Society

21 December 2009 [10:11]

Baku to host Egyptian films

Audience in Azerbaijan's capital will have an opportunity from Monday to watch movies by Egyptian filmmakers.
19 December 2009 [13:43]

Azerbaijan bans New Year parties at schools

"We have never approved sale of tickets for New Year festivities at schools," Azerbaijani Education Minister Misir Mardanov said.
18 December 2009 [16:04]

Book on history of Azerbaijan's international relations published

First volume of a a four-volume book entitled “History of Azerbaijan International Relations and Diplomacy” has been published in Baku.
18 December 2009 [15:22]

Azerbaijan builds detention center for foreigners

Detention facilities are being built for foreigners detained by Azerbaijan’s State Migration Service, State Migration Service Chief Arzu Rahimov said.
18 December 2009 [14:47]

598 illegal migrants departed from Azerbaijan this year

As many as 598 foreigners have been deported from Azerbaijan this year, Azerbaijani Interior Ministry’s Office for Combating Illegal Migration Chief Yashar Agayev said.
18 December 2009 [14:33]

Azerbaijani official: Our Diaspora organizations have reached a phase of practical work

First Congress of the World Azerbaijani Youth will be held in Baku next year, Chairman of the State Committee for Diaspora Activities Nazim Ibrahimov said at a press conference on Dec. 18.
18 December 2009 [13:31]

Azerbaijan hosts days of Kuwaiti culture

17 December 2009 [17:08]

Book about Azerbaijan's national leader Heydar Aliyev presented in Moscow

Azerbaijan`s Consulate General in Istanbul, Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation organized a presentation of the book “Heydar Aliyev: founder and pride of Azerbaijan state."
17 December 2009 [15:41]

Azerbaijan takes measures to prevent smuggle of self-flagellation chains

“The chains used in the religious ceremonies in Azerbaijan are smuggled to Azerbaijan”, Chairman of the State Committee for Work with Religious Associations Hidayat Orujov told media.
17 December 2009 [15:23]

Azerbaijani ornithologist: Climate change to cause serious shifts in Azerbaijan

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijan Union of Ornithologists Chairman Elchin Sultanov.
16 December 2009 [17:26]

U.S. Department of Justice holds training for Azerbaijani candidates for judges

The U.S. Department of Justice and Judicial-Legal Council of Azerbaijan have jointly organized today training for the candidates for judges at the Academy of Justice.
16 December 2009 [17:04]

Azerbaijani parliament's human rights committee receives over 600 appeals this year

The Azerbaijani parliament's human rights committee received over 600 appeals in 2009.
16 December 2009 [14:46]

Over 100 religious communities reregistered in Azerbaijan

The State Committee for Work with Religious Associations has registered 30 religious communities more, the committee officials said.
16 December 2009 [12:23]

Fire kills two in Azerbaijan's Gobustan region

A house burst into flame in Dakla village of Azerbaijan's Gobustan region on Dec. 15.
15 December 2009 [14:32]

Caucasian Muslims Board issues fatwa on begining of month of Maharram

Caucasian Muslim Board's Gazi Council issued fatwa on Dec. 15 on the occasion of Maharram month.
15 December 2009 [10:25]

Name of Azerbaijani poetess included into German encyclopedia

Germany's Hübner’s Who is Who Publishing House has published special German encyclopedia dealing with famous men and women on the occasion of 20th anniversary of country's unification.
15 December 2009 [10:11]

Azerbaijan's emergency situations minister warns citizens

Special measures are being taken in Azerbaijan to eliminate consequences of use of heating devices in winter.
14 December 2009 [16:58]

Azerbaijan implements national anti-smoking strategy project

A conference as part of project to draw up a national anti-smoking strategy started in Baku.
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.