Society

25 May 2007 [13:58]

Kazakh frontier guards detain 5 Azerbaijani poachers

Kazakhstan National Security Committee's Border Service has detained five Azerbaijanis involved in the illegal fishing in the Kazakh section of the Caspian Sea.
25 May 2007 [11:57]

World Azerbaijani Congress to hold conference in Cologne

World Azerbaijanis Congress (WAC) will hold its 9th conference in Cologne, Germany on July 7-8.
25 May 2007 [11:55]

Moscow State University to open branch in Baku

Victor Sadovnichy, rector of Moscow State University during his visit in Azerbaijan had a meeting at Baku State University.
25 May 2007 [11:53]

Some Russians want union of Azerbaijan and Russia

13% of Russian citizens support union of the country with Azerbaijan.
25 May 2007 [08:36]

Justice Ministry considers 170 inquiries on extradition of Azerbaijani citizens

The Justice Ministry is considering about 60 inquiries on extradition of foreign citizens detained in Azerbaijan.
25 May 2007 [08:35]

Press Council chief to attend int'l conference in Bishkek

International conference on the theme "Self regulation in mass media" will be held in Bishkek on June 12-15.
25 May 2007 [08:01]

GM Mammadyarov to face Vladimir Kramnik

Azeri chess player is to participate in Dortmund super tournament to start June 23 in Germany.
24 May 2007 [22:19]

Ismet Abasov orders to study reasons of world championship failure

Ping-Pong Federation leadership are dissatisfied with the achievement in world championship held in Zagreb, Croatia, federation secretary general Ismet Efendiyev told.
24 May 2007 [22:03]

Russia mine blast kills 38

A gas explosion ripped through a Siberian mine today, killing at least 38 people. The disaster came weeks after the worst mining accident in Russia occurred at a nearby mine owned by the same company, Yuzhkuzbassugol, killing 110 people.
24 May 2007 [16:17]

President Aliyev receives Rector of Moscow State University

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan received at the Presidential Palace Rector of the Moscow State University (MSU) Viktor Sadovnichiy.
24 May 2007 [16:09]

Suicide bomber planned to blow up BTC section in Turkey

Six army officers were killed and nine injured when a roadside mine exploded in southeast Turkey, the local broadcaster NTV said Thursday. It said the mine had been planted by Kurdish militants.
24 May 2007 [16:03]

One more Armenian-captured soldier to stand trial

Preliminary court proceeding on criminal case of Eldeniz Nuriyev accused of parricide will be held ate Military Court of Grave Crimes.
24 May 2007 [12:31]

Yunis Huseynov intends to stay in Karvan

"It is a pity that our team suffered failure this season," FC Karvan head coach Yunis Huseynov told.
24 May 2007 [11:43]

Soil samples taken from mass burials to be ready for examination soon

Soil samples taken from Guba mass burials will be ready for analyze after 10-15 days.
24 May 2007 [11:10]

Journalists apply for asylum

Editor of Gundalik Azerbaijan newspaper Uzeyir Jafarov underwent assault on April 20 will apply for asylum as a protest to this incident and happenings against the newspaper.
24 May 2007 [09:30]

Azerbaijan's First Lady receives Golden Heart int'l award

First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva received the Golden Heart International Award, for large-scale charity activity.
24 May 2007 [09:21]

Tbilisi to host int'l forum

An international forum entitled "Globalization and dialogue among civilizations" is due to take place May 24-25 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
24 May 2007 [09:11]

Azerbaijani culture days held in Minsk

Opening of Azerbaijani culture days was held in Minsk on May 22.
24 May 2007 [09:07]

Fire occurred in multistorey building

Fire occurred in the eighth floor of 9-storey building in Nasibbay Yusifbayli Street 43 of Narimanov district on May 22 at 1900 hrs.
24 May 2007 [09:05]

German embassy tries to establish relations between universities of Azerbaijan and Germany

As Embassy our major mission is to establish relations between Azerbaijan and Germany. In the first stage, German Economic Delegation came to Azerbaijan. Next steps will be decided at the meetings of business forum, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Per Stankina told the journalists while attending Azerbaijan-German business forum in Ganja.
24 May 2007 [09:01]

German embassy informed about graves of German WWII POWs in Azerbaijan

The past of the region of Shamkir is connected with Germany, therefore, I want to visit this region, German Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Azerbaijan Per Stankina told journalists.
24 May 2007 [08:50]

Azerbaijani Islamic council bans amplified calls to prayer from mosques

Azerbaijan's top Islamic council banned mosques nationwide from broadcasting the five-times-a-day call-to-prayer through amplifiers, saying the resonant calls disturb the elderly, the sick and children, an official said Wednesday.
24 May 2007 [08:28]

Journalists sue Baku Mayor's Office and Sabail district police office

A group of journalists appealed to Sebayel district court with regard to Baku Mayor's Office and Sabail district police office.
24 May 2007 [08:21]

Parliament to debate education bill

Draft law on education is to be debated by parliament's Science and Education commission on Thursday.
24 May 2007 [08:07]

Application for Hajj to start in June

Application for Hajj visit will start from next month.
23 May 2007 [15:07]

Ramiz Mehdiyev: "Defamation article should not be removed from criminal code"

The issues related to Gundalik Azerbaijan and Realniy Azerbaijan are politicized. We should approach it quite another way.
23 May 2007 [14:37]

High temperature is forecasted in Azerbaijan in July-August

The temperature is 1-2 degree above climate norm in most regions at present as a result of hot air flow entered to Azerbaijan.
23 May 2007 [12:26]

England selects women's squad for AtaHolding Champions Challenge

The England Women's squad for the Ata Holding Hockey Champions Challenge in Baku, Azerbaijan has been announced. England will play in the six team tournament between 9-17 June and will face hosts Azerbaijan, China, Korea, New Zealand and the USA.
23 May 2007 [09:18]

Criminal case on officials of building company sent to court

The investigation of the criminal case launched on officials of Tereggi MTK building company sent to Court of Grave Crimes.
23 May 2007 [09:17]

5,485 crimes recorded in Azerbaijan in Jan-Apr

5,485 crimes were recorded in Azerbaijan in January-April, 2007 and the number of cases reduced by 0.6 percent compared with last year.
23 May 2007 [09:15]

Amnesty act releases 22 prisoners up to now

22 prisoners have been released from Gobustan jail so far due to the implementation of Amnesty act adopted by the parliament on May 8.
23 May 2007 [09:14]

Turkish Embassy and Azerbaijan Press Council to hold roundtable on official announcements

Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan will hold roundtable "Official announcements" together with the Press Council.
23 May 2007 [09:11]

6,000 Azerbaijanis due to make Hajj visit

6,000 Azerbaijani pilgrims are expected to pilgrimage this year, head of the Caucasian Muslims Office Sheikulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade said.
23 May 2007 [08:56]

2500 hectares of Fuzuli's area face danger of overflow

As a result of the rise of water level in the river Araz about 2500ha area of Fuzuli region along Azerbaijan-Iran border faced danger of overflow.
23 May 2007 [08:55]

Wartime shells found in villages of Aghdam

Wartime shells have been discovered in the Zangishali and Mahrizli villages of Azerbaijani region of Aghdam, local residents told Agdam Executive Power.
23 May 2007 [08:54]

Villages of Fuzuli region undergo wolves' attacks

Residents Ahmadalilar, Kazakhlar and Mirzanagili villages of Fuzuli region undergo attacks of wolves.
23 May 2007 [08:50]

Emergencies Ministry takes measures to remove overflow problems in Salyan

The level of the Kur river rose due to the melting of snow in mountains beginning from May 14. Level of the water has risen to 6,5 meters, the flow speed of the river is 1600 cubic meters.
23 May 2007 [08:48]

Azerbaijan to publish new Red Data Book by 2009

New Red Data Book's publication started in Azerbaijan.
23 May 2007 [08:42]

Appeal filed against court decision on journalists

An appeal was filed against the decision of Sabail district court about editor-in-chief of Senet newspaper Samir Sedagetoglu and publicist Rafig Tagi.
23 May 2007 [08:31]

Prosecutor to demand sentencing Aydin Ibrahimov for stealing art works

Trial on case of Aydin Ibrahimov, accused of stealing art works from State Art Museum named after Rustem Mustafayev finished at Court of Grave Crimes.
23 May 2007 [08:16]

Bomb in Turkish capital kills 6, injures 80

A bomb exploded in one of the Turkish capital's busiest commercial centers, killing six people and injuring about 80, authorities said.
22 May 2007 [12:54]

Turkish fighter plane crashes in central Turkey, pilots survive

A military fighter plane crashed Tuesday while on a training mission in the central Anatolian province of Konya, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported.
22 May 2007 [12:43]

Flood removed in Agstafachay

The level of the water has normalized in the Agstafachay river, flood and stream threat has been removed.
22 May 2007 [11:37]

Azerbaijani students' forum to be held in French Senate and British House of Lords

Forum of Azerbaijani students studying in France and Great Britain will be held in French Senate and British House of Lords in November and December 2007 on the initiative of European Forum of Azerbaijani Students (EFAS).
22 May 2007 [10:46]

972 drug crimes recorded in Azerbaijan within four months

972 criminal cases on illicit drug trafficking were recorded in Azerbaijan within four months of this year.
22 May 2007 [08:47]

Baloglan Ashrafov returns to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani singer Baloglan Ashrafov being cured in Turkey for about three months has returned to Azerbaijan.
22 May 2007 [08:46]

Azerbaijani Culture Days to be held in Belarus

Azerbaijani culture days will be held in Belarus on May 22-24.
22 May 2007 [08:08]

No Brazilians in Azerbaijan squad

None of Azerbaijan's Brazilian-born internationals have made it to Shakhin Diniyev's squad for the UEFA EURO 2008™ Group A games at home to Poland and away against Kazakhstan on 2 and 6 June respectively.
22 May 2007 [08:03]

IAU students' plea against Baku Mayor's Office to be considered

The plea of private Independent Azerbaijan University students against Baku Mayor's Office will be considered on May 24.
22 May 2007 [07:57]

Abulfaz Elchibay's tombstone not to be opened May 28

The opening of tombstone of ex-president Abulfaz Elchibay will not take place because of ongoing construction works on May 28 as it is intended.
22 May 2007 [07:29]

AzTV to find out on June 15 for active membership

Azerbaijan's chances of appearing at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest will become better known in mid-June, when broadcaster AzTV finds out if it has been admitted into the European Broadcasting Union or not.
21 May 2007 [17:43]

CEC to move to new office

New office is being built for the Central Election Commission (CEC), the chief of CEC Mazahir Panahov said.
21 May 2007 [17:28]

Turkish Day Parade held in NYC

The 26th Turkish Day parade has been held in New York City.
21 May 2007 [17:21]

Russian FM visits Heydar Aliyev's tomb and Martyrs' Alley

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov continues his official visit in Azerbaijan.
21 May 2007 [16:38]

Fire at Russian factory that makes nuclear plant components, no radiation

A fire broke out Monday at a Russian factory that makes equipment for atomic power plants, but there was no risk of radioactive contamination because the plant does not work with nuclear materials, an emergency official said.
21 May 2007 [16:32]

Kamil Sedreddinov's lawyer appeals against court decision

Ogtay Gerekmezli, lawyer for Kamil Sederddinov, former chief of the Head Investigation Department of Interior Ministry Appeal filed an appeal against the decision of preliminary court proceeding of Appeals Court.
21 May 2007 [16:31]

Most Azerbaijani journalists would like to interview President Aliyev - survey

Who would you like to interview in Azerbaijan? The choice of most of journalists of the country stayed on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. 35 of 100 journalists said they would like to interview Azerbaijani President.
21 May 2007 [16:27]

Hot weather forecasted in Azerbaijan

Hot, rainless weather is forecasted in Azerbaijan next days.
21 May 2007 [16:24]

Gusar resident commits suicide

Resident of the village of Chagar-gishlag of Gusar region 27-year old Ildirim Pirveliyev committed suicide.
21 May 2007 [14:03]

Israeli Parliament to mark Azerbaijani Republic day May 24

May 28 - Republic Day of Azerbaijan will be celebrated at Israeli Knesset building on May 24, vice-president of Israeli-Azerbaijan International Association (IAIA) Alex Shapiro Suliman told.
21 May 2007 [13:09]

Next bird flu monitoring starts in Azerbaijan

Next monitoring of bird flu started in Azerbaijan from today, chief of State Veterinary Service Yolchu Khanveli told.
21 May 2007 [12:54]

Maleyka Abbaszade: "Separate exams for technical schools could be cancelled"

Separate exams for the technical schools are not to be held this year, Maleyka Abbaszade, Chairman of State Students Admission Committee told.
21 May 2007 [08:06]

Indian commits murder in Baku

Murder was committed in Binagadi district on Friday night.
21 May 2007 [08:04]

Police detained 12 prostitutes at 28 May metro station

Baku City Main Police Office's public security department conducted joint raids with Nasimi District police Office's 22nd department near 28 May metro station.
21 May 2007 [08:02]

Israeli paper publishes article about Azerbaijan

Article about Azerbaijan has been published in Israel's "24 hours" newspaper.
21 May 2007 [07:53]

Driver arrested for robbing passenger

Baku resident, driver of Mercedes car Parviz Aliyev robbed his passenger Gulnara Alibayova.
19 May 2007 [10:37]

Baku to host 1st conference of Tehran Convention members

According to the UN Environment Program (UNEP), industrial pollution, toxic and waste radioactive substances, uncontrolled fishing of sturgeons, death of the number of the marine fauna species exert negative influence on the Caspian Sea.
19 May 2007 [10:25]

Amnesty Act releases about 500 prisoners

Amnesty Act approved by Azerbaijani parliament on May 8 discharged about 500 prisoners.
19 May 2007 [10:24]

2,403 families granted targeted social assistance in Ganja

2403 family in Ganja are getting targeted social assistance now.
19 May 2007 [10:23]

ETS finishes seminars in Student Admission Commission

US Educational Testing Service (ETS) finished seminars for representatives of Azerbaijan's State Student Admission Commission (SSAC) in the framework of cooperation project of USAID.
19 May 2007 [10:19]

Abulfaz Garayev: "We make efforts to inform world of Armenian vandalism in Karabakh"

"We are working to make the world aware of the facts of destruction Azerbaijan’s historical monuments by Armenians. Booklets, collections, publications are printed to be exhibited in different actions at international level," Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfaz Garayev told the journalists.
19 May 2007 [09:59]

Armed guard transporting cash from Baku bank steals $140,000

An armed guard employed by Azerbaijan's Kapitalbank made off with about $140,000 in bank funds he was supposed to be transporting, Baku television reported Friday.
19 May 2007 [09:58]

Head of Caucasian Muslims Office visits Saudi Arabia

Head of Caucasian Muslims Office Sheikhulislam Hajji Allahshukur Pashazadeh is leaving for Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
19 May 2007 [09:54]

Ataturk commemorated in Azerbaijan

Turkey-educated Alumni Association organized a roundtable "Peace in homeland, peace in the world" in commemoration of May 19-Mustafa Kamal Ataturk’s birthday in Azerbaijan Ataturk Center.
19 May 2007 [09:20]

Baku withdrew its candidacy to host 2009 World Taekwondo Championships

Copenhagen, Denmark, earned the right to host the 2009 World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) World Taekwondo Championships at the WTF General Assembly on Thursday.