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05 July 2006 [20:59]

Justice Minister held press conference

On Wednesday Justice Ministr Fikrat Mammadov held press conference within the Justice week frame in mass media.
05 July 2006 [20:56]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation donated 5 thousand books to institutes

The books' donation ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
05 July 2006 [15:03]

Complaint about general council of Azerbaijan to Istanbul

Two Turkish women have applied to Turkey prosecutor's office about beating and threaten claim about general council of Azerbaijan to Istanbul, Ibrahim Yagubov.
05 July 2006 [14:58]

Russia may have first peroral H5N1 bird flu vaccine by yearend

Russia could have its first peroral vaccine for birds against the deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza by the end of this year, the head of an institute working on the vaccine said Wednesday.
05 July 2006 [12:03]

Azeri court tries gang over grave crimes

The Grave Crimes Court on Tuesday held a preliminary hearing on the case of a criminal group that carried out numerous killings and kidnappings in Azerbaijan under the leadership of a former high-ranking Interior Ministry official.
05 July 2006 [09:39]

Elchin Behbudov held monitoring in Bayil detention place

Azerbaijan National Committee against Tortures leader Elchin Behbudov held monitoring in Bayil detention place yesterday.
05 July 2006 [08:16]

Ombudsman visited Defense Ministry military units

Commissioner for Human Rights Elmira Suleymanova for defending right and freedom of military servicemen has visited Defense Ministry military unit #N in Salyan region.
04 July 2006 [21:42]

Allahshukur Pashazade chaired the meeting of religious leaders summit

Caucasus Muslims Office leader Sheikulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade chaired the meeting of world summit of religious leaders held in Moscow today.
04 July 2006 [20:55]

17 prisoners moved for treatment enterprise

This year tuberculoses have been found in 17 prisoners detained in Detention Place #1 and moved to treatment enterprise.
04 July 2006 [17:11]

Justice Ministry refutes hunger strike of prisoners

Hunger strike of the prisoners in Gobustan detention place, that started July 26, continues.
04 July 2006 [16:22]

Alexy II is awarded the highest Muslim Order

Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia is awarded the highest Muslim Order of Sheikh ul-Islam for his contribution into development of mutual understanding among nations and religions.
04 July 2006 [15:17]

Presidential executive order made public

President of the Azerbaijan Republic Ilham Aliyev decreed on rename of the State Real Estate Registration Service under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Azerbaijan Republic to State Real Estate Registration Service of the Azerbaijan Republic.
04 July 2006 [08:55]

Azerbaijani judoist Tofig Ahmadov becomes world champion

The world judo championship among disabled judoists in Bromat, France, is over.
04 July 2006 [00:05]

Washington Post's web documentary about Azerbaijan nominated for Emmy Award

In a sign of the shifting media landscape, the bulk of nominees for the new award are produced by newspaper websites.
03 July 2006 [19:25]

A new mikva for Jews in Baku

On the eve of Shabbat, the head of the Jewish Community "Jews of Azerbaijan" and Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Azerbaijan Meir Brook installed a new mikva.
03 July 2006 [19:18]

Noah's Mausoleum to be restored in Nakhichevan

Chairman of the Supreme Mejlis of the Nakhichevan autonomous republic of Azerbaijan Vasif Talibov signed a decree 'On the restoration of prophet Noah’s mausoleum in Nakhichevan.'
03 July 2006 [18:57]

Valencia metro crash kills 34

At least 34 people were killed and more than 20 seriously injured when a speeding underground train ran off the tracks and overturned in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Monday, officials said.
03 July 2006 [14:22]

Said Mughanli: "Iranian intelligence services ban access to Azerbaijani websites"

Iranian intelligence bodies have banned accessing to Azerbaijani Internet sites, Said Mughanli, editor of the newspaper "Yarpag" stated.
03 July 2006 [03:10]

Moderate quake shakes Southeast Turkey

A moderate earthquake shook the southeastern Turkish province of Bingol on Sunday, a seismology center said. There were no reports of any damage or injuries.
03 July 2006 [03:04]

Ombudsman's Office associates met with arrested journalist

Ombudsman's Office associates have met with imprisoned correspondent of Azadliq newspaper Sakit Zahidov, who is detained in Interior Ministry Region Police Office temporary detention place, by the errand of commissioner for Human Rights Elmira Suleymanova.
02 July 2006 [16:49]

Iran again calls Nizami "Iranian poet"

Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi's love stories of "Leyli ve Majnun" and "Khosrov ve Shirin" were translated into the Uzbek language.
01 July 2006 [22:07]

Azeri wrestlers to attend European championship

Azerbaijan national free-style and Greco-Roman wrestling teams will attend the European Championship, which will be held in Szombathely, Hungary, July 4-9.
01 July 2006 [22:02]

USDA opening offices in countries affected by Bird Flu

Agriculture, health agencies issue progress reports on pandemic planning.
01 July 2006 [21:25]

Interior Minister: "Personnel of Azerbaijani police is fewer in comparison with CIS countries"

"Necessary measures are implemented to provide security of Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline.
01 July 2006 [21:21]

Azeris in Georgia to address Aliyev, Saakashvili

Azerbaijanis living in Logadekhi and Telavi regions of Georgia will apply to President of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
01 July 2006 [21:12]

Tarkan performs show in Baku

Turkish music star Tarkan performed a show in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku on Friday.
01 July 2006 [21:08]

Baku Taxes Department's former official arrested for embezzlement

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Taxes held an inspection held in the Atlantis LLC of from July 8, 2003 till January 1, 2006 and found out that tax in the amount of AZN 277.8 thousand was embezzled.
01 July 2006 [10:24]

Moscow to host World Summit of Religious Leaders

The World Summit of Religious Leaders will take place in Moscow from July 3 to 5.
01 July 2006 [09:46]

International conference on Water Supply Problems in Emergencies to take place in Baku

International conference on Water Supply Problems in Emergencies will be held at Azerbaijan State Architecture and Construction University July 6-7.
01 July 2006 [09:34]

Right defenders met with Ali Insanov, Farhad Aliyev and Rafig Aliyev

Azerbaijan Committee leader against Tortures, Elchin Behbudov today has met with ex-health and economic development ministers - Ali Insanov and Farhad Aliyev, detained in Ministry of National Security (MNS).
01 July 2006 [09:20]

Education and Emergencies Ministries conclude agreement on cooperation

Education Ministry and Emergencies Ministry today concluded an agreement on cooperation.
30 June 2006 [22:04]

Presidential Decrees made public

Several presidential decrees were made public today.
30 June 2006 [16:46]

Independent Azerbaijan University stopped hunger strike

The students of Independent Azerbaijan University, who started hunger strike from June 10, today have stopped hunger strike. They told about it in the press conference.
30 June 2006 [15:49]

Kamaleddin Heydarov: "Ministry for Emergencies investigates the reason of fire in Central Officers' House"

The reason of the fire on July 26 in Central Officers' House is being investigated by Ministry for Emergencies. Minister for Emergencies Kamaleddin Heydarov stated.
30 June 2006 [09:22]

President visited Ujar and Zardab regions

Two days earlier Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev started his visit to Ujar and Zardab regions.
30 June 2006 [08:55]

The British Council announces competition for journalists

The British Council has announced a competition for a study tour for journalists to London, UK, organised within the project of "Raising the Role of the Media in Monitoring Government Programmes".
29 June 2006 [18:43]

Only 40% of subscribers pay for gas and electricity

During a meeting on energy problems Azeri President Ilham Aliyev instructed the presidents of Azerigas and Azerenergy to take measures to raise the rate of natural gas and electricity bill collection.
29 June 2006 [16:58]

Judge canditates learn from international experience

As a part of the judicial reforms in Azerbaijan, preparatory courses for judge candidates selected through progressive and democratic methods are underway. In accordance with the syllabus, foreign experts hold meetings with the judge candidates.
29 June 2006 [09:44]

IOM launches program to improve management of borders

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched implementation of a two-year program to improve the management of Azerbaijan borders in order to encourage the growth of legal trade and to prevent irregular migration and trans-border crimes such as human trafficking.
29 June 2006 [09:20]

Council of Europe intends to establish political science school in Azerbaijan

Summer seminar will be conducted in Strasbourg (France) from July 10 to 14 at the initiative of the Council of Europe political affairs body.
29 June 2006 [08:57]

Baku-Jazz festival 2006 completed

Baku-Jazz festival 2006, lasted more than a week, has been completed.
29 June 2006 [08:51]

US Project Harmony organization established internet computer centers

Yesterday deliberation on the subject directed to project of Project Harmony organization of the USA, provision of schools with modern information technologies "Coordinating and exchange programs process, achieved success, problems and perspectives" was held in the Ministry of Education.
29 June 2006 [08:31]

Scandinavian languages faculty will be opened at Azerbaijan University of Languages

Chances of Norwegian education enterprises for cooperation with Azerbaijan University of Languages are being studied.
29 June 2006 [08:04]

Azerbaijani Ombudsman to attend 2nd World Forum on Human Rights

The second world forum on human rights will take place in Nantes, France from July 10 to 13, 2006.
28 June 2006 [21:34]

State Border Service, Special State Security Service, Ministry for emergencies and Defense Ministry held joint trainings

June 27-28 Azerbaijan State Border Service, Special State Security Service, Ministry for emergencies and Defense Ministry held joint trainings on the subject of security services in oil-gas export pipelines and any possible danger to Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan part.
28 June 2006 [15:51]

Defense Ministry to effect structural reforms

Structural reforms are expected to be carried out at Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry by the end of this year.
28 June 2006 [14:48]

Ombudsman's representatives survey temporary detention places

The representatives of the Azerbaijani Commissioner on Human Rights surveyed several temporary detention centers of police offices and stations.
28 June 2006 [14:24]

Central Officers' House was on fire, 2500 sq. meters of area burnt

2500 sq. meters of area burnt during the fire in the weaving factory named after Ali Bayramov situated in the second floor of a two-storey building in Uzeyir Hajibayov street 13, in Baku June 27.
28 June 2006 [13:33]

One more echelon with military supplies sent to Russia through Azerbaijan

One more echelon loaded with military supplies and equipment withdrawn from Russian 62nd military base in Akhalkalak in Georgia have been delivered to Russian military men at the Yalama station at 11:00 a.m today.
28 June 2006 [13:26]

Azay Guliyev: "Hungary Court of Appeal can change Ramil Safarov's sentence"

Struggle is on in legal sphere in Hungary Court of Appeal for relieving Ramil Safarov from his sentence.
28 June 2006 [09:20]

Meeting on NATO two projects held in Baku

Within NATO Science Program, XXI meeting of Virtual Silk Way and opening of II meeting of OCCASION project has been held in Baku.
26 June 2006 [23:03]

First cases of Bird Flu from wild fowl confirmed in Azerbaijan

Four people from Azerbaijan are the first confirmed cases of bird flu being passed from wild fowl.
26 June 2006 [22:24]

Authorities asked to explain opposition journalist's arrest on drug charge

Reporters Without Borders on Monday called on the Azerbaijani authorities to shed light on the way Sakit Mirza Zahidov, a journalist with the opposition daily Azadlig, was arrested.
26 June 2006 [22:15]

MAK releases first data from Armavia A320 FDR

Preliminary analysis of the flight-data recorder (FDR) from the Armavia Airbus A320 that crashed into the Black Sea in May has ruled out fuel exhaustion and engine problems as contributing to the accident.
26 June 2006 [20:28]

FIFA reduces Turkey's punishment

FIFA has reduced sanctions it imposed on the Turkish soccer association for trouble at a qualifying match, world soccer's ruling body said Saturday.
26 June 2006 [15:43]

Heavy fire broke out in the downtown

Fire broke out next to the Sahil subway station in Uzeyir Hajibayov Street 13 on the second floor of Officers' House on June 26.
26 June 2006 [15:38]

"Colorless tears" by Rasmiyya Sabir published

Poetess Rasmiyya Sabir's book "Colorless tears" has been published.
26 June 2006 [15:36]

Ombudsman's Office associates advised IAU students to stop hunger strike

Azerbaijan Ombudsman Office associates have met with the student of Independent Azerbaijan University (IAU) going on hunger strike.
26 June 2006 [15:34]

Azerbaijani-Slavic World Public Union held measure on 15th jubilee of Slovenia Republic Independence Day

Azerbaijani-Slavic World Public Union held an event on 15th jubilee of Slovenia Republic Independence Day.
26 June 2006 [15:31]

Meeting on OCCASION project to be held

In the framework of NATO Science Program, XXI meeting of Virtual Silk Way and opening of II meeting of OCCASION project will be held in Baku on June 27.
26 June 2006 [15:30]

Donor blood collecting ceremony held in Ali-Bayramli

Blood collecting ceremony for meeting demands of patients sick with thalassemia held in Ali-Bayramli at the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Caucasus Muslims Office.
26 June 2006 [15:25]

Premiere in Youth Theater

Premiere of Platwright Nuraddin Gambar's "Headless Body" to take place in Youth Theater on June 29.
26 June 2006 [15:21]

Surakhani resident imprisoned for drug smuggling

Nizami Region Police Office associates have detained Surakhani resident for passing narcotic drug to prison.
26 June 2006 [15:19]

Emergency Ministry sets up 21 rescue posts at beaches

35 private beaches were closed on June 20 because of ignoring norms of Regulation on use of water reservoirs for rest and sport and warnings of Emergency Situations Ministry.
26 June 2006 [15:17]

The stage to be decorated for Tarkan's concert from June 27

100-person staff will arrive in Baku on June 27 to do technical preparations.
26 June 2006 [15:07]

Editor-in-chiefs Union summon meeting in connection with Sakit Zahidov's arrest

Editor-in-chiefs Union held a meeting in connection with Azadlig newspaper’s correspondent Sakit Zahidov's arrest.
26 June 2006 [01:29]

A son of Armenian KGB chief committed suicide in Moscow

A son of the chairman of Armenia's KGB, Georgy Badamyants, Russian SB colonel Yuri Badamyants committed suicide on June 21 in Moscow.
24 June 2006 [12:59]

Islamic nations' education experts open meet in Isfahan, Iran

The second regional meeting of education ministers and experts of Islamic countries opened in Isfahan, Islam's cultural capital for 2006, on Saturday.
24 June 2006 [09:07]

NATO to hold meetings in Baku within projects of Virtual Silk Way and OCCASION

Within NATO Science Program, XXI meeting of Virtual Silk Way and opening of II meeting of OCCASION project will be held in Baku June 27.
23 June 2006 [22:04]

Georgia establishes new national park in the Caucasus Mountains

Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili has approved the creation of a new national park in the Caucasus Mountains.
23 June 2006 [21:55]

India's Harikrishna beats Shakhriyar Mammadyarov

Grandmaster P Harikrishna struck back with a thumping victory over twice world junior champion Shakhriyar Mammadyarov of Azerbaijan in the sixth round of Aerosvit International Grandmasters Chess Tournament now underway in Crimea, Ukraine.
23 June 2006 [16:27]

Education Ministry cancels seven majors in Azerbaijan International University

At least 300 students of the private Azerbaijan International University will not be allowed to sit in final examinations this year due to their documents being in disorder and having academic debts.
23 June 2006 [15:18]

Protesting students' parents joined the action

Independent Azerbaijan University students going on hunger strike today have held a press conference.
23 June 2006 [13:20]

State Commission to Fight Narcotics burns over 100 kg illicit drugs

The State Commission to Fight Illicit Drugs and Drug Addiction burnt over 100 kg of illicit drugs today.
23 June 2006 [08:47]

Only Zaghulba, Buzovna and Bilgah beaches meet required standards

"Only Zaghulba, Buzovna and Bilgah beaches meet required sanitation standards at present," Azerbaijani Health Minister Ogtay Shireliyev told journalists.