News for 09 December 2010

World news

09 December 2010 [11:53]

Yerevan mayor leaves office

Weird / Interesting

Politics

09 December 2010 [14:36]

Ali Hasanov: Armenia continues its policy of disrespect... - UPDATE

Azerbaijan says Armenia shows disrespect for international law.
09 December 2010 [11:35]

Latvian ambassador: Azerbaijan is Latvia's most reliable partner in region

Latvian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hardijs Baumanis said Azerbaijan is the country's most reliable partner in the region.
09 December 2010 [10:17]

Council of Elders of Turkic-speaking countries meets in Astana

A meeting of the Council of Elders of Turkic-speaking countries was held in Astana.
09 December 2010 [10:10]

Japanese embassy in Baku marks Emperor Akihito's 77th birthday

On December 8, the embassy of Japan in Azerbaijan organized an official reception to mark the 77th birthday of Emperor Akihito.

Business

09 December 2010 [19:46]

Richard Morningstar: Azerbaijan,Turkmenistan to decide Trans-Caspian gas pipeline's fate

The United States believes that Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan should decide on the fate of the Trans-Caspian Pipeline that could transport Turkmen gas to the European market.

Society

09 December 2010 [19:40]

Book titled "Model of Azerbaijan's Development" presented in Baku

The book "Model of Azerbaijan's Development", published by the official state newspaper "Azerbaijan" was presented in Baku today.
09 December 2010 [17:58]

Azerbaijani Shabran region's village renamed

Azerbaijani Shabran region's village Tazakand has been renamed to Devechi.
09 December 2010 [17:33]

Employees of Azerbaijan's Culture & Tourism Ministry attend session of IFESKO experts

Session of experts of the International Fund on Humanitarian Cooperation (IFESKO) of CIS member countries has been held in Moscow.
09 December 2010 [16:35]

Budapest hosts concert dedicated to national leader Heydar Aliyev

A symphonic music concert dedicated to the national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev was held at Dun Palot concert hall in Budapest.
09 December 2010 [15:30]

Homicide commited in Sumgayit city

09 December 2010 [14:29]

"Its not normal for schoolgirls to wear hijabs in Azerbaijan"

Azerbaijan's education minister says it is not normal for schoolgirls to wear headscarves.
09 December 2010 [11:45]

Supreme Court of Azerbaijan issues statement regarding case of imprisoned journalist

Supreme Court of Azerbaijan has issued a statement regarding case of imprisoned journalist Eynulla Fatullayev.
09 December 2010 [10:40]

Azerbaijan International staff meets Baku's Western University audience

A presentation of Azeri version of Azerbaijan International magazine was held at the Western University on December 8.

Sports