Society

30 April 2008 [16:02]

Head of OSCE Baku office: "Juvenile courts should be created in Azerbaijan"

"OSCE will further provide moral and material support to Azerbaijan in the framework of reformation of the juvenile justice".
30 April 2008 [13:31]

Juvenile delinquency rate falls by 14-15% in Azerbaijan

The number of cases of juvenile delinquency is lower in Azerbaijan as compared to other CIS states.
30 April 2008 [11:34]

Imprisoned reporter Mirza Sakit feels worse

"My father feels worse, he has serious heart problems"
29 April 2008 [16:31]

Number of foreign prisoners rises in Azerbaijan

There are about 400 foreign prisoners in Azerbaijan’s detention facilities, Nazim Alakbarov, Deputy Justice Minister, chief of Penitentiary Service said, APA reports.
29 April 2008 [15:35]

Over 100,000 people suffer from diabetes in Azerbaijan

A regional conference of endocrinologists has been held in Ganja.
29 April 2008 [13:11]

Conference "Azerbaijani and Turkish press" held in Baku

The second conference "Azerbaijani and Turkish Press" started in Baku today.
29 April 2008 [12:00]

Ramiz Mehtiyev: "Azerbaijan accounts for almost all religious confessions, which live in peace and accord"

Azerbaijan is an example of tolerance in the world.
29 April 2008 [11:37]

Claim filed against Azerbaijan's Transport Ministry and SOCAR to be considered in court

The public association of Assistance to Free Economy has filed a claim against the Ministry of Transport and the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan, Day.Az reports with reference to the Azadlyg radio.
29 April 2008 [10:23]

Alovsat Aliyev: "The obvious violation of the rights of Azerbaijanis, residing in Iran, is because Iran is ruled by mullocratic regime"

Day.Az interview with Alovsat Aliyev, president of the public association "Migration Center of Azerbaijan".
28 April 2008 [16:29]

Livingstone public library and three students of University Montana awarded with Heydar Aliyev's premium -PHOTO

The Livingstone Public Library in the Montana State has been awarded with the premium of Heydar Aliyev, said Azerbaijan's consul general in Los Angeles, Elin Suleymanov.
28 April 2008 [15:55]

Russia hopes for soonest resolution of problem with detention of Russian cargo for Bushehr NPP in Azerbaijan

Russia hopes for the soonest resolution of the problem with detention of Russian cargo for the Bushehr NPP on the Iranian-Azerbaijani border.
28 April 2008 [15:48]

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev takes part in opening of Zarifa Aliyeva's school

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev took part in the opening ceremony of school in the Yasamal district of Baku, named after famous scientist, academician Zarifa Aliyev, according to AzerTag.
28 April 2008 [11:31]

Officers of Iranian intelligence services rape three Azerbaijani girls in Tebriz - photo of protestors

Students of the Sahand Technical University in Tebriz have gone on hunger strike protesting against sexual harassment of Azerbaijani girls by officers of Ettelaat Harasat (Security) department.
28 April 2008 [10:34]

One more Azerbaijani school opens in London

The second Azerbaijani school has opened in the center of London by initiative of the community of South Azerbaijanis, residing in Great Britain and Caspian-Khazri school.
28 April 2008 [10:18]

Iranian Azerbaijanis bound to appeal to police to get permission for wedding

The Iranian regime has applied new bans for conduction of wedding events by Iranian Azerbaijanis, as reported by a source from the South Azerbaijan Independence Party, according to Day.Az.
28 April 2008 [09:25]

Azerbaijan's Interior Minister visits Azerbaijan's west

Azerbaijan's Minister of Internal Affairs Ramil Usubov visited country's West on Saturday.
28 April 2008 [09:18]

Three-storied underground garage to be built in the Baku center

A three-storied underground garage, designed for 300 cars, will be built in the Nasimi part at 191 Nasimi street, Day.Az reports with reference to ANS press.
26 April 2008 [13:33]

Eldar Zeynalov: "By means of pardoning, most yesterday's opponents of powers are knocked out of the politics, turning into the "political past"

Day.Az interview with Eldar Zeynalov, head of the human rights center of Azerbaijan.
26 April 2008 [12:22]

Exhibition of Azerbaijani painter Farhad Khalilov held in Moscow

A private exhibition of Farhad Khalilov, popular painter and chairman of the Azerbaijan Artists' Union, is held at the State Tretyakovsk Gallery in Moscow.
26 April 2008 [12:12]

Multimedia disks, website and postal stamps, devoted to Zarifa Aliyeva, presented in Baku

A presentation of a multimedia disk on life and activity of Zarifa Aliyeva was held today at Europe hotel.
26 April 2008 [09:22]

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev appeals to Azerbaijan’s Jewish community

President Ilham Aliyev has appealed to Azerbaijan’s Jewish community.
26 April 2008 [09:03]

Azerbaijani model declared Miss Personality at Miss Tourism Queen International beauty contest - PHOTO

Azerbaijani model Lala Eyvazova took part at Miss Tourism Queen International beauty contest.
25 April 2008 [16:51]

Unknowns set car of Gundelik Azerbaijan's former editor on fire

Unknowns set VAZ-2107 car, belonging to Uzeir Jafarov, former editor of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper.
25 April 2008 [16:11]

Russian-published "Encyclopedia for Children" shows Azerbaijani, Turkish, Iranian and Georgian territories as Armenian

Armenian map in Middle Ages in South Caucasus was reflected in the "Encyclopedia for Children" published in Russian "Avanta+" publishing house, APA reports.
25 April 2008 [15:59]

Impostor pretending to be National Security Ministry official arrested in Azerbaijan

Officers of the National Security Ministry have detained Bakhshesh Ardashir Yusifeli, 52, resident of Baku without citizenship, who pretended to be the Ministry’s senior official and swindled citizens.
25 April 2008 [13:22]

Mazahir Panakhov: "We should not blame journalists, we should reckon with them"

"We always try to work with participation of mass media representatives".
25 April 2008 [11:51]

Policeman, beating old refugee woman to death, still free

The Yasamal district prosecutor's office continues investigation on case of causing heavy physical damage leading to death of 63 year old refugee woman from Aghdam, Rafiqa Aliyeva.
25 April 2008 [10:30]

Ali Hasanov: "I don't think the pardon decree will be issued by May 10"

The recent pardoning decree was issued in Azerbaijan not long ago and the pardoning commission has not yet initiated work.
24 April 2008 [15:53]

Eynulla Fatullayev gets three reprimands while being in lockup

Emin Fatullayev, father of Eynulla Fatullayev, imprisoned editor-in-chief of Gundelik Azerbaijan and Realny Azerbaijan newspapers, met with him in correctional ward No 12.
24 April 2008 [14:39]

Flower Festival to be held in Baku on May 10

A Flower Festival will take place on May 10 in Baku. Press-Service of the Baku Executive Power told APA.
24 April 2008 [11:34]

Parents of convicted journalist ask President of Azerbaijan to pardon him

Parents of imprisoned reporter of Bizim Yol newspaper Mushvig Huseynov have sent an appeal to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev with a request to pardon their son.
24 April 2008 [09:07]

Human Rights Watch: Three imprisoned Azerbaijani journalists recognized for courage

Three Azerbaijani writers have been recognized for persevering in their work despite political persecution and imprisonment, Human Rights Watch said today.
24 April 2008 [08:58]

Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan: "Detention of cargo, destined for the construction of Bushehr NPP, is a technical issue"

"We regard Azerbaijan as an independent country", Naser Hamidi Zareh, Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, told APA.
23 April 2008 [14:20]

Azerbaijani serviceman captured by Armenians, released

Azerbaijani citizen Yagub Allahverdi oghlu Mukhtarov, born in 1988, captured by Armenians in Tovuz direction on March 9 of 2008, has been released.
23 April 2008 [13:50]

Imprisoned reporter Eynulla Fatullayev's case to be considered in European Court of Human Rights

The case of Eynulla Fatullayev, editor-in-chief of Realny Azerbaijan and Gundelik Azerbaijan newspapers will be considered in the European Court of Human rights.
23 April 2008 [11:06]

Elchin Askerov: "Extremist-inspired members of Abu-Bekr Mosque community refuse to pray in the Mosque, accusing its Imam of being close to the state"

Day.Az interview with Elchin Askerov, deputy chairman of the State Committee for work with religious formations
22 April 2008 [17:08]

Mutant calf born in Shamkir, Azerbaijan

A mutant calf was born in Hoylar village of Shamkir (Azerbaijan) yesterday, Day.Az reports with reference to ANS-Press.
22 April 2008 [16:15]

Owner of territory, where Azadlig reporter was attacked, released

Owner of the Zeytun Baglari (Olive Gardens) Farm Merger Natig Isa oglu Allahverdiyev has been released, Press Service for Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic told APA.
22 April 2008 [15:57]

Atomstroyexport: "Cargo transportation to Iran via Azerbaijan was in line with international practice"

Atomstroyexport was transporting the cargo via Azerbaijan in line with the recognized international practice.
22 April 2008 [12:40]

Two Iranians shot dead by Azerbaijani frontier guards - UPDATED

Two Iranian citizens were shot dead by Azerbaijani frontier guards in Bilesuvar region on April 21 as they were attempting to trespass the border, Echo reports with reference to Turan.
22 April 2008 [09:20]

Azerbaijan State Customs Committee: "Cargo sent from Russia to Iran has been detained due to the absence of a special permission"

The goods detained in Astara border checkpoint are on the list of special products confirmed by decision No 42 of the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers.
22 April 2008 [09:00]

Azerbaijani customs services not allowing Russian equipment, intended for atomic power plant construction, to pass to Iran

The customs services of Azerbaijan have not allowed Russian-made equipment designed for completion of Busher atomic power plant to pass to Iran since late March.
21 April 2008 [16:36]

Chairman of Azerbaijan's Council for State Support to NGOs appointed

The first session of the Council of State support to NGOs under the President of Azerbaijan was held under the chair of Ramiz Mehtiyev, head of presidential administration.
21 April 2008 [14:36]

Azerbaijani internally displaced persons file about 1000 claims against Armenia to European Court

The European Court of Human Rights has received 200-300 property claims against Azerbaijan from Armenian refugees.
21 April 2008 [12:10]

Imprisoned reporter Eynulla Fatullayev freed from lockup

Imprisoned editor-in-chief of Gundelik Azerbaijan and Realny Azerbaijan was freed from the lockup of correctional ward No 12.
21 April 2008 [12:03]

International experts to hold monitoring on neutralization of ammunition in former Soviet Saloghlu base

Experts of the NATO Material Supply Agency have arrived in Azerbaijan, as reported by the ANAMA press service.
21 April 2008 [11:32]

Azerbaijani servicemen to take part in NATO-initiated staff trainings for officers in Madrid

In accordance with individual program between Azerbaijan and NATO, Azerbaijani servicemen will take part in a number of arrangements of the alliance in the framework of the program "Partnership for Peace".
19 April 2008 [12:31]

Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Justice and member of UN Council discuss problems of women in Azerbaijan

Togrul Musayev, deputy Minister of Justice of Azerbaijan, met with member of the UN Committee on elimination of gender discrimination Navamane Ratna Patten.
19 April 2008 [10:38]

Parents of previously stabbed Azadlyg newspaper correspondent questioned for seven hours

The parents of Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil, invited to the prosecutor's office of Kurdemir, Azerbaijan, were questioned for seven hours on April 18.
19 April 2008 [09:02]

Institute of Media Rights works out draft law on activity of Azerbaijani mass media

The Azerbaijan Institute of Media Rights has sent an appeal to state bodies, according to a source from the institute.
18 April 2008 [17:51]

Siamese twins born dead in Baku, Azerbaijan

A rare event occurred during childbirth in the scientific research institute of obstetrics and gynecology of the Yasamal district of Baku on April 15.
18 April 2008 [17:07]

Turkish ambassador holds meeting in Azerbaijan's Council for Press

Khulusi Kilich, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Turkey to Azerbaijan, visit the Council for Press, according to the press service for the council.
18 April 2008 [15:46]

Osman Gunduz: "Domestic intelligence services have a right for unlimited tracing and withdrawal of information from the cell phones of Azerbaijani citizens"

Day.Az interview with Osman Gunduz, head of the center for multimedia information system and technologies.
18 April 2008 [15:23]

Parents of previously stabbed Azadlyg newspaper correspondent invited to Prosecutor's Office

Parents of previously beaten and stabbed correspondent of Azadlyg newspaper Agil Halil are currently giving testimonies in the prosecutor's office of Kurdemir, Azerbaijan.
18 April 2008 [12:33]

Azerbaijani State Commission: "Measures are taken to free both Azerbaijani soldiers from Armenian captivity"

The State Commission for War Prisoners, Hostages and Missing people take all measures to free two Azerbaijani servicemen Yagub Mukhtarov and Vusal Eybatov from Armenian captivity.
18 April 2008 [10:41]

Azerbaijani captive sends letter to his parents

Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Nagorno Karabakh met with Azerbaijani serviceman Eybatov Vusal Shiraslan oghlu, captured by Armenians.
18 April 2008 [09:09]

French TV+ purchases rights for "Home", an Azerbaijani movie

The short film "Home", produced in Azerbaijan will be demonstrated in France, Sweden and a number of French-speaking African states within three years.