Society

27 February 2008 [13:36]

Azerbaijani mountain climber conquers the highest peak of Mexico on 16th anniversary of Khojaly genocide

Ali Sanai, Azerbaijani mountain climber living in Northern California conquered Orizaba, the highest peak of Mexico.
27 February 2008 [11:05]

Azerbaijani citizens issued defective passports, creating problems abroad

The national foreign passports of Azerbaijan contain a shortage, a production defect, made by a British producing firm, which caused problems to our citizens on the check points abroad.
26 February 2008 [17:41]

Center of Media Rights Protection to publish names of mass medias not concluding labor contracts with their employees

The Center of Media Rights Protection started a monitoring among mass medias for protection of reporters' labor rights.
26 February 2008 [14:44]

Appeal of Barmek-Azerbaijan president Guseyn Arabul declined

The appeal of President of Barmek-Azerbaijan Guseyn Arabul has been considered today in the Supreme Court.
26 February 2008 [12:18]

Turkey's Minister of Religious Affairs receives head of Caucasus Moslems Department

Head of the Caucasus Moslems Department Allahshukur Pashazade met with Turkey's Minister of Religious Affairs Aku Bardakoglu.
26 February 2008 [11:12]

President of Azerbaijan commemorates victims of Khojaly tragedy

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has put a garland to the memorial "Khojaly Kharaly" (Call of Khojaly).
25 February 2008 [18:49]

Baku Appellate Court declines complaint of Said Dadashbeyli's gang

A court hearing on the appeal of Said Dadashbeyli and 14 persons against the decision of the Court of Grave Crimes finished in the Baku Appellate Court chaired by judge Ali Seyfaliyev.
25 February 2008 [12:29]

Ilham Aliyev to commemorate victims of Khojaly tragedy

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will commemorate victims of Khojaly tragedy tomorrow.
25 February 2008 [11:55]

Remainders and bodies of pilots of Azerbaijan’s crashed MIQ-29 air force jet pulled out of the Caspian Sea

The remainders and bodies of pilots of Azerbaijan’s MIQ-29 air force jet, which crashed into the Caspian Sea on January 29, have been pulled out, Defense Ministry’s press service told APA.
25 February 2008 [10:33]

First virtual museum to be created in Azerbaijan

There is a plan to create a virtual museum in Azerbaijan.
22 February 2008 [18:45]

Azerbaijani Parliament offers UN to declare February 26 a Day of Victims of Aggression

A group of parliamentarians proposed to give information about the tragedy to the world community on the eve of anniversary of Khojaly genocide at the meeting of Parliament today, APA reports.
22 February 2008 [18:36]

Nardaran residents rally against caricatures of Prophet Muhammad published in Danish newspapers

Residents of Nardaran settlement of Baku are rallying against publication of caricatures of Prophet Muhammad in Danish newspapers.
22 February 2008 [15:00]

New memorial to Khojaly tragedy to be erected in Baku - PHOTO

A new memorial to the Khojaly tragedy will be erected in Baku on February 26.
22 February 2008 [14:50]

Leyla Aliyeva to attend forum of Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg - UPDATED

A forum of Middle Ural Azerbaijanis will be held in Yekaterinburg on February 24.
22 February 2008 [14:18]

Police officer wounded in fire exchange in Nardaran, Baku

Deputy chief of police department No 14 of the Sabunchi district of Baku was founded in the result of fire exchange in the Nardaran settlement of the Sabunchi district of Baku.
22 February 2008 [13:49]

Armenians intending to impede conference on Khojaly tragedy in Berlin

A conference on the massacres committed by Armenians against Turks, as well as on Khojaly tragedy will be held in Berlin on February 24.
22 February 2008 [13:46]

Azerbaijani ombudsman sends appeal to international organizations regarding Khojaly tragedy

Azerbaijani Ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova has sent an appeal to international organization, regarding the Khojaly massacre, committed by Armenians against the peaceful residents of this region.
22 February 2008 [11:18]

Non-working days for March declared in Azerbaijan

March 20 to 24 will be non-working days in Azerbaijan on occasion of Novruz holiday, Akif Ali, spokesman for the Cabinet of Ministers told APA.
21 February 2008 [18:31]

Extraction of MiG-29 air force jet fragments depending on weather conditions

The extraction of the fragments of MiG-29 air force jet, which crashed into the Caspian Sea on January 29, and bodies of two pilots depends on weather conditions.
21 February 2008 [16:27]

Armenian engaged in drug trafficking arrested in Zagatala, Azerbaijan

Police arrested Zagatala region resident of Armenian origin engaged in illicit drug turnover, Zagatala region police office told APA.
21 February 2008 [15:37]

One more decree of pardon to be signed in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is likely to sign another decree of pardon in March, right before Novruz holiday.
21 February 2008 [15:29]

Azerbaijani art figures to hold concert in Vladivostok

A concert of Russian and Azerbaijani art figures will be held in the Fesco hall in Vladivostok on February 27.
21 February 2008 [14:54]

Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry and police carry out special operation in Balaken

The National Security Ministry and Balaken region police office carried out special operation in the region, deputy chief of Balaken region police office Logman Ismayilov told APA.
21 February 2008 [10:22]

Parliament of Azerbaijan to work out new law "On HIV-infections"

A regional project on "AIDS prophylactics among drug addicts and prisoners" was adopted at a session of the parliamentary commission on social policy.
20 February 2008 [17:10]

Head of OSCE Baku office visits Lenkoran, Azerbaijan

Head of the OSCE Baku office Jose Luis Herero paid a visit to Lenkoran, Day.Az reports.
20 February 2008 [14:02]

Judge punished for bribery in Azerbaijan

Judgeship term of Surakhany district court judge Latif Nabiyev was terminated.
20 February 2008 [12:27]

Rauf Rajabov: "If after the flight recorder of Azerbaijan's MiG-29 is found, it is revealed that pilots' death is caused by worn-out parts, the officials will have to explain how it could occur"

The search procedure should be carried out by a special military division by means of a special equipment.
20 February 2008 [11:59]

Asker Alekperov: "Ministry of Internal Affairs will prevent any attempt to destabilize situation in Azerbaijan during elections"

Situation in Azerbaijan is under control, most crimes, are immediately disclosed.
20 February 2008 [10:29]

A documentary about Azerbaijan premiered in Netherlands

One of the leading Netherlands TV channels NED-3 transmitted a documentary featuring Azerbaijan.
19 February 2008 [16:30]

USAID holds meeting with reporters in Lenkoran

USAID held a meeting with reporters in Lenkoran in the framework of the program "Protection of media and development of alternative media".
19 February 2008 [15:44]

Over 1,000 prisoners suffer from tuberculosis in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan accounts for over 2,000 prisoners, registered as drug addicts.
19 February 2008 [15:36]

Vasily Istratov: "There is no news on mutual transmission of TV channels by Azerbaijan and Russia"

"There are no talks on mutual transmission of TV channels between Russia and Azerbaijan".
19 February 2008 [15:17]

Ammunition depot found in Khanlar, Azerbaijan

An arms cache has been found in Khanlar 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.
19 February 2008 [13:56]

Heads of Missions Spouses to hold first Charity Golden Gala in Baku

The Heads of Missions Spouses in Baku will hold their first HOMS Charity Golden Gala on the occasion of International Women's Day.
19 February 2008 [11:25]

Azerbaijan hosts Iranian film festival

The Azeri Ministry of Culture and Tourism has organized an Iranian Film Festival in Baku in conjunction with Iran's Cultural Council.
19 February 2008 [10:38]

Azerbaijani program to be transmitted on Canadian radio

Alberta Azerbaijani Cultural Society announced beginning of the new info-cultural Azerbaijani Radio Program "Voice of Azerbaijan" in Edmonton, Alberta.
19 February 2008 [10:25]

$1,000 allocated for Azerbaijani opposition reporters

The Fund of Support of the Freedom of Speech and Protection of Reporters has allocated $1,000 to the reporters of Azerbaijan.
19 February 2008 [10:13]

Commemorative events on 16th anniversary of Khojaly tragedy to be held in 60 cities

Azerbaijani Diaspora groups will hold commemorative events on the 16th anniversary of Khojaly tragedy in 60 cities of the world.
18 February 2008 [16:22]

Huseyn Bagirov: "Russia pollutes the Caspian Sea even more than Azerbaijan"

The Russia pollutes the Caspian Sea even more than Azerbaijan, as pollutions mainly flow via the Volga river.
18 February 2008 [15:11]

Large arms cache found in Yevlakh, Azerbaijan

An arms cache has been found in Yevlakh region of Azerbaijan in the result of a successful operation, carried out by law enforcement bodies, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
18 February 2008 [11:29]

Victims of Khojaly tragedy commemorated in Israel

The victims of Khojaly tragedy were commemorated in Netania, Israel.
18 February 2008 [10:19]

Search of MIQ-29 crew brings results

A corpse of one of the pilots from an air force jet which crashed into Caspian Sea on January 29th was found yesterday.
16 February 2008 [12:50]

UN prepares report on human rights in Azerbaijan

A report of Ambeyi Ligabo, UN special rapporteur for human rights, on the situation with mass media in Azerbaijan, will be discussed at a regular session of the UN Human Rights Committee.
16 February 2008 [12:29]

Azerbaijani language magazine issued in Zanjan, Iran

The Azerbaijani students of the Zanjan university managed to obtain a permission for publication of the Yoldash magazine in their native language after long-standing efforts.
16 February 2008 [12:19]

One more Azerbaijani army soldier killed by Armenians

A soldier of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan died yesterday in the result of a ceasefire violation by Armenians.
16 February 2008 [12:10]

Armenian footballer nabbed after phone theft

An Armenian footballer will be sentenced this afternoon after pleading guilty to stealing a mobile telephone from a car in Oroklini.
16 February 2008 [11:46]

Azerbaijan strengthens security of Jewish organizations

Jewish organizations in Azerbaijan appealed to the law-enforcement bodies for strengthening their security, press service for Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry told APA.
15 February 2008 [18:00]

Azerbaijani and Turkish Diaspora groups to hold events on Khojaly tragedy in New York

Azerbaijani and Turkish Diaspora groups, operating in the United States, prepare to mark the 16th anniversary of bloody events in the Azerbaijani city of Khojaly in New Tork on February 23.
15 February 2008 [11:00]

Azerbaijani ombudsman makes report on Khojali genocide at World Summit of Peace

The world summit of peace on "The new approach to boosting peace, leadership and worthy regulation in the 21st century", arranged by the World Federation of Peace, was held in Seoul on February 9-13.
15 February 2008 [10:07]

Parents of former Azerbaijani captive appeal to UN

The family of Azerbaijani soldier Samir Mammadov, who was captured by Armenian armed forces and handed over to a third country, appealed to UNHCR office in Azerbaijan, Samir Mammadov’s father Nazim Mammadov told APA.
14 February 2008 [18:47]

CoE Work Group on mass media to visit Azerbaijan

CoR work group on mass media is to visit Azerbaijan on February 19.
14 February 2008 [16:56]

Power cut at Today.Az news agency

Today.Az news agency has been left without electricity today from 11:00 a.m again.
13 February 2008 [17:16]

Details of Concept for State Support to Mass Media Development in Azerbaijan released

Azerbaijani Press Council submitted the Concept for State Support to Mass Media Development to the President’s Office, chairman of the Press Council Aflatun Amashov told APA.
13 February 2008 [17:00]

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry sends questionnaire to Ukrainian company in connection with crashed Mig-29

The search of the flight recorder and pilots of Azerbaijan’s Mig-29 air force jet, which crashed into the sea on January 29, continues, spokesman for Defense Ministry, Lieutenant-Colonel Eldar Safarov told APA.
13 February 2008 [14:38]

Azerbaijani representative joins Global Forum on Human Trafficking

Chairman of Azerbaijan's State Committee for Problems of Family, Women and Children took part in the Global Forum on Human Trafficking.
13 February 2008 [11:27]

Azerbaijani human rights activists hold monitoring at prison No8

Members of the Committee of Public Control over the Penitentiary Service under Azerbaijan's Ministry of Justice held a monitoring at correctional ward No8.
12 February 2008 [10:23]

US, Azerbaijan to expand ties between high schools

The United States and Azerbaijan will sign an agreement on cooperation in the sphere of education.
11 February 2008 [18:23]

British citizen robbed of credit card with $20,000 in Baku, Azerbaijan

British citizen Gill Terenge Martin has been robbed of a credit card with $20,000 on it, in Baku.
11 February 2008 [16:52]

Azerbaijani human rights activists to hold monitoring in prison No 8

Members of the Committee of Public Control over the Penitentiary Service under Azerbaijan's Ministry of Justice will hold a monitoring in correctional ward No 8 tomorrow.
11 February 2008 [14:20]

Azerbaijan's Center of Assistance to Modern Education: "Corruption is higher at state high schools rather than at private ones"

The Center of Assistance to Modern Education has published results of monitoring on "Corruption at high schools: causes and results".
09 February 2008 [15:29]

Accident in Garadagh region of Baku kills Turkey citizen

Citizen of Turkey Erdjan Kiziltan died in a result of an accident on the territory of the asphalt factory in the Alyat settlement of Garabagh, Baku on February 8.
09 February 2008 [15:17]

Armenian bishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan: "Georgia does not recognize "genocide" of Armenians because of its dependence on Turkey and Azerbaijan"

"Georgian press became more positive towards Armenians and all newspapers publish articles about our actions on April 24".
09 February 2008 [14:24]

Misir Mardanov: "Current system of knowledge evaluation at schools will be fully changed in the forthcoming years"

A session of the collegium on the system of knowledge evaluation at secondary schools was held in Azerbaijan's Ministry of Education.
09 February 2008 [14:00]

Armenian bishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan: "Armenians in Georgia are treated better than Azerbaijanis"

The Armenian community of Tbilisi voted for Mikhail Saakashvili at the recent presidential elections.
09 February 2008 [12:44]

Death rate going up among children of Lenkoran, Azerbaijan

20% rise in death rate was observed among children in Lenkoran.
09 February 2008 [12:03]

Azeri robbing German citizen detained in Ukraine

A citizen of Azerbaijan and a citizen of Russia, who robbed a citizen of Germany, have been detained in the Khmelnitsk region of the Ukraine.
09 February 2008 [10:39]

Institute of media rights: "The number of claims filed regarding defamation has risen 7 times in Azerbaijan"

The number of claims filed regarding defamation has risen seven times through the last three years.
09 February 2008 [10:05]

Book on Khojaly tragedy presented in Baku

The book "Khojaly genocide: causes, ways of commitment and consequences" was presented in Baku Friday.
08 February 2008 [17:23]

Transparency International holds seminars for Baku police officers

The Azerbaijani representation of the international NGO Transparency International held seminars for the Baku Department of Road Police, as well as for Sabunchi district police officers.
08 February 2008 [16:31]

Andres Herkel: "I think the development of a draft law on control over Internet in Azerbaijan has been removed from the agenda"

The intention of some state officials to develop a draft law on control over the Internet-space has been discussed at one of the meetings held in the framework of the visit to Azerbaijan.
08 February 2008 [16:24]

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State: "We would like American students to learn the Azerbaijani language in Azerbaijan"

"The main purpose of my visit was to familiarize with the educational system of Azerbaijan".