News for 26 July 2010

World news

26 July 2010 [16:35]

Original "Don Quixote" drawing by Picasso discovered in Tbilisi

An original "Don Quixote" drawing by Picasso was accidentally discovered by art critics in a Georgian family in Tbilisi.
26 July 2010 [14:30]

Iran wants Turkey, Brazil to join Vienna Group nuclear talks

Motaki said that his country would be ready to hold negotiations with world powers on its nuclear program in early September after the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Analytics

Weird / Interesting

26 July 2010 [16:10]

Japan women's life expectancy world longest for 25th straight year

Japanese women held the world's longest life expectancy for the 25th year in row in 2009, with their average life-span hitting a record high of 86.44 years, the government said Monday.
26 July 2010 [13:40]

Giant fake shark tried to swallow "the Bronze Surfer" statue

A bronze surfer statue near San Diego has been the target of many gags, but never one this big and scary.
26 July 2010 [13:15]

Staying in education for longer staves off dementia

Education helps the brain stave off the effects of dementia, a new study claims.

Politics

26 July 2010 [17:25]

Turkish foreign trade minister to trip to Azerbaijan

Turkish Foreign Trade Minister Zafer Caglayan will arrive in Azerbaijan July 27, the Azerbaijani Economic Development Ministry reported today.
26 July 2010 [15:11]

"It is impossible to resolve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict peacefully today"

Day.Az interview with Director General of Russia-based Political Information Center Alexei Mukhin.
26 July 2010 [14:55]

Azerbaijan ruling party widely uses election technologies of U.S. and Western countries

The ruling New Azerbaijan Party widely uses election technologies of the U.S. and other Western countries, the ruling party deputy executive secretary, MP Siyavush Novruzov said.
26 July 2010 [10:45]

Coordination Center of Azerbaijanis in Europe protest against false Karabakh film

On July 14, Germany’s ARTE aired a documentary "The World’s Mountain Summits" ("Auf den Gipfeln der Welt") dedicated to Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
26 July 2010 [10:10]

Ahmadinejad: Nations siding with U.S. against Iran - are enemies

All countries siding with the United States against Iran would be considered enemies, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday, according to DPA.

Business

26 July 2010 [11:25]

SOCAR invests over $470 million in Georgian economy

Reportedly, SOCAR, operating actively in Georgia, has invested in this country about $470 million.
26 July 2010 [09:45]

Azerbaijani investors have second highest amount of foreign investment in Istanbul

The number of foreign investors in Istanbul was up 6.53% in first half of 2010 over the second half of 2009, the chamber of commerce said on Sunday, according to Anadolu Agency.

Daily Laugh

Photo Galleries

Society

26 July 2010 [18:00]

Midget wedding in Azerbaijan!

A recent wedding ceremony in Adnali village of Azerbaijan’s Shamakhi region caused a great interest.
26 July 2010 [16:55]

Over 317 kilograms of expired products revealed in Azerbaijan

The State Service for Antimonopoly Policy and Consumer Protection under the Azerbaijani Ministry of Economic Development destroyed about 317 kilograms of expired products.
26 July 2010 [16:22]

Boeing 737-800 launches its first Nakhchivan-Moscow flight

Boeing 737-800 will make its first flight from Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan to Russian capital Moscow tomorrow.
26 July 2010 [15:57]

Hot weather conditions to dominate in Azerbaijan for 3 more days

Hot weather conditions will dominate in Azerbaijan in the coming three days, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources said.
26 July 2010 [15:23]

Azerbaijani connoisseurs take first place in South Caucasus Cup in Intellectual Games

Azerbaijani intellectuals have been highly successful at the XII Cup South Caucasus in Intellectual Games which ended on July 25.
26 July 2010 [14:07]

Contruction of memorial over mass burial site in Azerbaijan's Guba region started

A memorial complex is being constructed on the mass grave of victims of genocide committed by Armenians against Azerbaijani people in Guba region of Azerbaijan.
26 July 2010 [13:21]

Large-scale ecological campaign conducted in Sumgait

Ecological campaign under the slogan "Sumgait – common house, lets keep it clean" has been held on the seashore in Sumgait.
26 July 2010 [12:25]

Daylight tragedy: Man kills his wife in Ganja

A brutal murder was committed in Azerbaijan’s Ganja city on July 25.
26 July 2010 [09:35]

Azerbaijan presents country's anti-AIDS programs at international conference

The Azerbaijan delegation participated in the 18th international AIDs conference in Vienna on July 18-23.

Sports

Arts & Entertainment

26 July 2010 [15:35]

Azerbaijan's renowned mugam singers attend music festivals in Europe

Azerbaijan's renowned mugam singer Alim Gasimov and her daughter Fargana Gasimova have recently returned from European tour.
26 July 2010 [11:45]

"Koroglu" opera by outstanding Azerbaijani composer staged in Istanbul

"Koroglu" (Blind man's son) by outstanding Azerbaijani composer Uzeir Hajibayov has been staged in Istanbul.
26 July 2010 [11:08]

Second international music featival opens in Azerbaijani region

The 2nd International Music Festival has started in Gabala, Azerbaijan on July 25.