Society

01 May 2009 [08:44]

President of Georgia offers condolence to Azerbaijani counterpart

On April 30, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili made a telephone call to Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev.
01 May 2009 [08:41]

Farda Gadirov's fellow villagers describe him as even-tempered, closed boy

Residents of the Dashtad village of Marneuli region of Georgia were surprised at the reports from Baku about their fellow villager Farda Asad oglu Gadirov's shooting at people at the Oil Academy.
01 May 2009 [08:39]

Russian President offers condolences to President of Azerbaijan

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sent a letter of condolence to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev over a human loss caused by a gunman attack to the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy.
01 May 2009 [08:34]

Georgian Embassy in Azerbaijan confirms involvement of its citizen to a shooting at Azerbaijan Oil Academy

Georgian Embassy in Baku has received official confirmation of the involvement of a citizen of Georgia to the shooting in the Oil Academy, which resulted in the deaths of 13 students.
30 April 2009 [08:55]

Ammunition found in Geygel region of Azerbaijan

The law enforcement officers discovered weapons and ammunition in Geygel region of Azerbaijan yesterday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
30 April 2009 [08:44]

Germany hosts night of Azeri culture

An international children's festival has been held in in the German capital - Berlin, Day.Az reports with reference to the press service of the State Committee for Work with the Diaspora of Azerbaijan.
29 April 2009 [17:24]

Two Azerbaijani films awarded at the film festival in Houston

Two Azerbaijani films were awarded at the International Festival of free movies Worldfest-2009 in Houston, United States, Day.Az reports with reference to the press service of the State Committee for Work with the Diaspora.
29 April 2009 [16:49]

Cultural events on the Year of Frederic Chopin to be held in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan will hold arrangements dedicated to the creative activity of world famous Polish composer Frederic Chopin.
29 April 2009 [16:33]

Representative of Azerbaijan in Geneva discussing rational use of the orbital frequency resources

The representative of the State Administration of Radio Frequencies (WTP) of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan is discussing the rational use of the orbital frequency resources in Geneva.
29 April 2009 [16:03]

Three Bangladesh citizens who have committed robbery undergo trial in Baku

Today, the Court of Grave Crimes of Azerbaijan has held the hearing on a criminal case of the citizens of Bangladesh.
29 April 2009 [15:42]

Academy of Azerbaijani Emergency Situations Ministry announces student admission

The Academy of the Azerbaijani Emergency Situations Ministry announced the admission of students for 2009-2010 education year.
29 April 2009 [14:40]

Meeting on swine flu threat held in Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers

“There is swine flue threat for Azerbaijan. Therefore, importation of animal products from the countries tested positive for swine flue will be banned,” chief of State Veterinary Service under Agriculture Ministry Ismayil Hasanov said at the press conference, APA reports.
29 April 2009 [13:09]

Azerbaijani State Railroad holds propaganda due to pig flu

The Azerbaijani State Railway Company is holding arrangements to prevent the spread of pig flu in the country, said spokesman for the Azerbaijan State Railway Company Nadir Azmamedov.
29 April 2009 [11:04]

For the first time in Azerbaijan, courtesy of GoldenPay, subscribers can pay their electricity bills online

For the first time in Azerbaijan, courtesy of GoldenPay, subscribers can pay their electricity bills online.
28 April 2009 [16:37]

Azerbaijani Ombudswoman appeals to Internal Ministry due to force against ANS reporter

Azerbaijani Ombudswoman appealed to the Internal Ministry to investigate the force by police against a reporter of ANS company.
28 April 2009 [13:26]

Official of Azerbaijan's presidential administration: Intellectual level of some mass media representatives does not go beyond the frames of narrow minded and limited kitchen rhetoric

The creation of the Fund for Support of Media Development is a step forward in the development of free press in Azerbaijan, said Elnur Aslanov, chief of department of political analysis and information of Azerbaijan's Presidential Administration.
28 April 2009 [12:56]

Azerbaijani Health Minister: There is still no threat of virus transmission to Azerbaijan

The Health Minister of Azerbaijan will issue a special order regarding the swine flu threat. There is still not a threat of virus transmission to Azerbaijan, Health Minister Ogtay Shiraliyev told APA.
28 April 2009 [11:50]

Building collapses in Baku, Azerbaijan - UPDATED

The last storey of the hotel which was under construction collapsed in Bilgah settlement of Baku at night on April 28.
28 April 2009 [08:59]

Police violence against ANS correspondents

Camera belonging to the TV crew has been broken down.
27 April 2009 [17:25]

German Deutsche Welle media company, Azerbaijani TREND Agency are partners

The German Deutsche Welle media company and Azerbaijani TREND agency signed a cooperation agreement in media.
27 April 2009 [17:00]

Heydar Aliyev week announced in Azerbaijan

The Irali public union has announced a Heydar Aliyev week May 2-10 on the occasion of 86th anniversary of Azerbaijani National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
27 April 2009 [09:39]

Issue of pig flu spread in Mexica is a focus of attention: Azerbaijan's State Veterinary Service

"There are no grounds to worry about the spread of pig flu (H1N1) in Mexico", said spokesman for the State Veterinary Service under the Agricultural Ministry of Yolchu Khanveli.
25 April 2009 [11:17]

Wanted founder of “racketeering” Ideal newspaper Nazim Guliyev arrested

Wanted founder of the Ideal newspaper Nazim Guliyev has been arrested, spokesman for Interior Ministry Sadig Gozalov told APA.
25 April 2009 [10:08]

Works of Azerbaijani author represented at second exhibition of painters from GUAM states

The opening of the second exhibition of the painters from the GUAM states was held at the GUAM Secretariat in Kiev Friday, according to the official website for GUAM.
24 April 2009 [12:50]

Azerbaijani population census covers over 8.8 million people: state committee head

According to preliminary data, the Azerbaijani population census which began on April 13 covered 8.82 million people, State Statistical Committee Head Arif Valiyev said at a news conference on April 24.
23 April 2009 [15:45]

One more Azerbaijani soldier killed by Armenian Forces

Soldier Javanshir Guliyev has been killed by Armenian gunshot in the territory of Tartar region, according ANS Press.
23 April 2009 [15:28]

European Youth Foundation ready to support Azerbaijani youth organizations: EYF head

The European Youth Foundation (EYF) is ready to support the Azerbaijani youth organizations, EYF Head Jean-Claude Lazaro told journalists in Baku on April 23.
23 April 2009 [15:20]

Ambassador: A ship with eight Azerbaijani citizens on board is waiting in the territorial waters of India for three months

Eight of crew members of the ship “Mira”, owned by Turkish company and waited for three months in the territorial waters of India, are Azerbaijani citizens, Azerbaijani Ambassador to India Tamerlan Garayev told APA.
23 April 2009 [12:18]

Man detained over general Rail Rzayev's death

The detained man Anar Rafiyev is charged with murdering the commander of Azerbaijan's air force.
23 April 2009 [08:59]

Iran worries about drug traffic to Azerbaijan via its borders: Deputy police chief

The Islamic Republic of Iran worries about drug smuggling via its borders to Azerbaijan.
22 April 2009 [10:44]

Baku international airport cancels night flights receipt

The Heydar Aliyev's International Airport will not receive passenger planes at night hours on July 2 of 2009, said the spokesman for AZAL Meherrem Safarli.
21 April 2009 [15:17]

Sale of globes not depicting Azerbaijan prevented in Baku

Police have revealed globes not depicting Azerbaijan's name and territorial boundaries in Baku.
21 April 2009 [13:05]

Azerbaijani deputy's apartment attacked

The apartment of Azerbaijani deputy of Parliament Gular Ahmadova was attacked, the Khatai District Police Station reported to Trend News.
20 April 2009 [13:52]

ECO National Library Directors gather in Baku

The 2nd Conference of the National Library Directors of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member countries was started in Baku on Monday within the “Baku – Islamic Culture Capital 2009”, APA reports.
20 April 2009 [13:14]

Russian ship, detained in Azerbaijan, released

The Russian Sarmat-1 ship which was earlier arrested by the Caspian Sea Oil Fleet (CSOF) near the Azerbaijani shores was released and left the Baku port, Azerbaijani State Maritime Administration Deputy Head Namig Agamaliyev said on April 20.
20 April 2009 [11:23]

The Azerbaijani youth in Russia has two motherlands: deputy minister

The Azerbaijani Youth Organization of Russia (AYOR) merits attention and will be useful for other nations' youth organizations in Russia, Russian Deputy Minister of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy Oleg Rozhnov believes.
18 April 2009 [11:05]

Earthquake shakes north-western Azerbaijan

National Seismological Service has informed that tremor measured 3 on Richter scale.
18 April 2009 [10:34]

Two Azerbaijani vessels detained off the Kazakh coast

About 500 kilograms of sprats have been discovered in one of the ships.
14 April 2009 [11:03]

Public Committee on Penitentiary Service Control holds meeting

Public Committee on the Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service Control held its regular meeting.
14 April 2009 [08:55]

Azerbaijani Internal Ministry urges citizens to be careful of cybercrime

The Azerbaijani Internal Ministry urged citizens to be careful of cybercriminals.
11 April 2009 [11:57]

International Telecommunication Union allocates three orbital positions to Azerbaijan

The International Telecommunication Union has allocated three orbital positions on the property rights to Azerbaijan, according to Minister of Communication and Information Technologies Ali Abbasov, Novosti-Azerbaijan reports.
11 April 2009 [10:51]

Petrol station in Barda attacked, one killed

A petrol station in Barda region was attacked on the night of April 11.
11 April 2009 [09:17]

Film about Karabakh demonstrated at Azerbaijan Cinematographers Union

The presentation of the feature film "The lost reality" was held at the Azerbaijan Cinematographers Union on April 10. The film is about Karabakh issue.
10 April 2009 [13:14]

IAEA representatives to arrive in Azerbaijan

A delegation of the International Atomic Energy Agency, headed with coordinator on Azerbaijan Andrei Chubov, will arrive in Baku April 14, according to AzerTac.
09 April 2009 [17:28]

Film about Armenian terror posted on Lithuanian internet portal

A documentary about Armenian terror has been posted in a video format at Lithuanian website www.spaltai.lt, according to the press service for the State Committee of Azerbaijan for work with diaspora.
09 April 2009 [16:28]

Critics and proposals of NGOs not obtaining grant in 2009 financial competition must be grounded: Chairman of Council for State Support to NGOs

Chairman of Council for State Support to NGOs under the President of Azerbaijan considers that the critics and proposals of the organizations, which could not obtain grant in 2009 financial competition, must be grounded.
09 April 2009 [10:53]

Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Mirza Sakit released

Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Mirza Sakit held in correctional facility No 10 has been released, according to defender Isakhan Ashurov.
09 April 2009 [10:00]

President of Heydar Aliyev foundation meets Lithuanian delegation

Foreign Affairs Minister of Lithuania Vygaudas Usackas and his accompanying delegation today have visited the Heydar Aliyev Foundation in Baku.
08 April 2009 [09:41]

Azerbaijan is a real sporting state: President of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has today received members and coaches of the country`s national wrestling team.
07 April 2009 [16:37]

Leyla Aliyeva meets with ISESCO general director in Istanbul

OIC head coordinator on intercultural dialogue of the youth forum for dialogue and cooperation Leyla Aliyev met with ISESCO general director Abdulaziz bin Osman al-Tuveirji, according to AzerTac.
07 April 2009 [11:47]

SOCAR Georgia sponsors Georgian Chess Federation

The Azerbaijani SOCAR Georgia sponsors the Georgian Chess Federation. The agreement was signed between the SOCAR Georgia General Director Mahir Mammadov and Chess Federation President Gia Giorgadze.
07 April 2009 [11:04]

Rates of development of internal tourism in Azerbaijan can be considered satisfactory: interview with Minister of Culture and Tourism

Minister of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Abulfaz Garayev speaks with Trend Capital in an exclusive interview.
07 April 2009 [09:31]

President of Azerbaijan extends condolences to Italian counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of condolence to his Italian counterpart Giorgio Napolitano over the human loss caused by the earthquake.
06 April 2009 [17:27]

Notions of “surrogate mother” and “donation” removed from bill on “Protection of reproductive health and family planning”

The notion of “surrogate mother” has been removed from the bill on “Protection of reproductive health and family planning”, MP Malahat Ibrahimgizi, who prepared the bill, told APA.
06 April 2009 [16:27]

President of Azerbaijan familiarizes with reconstructed underground passage in Baku

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev familiarized with the profoundly repaired underground passage in the capital city, according to the official website for the president of Azerbaijan.
06 April 2009 [16:03]

ANAMA terminates over 10,000 unexploded shells and mines in Azerbaijan in March, 2009

730,818 square meteres of Azerbaijani lands were checked and cleaned of mines and unexploded ammunitions in March of 2009.
06 April 2009 [14:37]

President of Azerbaijan attends ground-breaking ceremony of Center of transport operations intellectual regulation

President of Azerbaijan attended the ground-breaking ceremony of the Center of Transport Operations Intellectual Regulation, according to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
06 April 2009 [14:15]

Azerbaijani State Media Development Assistance Fund aims to promote free media and improve journalists’ social conditions: Presidential Administration official

Azerbaijani government says the State Fund for the Media Development Assistance aims to promote free media in the country.