News for 09 July 2010

World news

09 July 2010 [11:07]

Armenia's foreign debt to reach U.S. $4bn by 2013

On July 8, the Armenian Government first approved a strategic program of national debt control for 2011-2013.
09 July 2010 [10:33]

EU policy on South Caucasus discussed in Berlin

European Union policy toward the South Caucasus was discussed in Berlin.

Weird / Interesting

09 July 2010 [13:45]

British shop closes after working for ...480 years

Britain's oldest ironmongers is beaten by the recession (and B&Q) and closes after 480 years.
09 July 2010 [13:25]

Taiwan Parliament: Nationalists vs Democrats, fist-fighting & cursing - PHOTOS

It's been several months since the legislators in Taiwan's parliament got into a huge brawl with each other, but they've returned to their old ways - with two hospitalised following a punch-up over a trade pact.

Politics

09 July 2010 [13:35]

Azerbaijan invites international organizations to monitor parliamentary elections

Azerbaijan invited all international organizations to monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections, Deputy Foreign Minister Vagif Sadigov said today.
09 July 2010 [12:29]

Russian political expert on Karabakh conflict, and possible resumption of hostilities

Day.Az interview with director of Russia-based Institute of Globalization and Social Movements, Russian political expert Boris Kagarlitski.
09 July 2010 [11:24]

Azerbaijani FM's leadership visit Alley of Honors

Azerbaijan marks the Day of the diplomatic service staff today.
09 July 2010 [09:55]

"Diplomacy's role and success determine Azerbaijan's achievements in other areas"

Trend interview with Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister and Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA) Rector Hafiz Pashayev on the occasion of Azerbaijan Diplomacy Day.
09 July 2010 [09:45]

Azerbaijan University of Languages' rector meets new ambassador to Argentina

Rector of Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL), MP Samad Seyidov met newly appointed ambassador to Argentina Mammad Ahmadzade on July 8.
09 July 2010 [09:10]

Korean ambassador to Azerbaijan visits National Confederation of Entrepreneurs Organizations

President of National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers`) Organizations of Azerbaijan (ASK) Mammad Musayev has met Korean ambassador Lee Chi-Han.

Business

09 July 2010 [17:55]

SOFAZ's supervisory council approves amended budget for 2010

The Supervisory Council of the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan decided to submit the fund's amended budget for 2010 for presidential approval, the message said.

Society

09 July 2010 [15:39]

Azerbaijan's population reaches 9, 047,000

The population of Azerbaijan has reached 9,047,900 people.
09 July 2010 [14:35]

Azerbaijani government set to to install video cameras in crowded places

Azerbaijani government has decided to install video cameras in crowded places.
09 July 2010 [13:55]

Azerbaijan Aviation Academy chief becomes Azerbaijani Council for Space Affairs chairman

Rector of the Azerbaijan Aviation Academy, academician Arif Pashayev has been appointed chairman of the Azerbaijani Council for Space Affairs, the Communications and IT Ministry reported.
09 July 2010 [13:15]

Crime rate in Baku ups by 1.3%

09 July 2010 [12:05]

Azerbaijani ombudsman helps citizen to restore his right to property

Azerbaijani Ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova has helped a citizen to restore his right to apartment, the Ombudsman's Office said.
09 July 2010 [11:15]

Azerbaijan Airlines restore Baku-Zagatala-Baku flight

CJSC Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) will restore the Baku-Zagatala-Baku flight July 17, the company reported today.
09 July 2010 [09:35]

Earthquake shakes Azerbaijan

Sports

Arts & Entertainment

09 July 2010 [16:06]

World-renowned jazzman Al Jarreau to perform in Azerbaijan

World-renowned jazzman Al Jarreau will give a concert as part of a second international piano festival in Gabala, a city in the north of Azerbaijan, which kicks of late this month.