News for 13 May 2010

Voice of Diaspora

13 May 2010 [14:30]

Ceremonial opening of Azerbaijani Consulate General held in Yekaterinburg

Ceremonial opening of Azerbaijani Consulate General was held today in Yekaterinburg.

World news

13 May 2010 [17:14]

European Commission says EU's job not to judge history over Armenia claims

European Commission said Wednesday EU's job was not to judge history over Armenian allegations regarding the incidents of 1915.
13 May 2010 [11:35]

Turkish President approves constitution reforms

Turkish President Abdullah Gul approved on Wednesday government-backed changes to country's constitution.

Weird / Interesting

13 May 2010 [19:05]

Suicidal couple fall in love on bridge

A bereaved fiancé who was about to throw himself off a bridge in Russia has found love again – with a woman who was set to leap from the same spot.
13 May 2010 [17:07]

Bra that grows rice developed in Japan - PHOTO

A Japanese lingerie company has developed a concept bra that doubles as a rice paddy.
13 May 2010 [16:24]

Millionaire who posted an advert looking for the perfect son-in-law

A millionaire who posted an advert looking for the perfect son-in-law has found the ideal man after sifting through 400 responses.
13 May 2010 [14:35]

Chinese man "posed as a woman and married men for money"

A man has been arrested in China for allegedly posing as a woman in order to marry men for their money. 18-year-old Wang Mou had reportedly married three men already this year.
13 May 2010 [14:25]

Chinese Couple divorces 3 times In a week!

A couple in eastern China may have set a new Guinness world record after they got divorced three times in the space of a week.
13 May 2010 [09:53]

Cancer victim loses £10k Bet on survival

A terminally ill man who had previously won thousands of pounds betting he would stay alive has died just weeks before he was due to collect another £10,000 in winnings.

Politics

13 May 2010 [19:20]

Azerbaijani parliamentary speaker to visit Turkey in May

Azerbaijani Parliamentary Speaker Ogtay Asadov will pay an official visit to Turkey in late May, a diplomatic source said.
13 May 2010 [17:54]

Azerbaijani President: Relations with Serbia important for Azerbaijan - UPDATE

President of Serbia Boris Tadic has arrived in Azerbaijan for an official visit on May 12.
13 May 2010 [17:40]

Editor-in-chief of Russia-based newspaper named timeframe Armenia will withdraw from Azerbaijan's lands

Day.Az interview with editor-in-chief of the Russia-based "Konservator" newspaper Rustam Arifjanov.
13 May 2010 [14:19]

Azerbaijani MP on possible impact of Turkey-Russia talks on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution

"I think nothing will change in the Nagorno-Karabakh talks now," Azerbaijani Member of Parliament Aynur Jamalgizi said.
13 May 2010 [10:15]

Fourth volume of book "Ilham Aliyev. Development – Our Aim" published

The fourth volume of the book “Ilham Aliyev. Development – our aim” has been published.
13 May 2010 [10:06]

Azerbaijani embassy in Russia says Armenian diplomat's statement is nonsense

Embassy of Azerbaijan in Russia says Armenian diplomat's statement is nonsense.
13 May 2010 [09:09]

Azerbaijani deputy speaker meets UNICEF regional director

Deputy Speaker of Azerbaijan Milli Majlis Valeh Alasgarov met UNICEF Regional Director for CEE/CIS Steven Allen on May 12.

Business

Photo Galleries

Society

13 May 2010 [18:04]

Water levels in Mingachevir reservoir approches critical level

Within last twenty-four hours the level of te water in Mingachevir dam has raised 5 centimeters to settle at 82,42 m.
13 May 2010 [16:59]

UNICEF regional director briefs journalists on visit to Azerbaijan

UNICEF Regional Director for CEE/CIS Steven Allen has today held a press conference on the outcomes of his visit to Azerbaijan.
13 May 2010 [13:18]

Turkish man causes two Azerbaijanis to die in a car crash

A serious traffic accident has occurred in the Gazakh region of Azerbaijan, the Central Traffic Police Department said.
13 May 2010 [12:39]

Azerbaijani students' union became ESU observant member

The Azerbaijani Students' Union (ASU) became observant member of the European Students' Union (ESU), the ASU reported.
13 May 2010 [11:13]

Baku hosts fifth conference of Islamic World Universities' Federation

The fifth conference of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW) has started in Baku on May 12.

Sports

13 May 2010 [15:54]

Azerbaijani sumo wrestlers to join Varna championship

The European Sumo Championship will take place in Varna, Bulgaria on May 25-28.
13 May 2010 [14:13]

Azerbaijani wrestlers to visit Turkey for International Tournament

The International Youth Tournament on Free-style, Greco-Roman and Women wrestling will take place from May 14 to 16 in Ankara, Turkey.
13 May 2010 [13:52]

Azerbaijani boxers reach International tournament semifinals

The international boxing tournament among juniors dedicated to the 87th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev is now finished.

Arts & Entertainment

13 May 2010 [12:34]

Safura rocks in Romania

13 May 2010 [12:30]

First ever film about Baku history to air on Finnish TV channel - PHOTOS

Finnish film company “Helmi Films” produced historical documentary film “Memories of Baku” for broadcasting on TV. The film producer is Tahir Aliyev, who is living in Helsinki.
13 May 2010 [10:53]

'Azerbaijani family 2010' film festival wraps up

“The Azerbaijani family 2010” Short Film Festival wrapped up in Baku.
13 May 2010 [10:44]

Azerbaijani artist to participate in an international exhibition - PHOTO

Azerbaijani artist Mehriban Efendi will represent our art in theinternational exhibition in Portugal.