News for 04 June 2010

Voice of Diaspora

04 June 2010 [15:25]

Anglo-Azerbaijani Society holds charity event

Anglo–Azerbaijani Society held its annual charity event in Baku. The event brought together statesmen and political figures of Azerbaijan, MPs, heads of the local and foreign companies.
04 June 2010 [10:07]

Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan delivered a speech at the Oxford Union - PHOTOS

On the 25th of May, 2010, the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr Vagif Sadigov visited Oxford and delivered speech at the Oxford Union.
04 June 2010 [09:15]

Azerbaijan's national flag raised in Toronto

On the occasion of May 28th - Republic Day, Azerbaijan`s national flag was raised in front of the building of provincial parliament of Ontario, Toronto, Canada.

Your Corner

04 June 2010 [12:55]

Your Corner: Angry winds, lovely food, peaceful people - Azerbaijan through the foreigner's eyes

Your Corner" is exactly what you think it is - your stories, pictures, art, and pretty much everything else you can share with the rest.

World news

04 June 2010 [17:25]

Erdogan visited wounded Gaza aid activists - PHOTOS

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited the people who are receiving medical treatment at Ataturk Teaching and Research Hospital in Ankara.
04 June 2010 [14:21]

Number of smokers reaches 17 million in Iran

The number of smokers reaches 17 million people in Iran, the Gazvin Province Medical Service Head Ilham Tafi was quoted as saying by Fars.
04 June 2010 [13:08]

Turkish MP: Turkey should take stringent measures towards Israel

Turkey should take more stringent steps towards Israel in particular in the field of economic and military cooperation between the countries, Turkish MP Onur Oymen said.
04 June 2010 [11:55]

Catholic bishop stabbed to death in southern Turkey

A Roman Catholic bishop has been stabbed to death, allegedly by his driver, in southern Turkey, the Anatolia news agency reported Thursday.

Weird / Interesting

04 June 2010 [14:46]

Five of the World's weirdest ice-creams

Now, we seriously doubt that you've tasted any of the ice-cream flavors listed below, yet still its nice to know such even exist, and who knows, one days you just might want to taste one.
04 June 2010 [14:15]

Alligator "turns blue" after the sun effect...

The large gator looks a stunning shade of blue as the bright morning sky reflects off her wet back. She appeared to change from her usual dark brown to black, grey and blue over the space of just a few minutes as the sun rose over the lake at 7am.

Politics

04 June 2010 [18:41]

Belarus President meets Azerbaijani Premier

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has today received at his temporary residence Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Artur Rasizade.
04 June 2010 [18:15]

Azerbaijan Academy of Public Administration hosts international conference

An international conference on “Global financial crisis and anti-crisis policy in public management: world practice and an Azerbaijani model” has been held at the Academy of Public Administration under the Azerbaijan President.
04 June 2010 [17:55]

Venice Commission provides conclusion on Azerbaijan's Constitution Law on "Normative legal acts"

The 83rd plenary session of the Venice Commission started today.
04 June 2010 [16:36]

Cyprus to host conference of CoE parliament speakers

The next Conference of Presidents of Parliament of the Council of Europe states will be held in Limassol, Cyprus, from 10 to 12 June 2010.
04 June 2010 [16:08]

Azerbaijani Parliament to debate 'Science' bill

The work on a bill on science has completed, chairman of the parliamentary committee on science and education Shamsaddin Hajiyev said at a meeting of the committee.
04 June 2010 [15:35]

Brussels to host roundtable on EU and Caspian region - strategy selection

A roundtable meeting under the theme “The European Union and the Caspian Region - strategy selection” will be held in Brussels, Belgium next Monday as part of the Trans-Caspian political platform project.
04 June 2010 [14:10]

Azerbaijan, Russia discuss interparliamentary relations

Chairman of Azerbaijan's Parliament Ogtay Asadov has met Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Sergey Mironov. He praised the Russia-Azerbaijan relations.
04 June 2010 [11:45]

Azerbaijan to deport nearly 80 foreigners

The State Migration Service of Azerbaijan is set to deport nearly 80 foreigners in an administrative order.
04 June 2010 [09:20]

Azerbaijani delegation attends 3rd forum of UN Alliance of Civilizations

Chairman of Azerbaijan's State Committee for the Work with Religious Associations Hidayat Orujov attended the 3rd Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Business

04 June 2010 [16:56]

Azerbaijan to host workshop on credit risk management

The Azerbaijan Risk Professionals Association (ARPA) will hold a "New insight into credit risk management" workshop with support of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) June 14, the CBA reported today.
04 June 2010 [16:16]

SOCAR chief meets Eni Vice-President

President of Azerbaijan State Oil Company (SOCAR) Rovnag Abdullayev has met senior vice-president of Italian Eni company Daniele de Giovanni.
04 June 2010 [15:55]

Azerbaijani FM: Country interested in Belarusian energy market

Azerbaijan is interested in the Belarusian energy market, Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said in an interview with the Belarusian First Television Channel, Belta reported.
04 June 2010 [10:36]

Baku hosts seminar on card business development

Azerbaijan's Central Bank and MasterCard International organized a seminar on “Development of Card business”.
04 June 2010 [09:55]

UAE's Naffco to expand business relations in Azerbaijan

UAE's National Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO - NAFFCO wants to expand business relations in Azerbaijan, said the company's manager for export Patrick Antony who attended the 17th International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition in Baku.
04 June 2010 [09:44]

Azerbaijan Central Bank, EBRD discuss cooperation

Chairman of Azerbaijan's Central Bank Elman Rustamov met today a members of the Board of Directors of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Daily Laugh

04 June 2010 [15:17]

Daily laugh: Why live long?

Photo Galleries

04 June 2010 [14:03]

Hunting tornados - PHOTOS

Society

04 June 2010 [18:33]

Over 2,633 mines detonated in Azerbaijan in May

Some 2,358,191 sq. m. of area was cleared from mines and unexploded ordinances in April, the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) said.
04 June 2010 [17:35]

Azerbaijan and Ukrainian scholars to study oil and gas potential of Caspian-Black Sea basin

Azerbaijani and Ukrainian scholars will study oil and gas potential of the Caspian-Black Sea basin.
04 June 2010 [17:07]

HOMS together with “Mushvig” children celebrated the International Children's Day

Ambassadors’ Spouses together with “Mushvig” children celebrated the International Children's Day.
04 June 2010 [16:45]

Doha hosts Azerbaijani Culture Days

Doha hosted Days of the Azerbaijani Culture for the first time in the history of the Azerbaijan-Qatar relations.
04 June 2010 [15:08]

Counterfeit U.S. dollars revealed in Baku

Counterfeit U.S. dollars have been revealed in Baku.
04 June 2010 [13:46]

Nearly 116,000 entrants to sit entrance exams in Azerbaijan this year

As many as 115,852 entrants will sit entrance examinations in Azerbaijan this year, Azerbaijan State Student Admission Commission Chairwoman Maleyka Abbaszade said at a press conference today.
04 June 2010 [12:46]

Over 660 kilograms of expired products revealed in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani State Service for Antimonopoly Policy and Consumer Protection under the Ministry of Economic Development conducted regular monitoring of the consumer market and destroyed about 663 kilograms of expired products, the statement said.
04 June 2010 [12:35]

Iran to build a new clinic in Azerbaijan

Iranian Red Crescent Society will build a 120-bed clinic in Azerbaijan.
04 June 2010 [12:28]

Gala festival held with support of Heydar Aliyev Foundation - PHOTOS

Gala festival has been held at the Gala State Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex with support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
04 June 2010 [11:16]

Turkish company offers joint production of unmanned aircrafts to Azerbaijan

Turkey’s Global Teknik has offered joint production of unmanned aircrafts to Azerbaijan.
04 June 2010 [10:56]

Director of UNEP regional office for Europe: I invite those who call Baku a dirty city to visit it

I invite those who call Baku a dirty city to visit it, Christophe Bouvier, Director of UNEP Regional office for Europe, said on June 3.
04 June 2010 [09:35]

Azerbaijan to host conference of European environment ministers

Ministers responsible for environment from across Europe will come together in Azerbaijan's Gabala city on Saturday.

Sports

04 June 2010 [14:55]

Azerbaijan's grandmaster attends chess roundtable meeting in Odessa

A roundtable meeting on the “Popularization of the Chess Game: Experience, Perspectives and Plan of Action” has been held in Odessa, Ukraine.

Arts & Entertainment

04 June 2010 [13:25]

Azerbaijan's Eurovision-2011 selection tour to start in September

Azerbaijan will kick off a selection of its contestant for next year's Eurovision song contest in September.
04 June 2010 [11:27]

Former kickboxing champion, Hollywood actor Gary Daniels: I learned a lot from working with Stallone

Lost, exclusive interview with a former kickboxing champion, a hollywood star, Gary Daniels. The Interview was taken on 15th of March, 2009.
04 June 2010 [07:50]

"Boney M" to perform in Baku

Exhibitions

04 June 2010 [14:30]

Azerbaijan's tourism potential showcased in Kuwait

Azerbaijani delegation attended a travel exhibition in Al-Kuwait, Kuwait.