Arts & Entertainment

30 June 2010 [12:31]

Never before published poems of Azerbaijani poet will see the light...

A presentation of the book "Gem Karvani" ("Caravan of sorrow") by the Azerbaijani national poet Salim Sinedefter was held June 29.
24 June 2010 [18:15]

Baku to host electronic music festival

A small electronic music festival “HARD & FAST OPEN AIR MUSIC FEST” will be organized in Baku in early July.
23 June 2010 [15:43]

Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture and Tourism announce film contest winners

The film contest announced by the Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture and Tourism has wrapped up.
23 June 2010 [15:22]

Georgian artist exhibits works in Baku

Famous Georgian artist Rusidan Petriashvili has brought works that have never before been exhibited in Baku.
21 June 2010 [12:03]

Tara Mcdonald reveals her feelings for Baku, Alim Gasimov and the upcoming concert

British singer Tara Mcdonald is prepared to give a concert in Baku for the first time by the end of June.
19 June 2010 [09:30]

Notre Dame de Paris musical staged in Baku

A premiere of Notre Dame de Paris musical based upon the novel by the French novelist Victor Hugo was held at Heydar Aliyev Palace on Friday.
17 June 2010 [11:27]

Baku artists exhibits works in Ganja

Two-day solo exhibition of main artist of Baku, a member of the Union of Artists and Architects of Azerbaijan Javanshir Aliyev has opened in Ganja.
16 June 2010 [18:17]

Azerbaijan to host two international music festivals this summer

Two international music festivals will be held in Azerbaijan’s Shaki and Gabala regions this summer.
14 June 2010 [17:15]

Azerbaijan to attend International Art Symposium in Antalya

An International Art Symposium will be held in Antalya, in August.
14 June 2010 [14:09]

Baku to host German music event

12 June 2010 [13:55]

Azerbaijani composer invited to international festival in Italy

The young Azerbaijani composer Turkar Gasimzade will take part in the prestigious music festival "Unique Forms of Continuity in Space" to take place in the Italian city of Melbourne on October 11 to 14.
10 June 2010 [14:42]

Ukrainian journalists highly appreciate Azerbaijan’s tourism infrastructure

An editor of the Ukrainian magazine "International Tourism" Alexander Gorobech and a correspondent of the same magazine Andrei Vlasenko visited Azerbaijan from May 25 to June 3.
10 June 2010 [14:35]

Azerbaijani singer performed at TURKSOY opera in Turkey

Turkey's southern province of Mersin hosted an opening concert of TURKSOY Opera Days featuring singers from nine Turkish speaking nations.
08 June 2010 [23:01]

Story of a man behind the mask, or someone who made Arnold Schwarzenegger run for his life... - PHOTOS

"I'm not just somebody shuffling around in a monster suit. I'm a kind of puppeteer from the inside who is attempting through arm and body movements to give the creatures I play a sense of personality."
08 June 2010 [18:35]

Contest of film scripts announced in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's "Ritm" film company has announced contest of five-minute screenplays on occasion of company’s five-year anniversary.
08 June 2010 [15:06]

Azerbaijan attends international theater forum "Nauruz" in Kazan

A theater forum opened in Kazan, Tatarstan under the aegis of the International Theater Festival of Turkic Peoples "Nauruz".
08 June 2010 [13:13]

International Silk Road Music Festival to open in Azerbaijan

A "Silk Road" International Music Festival will be organized in Sheki, Azerbaijan in late June.
04 June 2010 [13:25]

Azerbaijan's Eurovision-2011 selection tour to start in September

Azerbaijan will kick off a selection of its contestant for next year's Eurovision song contest in September.
04 June 2010 [11:27]

Former kickboxing champion, Hollywood actor Gary Daniels: I learned a lot from working with Stallone

Lost, exclusive interview with a former kickboxing champion, a hollywood star, Gary Daniels. The Interview was taken on 15th of March, 2009.
04 June 2010 [07:50]

"Boney M" to perform in Baku

03 June 2010 [16:49]

Funds Azerbaijan spent on "Eurovision-2010" announced

The sum Azerbaijan has spent on country's Eurovision-2010 entry Safura Alizadeh was announced at a press conference today.
03 June 2010 [16:33]

Electronic tourism to develop in Azerbaijan

At Institute of information technology of National Academy of sciences of Azerbaijan (NASA) the exchange of opinions on the role of electronic tourism in economy has taken place.
03 June 2010 [14:51]

Safura Alizadeh leaves Azerbaijan...

Azerbaijani singer Safura Alizadeh is leaving Azerbaijan.
03 June 2010 [12:26]

"Ibrus" film theater of Azerbaijan to host a festival of films

On June 5-27, Ibrus Theatre will hold a festival of films by a People's artist, a prominent film director and cameraman Rasim Ojagov, the theatre's press service informed.
02 June 2010 [09:52]

Days of Russian Cinema start in Baku

The Days of Russian cinema have been launched at the Cinema House of Azerbaijan's Union of Cinematographers.
01 June 2010 [13:05]

Azerbaijani Philharmonic Hall hosted concert by Shlomo Mintts and Yegana Akhundova - PHOTOS

World-renowned violinist and conductor Shlomo Mintts and Honored artist of Azerbaijan, a professor at Azerbaijan Uzeir Hajibayli Music Academy Yegana Akhundova gave a concert in the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall in Baku on May 29.
01 June 2010 [12:35]

Legendary martial arts actor Matthias Hues: When you start off at a young age, it becomes your second nature

Lost, exclusive interview with a legend of martial arts movies, Matthias Hues. The Interview was taken on 24th of March, 2009.
31 May 2010 [12:36]

Famous Azerbaijani pianist performs in Berlin

Talented Azerbaijani pianist Isfar Rzayev Sarabski has given a concert at the Konzerthaus Berlin hall.
31 May 2010 [10:47]

Mehriban Efendi: Sometimes its not so important to know what an artist created, feeling it just might be enough

Exclusive interview with an Azerbaijani surrealist artist Mehriban Efendi.
29 May 2010 [11:16]

Safura: "It’s a challenging fun" - VIDEO

Opening the Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 is Safura’s latest and arguably biggest challenge on her entire Eurovision path but it’s also fun. According to the results of the draw, the Azerbaijani artist will perform as the first act on the Big Night on 29th May, a much craved but also much feared spot for a great many Eurovision performers.
28 May 2010 [15:13]

Safura and all Azerbaijani delegation celebrate the Day of Azerbaijani Republic

Today, On May 28th, Safura and all Azerbaijani delegation will celebrate one of the biggest holydays in the Land of Fire – The Day of Azerbaijani Republic.
27 May 2010 [15:58]

Azerbaijani and Swedish singers of "Eurovision-2010" meet in Norway

After second semi-final dress rehearsal two competitors have met at Radisson Plaza’s lobby.
26 May 2010 [17:41]

Azerbaijani pianist to perform at Yaroslavl Festival

Azerbaijani pianist Murad Adigozalzade will perform as part of an international musical festival in Yaroslavl, Russia.
25 May 2010 [09:15]

Safura visited joint party of Ukraine and Germany

Yesterday, after busy rehearsals day Azerbaijani star visited joint party of Ukraine and Germany.
24 May 2010 [17:20]

Baku to host "Giz Galasi" art festival

International Arts Festival "Giz Galasi” will start in Baku on May 26.
24 May 2010 [15:53]

Safura at the Opening of "Eurovision-2010" - PHOTOS

May 23rd was a busy day for Eurovision contestants, guests and media – it’s finally official: The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 has started with Opening Reception at Oslo City Hall. All stars of this years Eurovision appeared at red carpet, gave interviews, smiled in front of cameras, chatted with each other.
24 May 2010 [14:14]

Safura at Georgian party - PHOTOS

24 May 2010 [13:52]

A violinist from Turkey to give concert in Baku

A violinist from Turkey Pelin Halkaji Akin will solo at the concert to be held at the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall on May 25.
24 May 2010 [12:41]

Safura drives boat to the Norwegian fjords – special report! - PHOTOS

On May 22nd, Safura had not only important rehearsal at Telenor Arena but a special event – boat trip to the amazing Norwegian fjords along with her mom, little sister, fellow contestants and friends Turkish band maNga and limited press among which two biggest Norwegian news papers - Dagens Næringsliv and Dagbladet.
24 May 2010 [11:26]

Safura gets a big surprise after 2nd rehearsal, bursts into tears - PHOTOS

The arrival of mom and sister became true "reward" for Safura after her today's second and last individual rehearsal at the Arena.
24 May 2010 [09:58]

Safura gives press-conference, sings for the media - PHOTOS

Safura gave press conference after her second rehearsal for semi-final.