News for 03 June 2010

World news

03 June 2010 [15:05]

Turkey suspends energy projects with Israel

Turkish Energy & Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz said on Thursday that Turkey would not develop any energy projects with Israel till the relations between the two countries were normalized.
03 June 2010 [13:12]

Armenian women seek to get rid of "national" nose

In Armenia, 75% of those who want to get rid of the "Armenian" nose are women, Head of the Plastic Surgery Department of the Kanaker-Zeitoun Medical Center Karen Danielian said at a press conference, according to Regnum news agency.
03 June 2010 [10:27]

Armenian TV channel violated "Eurovision" rules

Armenian commentators of Eurovision Song Contest shame themselves on air, according to ArmInfo news agency.

Analytics

03 June 2010 [15:55]

Armenia vs. Russia: Yerevan declares "cultural war"

Armenia has declared a cultural war on Russia, calling the country its sole political and economic ally. This was the leitmotif of talks over the past few days.

Weird / Interesting

03 June 2010 [13:57]

One suicide every two hours in Taiwan

More than 4,000 people committed suicide in Taiwan in 2009, averaging almost one death every two hours, the Department of Health said Thursday, DPA reported.

Politics

03 June 2010 [18:32]

Azerbaijani Speaker: No unsolved issues between Russia and Azerbaijan

Russia and Azerbaijan are strategic partners. There are no unsolved problems between them, Chairmen of the Federation Council Sergei Mironov and the Azerbaijani Parliament Oktay Asadov said at a meeting today.
03 June 2010 [17:22]

Azerbaijani draft military doctrine to be considered in Parliament

It was recommended to consider the Azerbaijani Draft Military Doctrine in the Azerbaijani Parliament.
03 June 2010 [16:41]

Greece-Azerbaijan agreement on cooperation in emergency situations will be tabled in parliament

Agreement on mutual assistance in elimination of disaster affects, which was signed between Azerbaijan and Greece in Athens in February, will be tabled at the Azerbaijani parliament.
03 June 2010 [15:32]

Azerbaijani political expert on possibility of war between Israel and Turkey

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani political expert Zardusht Alizade.
03 June 2010 [15:12]

Azerbaijanis detained in Israel to return home, date revealed

Two Azerbaijani activists on-board Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla aid convoy intercepted by Israel will return home on Sunday, the Isareli Interior Ministry Immigration Department said.
03 June 2010 [14:28]

Venice Commission to consider draft law on Azerbaijani normative legal acts

The Venice Commission will consider the draft law on normative legal acts of Azerbaijan June 4.
03 June 2010 [14:13]

U.S. congresswoman congratulates Azerbaijan on Republic Day

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Mrs. Lynn C. Woolsey from California has congratulated Azerbaijan on the Day of Republic.
03 June 2010 [13:33]

Why updated Madrid principles do not suit Armenia...

"All indications are that the Armenian authorities do not like the updated Madrid principles," Azerbaijani political analyst Rasim Musabayov said.
03 June 2010 [12:55]

Israeli ambassador: Departure of Azerbaijanis from Israel is matter of logistics

Departure of two Azerbaijani citizens on-board Freedom Flotilla intercepted by Israeli commandos is a matter of the logistics, Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan Michael Lavon Lotem said.
03 June 2010 [12:20]

Caucasus Muslims Board Chairman: Israeli leadership should either apologize or resign

Caucasus Muslims Board Chairman Haji Allahshukur Pashazade strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla describing it as atrocity in international waters.
03 June 2010 [11:28]

Azerbaijani political analyst on Israeli commandos' attack on Gaza aid flotilla

Azerbaijan is a closest ally of Turkey, and there cannot be two opinions concerning Israeli armed attack on a humanitarian aid flotilla, Azerbaijani political scientist Fikrat Sadigov said.
03 June 2010 [09:30]

Azerbaijani MP highlights Nagorno-Karabakh conflict at the Doha forum

Member of the Azerbaijan Parliament Ganira Pashayeva has addressed the 10th Doha Forum, highlighting the consequences of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

Business

03 June 2010 [17:06]

ConocoPhillips Vice President: Azerbaijan correctly uses oil revenues

Azerbaijan correctly uses oil revenues, said first Vice President of ConocoPhillips Larry Archibald at the meeting with chief of Azerbaijan State Oil Company, Rovnag Abdullayev.
03 June 2010 [14:35]

Azerbaijan, Turkey hold talks to sign new gas contract

A working group of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan delegates and partner companies were on a visit to Turkey, SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev said.
03 June 2010 [13:26]

British "Diplomat Magazine" publishes article about Azerbaijan's energy policy

The British magazine "Diplomat", which is distributed among political circles and structures, as well as diplomatic missions operating in the UK, published an extensive article about the energy policy of Azerbaijan in the June issue, the Azerbaijani Embassy in Great Britain reported.
03 June 2010 [12:33]

SOCAR vice-president: Azerbaijan's gas reserves may reach 5 trillion cubic meters

Azerbaijan's daily gas production exceeds 75 million cubic meters.
03 June 2010 [09:45]

Aktau to host Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan business forum

A Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan business forum will take place in August this year in Aktau, according to the embassy.

Society

03 June 2010 [18:25]

Azerbaijanis onboard Freedom Flotilla are not activists

Two Azerbaijanis who were on board Freedom Flotilla bound for Gaza with humanitarian cargo are not international activists, IHH representative - Turkish waqf, Orhan Shefik, who organized humanitarian aid to the Gaza, said.
03 June 2010 [18:13]

Azerbaijani academician publishes "Philosophy" book

A manual "Philosophy", prepared by a member of the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences, academician Ramiz Mehdiyev, has been published.
03 June 2010 [17:49]

Four-legged chicken born in Azerbaijan

An unusual chicken was born in a private farm owned by Azerbaijan’s Agstafa resident Yagub Gasimov.
03 June 2010 [15:25]

Azerbaijan, Turkey discuss Justice System cooperation

Justice Minister, Chairman of the Judicial-Legal Council Fikret Mammadov met with visiting Deputy Director of the Turkish Justice Academy Sami Sezai Ural.
03 June 2010 [13:40]

Azerbaijani student ranks 2nd at Turkish Language Olympiads

Azerbaijani student Vahid Nuriyev ranked 2nd at the eighth annual Turkish Language Olympiads.
03 June 2010 [12:47]

Quake jolts Baku: a number of offices evacuated - UPDATE

A quake jolted Baku this morning at 09:50, the Azerbaijani Seismological Service reported.
03 June 2010 [11:50]

Teacher from Goranboy region commits suicide

A teacher committed suicide in Goranboy region of Azerbaijan, local prosecutor's office said.
03 June 2010 [10:35]

Azerbaijan sets amount of scholarship for students studying abroad

The Azerbaijani government has determined the amount of scholarships for the Azerbaijani students studying at the universities in Turkey, Egypt, Russia and Ukraine.
03 June 2010 [10:11]

Azerbaijani mugham master to perform in Turkey

Azerbaijan's mugham singer Alim Gasimov will give a solo concert in Istanbul on Saturday.
03 June 2010 [09:22]

Qatar hosts Days of Azerbaijani Culture

Days of Azerbaijani Culture have been launched in Qatar.
03 June 2010 [09:13]

5th interparliamentary conference on HIV/AIDS ends in Baku

The 5th interparliamentary conference aimed at exploring priorities of regional cooperation in improving HIV/AIDS legislation has wrapped up.

Sports

Arts & Entertainment

03 June 2010 [16:49]

Funds Azerbaijan spent on "Eurovision-2010" announced

The sum Azerbaijan has spent on country's Eurovision-2010 entry Safura Alizadeh was announced at a press conference today.
03 June 2010 [16:33]

Electronic tourism to develop in Azerbaijan

At Institute of information technology of National Academy of sciences of Azerbaijan (NASA) the exchange of opinions on the role of electronic tourism in economy has taken place.
03 June 2010 [14:51]

Safura Alizadeh leaves Azerbaijan...

Azerbaijani singer Safura Alizadeh is leaving Azerbaijan.
03 June 2010 [12:26]

"Ibrus" film theater of Azerbaijan to host a festival of films

On June 5-27, Ibrus Theatre will hold a festival of films by a People's artist, a prominent film director and cameraman Rasim Ojagov, the theatre's press service informed.

Exhibitions

03 June 2010 [15:40]

International Caspian Oil and Gas conference underway in Baku

The 17th International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference Incorporating Refining and Petrochemicals is underway.