News for 26 March 2010

World news

26 March 2010 [14:47]

Georgian MPs in dispute over direct flights with Russia

Lawmakers briefly debated on March 26 about what Tbilisi’s stance should be on resumption of direct flights with Moscow.
26 March 2010 [14:23]

Georgia to celebrate 'Earth Hour'

Georgia will join the "Earth Hour" campaign.
26 March 2010 [13:55]

Iranian foreign minister urges Muslim countries to hold joint meeting of OIC FM

Events happening in Palestine over the past few months and the statements by the Israeli officials call for serious actions by the Muslim countries, said Foreign Minister of Iran Manouchehr Mottaki.
26 March 2010 [13:32]

NATO Secretary General to visit Georgia on Saakashvili's invitation

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO Secretary General, accepted the invitation of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to visit Georgia.
26 March 2010 [13:14]

Armenia, Czech Republic to sign military cooperation deal

Czech Defense Minister Martin Bartak will pay an official visit to Armenia on March 26.
26 March 2010 [12:38]

New public movement founded in Georgia

A new public movement has been founded in Georgia.
26 March 2010 [12:25]

Turkish government officials skip meeting with judges

The government plans to table reforms to overhaul the judiciary as early as Monday, when President Gul is also expected to consult legal experts.
26 March 2010 [11:45]

Georgian citizens to be deported from Poland

Another group of Georgian citizens will be deported from Poland March 30.
26 March 2010 [10:19]

Iran calls for 'serious' action against Israeli plot

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has urged the international community to foil an Israeli plot to change the identity of Jerusalem (al-Quds).

Weird / Interesting

Politics

26 March 2010 [20:00]

Azerbaijan holds Karabakh forum

Karabakh Liberation Organization held Karabakh forum in Imishli region of Azerbaijan March 26.
26 March 2010 [13:39]

Azerbaijan's FM to visit Iran

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov will visit Iran.
26 March 2010 [09:48]

PACE unveils spring session agenda

Business

Society

26 March 2010 [13:21]

Azerbaijani MP, Indian ambassador trip to country's Tovuz region - PHOTOS

Indian ambassador to Azerbaijan Debath Show tripped to country’s Tovuz region upon the invitation of MP Ganira Pashayeva on March 25.
26 March 2010 [13:00]

Armenian armed forces continue military exercises in Azerbaijan's occupied territories

Strong blasts have been heard in the occupied Shahbulag Mountain and Uzundere area of Agdam region at afternoon on March 25.
26 March 2010 [11:40]

Traffic stopped on a bridge in Baku

Traffic has been stopped on one of the bridges in Baku, Main Traffic Police Department of Baku Spokesperson Jamshid Hanifayev said.
26 March 2010 [10:33]

Armenian army wounded inhabitant of Agdam region

Armenian forces have wounded the habitant of Azerbaijan's Aghdam region.

Sports

26 March 2010 [19:20]

Azerbaijani Greco-Roman Olympic Champion: This time, I'll take what is mine

Interview with Greco-Roman Olympic champion Farid Mansurov.
26 March 2010 [14:40]

Azerbaijani national soccer team to hold next training session

Azerbaijan's national football team will meet for the next training session, the Azerbaijan Football Federations Association (AFFA) said.
26 March 2010 [13:27]

Azerbaijan takes 6 medals at European Judo Cup

Azerbaijani judo fighters have brought home a clutch of six medals, including two golds, from the European Cup for Cadets in Antalya, Turkey.
26 March 2010 [13:08]

Azerbaijani shooter reaches finals of prestigious tournament in Germany

Competitions as part of the 26th international annual ISAS tournament are underway in Dortmund, Germany.
26 March 2010 [10:10]

First Azerbaijan national equestrian festival wraps up

The 1st Azerbaijan national equestrian festival, which featured several races, show jumping events and a polo tournament, has ended.

Arts & Entertainment

26 March 2010 [17:30]

How to cash in on Safura's Eurovision 2010 performance?

British betting firm www.boylesports.com already taking bets on the winner of "Eurovision 2010".
26 March 2010 [14:17]

Azerbaijani opera singer to perform in Moscow

On April 2 in the Chamber Hall of the Moscow International House of Music, a solo concert of Azerbaijani opera singer Fidan Kasimova will be held.
26 March 2010 [10:48]

Azerbaijan's representative to Eurovision 2010: I’ll prove my success to those who don't believe in it

An interview with Azerbaijan's representative to the 55th Eurovision Song Contest Safura Alizade.
26 March 2010 [10:23]

Safura to sing at Poplife Party