Society

29 November 2006 [17:17]

New mosque for Dashkasan believers

29 November 2006 [17:05]

Azeri journalists attending ITAR-TASS seminar

Azerbaijani journalists are in the Russian capital, Moscow, for the "Russia today" seminar of the Information Telegraph Agency of Russia, ITAR-TASS.
29 November 2006 [16:51]

Lawyer Hezi Mammadov: "There is no force in Azerbaijan to bring Zakir Nasirov come to court"

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.
29 November 2006 [16:17]

Seminar on Media freedom and Ethics: European dimension in the professional education and training of journalists

Today, two-day seminar on Media freedom and ethics: European dimension in the professional education and training of journalists began in Baku.
29 November 2006 [14:42]

OSCE Office helps discuss challenges facing women lawyers in Azerbaijan

Challenges facing women lawyers in Azerbaijan and ways of enhancing their role in society were the main topics of an OSCE-organized international conference which ended in Baku on Tuesday.
29 November 2006 [11:55]

Turan take the long-term view

PFK Turan Tovuz abandoned their title hopes in Azerbaijan by focusing on local talent, but their bold move may pay dividends for football in the future.
29 November 2006 [11:54]

Akif Muradverdiyev's appeal to be presided by Qayil Mammedov

The court received the appeal in connection with the judgment on ex-chief of Administrative Department Akif Muradverdiyev today.
29 November 2006 [11:36]

Azeris amongst detained on Moscow market

Migration authorities detained 60 illegal aliens from CIS countries at the Luzhniki trade center on Tuesday, said spokeswoman for the Moscow department of the Federal Migration Service /FMS/ Zalina Filimonova.
29 November 2006 [11:31]

Bird flu hits another farm in South Korea

A second outbreak of the virulent H5N1 strain of bird flu at another poultry farm has been confirmed by South Korean authorities; the farm is just 3 km from the first case in North Cholla province in the country's southwest.
29 November 2006 [00:40]

Azerbaijani answer to oil glut: Bathe in it

Outside this improbable spa in a remote part of the former Soviet Union, oil rigs bob on a hardscrabble plain of rocks, shrubs and rusting industrial equipment that could easily pass for a stretch of West Texas.
28 November 2006 [23:01]

Validity period of foreign passports increased from 5 to 10 years

"Migration and passport" bill caused a special discussion for the second time.
28 November 2006 [23:00]

Adil Ismayilov solicits for Maharram Aliyev and Zakir Garalov to give testimony

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.
28 November 2006 [15:39]

Zakir Nasirov: "I'm ready to serve my time, if I am guilty"

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.
28 November 2006 [15:32]

Education Minister holds press conference

Minister of Education Misir Mardanov held the conference on November 27, dedicated to his participation at the third Islamic conference of Ministers of Education held in Kuwait.
28 November 2006 [15:24]

Chechen refugees move to Russia through Azerbaijan

A group of Chechen refugees settled in Georgia moved to Russia through Azerbaijan.
28 November 2006 [13:16]

Women lawyers gather in int'l conference in Baku

For the first time in the CIS space, an international conference of the jurist women is taking place in Baku's Park INN Azerbaijan hotel, 27 November.
28 November 2006 [13:14]

Education Ministry begins inspections concerning student transfer

The Education Ministry began inspections in Baku State University, State Economic University and Azerbaijan University of Languages concerning student transfer.
28 November 2006 [11:38]

Baku to host IV conference of Islamic countries' Education Ministers

The IV conference of Education Ministers of Islamic countries will be held in Baku in September, 2008, Education Minister Misir Mardanov told in the press conference concerning overall results of his Kuwait visit.
28 November 2006 [11:36]

Tarkan's Baku concert not to take place

Turkish mega-star Tarkan's Baku concert to be held in the Heydar Aliyev Palace in December 23-24 will not take place.
28 November 2006 [11:27]

Ganimat Zahid discharged

Azadliq editor Ganimat Zahid has been discharged from hospital #5.
28 November 2006 [11:23]

Most of prisoners in Azerbaijan are Russia, Georgia and Iran citizens

Four documents on legal assistance and cooperation were signed between Azerbaijan and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
28 November 2006 [11:18]

The court on Eynulla Fetullayev's appeal case adjourned

The preparation meeting on case with editor-in-chief of Realni Azerbaijan and Gundelik Azerbaijan Eynulla Fetullayev's appeal was adjourned after Appeals Court judgement presided by Rasim Isgenderov.
27 November 2006 [21:58]

Elchin Aliyev: "I said nothing against Zakir Nasirov in my testimonies"

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.
27 November 2006 [19:53]

Azerrail to clash with Scavolini in Champions League qualifier

Azerbaijan women's volleyball champions Azerrail will play Tuesday Italy's Scavolini in the European Champions League qualifier, press service of the Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation said.
27 November 2006 [19:38]

No bird flu danger in Azerbaijan

Agriculture Ministry State Veterinary Service Chief Ismayil Hasanov held a press conference.
27 November 2006 [19:36]

Hungary Prosecutor's office protests against Court's decision

Hungary Prosecutor's office protested against Hungary court decision November 17 about Ramil Safarov, Azerbaijani army officer, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Armenian lieutenant Gurgen Markarian in Hungary.
27 November 2006 [16:24]

Intelligentsia appeal to Ilham Aliyev, ANS to Nushiravan Maharramli

Famous Azerbaijani intelligentsia appealed to President Ilham Aliyev to the restore the broadcasting of ANS TV and ANS CM radio, ANS Group of Companies informed.
27 November 2006 [15:46]

Temperature to fall 3-5 degrees in Azerbaijan

Stable weather observing in Azerbaijan will end today.
27 November 2006 [15:39]

Haji Mammadov: "Let me leave the trial"

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.
27 November 2006 [14:06]

Head of the Directorate of Religious Affairs of Turkey: "I do not think Pope's visit will solve all problems"

"I appreciate Pope's visit to Turkey. This is positive step in developing and improving discussions and dialogues between the two different nations," Head of the Directorate of Religious Affairs Ali Bardakoglu.
27 November 2006 [14:02]

Britain to conduct survey about Azerbaijan

A survey will be conducted about Azerbaijan in Great Britain.
27 November 2006 [13:59]

First group of pilgrims to go to Hajj Dec. 13

The first group of pilgrims will go to Hajj December 13.
27 November 2006 [13:51]

Petersburg festival opens in Baku as part of Year of Russia

Days of St. Petersburg culture opened on Monday in Baku within the framework of the Year of Russia in Azerbaijan.
27 November 2006 [13:26]

Military plane crash claimed 38 lives in Iran

Plane crash took place at airport Mehdabad, Tehran, early in the morning.
26 November 2006 [16:25]

First Lady to visit U.S.

In early December of this year, Mehriban Aliyeva, the spouse of Azerbaijan's President, will visit the U.S. at the invitation of Vital Voices Fund and Senator Kay Hutchinson.
26 November 2006 [16:14]

Joint activities needed for schools computerization

The Roundtable "Role of Internet Technology in Education" took place in the International Press Center. The roundtable was organized by Azerbaijan Internet Forum (AIF).
26 November 2006 [16:05]

Norwegian Refugee Council to provide 60 IDP houses with utilities

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) invites bids to provide 60 blocks of flats built for internally displaced persons (IDP) from Lachin in Garadagh, Baku with the utilities.
26 November 2006 [15:44]

Police officer wounded in a night skirmish

Two Chechen nationals were detained.
25 November 2006 [17:18]

Emergencies Ministry carries out tactical exercise in Sumgait

Ministry of Emergency Situations has today organized a special tactical exercise.
25 November 2006 [14:18]

Lala Eyvazova and Rustam Jabrayilov win Best Model of Azerbaijan-2006

13 boys and 13 girls competed for Best Model of Azerbaijan-2006 in Heydar Aliyev Palace, Friday.
25 November 2006 [10:59]

Allahshukur Pashazadeh to visit Kuwait

The delegation under the head of Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh, the Head of Caucasian Muslims Office will visit Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwait Ministry of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
25 November 2006 [10:58]

Seven pardon acts adopted and 41 pardon decrees issued within 12 years

Seven pardon acts were adopted and 41 pardon decrees were issued within passed 12 years.
25 November 2006 [10:52]

Azeri football team to join President's Cup Tournament

Azerbaijani national football team will leave for Kazakhstan after test match with Uzbekistan on February 7.
25 November 2006 [10:45]

Registered NGOs reach 2 300

4,100 legal entities, including 3,650 commercial organizations were registered during past nine month.
25 November 2006 [10:44]

Health of two IAU students on hunger strike deteriorated

The health of two Independent Azerbaijan University students holding hunger strike deteriorated.
25 November 2006 [10:43]

Exams to State Services to be held in Baku

State Students Admission Commission will hold exams to State Service on November 25-26.
25 November 2006 [10:41]

Deadly road accident in Barda

Three cars crashed in Barda-Agdam road.
25 November 2006 [10:39]

Nazim Ibrahimov: "We are worried about Azerbaijanis living in Russia and Georgia"

"Thousands of Georgian Azerbaijanis live in Russia without registration now. It is inevitable that they will come to Azerbaijan, in case they are deported from the country," Nazim Ibrahimov, the chairman of the Committee on Work with Azerbaijanis Living Abroad said.
25 November 2006 [10:19]

Elchin Behbudov monitors BMPB detention ward

Chief of Committee against Torture Elchin Behbudov monitored to the detention ward of Baku Main Police Board.
25 November 2006 [10:15]

1st Forum of Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas leaders to be held in Baku

Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas leaders 1st forum will be held in Baku in March, 2007.
24 November 2006 [23:13]

Justice Ministry appeals to Hungary for Ramil Safarov's extradition

Azerbaijan's Justice Ministry has appealed to Hungarian Justice Ministry for extradition of Azerbaijani Army Officer Ramil Safarov who was sentenced to life in jail. Azerbaijan and Hungary both joined European Convention on Extradition.
24 November 2006 [23:03]

Azeri Greco-Roman wrestlers win five medals

Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestlers brought home five medals of the international tournament, which pitted about 250 athletes from Russia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Belarus and Tajikistan against each other in Tver, Russia.
24 November 2006 [23:02]

Moldavian Ambassador visit Nakhchivan State University

While touring Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Ambassador of Moldova to Azerbaijan Ion Robu visited Nakhchivan State University (NSU).
24 November 2006 [22:57]

Mud volcano erupts southwest of capital

24 November 2006 [22:54]

Bulgarian delegation visits Baku Slavic University

On November 24, a meeting took place at the Baku Slavic University with the delegation headed by the Speaker of Bulgaria's National Assembly Georgi Pirinski.
24 November 2006 [22:28]

Appeals of 200 POWs and missing people's parents were presented to the CE rapporteurs

"Investigation should be made in the occupied territories to get broad information about Azerbaijani war prisoners and hostages.
24 November 2006 [22:23]

Police forces remove Azadliq from its building

Police forces remove Azadliq, NGOs and APFP from their premises.
24 November 2006 [22:18]

Naile Guliyeva: "Haji Mammadov said Elchin Aliyev asked to kidnap Zamire Hajiyeva"

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.
24 November 2006 [22:08]

Azerbaijan defender Sokolov fails doping test

Azerbaijan international Sergei Sokolov has been provisionally suspended by UEFA after failing a doping test following last month's Euro 2008 qualifier against Belgium.
24 November 2006 [16:18]

ICT Ministry dismantles ANS transmitting stations

Officers of National Security, Internal Affairs, Communications and Information Technologies Ministries and Prosecutor's Office arrived at ANS premises to execute the decision made by the National Council for Television and Radio.
24 November 2006 [15:46]

Investigator Namig Muradov: "I told Ramil Usubov that Haji Mammadov was heading Azer Ismayilov's case"

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.
24 November 2006 [15:38]

Ganimat Zahid taken to emergency room

The editor-in-chief of Azadliq newspaper Ganimat Zahid who began hunger strike since November 9 stopped the strike.
24 November 2006 [13:56]

Education Minister urges school directors

Ten school directors were dismissed as the result of controls held in 42 Baku schools by Education Ministry, Education Minister Misir Mardanov told the journalists.
24 November 2006 [13:03]

Tom Casey takes stance on journalist hunger strike in Azerbaijan

"I don't have anything specific on the hunger strike or on the specific issues surrounding it.
24 November 2006 [10:49]

Two bodies found in Saray

Two dead men were found in the guard's room of the shop in Saray settlement.
24 November 2006 [10:41]

Azeri coach invited to Russian clubs

Former captain of Azerbaijan national football team, Nazim Suleymanov got invitation from Russian clubs.
24 November 2006 [10:31]

Ibrahim Burhanov: "Georgia should include refugees' nationality in repatriation law"

Refugees' nationality was not included in the law "Repatriation of the refugees" passed in a few days in Georgia.
24 November 2006 [10:29]

International Conference on self-regulation of media to be held in Baku

International conference of self-regulation of media organized by Azerbaijan Press Council (PC) will be held in Baku next month.
24 November 2006 [10:28]

Press Council members' meeting with Kerem Hasanov produced no results

The members of Press Council met with the chairman of State Committee for Management of Public Property Kerem Hasanov.
24 November 2006 [10:26]

ISESCO Education Ministers to meet in Baku

The next meeting of ISESCO (Islamic Education, Science and Culture Organizations) member states' Education Ministers will be held in Baku on September 8 in 2008, Education Minister Misir Mardanov told journalists.
23 November 2006 [23:57]

Azerbaijan move up to 123rd place in FIFA ranking

The International Football Federation has released its latest rankings where Azerbaijan rose five places to 123rd in the world.
23 November 2006 [23:56]

Moscow Committee of Education and Azeri Ministry of Education expand relations

Moscow Committee of Education (MCE) and Azerbaijani Ministry of Education expand relations, MCE said. In June 2007, MCE will organize summer camps and Russian language courses for 20 Azeri school pupils at the Moscow secondary school N 157.
23 November 2006 [23:55]

Exhibition of Benjamin Franklin opened

The exhibition on the occasion of three-hundredth anniversary of great statesman and political figure Benjamin Franklin was opened at the Central Scientific Library of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS).