Society

30 July 2008 [11:11]

Bakcell company manager declared swindler by the court

The Baku Appellate Court, presided by judge Ali Seyfaliyev considered the appeal of manager of Bakcell mobile operator, Macedonian Sashko Todorovski, said a source from the Appellate Court.
30 July 2008 [10:56]

Azerbaijani film gets Italian Salento Finibus Terrae festival's prize

Azerbaijani film "Try not to breathe" has been awarded for the best direction at the Italian festival "Salento Finibus Terrae.
30 July 2008 [10:15]

Migration balance positive for the first time in Lenkoran, Azerbaijan

Statistics showed positive migration balance of Lenkoran for the first time within the years of Azerbaijan's independence.
29 July 2008 [17:42]

Prosecutor demands upholding verdict on Bakcell manager's case of bribery

The Baku Appellate Court, presided by judge Ali Seyfaliyev, considered the appeal of manager of Bakcell mobile operator Macedonian Sashko Todorovski, said a source from the Appellate Court.
29 July 2008 [15:45]

Azerbaijani ombudsman visiting country's South

Ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova is visiting the cities, locating in the southern region of Azerbaijan-Lenkoran and Astara.
29 July 2008 [15:12]

Book on Azerbaijani history and culture published in Latvia

Roman Aliyev, director of Riga classical gymnasia, organizer of the Latvian center of Azerbaijani culture, doctor of pedagogical sciences, published a book on Azerbaijani history and culture "Labyrinths of Azerbaijani history" in Latvia, said Roman Aliyev personally.
29 July 2008 [13:41]

Azerbaijan's Supreme Court declines appeal of Bizim Yol newspaper correspondent

The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan, presided by judge Muzaffar Aghazade considered the appeal of Bizil yol newspaper correspondent Mushviq Huseynov.
29 July 2008 [12:20]

Presumed skeleton of a pilot of Mig-29, which crashed near Baku, found in the Caspian Sea

A human skeleton was found in the Caspian Sea near Kichik Khemya village of Siyazan of Azerbaijan at about 19:00 on July 28.
29 July 2008 [11:02]

New synagogue to be built in Baku

A new synagogue will be built in the Azerbaijani capital.
29 July 2008 [10:10]

Son of imprisoned Tolshi sado newspaper editor-in-chief placed in Bail investigation facility.

Emil Mamedov, son of imprisoned editor-in-chief of Tolshi sado newspaper Novruzali Mamedov, was transferred to Bail investigation facility No 1, said Novruzali Mamedov's defender Ramiz Mamedov.
29 July 2008 [09:48]

Osman Gunduz: "Cost of internet services in Azerbaijan is ten times higher than in other countries"

The proposal of Azerbaijan's internet forum to reduce cost of internet services in the country are still not executed, said president of Azerbaijan's internet forum Osman Gunduz.
29 July 2008 [09:23]

Verdict passed on members of Al-Qaeda terrorist group in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan Court of Grave Crimes finished the court process on the criminal case of persons, charged with links with Al-Qaeda and Al-Jihad terrorist organizations, according to a source from the court.
28 July 2008 [17:29]

Several Bail investigation facility prisoners complain about biased investigation

Officials of Azerbaijani ombudsman's office held a monitoring in the Bail investigation isolator No 1, said the press service for Ombudsman's office.
28 July 2008 [16:38]

Week of Azerbaijani culture to be held in Iran

The Week of Azerbaijani Culture will be held in Iran on April of 2009, said spokesman for Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture and Tourism Intigam Humbatov.
28 July 2008 [14:03]

Ancient stone monument found in Lenkoran, Azerbaijan

A stone monument with an image of an unusual animal, similar to a dragon on it, was found in Kosalar village of Lenkoran, Azerbaijan.
28 July 2008 [12:04]

Azerbaijani citizen carries brucellosis to Samara, Russia

The case of mass infection of cattle with brucellosis was revealed in Bugri settlement of Kinel region of Samara, Russia.
26 July 2008 [13:08]

Human rights activist Taisiya Gordeyeva to establish coalition of women's organizations to protect rights of soldiers in Azerbaijan

Taisiya Gordeyeva, deputy chairman of the Azerbaijan Soldier Mothers' Committee, is planning to create the coalition of women's organization for protection of soldiers' rights.
26 July 2008 [12:53]

One more Azerbaijani army soldier dies

An Azerbaijani army soldier died, drowning in the river.
25 July 2008 [17:42]

Head of Caucasus Muslims Department to visit United States

Caucasus Muslims Department Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade will leave for the United States on July 26, according to the press service for the Caucasus Muslims Department.
25 July 2008 [16:27]

Human trafficking cases double in Azerbaijan

The number of crimes, connected with human trafficking, has risen 1.8 times, as compared to the first half of 2007 and made 244 facts in Azerbaijan in the first half of 2008.
25 July 2008 [16:21]

Journalist Agil Halil: "I will come back"

I have no intentions to stay abroad and I will come back, said previously beaten and stabbed journalist of Azadlyg newspaper Agil Halil, Day.Az reports with reference to Azadlyg radio.
25 July 2008 [15:15]

Ramil Usubov: "Azerbaijan takes the last place among the CIS countries for the number of crimes"

Board meeting on overall results of the first half year of 2008 was held in Interior Ministry.
25 July 2008 [15:11]

Rules of accrediting bodies of legal assistance to foreigners in child adoption ratified in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers has ratified "Rules of accrediting bodies of legal assistance to foreigners and stateless persons in the sphere of intergovernmental adoption.
25 July 2008 [14:48]

Several Azerbaijani journalists file claim against Azerbaijani justice to European court

The appeal of 8 Azerbaijani journalists against verdicts of the country's court has been submitted to the European Court of Human Rights, said a source from the Institute for Media Rights.
25 July 2008 [13:17]

Chingiz Huseynzade: "Azerbaijani team will win at least four medals in Beijing"

Day.Az interview with vice-president of the Azerbaijan National Olympic Committee Chingiz Huseynzade.
25 July 2008 [12:45]

45% of respondents malcontent with activity of Azercell mobile operator of Azerbaijan

Day.Az held the next poll among the website readers on June 30 of 2008.
25 July 2008 [09:50]

Kidney transplantation surgery conducted in Azerbaijan for the first time in the region

Kidney transplantation surgery was conducted in Lenkoran.
25 July 2008 [09:01]

Head of the Institute for Reporter Freedom and Safety demands from Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry to pay AZN 150,000 compensation

Chairman of the Institute for Reporter Freedom and Safety Emin Huseynov filed a claim against the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Nasimi district police station and 22nd police department of Nasimi, said a source from the Institute for Reporter Freedom and Safety.
24 July 2008 [16:23]

French embassy takes journalist Agil Halil out of Azerbaijan

Previously beaten and stabbed journalist of Azadlyg newspaper Agil Halil left for France, said general director of the newspaper Araz Ahmedov.
24 July 2008 [15:26]

Armenian soldier voluntarily passing to Azerbaijan refuses to return to Armenia

The representatives International Committee of the Red Cross met with Armenian soldier Paruyr Stepanyan, who transferred to Azerbaijani side voluntarily today, reports Day.Az with reference to ANS TV. The conversation was private.
24 July 2008 [13:00]

5 Azerbaijani soldiers accused of cooperation with Armenian intelligence services

The Shirvan court of appeal, presided by judge Ahmed Nurmamedov, is considering the appeal of five soldiers of N military unit, locating in Fizuli region of Azerbaijan, against accusations of cooperation with Armenian intelligence services.
24 July 2008 [12:24]

Rabiyat Aslanova: "There are five Armenian Gregorian churches in Azerbaijan"

There are five Armenian Gregorian churches in Azerbaijan, said chairman of the parliamentary commission on human rights Rabiyat Aslanova during the meeting with head of the Los Angeles Center of Tolerance, rabbi Abraham Cooper.
24 July 2008 [11:55]

Iran-Azerbaijan culture commission planned

Head of Islamic Culture and Communications Organization (ICCO) has announced that Iran and Azerbaijan Republic will set up an independent cultural commission, IRNA reported.
23 July 2008 [16:43]

Section on Azerbaijan opened in the main library of Kaliningrad

By initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, a section on Azerbaijan has been created at the Universal Scientific Library of Kaliningrad.
23 July 2008 [14:46]

Head of Los Angeles Center of Tolerance: "Azerbaijan is a tolerant country, where everyone can practice his religion without any restrictions"

Day.Az interview with head of Los Angeles Tolerance, rabbi Abraham Cooper, visiting Azerbaijan.
23 July 2008 [13:31]

Importation of exotic birds from Azerbaijan prevented in Novosibirsk

Inspectors of Rosselkhoznadroz department on Novosibirsk oblast have averted the attempt of import of birds from Azerbaijan to Russia.
23 July 2008 [09:12]

Azerbaijan to partake in 24th congress of World Postal Union

The 24th congress of the World Postal Union will start in Geneva on July 23.
22 July 2008 [14:59]

Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh: "Falsehood and treason run through Armenians’ blood"

Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office Sheikh-ul-Islam Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh voiced strong condemnations to Armenians.
22 July 2008 [13:09]

UN Secretary General and the Patriarch of Rome to visit Azerbaijan

International conference on cross-religious dialogue will be held in Baku next year, Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh, Head of the Caucasian Muslims Office told journalists, APA reports.
22 July 2008 [12:28]

Heydar Aliyev's foundation building 4 new schools in Lenkoran

Heydar Aliyev's foundation, functioning in Azerbaijan, will present new buildings by the new academic year.
22 July 2008 [11:01]

President of Azerbaijan calls back Concept of state support to mass media development

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has called back the concept of state support to mass media development for improvement purposes, said chief of public policy department of the presidential administration Ali Hasanov.
22 July 2008 [10:41]

Elchin Shikhlinski: "There are few people in Azerbaijan, who are determined not to take any bribes"

Day.Az interview with Elchin Shikhlinski, chairman of Azerbaijan's Journalists Union and editor-in-chief of Zerkalo newspaper.
22 July 2008 [09:46]

Azerbaijan marking 133rd anniversary of National press

Azerbaijan is marking the 133rd anniversary of national press today.
21 July 2008 [13:34]

Ali Ahmedov: "Separate problems with some journalists should not be presented as common problems with media rights and liberties"

Yeni Azerbaijan party has today held an event on the Day of National Press.
21 July 2008 [09:38]

Two movement activists for rights of South Azerbaijanis detained in Iran

ETTELAAT officials have detained activists of the movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis-Gamid Valai and Gulam Nadjafi, reports Day.Az with reference to the South Azerbaijani Independence Party.
21 July 2008 [09:34]

There are 4,900,000 mobile communication subscribers in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan accounted for 4,900,000 mobile communication subscribers as of July 1.
21 July 2008 [09:29]

Mountain climber from Azerbaijan planning to climb the highest peak of Kazakhstan

Azerbaijani mountain climber Ismail Askerov within an international expedition plans to climb the highest peak of Kazakhstan-Khan Tengri (7010 meters).
21 July 2008 [09:24]

Azerbaijani frontier guards shoot a smuggler dead on the Iranian-Azerbaijani border

A fire exchange occurred late July 18 in the territory of the Fizuli region on the Iranian-Azerbaijani border, reports Day.Az with reference to ANS-PRESS.
19 July 2008 [12:27]

Azerbaijani citizen killed in Saint Petersburg

An Azerbaijani citizen found dead in Russia's Saint Petersburg.
19 July 2008 [09:55]

Angoya station named after Heydar Aliyev opens in Russia

The Angoya Station of Baikal-Amur Railroad in Buryatia was given Azerbaijani nationwide leader Heydar Aliyev`s name.
18 July 2008 [17:28]

Rule of lawlessness or about Federation of International Hockey, which has boldly ignored laws and principles of sport

The decision, declared by the Federation of International Hockey (FIH) regarding two Spanish hockey players, whose doping tests were positive during the qualification finals in Baku, was surprising, to put it mildly.
18 July 2008 [17:05]

US Embassy to Azerbaijan allocates AZN 53,000 for manuscripts institute

The US Embassy to Azerbaijan has allocated a grant of $53,109 for Fizuli manuscripts institute, said the press service for the embassy.
18 July 2008 [14:52]

Huseyn Baghirov: "Water quality at Baku and Absheron beaches is normal except for two points in Shuvelan and Bozuvna"

Monitoring of water at Baku and Absheron beaches is currently being held, said Azerbaijan's Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Huseyn Baghirov.
18 July 2008 [13:12]

International Hockey Federation forgives two Spanish hockey players, whose doping tests during qualification finals in Baku proved positive

The decision regarding two Spanish hockey players, whose doping tests during the Olympic qualification final in Baku, were positive, has been declared.
18 July 2008 [12:46]

Day.Az among winners of Azerbaijan Ecology Ministry's contest

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan drew conclusions of the contest on "The best articles and TV video materials on the topic of environment".
18 July 2008 [11:09]

Influential Jewish religious leader of Los Angeles to visit Azerbaijan

One of the most influential Jewish leaders of Los Angeles, rabbi Abraham Kuper, will soon visit Azerbaijan, said general consul of Azerbaijan Elin Suleymanov, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
18 July 2008 [09:09]

OSCE condemns verdict on homosexual Sergey Strekalin's case

OSCE special rapporteur on freedom of press Miklos Kharashti condemned the verdict of the Nasimi District Court, passed against homosexual Sergey Strekalin, accused of stabbing Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil.
17 July 2008 [16:29]

Criminal case on attachment of refugee status to Azerbaijani criminal Rovshan Lenkoranski initiated in Ukraine

Kiev prosecutor's office has instituted a criminal case on provision of a status of a refugee to Rovshan Janiyev -Azerbaijani criminal, known as Rovshan Lenkoranski.
17 July 2008 [14:26]

Azerbaijani army soldier dies

Serviceman of the National Army of Azerbaijan, 19 year old Turam Musayev died in a result of an accident in N military unit in Ganja, reports Novosti-Azerbaijan with reference to local TV channels.
17 July 2008 [12:00]

Court declines claim of journalist Ahil Halil regarding fact of his being beaten in the Olive Garden

The Nasimi district court, presided by judge Ikram Shirinov, held a court hearing on the claim of Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil, reharding the fact of his being beaten in the Olive Garden.
17 July 2008 [11:19]

14 students to study abroad within SOCAR scholarship program

The SOCAR commission on selection of scholars to study abroad has held a session and discussed results of a contest, held last month.
17 July 2008 [10:01]

ICRC leader in Azerbaijan meets with Milli Medjlis vice speaker

Head of the representative office of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Azerbaijan Martin Amasher met with vice speaker of Milli Medjlis Bahar Muradova, reports Day.Az with reference to AzTv channel.