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10 December 2006 [09:07]

129 applicants pass to next stage of examinations to Justice Structures

The results of the test examination to the Justice structures held by State Commission on Students' Admission were announced.
09 December 2006 [17:45]

Ceremony dedicated to Heydar Aliyev to be celebrated in Ankara

Heydar Aliyev's Commemoration ceremony will be held with the participation of Turkey governmental and public representatives in Ankara on December 9.
09 December 2006 [17:33]

Abbas Mustafayev's case sent to the court

Investigations on criminal cases of Independent Azerbaijan University president Abbas Mustafayev, accountant Esmira Eyvazova and Treasurer Shirin Asgerova accused under Articles 213.4 (tax evasion) and 308.1 (abuse of power) was over and was sent to the Binegedi district court, Republic Procurator's Office information service chief Vuqar Aliyev told.
09 December 2006 [00:53]

Accident kills one in Nasimi district

Emergencies Ministry Administration Center in Critic Situations '112 call center' received information about accident in Nasimi district.
08 December 2006 [21:24]

Ilham Aliyev decrees on professional holiday of Azerbaijani Emergencies Ministry

President Ilham Aliyev issued a decree on marking December16 as the professional holiday of the employees of Azerbaijani Emergencies Ministry.
08 December 2006 [16:33]

Intense solar flares to damage satellites, communications systems

Russian scientists warned Wednesday that many satellites could be damaged by new wave of intense solar flares.
08 December 2006 [16:00]

Criminal arrested in Baku

As the result of the operations held by the officials of Department Fighting Organized Crimes Masalli resident Mahammad Huseynov who is known as Masalli Mamed was arrested.
08 December 2006 [15:58]

Carpet Museum and Mugham Center to be ready by 2008

Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfas Garayev held press conference on the annual activity in the sphere of culture and tourism in YAP headquarters.
08 December 2006 [13:21]

USAID holds trainings on Avian Influenza

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) holds a two-day training workshop on the use of Avian Influenza Commodities.
08 December 2006 [12:03]

Terter police chief dismissed

08 December 2006 [11:59]

Fatal car accidents in Khachmaz and Jalilabad

Khachmaz resident Beyler Hashimov's car QAZ-3110 bumped into the tree in Khachmaz territory of Gandob-Yalama road.
08 December 2006 [11:55]

Nazim Alekberov: "Fire happened because of cigarette"

Lifer Mahir Mustafayev died in the fire happened in Gobustan jail.
08 December 2006 [01:33]

President Aliyev awards Tamilla Shiraliyeva

President Ilham Aliyev sent a message to the renowned Azerbaijan ballet dancer Tamilla Shiraliyeva to congratulate her on her jubilee.
08 December 2006 [01:23]

ETU President holds press conference

Visiting Baku President of the European Taekwondo Union (ETU), Athanasios Pragalos, held a press conference at the Azerbaijan Taekwondo Federation.
07 December 2006 [17:30]

Gulbeniz Azimzadeh dies

Famous film director Gulbeniz Azimzadeh, 59, died after long illness.
07 December 2006 [16:45]

Radio Liberty and VOA offered 24-hour broadcasting

According to Mehdi Huseynguliyev, the US Embassy department of public relations, US Embassy hosted a meeting between the Embassy staff, the representatives of Liberty and VOA radio stations and the chief of NTRC Nushiravan Meherremli.
07 December 2006 [16:21]

Ayatollah Sheikh Mahammad Hadi Marifat: "I'm against fatwa given to Rafig Tagi"

One of the famous Iranian religious persons Ayatollah Sheikh Mahammad Hadi Marifat declared that he is against to give death penalty to Rafig Tagi.
07 December 2006 [16:17]

Azeri walks to Hajj

Azerbaijani Shahid Kharbanov walked 4 000 kilometers to Mekke-Hajj through Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
07 December 2006 [15:03]

Afsat Afsatov: "I will never work for Azerbaijan national team"

"I had normal relations with the president of Power lifting Federation Jahangir Askerov. But in fact Vice-president Vahid Nazarov had all the authority. Though I was head coach, Nazarov interfered in the national team. Therefore I could not be head coach of the national team any more. Besides, my contract period finished. That's why I left Azerbaijan," Afsat Afsatov, former head coach of Azerbaijan national team, who is in Dagestan at the moment.
07 December 2006 [15:00]

Bird flu tests "negative" in Ganja

Analysis shows that birds died in Ganja had no bird flu virus, Kamandar Mammadov, Republic Veterinary Laboratory veterinary told.
07 December 2006 [13:55]

Haji Mammadov's trial postponed till December 12

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.
07 December 2006 [12:54]

National Security Ministry does not receive any official appeal

"No official appeal has been made to MNS detention ward about former Economic development minister Farhad Aliyev's removal to medical institution of Penitentiary service," the chief of NSM public relations center Arif Babayev told.
07 December 2006 [11:59]

Deputy Chief of Azerbaijan Russian community: "The interest to Russian language increased"

"First Russian schools were established in Shusha and Shamakhi in XIX century," the rector of Moscow open State University Baku branch, the deputy chief of Azerbaijan Russian Community Veniamin Mayorov told in the press conference dedicated to the results of "Russian Language and Russia years in Azerbaijan" festival.
06 December 2006 [20:41]

Azerbaijan to preside at UN Women's Guild International Bazaar 2007

The 38th UN Women's Guild (UNWG) 'International Bazaar' was held December 2 in Vienna.
06 December 2006 [20:27]

Baba Mahmudoglu dies

People's artist singer Baba Mahmudoglu died after long-lasting illness at noon hours.
06 December 2006 [20:24]

Haji Mammadov to be sentenced to 293 years

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.
06 December 2006 [16:18]

Nizami Pashayev: "Dope in my blood serves VP's interests"

"Found banned dope in my blood served vise president of the federation vahid Nazarov's interests.
06 December 2006 [15:16]

Stable weather to be observed in Azerbaijan this week

No serious weather changes are expected and the temperature will be stable in Azerbaijan this week.
06 December 2006 [15:13]

Kamil Sedreddinov's lawyer wants court to bring acquittal

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.
06 December 2006 [10:32]

Documents of Ikram Aliyev's murder sent to court

The investigation of criminal case launched against Zabit Kazimov accused of Ganja traffic Police Department Chief Ikram Khalilov's death ended and the documents were sent to the Grievous Crimes Court for consideration.
06 December 2006 [10:31]

Baku Education Board begins inspections in kindergartens

Baku Education Board begins to monitor kindergartens in Baku.
06 December 2006 [10:24]

New chief appointed to Ganja Traffic Police

Adil Zeynalov was appointed to Ganja Main Police Board Traffic Police department.
06 December 2006 [10:13]

Azerbaijan Year to be held in Germany

According to the agreement between Azerbaijan and Germany, Azerbaijan year in Germany will be held in 2008.
06 December 2006 [10:01]

Culture TV channel to be opened in Azerbaijan

"First steps to open a culture TV channel has already taken," Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfez Garayev told reporters.
06 December 2006 [10:00]

Nizami Pashayev to appeal to Azerbaijani President

Nizami Pashayev who was chosen as the strongest sportsman of 2005 plans to appeal to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev.
06 December 2006 [09:56]

Right Defense Organizations Monitoring Group members met with Supreme Court chairman

Right Defense Organizations Monitoring Group members met with Supreme Court chairman Ramiz Rzayev.
06 December 2006 [09:53]

Natig Efendiyev removed to jail

Former chief Ganja police Department, Deputy Chief of ADP Natig Efendiyev was removed from Bayil Detention ward 1 to jail 9.
06 December 2006 [09:52]

President Aliyev decrees on rewarding Communication and Information officers

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today decreed on rewarding Communication and Information officers.
05 December 2006 [21:12]

WFP holds 'End Hunger' charity action

Charity action under the motto 'End hunger' on the occasion of the World Run Day was held within the framework of the World Food Program: Food for Education, WFP office in Azerbaijan said.
05 December 2006 [21:01]

Prosecutors demand sentence to Haji Mammadov and his gang

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.
05 December 2006 [20:56]

Paolo Parviz's appartment robbed

Burglary happened in the house of the famous businessman, president of Baku Steel Company Paolo Parviz.
05 December 2006 [20:46]

Azerbaijani journalist's Congress date changed

The date of the Congress IV of Azerbaijani journalists set on December 9 was changed.
05 December 2006 [20:38]

Israeli glory in Azerbaijan

Local authorities of Azerbaijan accept Israeli proposal to hold week long event showing Israeli movies despite protest of its neighbor Iran.
05 December 2006 [17:36]

Anar Ismayilov asked Gudret Hasanguliyev for help

Lifer Anar Ismayilov who assassinated Azerbaijan Popular Front party leader, parliamentarian Gudret Hasanguliyev's brother Nadir Hasanguliyev appealed to Gudret Hasanguliyev.
05 December 2006 [10:39]

65th anniversary of Azerbaijan Painters' Union to be celebrated

The 65th anniversary of Painters' Union will be celebrated officially on December 13.
05 December 2006 [10:38]

AFFA and head coach Shahin Diniyev agrees on prolongation of contract

Azerbaijan Football Federations Association (AFFA) have not signed official document on prolongation of the contract with Shahin Diniyev, the head coach of the Azerbaijan national team.
05 December 2006 [10:29]

Azeri Pilgrim in 4,000-Kilometer Odyssey

Narrowly escaping death six times and negotiating ferocious wolves and highway robbers, a modern-day Ibn Batuta has so far trekked 4,000 km on foot from his native Azerbaijan across Iran, Kuwait and then Saudi Arabia on the way to Makkah in time for the annual Hajj, which is set to take place in a few weeks.
05 December 2006 [10:20]

Analysis of dead birds in Ganja to be announced soon

The pathological samples taken from the dead birds in Ganja will be announced in a few days.
05 December 2006 [10:19]

Translation of Georgian textbooks into Azeri to be done step-by-step

The translation of Georgian textbooks into the Azeri and Armenian languages will be done step-by-step taking into account the position of pedagogical community.
05 December 2006 [10:15]

Rafael Huseynov to participate in PACE Culture, Education and Science Committee meeting

MP Rafael Huseynov participate in the meeting of PACE Culture, Education and Science Committee to be held in Paris.
05 December 2006 [10:14]

Cultural heritage in South Caucasus to be discussed in Paris

PACE commission on procedure rules and immunity will hold an assembly in Paris on December 7.
05 December 2006 [10:12]

Samad Seyidov: "All discussions concerning human rights admissible"

All discussions with NGO concerning human rights are admissible, said Milli Majlis International relations and interparliamentary relations permanent commission head Samad Seyidov.
04 December 2006 [20:57]

Kemaleddin Heydarov receives World Taekwondo Federation chief Chungwon Choue

Azerbaijan Taekwondo Federation president, World Taekwondo Federation vice-president Kemaleddin Heydarov has received the delegation led by World Taekwondo Federation president Chungwon Choue.
04 December 2006 [20:54]

Azerbaijan to miss Eurovision-2007

Azerbaijan will not be represented in Eurovision-2007, because Azerbaijan Tele-radio Programs Closed Joint-Stock Company is not a full member of European Broadcasting Union so far.
04 December 2006 [20:52]

Closing ceremony of Year of Russia

The closing ceremony of Year of Russia was held in Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.
04 December 2006 [20:41]

Amendments expected to Labour Code

It is considered to increase holidays to 20 days.
04 December 2006 [16:58]

Only 5 newsstands left in Sabunchu

There are only 5 newsstands in Sabunchu district; three of them are in Bakikhanov settlement.
04 December 2006 [15:50]

President Aliyev receives World Taekwondo Federation chief

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received World Taekwondo Federation president Chungwon Choue.
04 December 2006 [15:13]

Iran-Azerbaijan hold herbal plants research

Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) chief in Shahid Beheshti University, Dr. Mojtaba Moghbel Al-Hussein informed that Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan were to maintain future ties in the field of science and research.
04 December 2006 [14:09]

Iranian scientists and ex-president of Russian Academy of Medical Sciences appeal to President for Ali Insanov's release

22 scientists of Tehran universities and scientific centers, as well as Valentin Pokrovski, ex-president of Russian Academy of Sciences appealed to the President for ex-minister of Health Ali Insanov's release from prison, ex-minister's lawyer Togrul Babayev stated.
04 December 2006 [13:35]

Azerbaijan's joining to trans-boundary television European Convention to be discussed in Ankara

Azaerbaijan National Television and Radio Council, Turkish Radio-Television Council and Council of Europe will hold a session on Dec 14 in Ankara.
04 December 2006 [13:32]

Temperature to rise in 2-3 days

Gradual rise of temperature is forecasted in 2-3 days in Azerbaijan.
04 December 2006 [13:32]

Mass death of birds in Ganja

Mass death of birds was reported in Ganja.
04 December 2006 [13:30]

Education Ministry to conduct inspections in branches of foreign university

Education Ministry will begin to conduct inspections in the branches of foreign universities in Azerbaijan at the beginning of the week.
03 December 2006 [12:38]

50 state radio associates to be dismissed

"Staff reduction in Azerbaijan television and radio programs Closed Joint Stock Company will continue," said chief of AzTV Personnel Department Mansur Bayramov.
03 December 2006 [12:07]

Russian language festival opens in Azerbaijan

A Russian language festival and Russian Education Days opened in the Azerbaijani capital on Saturday.
02 December 2006 [14:05]

Criminal case launched against Sedaget Agayev and Elshan Mammadov

Criminal case was launched against chief of Gobustan jail Sedaget Agayev and Commander Elshen Mammadov in Prosecutor's Office, deputy Justice Minister, the chief of Penitentiary Service Nazim Alekberov told.
01 December 2006 [17:13]

Health Ministry bans prozerin

Health Ministry banned the use of one more medicine.
01 December 2006 [17:08]

Draw held for Commonwealth Cup football tournament

The draw has been held for the group stage of the 15th Commonwealth Cup football tournament due to be held in the Russian capital Moscow.
01 December 2006 [14:52]

Armenia's forests could disapear

Armenia faces its worst environmental crisis in its history. At current rates of deforestation, World Bank estimates it will be a desert in about 20 years.
01 December 2006 [14:39]

Ex-ANS associates not to participate in tender

"I do not intend to open a TV channel," said Ekinchi Production chief, ex-ANS associate Shakir Eminbeyli.
01 December 2006 [10:46]

Shahriyar Mammadyarov takes time off

Azerbaijani grand master Shahriyar Mammadyarov will take part at the contest held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
01 December 2006 [10:45]

AFFA not invited to gala night in Zurich

FIFA will organize presentation ceremony on the occasion of rewarding the best football player of the world in Zurich, Switzerland, on December 18.
01 December 2006 [10:43]

16 year old Azeri killed in Moscow

16 year-old Azeri was killed in the south-east of Russian capital of Moscow on Wednesday.