News for 14 December 2010

Voice of Diaspora

World news

Weird / Interesting

14 December 2010 [17:45]

Police find Marijuana Christmas tree

Politics

14 December 2010 [15:37]

Azerbaijani opposition parties discuss prospects for joint struggle

A forum of Azerbaijani opposition parties held today discussed prospects of joint struggle.

Business

Society

14 December 2010 [19:23]

Gerard Depardieu visits Heydar Aliyev Foundation

Renowned French actor Gerard Depardieu visited Tuesday the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
14 December 2010 [18:55]

Man destroys dozens of headstones in north-eastern region of Azerbaijan

Dozens of headstones have been destroyed in Khaltan cemetery in Shabran region of Azerbaijan.
14 December 2010 [18:45]

Azerbaijani carpet presented to Gerard Depardieu

Azerbaijani cinematographers met with Gerard Depardieu at the Azerbaijan State Film Fund.
14 December 2010 [18:23]

Dashkasan resident stabs another villager to death

A murder was committed in Gushchu village in Dashkasan region of Azerbaijan on Monday.
14 December 2010 [15:13]

Forest fire hits Azerbaijani southern region

A fire took place in the forest in the southern region of Azerbaijan, the Ecology and Natural Rescores Ministry said today.
14 December 2010 [14:13]

International Mstislav Rostropovich Festival underway at his home museum in Baku

The International Rostropovich Festival is underway with a concert at Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich home museum.
14 December 2010 [12:26]

New base opened for Ministry of Emergency Situations' Special Risk Rescue Service

Today, new base of the Ministry of Emergency Situations’ Special Risk Rescue Service has been opened.

Sports

14 December 2010 [16:25]

Azerbaijani gymnasts win medals at the international tournament

The Azerbaijani gymnasts won three medals at an international tournament held in Kaliningrad.

Arts & Entertainment

14 December 2010 [15:21]

Exhibition of Azerbaijani painter opens in Warsaw

A solo exhibition of Hamid Ibadullayev, an Azerbaijani artist, has opened in Warsaw.

Exhibitions

14 December 2010 [13:07]

"Old Baku" exhibition to open soon