Society

21 January 2008 [18:35]

Will Armenia participate in Eurovision-2008 song contest with an Azerbaijani song?

Armenian ARMTV has selected singer Sirusho to represent Armenia in the Eurovision-2008 song contest.
21 January 2008 [14:29]

Bizim yol newspaper correspondent sentenced to 6 years in jail

A court hearing on the case of Bizim yol newspaper correspondent Mushfig Huseynov, who is accused of bribery, continued in Court of Grave Crimes.
21 January 2008 [12:20]

Elmira Suleymanova: "Problem of mutual extradition of those imprisoned in Georgia and Azerbaijan is being settled"

The issue of mutual extradition of those imprisoned in Georgia and Azerbaijan is being settled.
21 January 2008 [11:23]

Official abusing Cenub TV reporters apologizes

Chief of the power distribution network of the Masally region presented his apologizes to Cenub TV reporters.
20 January 2008 [13:28]

Paul Goble: “The Day the Soviet Union Died”

The exact place and time the Soviet Union died continues to be a matter of debate.
19 January 2008 [15:57]

Five activists for rights of Iranian Azerbaijanis go on trial in Tebriz

The court hearing on the case of five activists for the rights of Azerbaijan, residing in Iran, is held in the Tebriz Revolutionary Court.
19 January 2008 [15:43]

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Georgia presents 11 computers to Cultural Center of Azerbaijanis in Marneuli

The ambassador of Azerbaijan to Georgia presented 11 sets of modern computers, printers and other equipment, required for effective operation to the Cultural Center of Azerbaijanis in Marneuli.
19 January 2008 [15:32]

Culturological magazine "Simurg" presented in Baku

A presentation of the first culturological magazine "Simurg" was held at the Irshad hotel.
19 January 2008 [15:06]

Azerbaijan marks Ashoura

Ashoura is well-known because of mourning for the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali the grandson of Muhammad, along with 72 members of his family and close friends at the Battle of Karbala in the year 61 AH (AD 680).
19 January 2008 [13:56]

Azeri officer killed in fire exchange at Iranian border

An officer of a frontier post, dislocated in the Zevin village of Yardymly, Hashimov Gorkhmaz Adygezal oglu, born in 1976, died in a result of fire exchange at Azerbaijani-Iranian border.
19 January 2008 [13:28]

Azerbaijan's former Minister of Health to appeal to European Court

An appeal against the decision of the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan on the case of the former Health Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Insanov will be filed in the European Court of Grave Crimes.
19 January 2008 [13:09]

A minute silence to be announced in Houston on January 20 tragedy by order of city Mayor

Bill White, Mayor of Houston, sent letter to Azerbaijani community of the city due to the anniversary of the January 20 tragedy.
19 January 2008 [12:49]

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology allocates AZN 14.2 million for restoration of woods in 2003-2008

The implementation of the national program of woods restoration in 2003-2008, ratified by the President of Azerbaijan, requires AZN 63.6 million.
19 January 2008 [11:56]

Nakhchivan Court of Appeal upholds decision on case of previously convicted Azadlyg radio reporter

The Nakhchivan Court of Appeal considered the appeal on the case of the reporter of the Azadlyg radio station Ilgar Nasibov, against the court decision of this instance regarding the elimination of conditional release.
19 January 2008 [11:28]

Concert of Azerbaijani violinist takes place in London

The concert of our compatriot, young violinist Nazrin Rashidova took place in the Royal Music Academy in Great Britain (London).
19 January 2008 [11:21]

President of Azerbaijan raises “Special Olympic grant” by 50%

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev issued a decree on raising the “Special Olympic grant”.
18 January 2008 [16:53]

President of Azerbaijan confers honorific titles for contribution to medicine and science

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a resolution to confer honorific titles to two people for contributions in the spheres of medicine and science.
18 January 2008 [16:21]

Modern cinema complex to be built in Baku, Azerbaijan

Construction of a modern cinema complex will start in Baku soon.
18 January 2008 [15:00]

Six-series film about Heydar Aliyev to be demonstrated in Czechia

Czechia TV will broadcast a six-series fim "Reference point", devoted to the national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev.
18 January 2008 [12:22]

Azerbaijani government and World Bank hold consultations on public learning development project

The government of Azerbaijan and the World Bank have initiated preliminary consultations on financing the second stage of the project "Development of Public Learning" (DPL).
18 January 2008 [12:00]

European Court of Human Rights grants claim of former political prisoner against Azerbaijan

A claim of the former officer of the National Army of Azerbaijan Elchin Abbassov, submitted under support of the Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan, was granted by the European Court of Human Rights on January 17, 2008
18 January 2008 [10:43]

Sergeants torturing soldiers sentenced to 7.5 years in prison

The Military Court of Grave Crimes completed a process on the case of Azerbaijan's military police sergeants, accused of 26 episodes.
17 January 2008 [18:13]

State medical services to become free in Azerbaijan from February 1

Medical services will become free in the state medical establishments of Azerbaijan under the Health Ministry and be financed from state budget beginning from February 1, according to the press service for the Ministry.
17 January 2008 [17:43]

APA launches French edition

APA has launched French edition.
17 January 2008 [17:22]

NGOs to nominate candidates to NGO Support Council

In accordance with the “Regulations on NGO Government Support Council” endorsed by President Ilham Aliyev’s decree of December 13, 2007, a meeting of specialized NGO groups will be held in February 2008 in order to ensure nomination of candidates to the Council.
17 January 2008 [16:49]

Two lawyers appeal to European Court against Azerbaijani Bar

Two Azerbaijani lawyers, Intigam Aliyev and Annagi Hajibayli, filed a claim to the European Court of Human Rights against the Azerbaijani Bar Association, according to the Legal Enlightenment Society.
17 January 2008 [16:13]

Week of Iranian films to be held in Azerbaijan

The Week of Iranian films will be held in Azerbaijan.
17 January 2008 [14:36]

Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety to appeal to Azerbaijani President regarding establishment of memorial to Elmar Guseynov

The Baku Executive Powers have responded to the letter of the Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety on the establishment of a memorial to the deceased editor-in-chief ot the Monitor magazine Elmar Guseynov at the Metbuat avenue.
17 January 2008 [14:11]

Ali Abbasov: "There are more than a million Internet users in Azerbaijan"

By official data there are more than 1 million Internet users in Azerbaijan.
17 January 2008 [13:39]

Registration procedure of foreigners and stateless persons changed in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has introduced amendments to his previously signed decree "On creation of the state migration service of the Republic of Azerbaijan".
17 January 2008 [13:31]

Orthodox Christians of Azerbaijan to mark Twelfthtide

The Orthodox Christians of Azerbaijan will mark the Eve of Epitaphy on January 18.
17 January 2008 [12:44]

Victims of January 20 tragedy to be commemorated in US

The 18th anniversary of the tragedy of January 20 will be marked in most places of the US.
17 January 2008 [11:24]

Leyla Aliyeva represents Youth movement for Alliance of Civilizations at Alliance Forum in Madrid

The representative of Heydar Aliyev's foundation in Russia Leyla Aliyeva took part in the working session of the forum of UN Alliance of Civilizations in Madrid (Spain) as a coordinator of the international movement "The Youth for Alliance of Civilizations"
17 January 2008 [10:56]

Irish cyclists arrive in Lenkoran, Azerbaijan

Irish cyclists, going to Pekin to observe the Olympic games, reached Lenkoran yesterday.
17 January 2008 [10:47]

59 hunting rifles confiscated in Lenkoran, Azerbaijan

59 hunting rifles were confiscated in Lenkoran in the framework of prophylactic measures against avian flu.
17 January 2008 [10:40]

MP Fazil Gazanfaroglu's 7-year-old son and brother-in-law die

The son and the brother-in-law of Fazil Gazanfaroglu, Milli Medjlis deputy, member of the parliamentary commission of human rights, chairman of the Great Creation party died in a result of an accident at night.
17 January 2008 [10:05]

Azerbaijani police to operate by special schedule in connection with presidential elections

Azerbaijani police will operate by a special schedule in connection with 2008 presidential elections, Deputy Interior Minister Asgar Alakbarov said.
16 January 2008 [18:52]

Arms cache revealed in Mingechevir, Azerbaijan

An arms cache has been found in the Mingechevir city of Azerbaijan in the result of a successful operation, carried out by the city police, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
16 January 2008 [18:41]

Eynulla Fatullayev to appeal to Supreme Court of Azerbaijan

An appeal on the case of the editor-in-chief of the Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper Eynulla Fatullayev against the decision of the Baku Court of Appeal will be sent to the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan.
16 January 2008 [18:19]

"Cenub TV" camera crew members beaten in Masally

The crew members of the Lenkeran "Cenub TV" channel were beaten and abused while taking the Masally power distribution network on camera.
16 January 2008 [17:11]

Azerbaijan approves regulations of Coordination Council for Internet Development

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies has approved regulations of the Coordination Council for Development of Internet.
16 January 2008 [17:00]

Azerbaijan proposing to declare cultural center of Black Sea Economic Cooperation

A session of the work group on the cultural issues of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation will be held in Istanbul on January 17-18.
16 January 2008 [15:32]

Azerbaijan's embassy to Turkey to hold events on anniversary of January 20 tragedy

The Embassy of Azerbaijan to Turkey will hold various events on the 18th anniversary of the January 20 tragedy, according to the sources from the Embassy.
16 January 2008 [14:54]

Azerbaijani police to work on special duty January 19 and 20

Police will operate on special duty on January 19 and 20, Azerbaijan's Deputy Interior Minister Asger Alakbarov told reporters.
16 January 2008 [13:59]

Graves planned to be carried away from Narimanov district cemetery

Regular works on carrying graves away from the cemetery of the Narimanov district of Azerbaijani capital will start on January 25.
16 January 2008 [11:22]

Azerbaijani musicians being on tour in United States within Mexican symphony orchestra

The citizens of Azerbaijan residing in Mexico are currently on tour in the United States within the symphony orchestra of Mexico.
16 January 2008 [11:07]

River Kur freezes for the first time in 45 years

According to the Center of Monitoring and Forecasting under the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Georgia, the surface of the river Kur, flowing in Tbisili, has frozen for the first time in 45 years.
16 January 2008 [10:33]

Baku selected candidate for hosting Olympic games of 2016 first among CIS countries

The International Olympic Committee completed the receipt of appeals for hosting the Olympic games of 2016 on January 15.
16 January 2008 [10:13]

Major league of Azerbaijan's football championship to be renamed Premier League

Various alterations and additions were introduced to the AFFA charter at its urgent session yesterday.
15 January 2008 [18:39]

Azerbaijani films to be demonstrated in Germany

Azerbaijani films will be demonstrated in Germany in the framework of Year of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said.
15 January 2008 [13:37]

Ombudsmen of Azerbaijan and Daghestan sign agreement on human rights protection

The Ombudsman offices of Azerbaijan and Daghestan have signed a bilateral agreement in the sphere of human rights protection.
15 January 2008 [13:17]

Vice President of Israel-Azerbaijan International Association declared "Personality of the Year" in Beer-Sheva

A ceremony of awarding for contributions before aliya was held in the Beer-Sheva city (Israel)
15 January 2008 [12:20]

Are Azercell employees prohibited wearing hidjab?

A signal on the violation of human rights has been received by the Center for Protection of Freedom of Consciousness and Religion (DEVAMM).
15 January 2008 [11:39]

Monitoring of avian flu held in Azerbaijan

The State Veterinary Service has launched a monitoring of avian flu due to the existent threat of the spread of the virus on the territory of Azerbaijan.
15 January 2008 [10:57]

International association AzIz opens representation in Ashdoda, Israel

Over 200 Bakuvians gathered in a cosy hall of the Ashdod restaurant "Kolizey" on January 12.
15 January 2008 [10:32]

Work group on concept of state support to Azerbaijani mass media holds session in Baku

The first session of the Work group developing the concept of state support of mass media was held yesterday, as reported by the Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety.
15 January 2008 [10:25]

Conference on 120th jubilee of Russian writer Alexei Tolstoy to be held in Baku

A scientific conference dedicated to the creative activity of the world famous writer Alexei Nikolayevich Tolstoy will be held in the International Press Center of Baku on January 17.
14 January 2008 [18:03]

ANS Press files claim against Azadliq Fedaileri newspaper

The ANS Press publishing house has filed a claim against the Azadliq fedaileri newspaper and its officer Allahverdi Nabi.
14 January 2008 [13:17]

Rally on 1000 kilometers on country's ecology to take place in Azerbaijan

The Auto Dealers Association of Azerbaijan will hold a 1000 kilometers on protection of country's ecology and traffic development in Azerbaijan by the end of summer.
14 January 2008 [12:52]

UNESCO: "Young generation of Azerbaijan suffers from unemployment and absence of accommodation"

A report on the state of Azerbaijani youth has been prepared under support of the UNESCO office.
14 January 2008 [12:23]

Mikhail Saakashvili's wife takes part in New Year party for children in Baku

A New Year party was arranged for children in the Russian embassy to Azerbaijan on January 13.
14 January 2008 [09:56]

Three finalists to struggle for representing Azerbaijan in Eurovision-2008

Plans have changed again in Azerbaijan, on of the newcomers in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008.
12 January 2008 [13:06]

European Court of Human Rights to consider three cases concerning Azerbaijan

On January 17, European Court of Human Rights will consider three cases concerning Azerbaijan.
12 January 2008 [11:26]

Woman dies slipping on ice in Yasamal district of Baku, Azerbaijan

A women died slipping on the ice in the Yasamal district of Baku yesterday.
12 January 2008 [10:40]

Food lab to open in Azerbaijan

The State Service of Сontrol over the Consumer Market under the Ministry of Economic Development of Azerbaijan will create a food laboratory in Azerbaijan, as reported by the chief of the service Khaliq Mamedov.
12 January 2008 [10:23]

One of leaders of Iranian Azerbaijanis Abbas Lisani faces new charges

Iranian intelligence services have brought a new charge against one of the leaders of the movement for the rights of Iranian Azerbaijanis Abbas Lisani.
11 January 2008 [18:47]

Transparency International holds regular seminar for Baku police

The Azerbaijani office of the international nongovernmental organization Transparency International held seminars for police officers of the Yasamal and Surakhany district police stations of Baku by initiative of the Central Office of the Baku police on January 9 and 10.
11 January 2008 [18:28]

Court hearing on Eynulla Fatullayev's case to resume on January 15

The court hearing on the case of the editor-in-chief of the Gundelik Azerbaijan and Realny Azerbaijan newspapers Eynulla Fatullayev regarding the complaint filed against the decision of the Court of Grave Crimes was held in the Baku Court of Appeal.