azerbaijan is of great importance for Austria"

Deepening of relations with Azerbaijan is of great importance for Austria, Austrian President Heinz Fischer said.
18 January 2011 [16:37]

President Ilham Aliyev: Gas markets are important for Azerbaijan, and Azerbaijani gas is important for these markets - PHOTOS - UPDATE

Azerbaijani President embarked on an offiicial visit to Latvia on Sunday.
18 January 2011 [13:07]

Azerbaijan sends note to Tunisia

18 January 2011 [11:35]

Azerbaijani President offers condolences to Brazilian counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev offered condolences to Brazilian counterpart Mrs Dilma Rousseff.
18 January 2011 [10:17]

PACE to hold winter session

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will hold its winter session in Strasbourg on January 24.

Business

Photo Galleries

Society

18 January 2011 [18:07]

New radio frequency to be launched in Azerbaijan

"Radio Azad xeber" hasgot the 103.3 FM frequency.
18 January 2011 [17:55]

Azerbaijani State Social Protection Fund reports about corruption case to Prosecutor General's Office

The Azerbaijani State Social Protection Fund has appealed to the Prosecutor General's Office due to a fact of corruption.
18 January 2011 [14:14]

Traffic to be restricted in Baku on January 20

Baku Police Garrison will strengthen security measures in the city on January 20, Baku Police office said.
18 January 2011 [12:15]

Man commits suicide in Azerbaijan's capital

A man committed suicide in Sabunchu district of Baku.
18 January 2011 [11:45]

Azerbaijan's Health Minister meets rector of Ankara University

Health Minister of Azerbaijan Ogtay Shiraliyev met rector of Ankara University Cemal Talug and his accompanying delegation on January 18.
18 January 2011 [10:10]

Azerbaijani ballet dancer performed in Paris

Azerbaijani ballet dancer Ulvi Azizov has performed a part of Prince Desire in the Sleeping Beauty ballet.

Sports

18 January 2011 [14:30]

Official bookmaker points start to function in Azerbaijan

Official bookmakers have began to operate in Azerbaijan today.
18 January 2011 [10:43]

Azerbaijani mountain-climbers to join international contests

The Azerbaijani mountain-climbers will participate in the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup 2011 in Switzerland and Romania.

Arts & Entertainment

Exhibitions

18 January 2011 [16:45]

Photo exhibition dedicated to 20 January opens at Museum of Independence

A photo exhibition dedicated to the anniversary of 20 January tragedy has opened today at the Azerbaijan Museum of Independence in Baku.