Society

15 January 2010 [18:28]

Newspaper editor-in-chief gets 13 years in jail in Azerbaijan

The Court of Grave Crimes finalized a hearing on the case of Nazim Guliyev, founder and editor-in-chief of the Ideal newspaper.
15 January 2010 [17:19]

Azerbaijani soldier dies in contact line of Azerbaijani, Armenian armies

A soldier of Azerbaijani Army was killed after Armenian armed forces violated ceasefire in direction of Tartar region on Jan. 14.
15 January 2010 [15:50]

Nine millionth Azerbaijani citizen born

15 January 2010 [10:00]

Azerbaijani president inspects construction of dry-cargo port station in Baku Bay - PHOTOS

Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev visited the Baku bay to see ongoing construction of a dry-cargo port station on Jan. 14.
15 January 2010 [09:53]

Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Council: It would be wrong to remove Euronews from cable network because of one program

Azerbaijani National Television and Radio Council chief says it would be inappropriate to remove Euronews from cable TV.
15 January 2010 [09:34]

Azerbaijani president inspects reconstruction work at Yacht Club - PHOTOS

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev inspected reconstruction work at the Yacht club in the National Park on Jan. 14.
14 January 2010 [19:00]

Azerbaijani scientist arrested in Iran stands trial

Azerbaijani scientist Rashid Aliyev, who was arrested in Iran, will stand trial today, head of the Committee Defending the Rights of Rashid Aliyev, director of the Laser Scientific-Research Center Soltanhamid Malikov said.
14 January 2010 [18:48]

Azerbaijan to join Green week Berlin 2010 Exhibition

Azerbaijan is poised to take part for the third time in the International Green Week Berlin 2010 exhibition, which will take place between 15 and 24 January in Germany.
14 January 2010 [18:14]

Azerbaijani parliament set to impose smoking bans

The Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani parliament) commission on social policy has prepared a bill “On smoking restriction”.
14 January 2010 [16:33]

Materials about 117 missing Azerbaijani citizens sent to ICRC

The State Commission for POWs, Hostages and Missing People held 25 meetings with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 2009, Commission’s official website said.
14 January 2010 [16:17]

Azerbaijani education minister: Country's higher schools to receive funds under new mechanism

All Azerbaijani higher schools will be financed per student as from next academic year, Education Minister Misir Mardanov told journalists.
14 January 2010 [15:04]

137 tons of expired food found in Azerbaijan's retail outlets last year

Azerbaijan’s State Service for Consumer Market Control made regular swoops on stores to monitor consumer market in 2009.
14 January 2010 [10:00]

Azerbaijani president visits construction site of National Flag Square - PHOTOS

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev inspected construction progress of the National Flag square on Jan. 13.
13 January 2010 [18:56]

Azerbaijan's justice minister meets delegation led by German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation director

Azerbaijan's Justice Minister Fikrat Mammadov received the delegation led by director of the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation Matthias Weckerling on Jan. 13, the ministry said.
13 January 2010 [10:33]

Azerbaijan launches swine flu vaccination

Azerbaijan will launch vaccination against the A/H1N1 pandemic influenza virus on Jan.13, the Health Ministry reported.
13 January 2010 [09:21]

Azerbaijani embassy to Indonesia commemorates victims of 20 January

Azerbaijan`s embassy in Jakarta organized an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 20 January tragedy.
12 January 2010 [22:09]

Azerbaijan's chef to take part in Santiago int'l congress

The International Chefs Congress will be held between January 20th and 30th in Santiago, Chile, Azerbaijan National Culinary Center said.
12 January 2010 [18:45]

"Trainings for English teachers" online project presented in Baku

Initiated by the British Council “Trainings for English Teachers in Azerbaijan” online project was presented in Baku for the first time.
12 January 2010 [17:50]

Azerbaijan's first scientific-sport expedition in the Andes - PHOTOS

Azerbaijan's first scientific-sport expedition led by President of Air and Extreme Sports Federation Huseyn Bagirov ended an expedition to the Andes (Argentine).
12 January 2010 [16:21]

Documentary on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict presented in Baku - PHOTOS

A new documentary on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict was presented in Baku.
12 January 2010 [14:40]

Famous Azerbaijani pianist celebrates his 80th birthday in U.S.

Famous Azerbaijani pianist Chingiz Sadikhov, who is living in the United States for a long time, has celebrated the 80th birthday at the Concert Hall of San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
12 January 2010 [11:55]

Azerbaijani ombudsman appeals Prosecutor General to ensure fair investigation into journalist's case

Azerbaijani Human Rights Commissioner Elmira Suleymanova visited Baku detention facility, press service of the commissioner’s office said.
11 January 2010 [18:15]

Azerbaijan issues first Environmental Atlas

An Environmental Atlas has been issued in Azerbaijan for the first time, said the State Committee on Land and Cartography.
11 January 2010 [13:08]

Young Azerbaijani artists to display their works in Egypt

An exhibition of works by young Azerbaijani artists will be launched in Egypt.
11 January 2010 [12:38]

Tragedy in construction site in Baku leaves three workers dead

A tragedy has occurred in the construction site in Baku, Nasimi district police office said.
11 January 2010 [11:41]

Iranian balloon swallower dies in Azerbaijan

An Iranian citizen drug mule has died in Azerbaijan after crossing the border with illicit drugs contained in his gastrointestinal tract, local police said.
11 January 2010 [09:21]

Baku to host Turkish fashion show

Fashion lovers in Azerbaijan's capital will have an opportunity to enjoy the showcase of Turkey's leading designers late this month.
09 January 2010 [13:56]

Rules for higher school admission to be made public in Azerbaijan this month

“No serious changes are expected in the rules for admission to higher schools,” chairperson of the State Student Admission Commission (SSAC) Maleyka Abbaszade told reporters.
09 January 2010 [10:46]

Joint Azerbaijani-Turkish film to be shot

In accordance with an agreement signed between Culture Ministries of Azerbaijan and Turkey, Azerbaijani writer Elchin Efendiyev's novel “Mahmoud and Maryam” will be filmed.
09 January 2010 [09:57]

First shipment of WHO swine flu vaccine delivered to Azerbaijan

First shipment of A/H1N1 vaccines sent by the World Health Organization was delivered to Azerbaijan on Friday, Deputy Director of the Republican Anti-Plague Station Shair Gurbanov said.
08 January 2010 [19:00]

Armenians destroy Azerbaijani cemetries

The cemetery in the occupied Gizilhajili village of Azerbaijan's Gazakh region has been destroyed by Armenians, deputy chief of Gazakh region police office Adalat Sadigov said.
08 January 2010 [18:41]

Over 8,000 individuals provided with jobs through job fairs in Azerbaijan last year

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population says job fairs held throughout the country have proved effective.
08 January 2010 [18:10]

Foreigners kidnapping Chinese women in Azerbaijan detained

Foreigners kidnapping a Chinese woman in Azerbaijan were detained.
08 January 2010 [16:13]

Azerbaijani education official: Individuals who do not even deserve title of student study in country's universities

Day.Az intervie with Head of Azerbaijani Education Ministry’s General and Pre-School Education Department Arif Muradov.
08 January 2010 [14:26]

Armenian-labeled children’s sweets found in Azerbaijan

Children's sweets with Armenian label have been revealed on sale in Azerbaijan.
08 January 2010 [12:35]

Road accident in Azerbaijan's capital leaves one policeman dead

Fatal road accident occurred in Nobel avenue of Baku in the morning on Jan. 8.
07 January 2010 [18:20]

Azerbaijani judge nominees pass trainings in Turkey

A total of 80 judge nominees have passed long-term educational training organized by the Turkey’s Justice Academy before taking posts of judges in Azerbaijan, Legal-Court Council said.
07 January 2010 [16:14]

Appartment fire in Baku leaves one dead

Fire took place in a residential building in Baku's Khatai district on Jan. 7.
07 January 2010 [16:05]

Azerbaijan State Commission: Missing Tovuz resident captured by Armenian side

Azerbaijani's State Commission on Hostages, POWs and Missing People has issued a statement about resident of Alibeyli village of Tovuz region who reportedly went missing.
07 January 2010 [15:27]

Letter of Armenian-captured Azerbaijani soldier delivered to his family

The letter of the Azerbaijani soldier captured by Armenians Anar Hajiyev has been delivered to his family on Jan. 7.
07 January 2010 [13:52]

Food quality & safety lab established in Azerbaijan

A new laboratory has been set up under the State Service for Antimonopoly Policy and Consumer Rights Protection to supervise quality of bakery products.
07 January 2010 [13:15]

Orthodox Christians of Azerbaijan mark Christmas

Orthodox Christians of world mark blest birth of Prophet Jesus.
07 January 2010 [11:35]

Gulf Traveller’s story features Azerbaijani tourism

Gulf Traveller, Kuwait's and Persian Gulf's leading tourism magazine, published an article about tourism potential of Azerbaijan based on an interview with Minister of Culture Abulfaz Garayev.
07 January 2010 [10:55]

Azerbaijani Press Council appeals to interior minister to ensure fair investigation of imprisoned journalist's case

Azerbaijani Press Council has appealed to Interior Minister Ramil Usubov in connection with imprisoned journalist Eynulla Fatullayev, chairman of the council Aflatun Amashov said.
07 January 2010 [09:21]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation's projects on care for disabled persons in country underway

Heydar Aliyev Foundation`s projects on care for disabled persons in the country are underway.
06 January 2010 [17:05]

Major terrorist attack prevented on railroad leading from Azerbaijan to Russia

A major terrorist attack along the Baku-Moscow railway in Makhachkala has been prevented, Russia’s Federal Security Service Dagestan bureau said.
06 January 2010 [16:26]

Azerbaijani documentary wins Russian festival award

Sonet-129 by Azerbaijani filmmaker Ilgar Safat has claimed an award at the Golden Net international film festival in Russia.
05 January 2010 [18:06]

Baku's secondary school takes 1st place in Brazil competition

A secondary school located in Azerbaijan's capital has occupied the first place in a competition that took place in Salvador, Brazil.
05 January 2010 [14:38]

Public prosecutor demands 15-year sentence for editor-in-chief of newspaper in Azerbaijan

The Court for Serious Crimes held a hearing on the case of Nazim Guliyev, founder and editor-in-chief of the Ideal newspaper on Jan. 5.
05 January 2010 [13:36]

Soldier of Azerbaijani army dies

The soldier of the Azerbaijani army has died.
05 January 2010 [11:51]

WHO swine flu vaccine to be delivered to Azerbaijan on Jan. 7

Anti-A/H1N1 (anti-swine flu) vaccines sent by the World Health Organization to Azerbaijan will reach destination on Jan. 7, the Azerbaijan Health Ministry said.
05 January 2010 [10:34]

Seven members of a family poisoned in Azerbaijan, one dead

Seven members of a family are poisoned by marinated tomatoes in Garalar village of Beylagan region of Azerbaijan.
04 January 2010 [15:58]

World's tallest building set to open in Dubai - PHOTOS

In recent years Dubai has grabbed the headlines with audacious offshore islands, rotating buildings and a seven star hotel.