News for 10 June 2010

Voice of Diaspora

10 June 2010 [13:07]

Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy holds two-day workshop in Washington - PHOTOS

The Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA) held two-day PhD Development and Support Program in Washington.

World news

10 June 2010 [15:35]

People die, as Turkish military helicopter crashes

A military helicopter crashed in the central province of Tokat on Thursday.
10 June 2010 [14:24]

Iran blames China for UN sanctions' vote

Iran on Wednesday blamed its political and economic ally China for having voted in favour of a new United Nations set of sanctions against Iran, according to ISNA news agency.
10 June 2010 [11:27]

Armenia and Ukraine have the highest inflation rate in CIS

Rate of inflation in Ukraine and Armenia have surged to 10.8% and 8% accordingly from January to April 2010, CIS Statistics Committee said.

Politics

10 June 2010 [16:45]

Russian political expert on Russia's role in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement

Day.Az interview with well-known Russian journalist and political expert Leonid Radzikhovski.
10 June 2010 [16:08]

Turkish media focus on President Ilham Aliyev's working visit

A working visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Turkey was in the spotlight of the Turkish and world media.
10 June 2010 [15:25]

President Ilham Aliyev receives European Parliament's vice-chairman of committee on foreign affairs

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received European Parliament's Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs Fiorello Provera.
10 June 2010 [14:16]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry comments on UN security Council sanction against Iran

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Elkhan Polukhov says the UN Security Council sanction against Iran requires detailed study.
10 June 2010 [14:07]

OSCE calls for mutual agreement on freedom of assembly in Azerbaijan

Head of the OSCE Office in Baku calls for a mutual agreement on the issue of freedom of assembly in Azerbaijan.
10 June 2010 [12:35]

Azerbaijani political expert: Azerbaijan has got a great chance to lobby for its interests in United States

Azerbaijani political expert Rasim Agayev says "it is early to say that Washington has shifted its position towards the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict."
10 June 2010 [12:07]

Ilham Aliyev: if Armenia continues to pursue its policy of occupation, Azerbaijan will seriously change its position - PHOTOS - UPDATE

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev responded to journalists' questions in Instanbul on the sidelines of the third summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
10 June 2010 [11:20]

Experts: U.S strives to improve relations with Azerbaijan by reconsidering its foreign policy positions

According to foreign experts, Obama's administration intends to establish relations with Azerbaijan, deteriorated last year, recognizing the importance of the country as a strategic partner in the region.
10 June 2010 [09:35]

Azerbaijan and UAE citizens with diplomatic passports to travel visa-free?

On June 9th, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov and his counterpart from United Arab Emirates (UAE) Tariq Al Haidan signed a Memorandum of Understanding on visa-free regime for persons holding diplomatic passports.
10 June 2010 [09:20]

President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Portuguese leader on Portugal Day

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to his Portuguese counterpart Anibal Cavaco Silva on Portugal Day.
10 June 2010 [09:04]

Austrian ambassador visits Azerbaijan University of Languages

Austrian newly appointed ambassador to Baku Sylvia Meier-Kajbic visited the Azerbaijan University of Languages on June 9.

Business

10 June 2010 [17:30]

SOCAR gets license for construction of oil refinery in Turkey

SOCAR has received a license from the regulator of the energy market in Turkey for the construction of a refinery with capacity of 10 million tons per year, near the petrochemical complex Petkim, in which SOCAR has a stake.
10 June 2010 [15:07]

Azerbaijan embassy to Italy holds presentation on economic achievements

Azerbaijan Embassy to Italy held a presentation on the country`s economic achievements in Malta capital Valetta.
10 June 2010 [13:25]

Agreements signed with Azerbaijan revive the Nabucco project

The agreements signed with Azerbaijan revived the Nabucco project, Turkish minister of energy and natural resources Taner Yildiz told journalists in Ankara.

Society

10 June 2010 [17:55]

Construction crane collapses on a house in Baku

Construction crane has collapsed right on a house in Surakhani district in Baku.
10 June 2010 [17:39]

OSCE Office organizes first International Community Policing Conference in Baku

The first International Community Policing Conference organized by OSCE Office has opened in Baku.
10 June 2010 [17:17]

Azerbaijani and Jordan's law enforcement agencies discuss cooperation prospects

Bodies of Azerbaijani and Jordan's Internal Affairs discussed the prospects of cooperation.
10 June 2010 [17:08]

President Ilham Aliyev opens new building for Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today inaugurated a newly-reconstructed building for the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population.
10 June 2010 [16:16]

Azerbaijan's national security ministry detains individuals smuggling drugs through Iran-Azerbaijan-Russia route

Officers of the National Security Ministry of Azerbaijan has revealed the fact of smuggling of drugs via the Iran-Azerbaijan-Russia route, the Ministry's public relations center said.
10 June 2010 [15:16]

International literary symposium underway in Baku

An international symposium on the theme "Love in poetry from Yunus Emre to Mohammed Fizuli" has started today in Baku.
10 June 2010 [13:45]

Book of Azerbaijani poet Chingiz Alioglu wins 2010 Art of Book competition

An international competition Art of Book 2010 has recently wrapped up in Moscow with a book titled “Cherchive” (Framework) by Azeri poet Chingiz Alioglu winning the honors.
10 June 2010 [13:34]

Azerbaijan has all prerequisites for development of ecotourism

Azerbaijan has all prerequisites and prospects for development of ecotourism, senior official of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture and Tourism Aydin Ismiyev said at the Second Expert Group on ECO Tourism of Economic Cooperation Organization in Baku.
10 June 2010 [13:16]

Azerbaijani state commission clarifies fate of 47 missing people

As a result of investigation conducted by the working group of the State Commission for Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing People of Azerbaijan, fate of 47 missing people has been clarified, according to the State Commission’s official website.
10 June 2010 [12:52]

Azerbaijani President signs decree on conscription

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on conscription from July 1 to 30 2010 and transfer to the reserve of military men to active service.
10 June 2010 [11:35]

Azerbaijan to build a new bridge over Kura River

Azeryolservis state-run company has opened tender for construction of bridge over the Kur River in Hajigabul-Bahramtapa-Horadiz highway, Tender Commission said.
10 June 2010 [10:55]

Azerbaijanis become winners of Global Millennium Prize

A ceremony of awarding winners of the “Global Millennium Prize” International Essay Contest was held, according to Azerbaijan Ministry of Education.
10 June 2010 [09:44]

Belarus youth delegation to visit Azerbaijan

Chairman of Belarus Republican Students` Union, member of Minsk city Council Yuriy Chechukovich and chairman of Council of Republican Young scholars Aleksandr Shukin will visit to Baku to meet their colleagues.
10 June 2010 [09:11]

Russian embassy to Azerbaijan marks Russia Day

The Russian embassy to Azerbaijan hosted an official reception to mark national holiday – Russia Day on June 9.

Sports

10 June 2010 [15:45]

Azerbaijani boxer to face Armenian rival at the European semi-finals

Armenian boxer Ovanes Danielyan will be Azeri boxer Elvin Mamishzadeh's rival in the semifinal of the European Championship in Moscow.
10 June 2010 [14:30]

Azerbaijani boxer victorious over his Armenian rival at European Championship

Azerbaijani boxer Elvin Mamishzadeh (48 kg) has defeated Armenian rival David Ayrapetyan representing Russia at the European Championship in Moscow.

Arts & Entertainment

10 June 2010 [14:42]

Ukrainian journalists highly appreciate Azerbaijan’s tourism infrastructure

An editor of the Ukrainian magazine "International Tourism" Alexander Gorobech and a correspondent of the same magazine Andrei Vlasenko visited Azerbaijan from May 25 to June 3.
10 June 2010 [14:35]

Azerbaijani singer performed at TURKSOY opera in Turkey

Turkey's southern province of Mersin hosted an opening concert of TURKSOY Opera Days featuring singers from nine Turkish speaking nations.