Society

09 October 2008 [11:32]

Four companies bidding for opening a new radio station in Azerbaijan

The deadline for a tender of opening a new radio station in Azerbaijan has expired, said chairman of the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council Nushirevan Meherremli.
08 October 2008 [14:40]

Two Azerbaijani women killed in Turkey - UPDATED

Two Azerbaijani women were found dead in Yuksekova settlement of Turkey’s Hakkari region.
08 October 2008 [11:34]

Prices for Hajj pilgrimage from Azerbaijan to Mecca rise

Prices for Hajj pilgrimage from Azerbaijan has risen AZN 600 - 1000 this year, APA reports.
08 October 2008 [10:33]

Baku Appellate Court dismisses appeal of former chief of Heydar Aliyev's airport security service

The Baku Appellate Court held a hearing on the appeal of Emil Suleymanov, former chief of the security service of the State Concern Azeri airlines and four other persons, said a sources from the Appellate Court.
07 October 2008 [15:47]

Is there violence in the Azerbaijani army? - VIDEO

The YouTube website has posted a video material about violence inside the Azerbaijani army.
07 October 2008 [15:36]

Execution of court decisions against Yeni Musavat and Azadlyg newspapers suspended

Execution of the court decisions against Yeni Musavat and Azadlyg newspapers been suspended and the arrest of the accounts of the said newspapers lifted, said a source from the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
07 October 2008 [15:12]

Fazil Hasanov: "Georgian Azerbaijanis began to realize that mastering the state language is necessary for the complete integration with the Georgian society"

"Today, most Azerbaijanis, living in Georgia, face different problems, caused by zero or weak knowledge of the Georgian language", said head of the Georgian Azerbaijani cultural center Fazil Hasanov.
07 October 2008 [14:46]

Son of imprisoned editor-in-chief of Tolshi Sado newspaper acquitted

The Sabail district court has finished the court hearing on the case of Emil Mamedov, son of imprisoned editor-in-chief of the Tolshi Sado newspaper Novruzali Mamedov.
07 October 2008 [13:03]

Gurban Yetirmishli: "Maximally 7-7.5 magnitude earthquake may happen in Azerbaijan"

"Different regions of the world show seismic activity. Azerbaijan, which is located on the Alp-Himalayan earthquake belt, is also a seismic zone.
07 October 2008 [11:32]

Fund of Human Capital proposed to be created in Azerbaijan

The all-republican youth movement Ireli has initiated the creation of the Fund of Human Capital in Azerbaijan.
07 October 2008 [11:15]

Request to free Eynulla Fatullayev sent to President of Azerbaijan

Parents of the editor-in-chief of the Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper Eynulla Fatullayev, held in correctional facility No 12, met him, according to journalist's father Emin Fatullayev, Day.Az reports with reference to the Institute for reporter freedom and safety.
07 October 2008 [09:52]

Azerbaijani army soldier dies

A soldier of the military unit of the Internal troops, located in Zagatala region of Azerbaijan, was hit by electricity.
07 October 2008 [09:13]

President of Azerbaijan receives delegates of fourth session of Islamic Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received delegates of the Fourth session of Islamic conference of the ministers of higher education and scientific research hosted in Baku.
06 October 2008 [17:17]

Court dismisses appeal of imprisoned journalist Ganimat Zahid against Bail investigation facility

The Sabail district court of Baku finished the hearing on the claim of imprisoned editor-in-chief of the Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid against Bail investigation ward No 1, said defender Elchin Sadikhov.
06 October 2008 [15:03]

President of Azerbaijan: "Cooperation with Muslim states is one of the priority trends on the way of Azerbaijan's integration with the world society"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has welcomed the participants of the fourth conference of the ministers of higher education and scientific studies of the Islamic states, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
06 October 2008 [12:50]

Bus accident in Turkey injured 35 people including 12 Azerbaijanis

35 were injured as the bus owned by Igdirlilar firm crashed on the way from Ankara to Istanbul.
06 October 2008 [11:25]

Baku hosts conference of ministers of higher education and scientific studies of Islamic states

The 4th conference of the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Studies of Islamic states started at Gulustan palace in Baku today.
06 October 2008 [09:38]

7174 domains ending in .az recorded in Azerbaijan

Day.Az reports with reference to the WhoIs National system of registration of domains that currently Azerbaijan accounts for 7174 domains ending in .az.
06 October 2008 [08:39]

Terter river of Azerbaijan polluted by Armenians

The water of Azerbaijani Terter river water was banned from use because Armenians shed toxic agents into the river, APA Karabakh bureau reports.
04 October 2008 [10:41]

40 Azerbaijani schoolchildren to be sent to study in the United States

Azerbaijani schoolchildren will have an opportunity to study in the United States in the framework of the FLEX program in 2008-2009.
04 October 2008 [09:07]

A man hits an anti-tank mine in Khojavend

An anti-tank mine exploded at about 09.00 am in Qaradaghly village of Khojavend, according to the press service for ANAMA.
03 October 2008 [17:32]

Baku may host Azerbaijan-Turkey historical congress

Ankara hosted the research conference of the Azerbaijan-Turkey fund of historical studies, founded by the Azerbaijan-Turkey Businessmen Association (ATIB) on September 27-28.
03 October 2008 [16:11]

European Court of Human Rights initiated consideration of Eynulla Fatullayev's claim

The European Court of Human Rights has started the communicative stage of consideration of the claim of editor-in-chief of the Gundelik Azerbaijan and Realny Azerbaijan newspapers Eynulla Fatullayev, said journalist's defender Isakhan Ashurov.
03 October 2008 [15:03]

A section for schoolchildren opened at the website of Azerbaijani president

A section for schoolchildren opened at the website of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
03 October 2008 [12:56]

President of Azerbaijan: "The youth policy has been successfully conducted in Azerbaijan"

The fifth forum of the Azerbaijani youth started in Baku Friday, said correspondent of Interfax-Azerbaijan.
03 October 2008 [09:19]

Websites of several state structures of Azerbaijan hacked - UPDATED

An unknown hacked on the websites of several state structures of Azerbaijan.
02 October 2008 [15:46]

Azerbaijan has no conditions for foreign students

Azerbaijan has not created necessary living conditions for residence of foreign students, said Education Minister Misir Mardanov, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
02 October 2008 [13:57]

Two railway stations renamed in Azerbaijan

Chief of Azerbaijan State Railway Company Arif Askerov has signed a decree to rename the railway stations, said spokesman for the Azerbaijan state railway company Nadir Azmamedov.
02 October 2008 [13:32]

Protest action held opposite the US Embassy in Azerbaijan

A group of Nardaran residents has held protest action opposite the US Embassy in Azerbaijan, APA reports.
02 October 2008 [13:14]

Person, guilty of a terror act in Abu Bekir mosque, and 25 members of Forest Brothers grouping detained in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's prosecutor general Zakir Garalov has informed about the members of the Forest Brothers grouping, reports the press service for the prosecutor general's office, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
02 October 2008 [09:34]

Ammunitions found in Aghdash, Azerbaijan

An arms cache was found in Aghdash region of Azerbaijan in the result of a successful operation, carried out by the local police, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
02 October 2008 [09:08]

Azerbaijani National Security Ministry detains former Interior Ministry's officials, engaged in burglary

Azerbaijani National Security Ministry detained former Interior Ministry's officials, engaged in burglary, reports Day.Az with reference to sources from the Ministry of National Security and Prosecutor General's office of Azerbaijan.
27 September 2008 [16:36]

First lady of Georgia on a visit in Baku

Mehriban Aliyeva, the first lady of Azerbaijan, president of Heydar Aliyev's foundation and UNESCO and ISESCO goodwill ambassador and Milli Medjlis deputy, met yesterday with Georgian first lady Sandra Elizabeth Rullows yesterday, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
27 September 2008 [14:26]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Azerbaijani people on Holy day of Ramadan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated his people on the holy day of Ramadan, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
27 September 2008 [14:02]

New ATS to be launched in several Azerbaijani regions

In the threshold of Ramadan holiday Aztelecom will launch new communication objects in different regions of the country, said a source from the Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan.
27 September 2008 [13:46]

Soldier knifes his comrade-in-arms in Baku

A murder occurred in Baku on the area of one of the military units of the marine forces of the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan, locating in Bailov, reports Day.Az with reference to ANS-Press.
27 September 2008 [13:35]

Second stage of provision of fresh water to Azerbaijani villages nearing completion

The second stage of the program of provision of pure fresh water. meeting WHO standards, to the population of Azerbaijan will finish in the next few months.
27 September 2008 [13:05]

"Big bosses" of a small country, or a virus, affecting the Azerbaijani society

Azerbaijan is a country of paradox and I have always stated that.
27 September 2008 [11:01]

Georgian frontier guards detain an Azerbaijani citizen

Georgian frontier guards detained an Azerbaijani citizen, who attempted to trespass the border at the Sarpi checking point.
27 September 2008 [09:37]

Ramil Usubov: "Criminogenic situation is under control in Azerbaijan"

Board meeting was held at the Interior Ministry yesterday.
26 September 2008 [16:46]

Head of ICRC Baku office replaced

The name of the new head of the Baku office of the International Committee of the Red Cross has been made public, said the press service for the ICRC Baku office.
26 September 2008 [13:40]

Heydar Aliyev's Foundation and Roman Catholic Church sign memo in Baku

The Heydar Aliyev's Foundation and Roman Catholic Church have signed a memo of cooperation, said Day.Az correspondent visiting the event at Heydar Aliyev's Foundation.
26 September 2008 [13:22]

Georgian President's mother arrives in Baku

Mother of Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili, turcologist, Professor Giuli Alasania has arrived in Baku, State Committee on Family, Women and Children’ Issues told APA.
26 September 2008 [12:50]

Mehriban Aliyeva: "Settlement of the problems of women is one of the priorities of the Azerbaijani government" - UPDATED

Mehriban Aliyeva, the first lady of Azerbaijan, Milli Medjlis deputy, UNESCO and ISESCO goodwill ambassador called on Azerbaijani women to take an active part in the country's life.
26 September 2008 [12:25]

President of Azerbaijan: "Political, economic, social and other values in Azerbaijan will be on the level of the developed countries" - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev took part in the Iftar ceremony on the occasion of holy month of Ramadan.
26 September 2008 [11:20]

Third Congress of Azerbaijani women starts in Baku

The current state of the women's movement and many other urgent issues will be discussed at the third congress of women, opening in Baku.
25 September 2008 [17:41]

Baku to mark international tourism day

The Department of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijani capital is implementing the project "Young tourists" on the International Tourism Day, marked on September 27.
25 September 2008 [14:23]

Representatives of Azerbaijani ombudsman's office hold monitoring in Baku police stations

The representatives of Azerbaijani ombudsman's office held a monitoring in the temporary isolation facilities of the police stations and places of temporary detainment of the police stations, says the press service for ombudsman's office.
25 September 2008 [12:38]

Baku to host Azerbaijan-Turkey symposium on transplantation of bodies and tissues

A symposium on transplantation of bodies and tissues will be held at the Central OIlmen Hospital in Baku on September 26-27.
25 September 2008 [09:54]

Georgian first lady to arrive in Azerbaijan

The first lady of Georgia Sandra Rullows will pay a visit to Azerbaijan on September 26, said a source in the Georgian embassy to Azerbaijan.
24 September 2008 [16:54]

Georgian language courses for Azerbaijani opened in Georgia

Classes on Georgian language opened in 50 Azerbaijani schools in Georgia on September 24, said the press service for the State Committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
24 September 2008 [16:27]

US ambassador to Azerbaijan visits Shuvelyan center of support to families and children - PHOTO

US ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse visited the Shuvelyan center of support to families and children.
24 September 2008 [16:13]

Azerbaijan's First Lady meets Egyptian counterpart

Azerbaijan`s first lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador Mehriban Aliyeva has today met with first lady of Egypt Suzanne Mubarak, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
24 September 2008 [13:40]

Three Azerbaijani army soldiers die during trainings in Nakhchivan - UPDATED

Three servicemen of Azerbaijani armed forces died during the trainings in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, reported spokesman for Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry Eldar Sabiroghlu.
24 September 2008 [11:39]

Turkey's State Minister due to Azerbaijan

A Turkish state minister will travel to Azerbaijan on Thursday, her office said on Tuesday.
24 September 2008 [11:25]

Azerbaijan, Czechia to sign agreement on environmental protection

Deputy Environmental Minister of Czechia Jan Dusik will arrive in Azerbaijan on September 24.
24 September 2008 [10:54]

Imprisoned editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper has severe rheumatic pains

Wide of editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid Ayanda Mursalova met him in correctional facility No 17.
23 September 2008 [16:27]

Russian community in Azerbaijan and Azerbaijani community in Russia to sign agreement of cooperation

An event on the 15th anniversary of the Russian community to Azerbaijan will be held in Baku on September 24, said the press service for the State Committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
23 September 2008 [14:45]

September 28 - October 2 declared non-working days in Azerbaijan

By decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, changes were introduced to the order of the working and nonworking days this week, said spokesman for the Cabinet of Ministers Akif Ali.
23 September 2008 [13:44]

Ancient settlement discovered in Tovuz region of Azerbaijan

An ancient settlement, dating back to the 6th millennium B.C. has been discovered in Tovuz region of Azerbaijan, said a press service of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
23 September 2008 [13:36]

Azerbaijani police captain forced the detained to have sexual intercourse

The court of grave crimes is considering a criminal case of the former senior operative officer on combat with drugs of the police department of the Geranboy region Rafael Nazarov.
23 September 2008 [12:10]

Azerbaijani language to be taught in California

Azerbaijani language will now be taught at the Californian University in Los Angeles.