News for 28 October 2010

Voice of Diaspora

28 October 2010 [15:10]

Exhibition of works by Hungarian artist organized at Azerbaijani Embassy in Hungary

An exhibition of works by Hungarian artist Szabó Barnabás was organized at the Exhibition Hall of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Hungary on Oct. 27.
28 October 2010 [13:06]

Over 400 people from Azerbaijan resettled in Russia this year

Baku is hosting two-day roundtable discussions on "Participation of the compatriots' organizations in implementing humanitarian programs in countries of residence."

World news

28 October 2010 [15:38]

Turkish FM visits Uighur region during China visit

Ahmet Davutoglu, who has become the first Turkish foreign minister ever to visit Uighur Autonomous Region in China, toured historical sites in Kashgar city.
28 October 2010 [10:23]

Turkish Presidential Administration Secretary General: Turkish-Azerbaijani relations will develop further

Turkish-Azerbaijani relations will further develop, Secretary General of the Turkish Presidential Administration Mustafa Isen said.

Weird / Interesting

28 October 2010 [13:38]

Canadian Muslims erect first minaret in Arctic

Canadian Muslims have erected the Arctic's first minaret, atop a little yellow mosque which serves as spiritual home to the area's fledgling Islamic community.

Politics

28 October 2010 [12:25]

"Week of Italian language" passes in Baku

The “Week of Italian Language” dedicated to the 10th World Italian Language Week is underway in Baku.

Business

28 October 2010 [16:55]

Azerbaijan to produce jeeps

Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Automobile Plant intends to extend the types of car models.

Society

28 October 2010 [17:45]

Fatal car accident in Baku-Shamakhi highway

A fatal traffic accident has occured in Baku- Shamakhi highway.
28 October 2010 [16:30]

Frankfurt to host first World Azerbaijani Youth Congress in late November

On November 26-28, 2010, I World Azerbaijani Youth Congress will be held in Frankfurt, Germany.
28 October 2010 [15:30]

Over 520 real estate facilities leased for nine months in Azerbaijan

About 520 facilities of the state real estate and land plots of 141 sites were leased to physical and legal entities for nine months of 2010, the Azerbaijani State Property Committee said.
28 October 2010 [13:49]

Resident of Agdam hits mine

28 October 2010 [13:15]

Baku hosts 'roundtable' on role of parliament in developing civil society

A “roundtable meeting” on the role of parliament in development of civil society has started in Baku today.
28 October 2010 [12:06]

15 YEARS AGO, ABOUT 300 PEOPLE DIED IN BAKU METRO

Today marks 15 years since a major accident on a stretch between the Ulduz and Nariman Narimanov stations of a Baku metro.
28 October 2010 [11:37]

Landslide in Azerbaijan's southern Lerik region

Landslip took place in southern Lerik region of Azerbaijan on October 28.

Sports

28 October 2010 [18:15]

Baku to host international women's volleyball tournament

An international women's volleyball tournament will start at the Baku Sport Palace on November 2.
28 October 2010 [17:55]

Baku hosts international taekwondo tournament

An Azerbaijan Open international taekwondo tournament started in Baku today.
28 October 2010 [11:43]

Azerbaijan's U-17 loses the qualifying round of European Championship 2011

Azerbaijan's U-17 national football team has lost the qualifying round of European Championship 2011.

Arts & Entertainment

28 October 2010 [10:43]

Low-budget filmmaking in Azerbaijan: Thinking outside the box

So you are a movie fan, and now after watching all the latest blockbusters that Azerbaijan cinema offers you…a sudden lightning struck! You actually want to shoot something yourself…