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22 December 2006 [10:52]

Azerbaijani community founds Child and Youth Center in Tallinn

Azerbaijani community in the capital of Estonia in Tallinn founded "Fidan" Child and Youth Center.
22 December 2006 [10:51]

Milli Majlis adopted statement on violence against women

Milli Majlis held a special meeting related to the CE campaign concerning violence against women.
22 December 2006 [10:48]

Abulfaz Garayev: "I made claims on appropriation of Cultural heritage of Azerbaijan to Armenian Culture Minister"

"I made claims on appropriation of cultural heritage of Azerbaijan to Armenian Culture Minister in Romania. The minister accepted my claims and said that they will try to decrease this kind of case," Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfaz Garayev.
21 December 2006 [23:03]

Azeri singers perform in Italy

Azeri singers and soloists of Azerbaijan Academic Theater of Opera & Ballet performed December 19 at the 'Solo Umberto' Theater of Rome, hosted by the Rome Executive Power, Foreign Affairs Ministry of Italy and the country's largest concerts organizer 'Associazione II Tempietto', Embassy of Azerbaijan to Italy said.
21 December 2006 [22:58]

Azerbaijan's musicians attend Berlioz Festival

The festival devoted to the memory of the great French Romantic composer Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) annually is held in Gothic Saint-Andre village of Grenoble city, where the composer was born. The event is sponsored by organization "Friends of Berlioz Festival" led by Jean Boyer.
21 December 2006 [22:52]

Institute for War & Peace Reporting: "Baku Traffic Hell"

Building bridges in Baku to avoid traffic jams brings only more jams.
21 December 2006 [22:46]

Anar Ismayilov calls name of contractor of Nadir Hasanguliyev's assassination

Lifer Anar Ismayilov who was accused of killing Nadir Hasanguliyev, parliamentarian Gudret Hasanguliyev's brother appealed to the family of the victim again. He called the name of the contractor in his second letter.
21 December 2006 [22:42]

Main State Traffic Police Office chief: "Proposals to tighten Traffic Regulations introduced to President's Office"

The proposals to tighten Traffic Regulations have been introduced to President's Office, said Main State Traffic Police Office chief Ramiz Zeynalov.
21 December 2006 [22:40]

Culture and Tourism minister: "Azerbaijan did not have candidate to TURKSOY Director General"

"Azerbaijan did not have candidate to TURKSOY Director General," said Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfaz Garayev.
21 December 2006 [17:05]

Migration Service Chief: "Most of illegal migrants are Pakistan citizens"

238 illegal migrants have been detained in Azerbaijani territory since Interior Ministry Migration Service was founded.
21 December 2006 [14:18]

Habil Aliyev: "I promised not to go on stage"

"This year some artists in Azerbaijan culture passed away. I feel sorry that, there is not any artist in Azerbaijan that brought up genius people," said People's Artist, kamancha-player Habil Aliyev.
21 December 2006 [11:04]

Prosecutor asks 99 years to 24 officers of Justice Ministry

On Wednesday Court of Grievous Crimes presided by Judge Eynulla Veliyev held the trial of former deputy chief of Justice Ministry Main office of execution of Court Decisions (MOECD) Gulmammad Mammadov, former chief of Procurement and Trade Base (PTB) Jabbarov Javanshir and more 22 former officers of Justice Ministry.
21 December 2006 [11:01]

Education Ministry begins inspections at non-registered branches of foreign universities

Education Ministry began inspections at non-registered branches of foreign universities in Azerbaijan.
21 December 2006 [10:46]

Azerbaijan to launch Epidemiologic Lab for Wild Nature

Azerbaijan will open the first laboratory for epidemiologic control over wild nature.
21 December 2006 [10:45]

Zabit Kazimov's trial to be held in Baku

Trial of Zabit Kazimov and Perviz Mammedov accused in assassination of Ganja Police Office Traffic Police department Chief Ikram Khalilov will be held in Grievous Crimes Court presided over by Imamali Asgerov on Dec 26.
21 December 2006 [10:44]

State educational institutions not to be privatized

"State educational institutions will not be privatized. They will remain under state control," said Minister of Education Misir Mardanov.
21 December 2006 [10:43]

Azerbaijani department opened in St. Petersburg Central Library

"National library" department was opened under the Lermontov Central library in St. Petersburg.
21 December 2006 [10:40]

Police on alert on holidays

Police will be put on alert on holidays to provide the security of the population and to keep the order in Baku.
20 December 2006 [20:43]

Northern regions supplied with ambulances

The measures are being taken to improve medical services in outlying mountainous villages of the northern regions of Azerbaijan.
20 December 2006 [20:33]

No Azeris among dead pilgrims

The first group of the pilgrims left for Hajj on December 13, already arrived in Saudi Arabia.
20 December 2006 [20:31]

Azad Rahimov elected National Olympic Committee's VP

The meeting of National Olympic Committee Executive committee was held on Wednesday.
20 December 2006 [20:30]

Senez Erzik: "I played great role in improving Azerbaijani football"

"Turkish football Federation President is Haluk Ulusoy. He does not intend to resign. Though the press writes about it, Ulusoy's intention is to execute his duties," said UEFA's vice-president Senez Erzik.
20 December 2006 [17:16]

97 people infected with hepatitis in Ganja

Today, the meeting was held with the presence of the first deputy chief of Ganja Major’s Office Rovshen Sadikhov.
20 December 2006 [16:31]

Public Prosecutor asks 99 years to 24 officers of Justice Ministry

Court of Grievous Crimes presided by Judge Eynulla Veliyev held the trial of former deputy chief of Justice Ministry Main office of execution of Court Decisions (MOECD) Gulmammad Mammadov, former chief of Procurement and Trade Base (PTB) Jabbarov Javanshir and more 22 former officers of Justice Ministry, Judge Eynulla Veliyev told.
20 December 2006 [16:00]

-5-10 degrees forecasted in Nakhchivan

It has been snowing in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic since morning.
20 December 2006 [15:55]

Azerbaijan's flights to Hajj restored

Azerbaijan's flights to Hajj will be realized at 03.30 and 05.45 today. Several more flights will be realized till December 24.
20 December 2006 [15:16]

Czech referees for ABU vs. Havre matches

20 December 2006 [15:14]

New medical center built in Ali Bayramli

Azerbaijan Ministry of Health said a new medical center was constructed in Ali Bayramli province.
20 December 2006 [15:13]

Khazar University's rector visits Turkey

20 December 2006 [15:11]

Driver killed in two-car collision

A man has died in a collision involving two cars in Goranboy province.
20 December 2006 [15:09]

Wrestlers to attend Zelenograd tournament

Azerbaijan Greco-Roman wrestlers headed to Zelenograd, Russia, to participate in the international tournament.
20 December 2006 [13:12]

Turkey Culture and Tourism minister Atilla Koch commissioned to TURKSOY leadership

The 23rd meeting of TURKSOY held in Ankara is over. The final document adopted as the result of two-day meeting.
20 December 2006 [12:49]

Azeri children with disabilities enjoy clowns and smiles

On International Day of People with Disabilities, World Vision Azerbaijan Children's Program bestowed special attention and gifts for very young beneficiaries of the project.
20 December 2006 [11:30]

Russian ballet troupe to present Fikret Amirov's "One Thousand and One Nights" at University of Florida

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia will present "One Thousand and One Nights" at the University of Florida's Phillips Center.
20 December 2006 [11:21]

'Leyli and Majnun' opera to be staged in Saudi Arabia

Uzeyir Hajibeyov's opera 'Leyli and Mejnun' will be performed in Saudi Arabia.
20 December 2006 [11:19]

Delay of flight to Hajj due to technical problems

Delay of flight to Hajj is related to technical problems.
20 December 2006 [11:18]

Criminal case launched on Shemkir ship explosion

Criminal case was launched on the fact of the explosion happened on the engine part of Shemkir oil tanker under repair in Paris Commune Dockyard.
20 December 2006 [11:16]

Mingechevir resident arrested on human traffic

The officers of Interior Ministry Department Fighting Human Traffic arrested Azerbaijani woman on human traffic.
20 December 2006 [11:08]

State program on education abroad to be presented to President

Education Ministry together with the representatives of mass media will hold raids in high schools to prevent the corruption during winter sessions, Education Minister Misir Mardanov said.
20 December 2006 [11:07]

Tabriz population boycotts Shimali Iran newspaper

The population of Tabriz boycotted the newspaper 'Shimali Iran' publishing threatening articles.
20 December 2006 [11:06]

Activities of civil servants to be assessed by new system

New bill concerning the amendments to the law of civil service has been worked out.
20 December 2006 [10:58]

Health minister to visit Sheki

Health minister Ogtay Shiraliyev will visit Sheki.
20 December 2006 [10:56]

Lawyers participating in Haji Mamadov's trial take stance to court investigation

"Zakir Nasirov and I were the only persons that tried to reveal the issue," a lawyer to former Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department chief Zakir Nasirov Adil Ismayilov said.
20 December 2006 [10:48]

35 policemen dismissed within nine months

"35 officers of Baku Main Police Board were dismissed because of irregularities," said Interior Ministry Traffic Police Office public relations department chief Arestun Mejidov.
20 December 2006 [10:45]

President Aliyev decrees on establishing Modern Cultural Center

President Ilham Aliyev decreed on establishing Modern Cultural Center.
19 December 2006 [23:31]

TURKSOY's temporary Director General elected

TURKSOY's temporary Director General was elected in the 23rd meeting of the organization.
19 December 2006 [15:41]

President Aliyev to meet with sportsmen

Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev will meet with the winner sportsmen in World and European championships, as he did every year.
19 December 2006 [15:26]

Misir Mardanov: "Draft law about education was not presented to us"

Draft law about Education can be discussed in the next session of the parliament, Education Minister Misir Mardanov told.
19 December 2006 [13:34]

Sleet and snow expected in most regions this week

The temperature will fall 2-3 degrees beginning from the second half of the week in Azerbaijan.
19 December 2006 [13:33]

World Conservation Union to hold monitoring in occupied Azerbaijani territories

World Conservation Union (IUCN) will hold monitoring in the occupied Azerbaijani territories to investigate the ecological situation and harm on the biodiversity.
19 December 2006 [13:32]

Calendar of holidays approved

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev approved the law about the amendments to the Labour Code.
19 December 2006 [11:14]

New Chairman of Germany-Azerbaijan Cultural Centre chosen

Next meeting of Germany-Azerbaijan Cultural Centre (Deutsch-Aserbaidschanischer Kulturverein Hamburg) was held in Hamburg, Germany, Dec 16.
19 December 2006 [10:59]

Another group of Azerbaijani pilgrims leaves for Hajj

One more group of Azerbaijani pilgrims has left for Hajj by plane.
19 December 2006 [10:53]

Milli Majlis to hold hearings concerning torture against women

Milli Majlis will hold hearings concerning problems of women on Dec 21.
19 December 2006 [10:52]

European Court of Human Rights considers issue concerning Azerbaijan

The decisions on the trials concerning some countries will be announced in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasburg, on January 11.
19 December 2006 [10:51]

Former Interior Ministry Department chief Kamil Sedreddinov continues hunger strike

"It is five days that Kamil Sedreddinov continues hunger strike against the pressures on him in the detention place of NSM.
19 December 2006 [00:30]

Vusal Aliyev to ref at Commonwealth Cup

International referee Vusal Aliyev will be officiating at Commonwealth Cup tournament on January 28-28.
19 December 2006 [00:12]

Shemkir ship explosion claims life

Explosion happened at 16.30, on Caspian Shipping Company-owned Shemkir ship under repair in Paris Commune Dockyard.
18 December 2006 [23:50]

Barry Lowenkron meets with leaders of religious organizations

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Barry F. Lowenkron visiting Azerbaijan today met with religious figures.
18 December 2006 [23:46]

APA provides information about 12 Azerbaijanis missed during WWII

Azerbaijan Red Crescent got information about 12 Azerbaijanis taken captive during World War II.
18 December 2006 [23:44]

Bus accident kills five, injures six

Today, bus accident happened in Dagestan–Azerbaijan road.
18 December 2006 [16:25]

Maherram Aliyev: "The number of crimes in capital increased"

"The situation is normal in the capital, no tension is observed at present. But the number of crimes has increased this year contrasted to that of last year. We are deeply concerned about felonies as deliberate murder, kidnapping and others. The number of deliberate murder has reduced by one case," Baku Main Police Office chief Maherram Aliyev stated.
18 December 2006 [14:11]

Azerbaijan vs. Ukraine Euro 2008 qualifier to be available via Internet

Fans of teams from Azerbaijan to Ukraine will be able to watch their European Championship qualifying matches on the Internet beginning in March under an agreement announced Monday between rights holder Sportfive GmbH and Canadian-based Webcaster JumpTV Inc.
18 December 2006 [14:01]

Azerbaijan ecotourism success

In an unprecedented move, the government of Azerbaijan has recently included 52 Important Bird Areas across the country into its official national tourism action plan for the coming 9 years, ensuring the protection of the areas and even the provision of infrastructure for birdwatching tours. This marks the first time Important Bird Areas (IBAs), as developed by BirdLife International, have been officially recognised in a national tourism plan.
18 December 2006 [13:52]

Criminal case of shooting in Military Unit N given to Military Prosecutor's Office

A criminal case launched against Fuad Hasanov drafted from Sheki Military Registration Department who shot four soldiers as the result of the shooting occurred in Ganja Military Unit N on December 16 was taken from Ganja Prosecutor's Office and given to Republic Military Prosecutor's Office.
18 December 2006 [13:43]

Ismayil Ismayilov: "Nizami Pashayev and Turan Mirzayev can be replaced by legionaries"

"If Nizami Pashayev and Turan Mirzayev don't want to join the trainings, it is their own business.
18 December 2006 [13:02]

New chairman of Germany-Azerbaijan Cultural Centre elected

Next meeting of Germany-Azerbaijan Cultural Centre (Deutsch-Aserbaidschanischer Kulturverein Hamburg) was held in Hamburg, Germany, Dec 16.
16 December 2006 [12:28]

Haydar Aliyev's bust to be established in Tbilisi

Haydar Aliyev's bust will be erected in Tbilisi, deputy mayor Mamuka Axvlediani told.
16 December 2006 [12:18]

Vladimir Kramnik refused to play with our compatriot Teymur Rajabov

World Champion Vladimir Kramnik refused to play for chess crown with Teymur Rajabov.
16 December 2006 [12:00]

NATO International School on Azerbaijan winter session held in Lenkeran

NATO International School on Azerbaijan winter session, started Dec 11 in Lenkeran, is over.
16 December 2006 [11:28]

Facts about mass hepatitis in Hajalli village schools investigated

The officers of Tovuz Hygiene and Epidemiology Center investigated the fact of mass acute viral hepatitis in village schools of Tovuz region, the director of Hygiene and Epidemiology Center Arife Agayeva told.
16 December 2006 [11:21]

Opening ceremony of Emergencies Ministry offices

Opening ceremony of the reconstructed office of Emergencies Ministry Agency of Security in Industry and Mountain Mine Control was held yesterday.
15 December 2006 [23:38]

Husain Abdulvahabov: "Court should not consider Haji Mammadov's testimonies against me"

Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
15 December 2006 [16:55]

Trial on case of Pyotr Mocalov started

Trial on the case of Azerbaijani Army reserve officer Pyotr Mocalov accused of espionage for Russian special service started in Military Court for Grievous Crimes.