News for 17 July 2010

World news

17 July 2010 [11:25]

Turkish FM responds nationalist MHP's question on Armenia

Turkish FM that Turkey took significant steps in elimination of problems with its neighbors however Armenia remained as a missing part of that picture.

Politics

17 July 2010 [11:35]

Azerbaijani delegation visits Serbia

Azerbaijan's delegation led by economic development minister Shahin Mustafayev visited Serbia on July 12-14 under President Ilham Aliyev's instructions.

Business

17 July 2010 [12:06]

European trader to supply Azerbaijani gas to Italian electric power stations

European trader EGL intends to increase its gas portfolio through the Azerbaijani gas.
17 July 2010 [11:53]

Uzbekistan's first Airbus A320 to make its first commercial flight to Baku

New A320 aircraft of Uzbekistan Havo Yollari (Uzbekistan Airways) will make its first commercial flight from Tashkent to Baku on July 19, the company said.
17 July 2010 [10:23]

Azerbaijan, EU to continue trade talks

The trade deal as part of the Azerbaijan-EU association agreement can be signed after the country joins the World Trade Organization, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Mahmud Mammadguliyev said.
17 July 2010 [09:30]

Azerbaijan, EU likely to facilitate visa regime

If Azerbaijan-EU talks on association agreement are successful, visa regime will be relaxed.

Society

17 July 2010 [12:33]

No danger of African swine fever in Azerbaijan

There is no danger of African swine fever in Azerbaijan as the country has banned import of pork and pork fat from the Rostov and other regions of Russia.
17 July 2010 [12:14]

Mauritanian president ends Azerbaijan visit

President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has completed his official visit to Azerbaijan.
17 July 2010 [09:55]

Mauritanian president visits Sangachal oil terminal

President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz visited the Sangachal oil terminal on July 16.
17 July 2010 [09:45]

Kuwaiti Al Rai newspaper publishes interview on Azerbaijan-Kuwait cooperation in women's and children's rights

Kuwait-based Al Rai newspaper has published an interview of Sheikha Latifa Al-Fahd Al-Salim Al-Sabah, chairperson of the country's Committee for Women's Affairs.
17 July 2010 [09:22]

President Ilham Aliyev becomes familiar with territorial development plan of Baku - PHOTOS

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev got acquainted with the territorial development plan of Baku at State Town-planning and Architecture Committee on July 16.
17 July 2010 [08:58]

President of Mauritania meets Premier of Azerbaijan

President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz met with Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Artur Rasizade on July 16.

Sports

17 July 2010 [11:45]

Azerbaijani boxers scoop four medals at Ukraine international tournament

Azerbaijani boxers have won four medals at the 44th Class A international tournament, Makar Mazay memorial, in Mariupol, Ukraine.
17 July 2010 [11:15]

Azerbaijani chess player Safarli among leaders at Spain tournament

Azerbaijani chess player Eltaj Safarli drew with Armenian rival Grant Mekumian at the Villa de Benasque tournament, Spain.
17 July 2010 [09:15]

Azerbaijani wrestlers scoop eight medals at Baku Golden Grand Prix

The Azerbaijan wrestling team has won eight medals on the first day of the Golden Grand Prix here.

Arts & Entertainment

17 July 2010 [10:31]

Opera by renowned Azerbaijani composer to be staged in Istanbul, Naples and Rome

The “Koroglu” (The Blind Man's Son) opera, the masterpiece of Uzeyir Hajibayov, Azerbaijan's renowned composer, will be staged in Istanbul, Naples and Rome.
17 July 2010 [09:38]

Azerbaijan, MTV become partners