Society

14 December 2009 [15:48]

Minister: Azerbaijan has enough civil defense shelters

Azerbaijan has enough shelters and similar facilities in country's all regions.
14 December 2009 [09:45]

Baku hosts concert in memory of national leader Heydar Aliyev

Azerbaijan's capital has hosted a concert to mark the 6th anniversary of death of national leader Heydar Aliyev.
12 December 2009 [13:43]

Azerbaijani national leader Heydar Aliyev’s memory honored abroad

A commemorative event to mark the 6th anniversary of demise of Azerbaijan's national leader Heydar Aliyev was held in Tehran.
11 December 2009 [15:32]

Conference "Caucasian Security: old landscape in new environment" underway in Baku

Conference "Caucasian Security: old landscape in new environment" was held in Baku on Dec. 11.
11 December 2009 [15:13]

Winners of America through My Eyes competition named

The US embassy to Azerbaijan has announced the winners of the America through My Eyes art exhibition.
10 December 2009 [16:44]

Azerbaijan to toughen surveillance over motor cargo transportation

The Ministry of Transport of Azerbaijan has announced toughening of supervision over motor carriages.
10 December 2009 [10:37]

Azerbaijani Diaspora should be formed and developed as institute: Ireli Public Union chairman

Trend News interview with Azerbaijan's Ireli Public Union Chairman Ceyhun Osmanli.
10 December 2009 [10:24]

Border and customs control in passenger trains en route Azerbaijan-Russia and Russia-Azerbaijan simplified

Border and customs control in the passenger trains en route Azerbaijan-Russia and Russia-Azerbaijan have been simplified.
09 December 2009 [18:31]

Special medical devices installed on Azerbaijan-Russia border due to swine flu threat

New rules are being applied to examine passengers passing through Azerbaijan-Russia border, Azerbaijan State Customs Committee official Shahin Bagirov said.
09 December 2009 [15:44]

Pardon Commission under Azerbaijani President convenes

Pardon Commission under Azerbaijani President has convened today.
09 December 2009 [15:07]

Baku to host week of Turkish films

Next week audience in Azerbaijan`s capital will have an opportunity to watch movies by Turkish filmmakers.
09 December 2009 [14:12]

Azerbaijan attends European and Asian Media Forum in Moscow

European and Asian Media Forum organized by Russia RIA Novosti news agency has started in Moscow.
08 December 2009 [16:43]

Conference dedicated to founder of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic underway in Warsaw

The 8th International Caucasus Studies Conference named after Gregory Peradze is being held at the University of Warsaw, Poland.
08 December 2009 [16:19]

Hand grenade blasts in Baku

A hand grenade blasted in the hand of 29-year old man in Baku.
08 December 2009 [15:55]

Stinger missile launcher found in Azerbaijan during ploughing

Missile launcher has been found in Azerbaijan’s Goygol region.
08 December 2009 [09:34]

Azerbaijani president allocates funds to construct port station in Baku bay

On Dec. 7, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree to take measures related to the construction of the port station in Baku Bay.
07 December 2009 [15:33]

Azerbaijani detained as suspect for blast in Russian Nevsky ekspress train

Azerbaijani national has been detained as suspect for blast in the Russia's Nevsky Ekspress train.
05 December 2009 [11:27]

Blast in Russian nightclub kills 100

At least 100 people have been killed in an explosion at a nightclub in the centre of the Russian city of Perm near the Ural mountains.
04 December 2009 [17:46]

Azerbaijani parliament approves regulations on service in migration agencies

The Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) approved regulations on services in migration agencies on Dec. 4.
04 December 2009 [17:17]

Azerbaijan's carpet weaving may be included into UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Azerbaijan has launched preparatory work to include country’s carpet weaving arts into UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
04 December 2009 [16:09]

Azerbaijan bans children under 15 years old to work

Azerbaijani parliament has banned child labor.
04 December 2009 [15:24]

Azerbaijani captain's ship wrecked near Antalya

Zelek Star, Moldovan-registered cargo ship steered by a captain of Azerbaijani national wrecked near the Antalya’s coast of Turkey.
04 December 2009 [14:14]

Azerbaijani parliament institutes Day of State Flag

The Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament)adopted the Bill on "Amendments and Additions the Labor Code" on Dec. 4.
04 December 2009 [10:26]

A book about Armenia's aggressive policy was presented by Day.Az - PHOTOS

The book titled "Path to Nowhere: The trap of illusions" published by Azerbaijan-based Day.Az information portal was presented at Hyatt Regency Hotel on Dec. 3rd.
04 December 2009 [09:34]

Prospects of regional cooperation among S. Caucasus countres to be discussed in Turkey

Izmir will host an exhibition and conference entitled Travel Turkey on Dec. 10-13.
03 December 2009 [18:35]

New synagogue to be built in Baku

A new synagogue will be built in Baku.
03 December 2009 [17:32]

Sixth int’l Junior Science Olympiad opened in Baku

The 6th International Junior Science Olympiad has been inaugurated in Baku on Dec. 3.
03 December 2009 [15:51]

Azerbaijan's Interior Troops build new military camp

New military town of the Interior Ministry’s Internal Troops was opened in Zagathala region of Azerbaijan on Dec. 3.
03 December 2009 [15:13]

Azerbaijan attends Conference of Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Azerbaijan is participating at the conference organized by the Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
03 December 2009 [13:58]

Azerbaijani teachers launch internet forum

Azerbaijani teachers has launched an internet forum at education portal edu.az.
03 December 2009 [13:16]

Azerbaijani kickboxers win 4 world medals

Azerbaijani kickboxing fighters have garnered 4 medals, including one gold in the world championship in Lignano, Italy.
03 December 2009 [12:53]

Appartment blast in Khirdalan city leaves injured

Blast occurred in a house in Khirdalan town of Azerbaijan on Dec. 3, Absheron region police office said.
02 December 2009 [16:06]

Police officer kills his colleague in Baku

Police officer was stabbed to death in Azerbaijan’s capital, Nasimi District Prosecutor’s Office said.
02 December 2009 [13:32]

Caucasian Mojaheeds claims responsibility for Nevsky Express train blast

The Caucasian Mojaheeds group have claimed responsibility for the blast in Nevsky Express train on its website.
02 December 2009 [10:34]

Azerbaijani parliament to hold hearings on violence against women

Parliament of Azerbaijan will hold hearings on “Let`s say no to violence against women."
02 December 2009 [10:09]

Azerbaijani president inspects construction work at new building of Azerbaijan State Carpet and National Applied Arts Museum

President Ilham Aliyev inspected construction work at a new building of the Azerbaijan State Museum of Carpet and National Applied Arts on Dec. 1.
01 December 2009 [15:49]

Azerbaijani ambassador: Latvian entrepreneurs keen on deepenig business contacts with Azerbaijani business community

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani ambassador to Latvia and Estonia Tofiq Zulfugarov.
01 December 2009 [14:29]

Int'l campaign "We are heirs of victory" starts in Azerbaijan

An international campaign “We are heirs of victory” started in Azerbaijan on Dec. 1, the Azerbaijan Defense Ministry said.
01 December 2009 [13:14]

Germany hosts scientific-cultural symposium on Nagorno-Karabakh

A scientific-cultural symposium entitled “Nagorno Karabakh – cultural cradle of Azerbaijan” has been held in Berlin.
01 December 2009 [12:13]

Tractor hits mine in Azerbaijan

A tractor has hit an anti-tank mine in Agdam region of Azerbaijan.
01 December 2009 [09:56]

CIS TV and broadcasting companies' leaders to meet in Moscow

On Dec. 11 Moscow is expected to host a meeting of the Council of state and public TV and broadcasting companies of CIS member states.
01 December 2009 [09:45]

Azerbaijan Youth Organization of Russia stages charity campaign under slogan "Say NO to disease!"

Azerbaijan Youth Organization of Russia (AYOR) held a charity campaign under the motto “Make sure you are healthy, say NO to disease!” in Moscow, Russia.