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29 October 2008 [09:48]

President of Azerbaijan examines building of writers' union after major repair and reconstruction

On October 28, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev examined the newly overhauled and reconstructed building of the Writers’ Union, Day.Az reports with reference to AzerTac.
28 October 2008 [18:39]

Donor blood campaigns held in Azerbaijani regions

Campaigns on collection of donor blood are being held in Azerbaijani regions by initiative of the Ministry of Health, reports the press service for the Health Ministry.
28 October 2008 [18:11]

Supreme Court of Azerbaijan recognizes manager of Bakcell company as swindler

The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan, presided by judge Shahin Yusufov, held a hearing of the cassational appeal of manager of the Bakcell mobile company Macedonian Sashko Todorovski, said sources from the Supreme Court.
28 October 2008 [17:49]

Administration of military hospital in Alyat punished for the fact of bullying

The administration of the military tuberculosis hospital in Alyat was punished for the humiliation of conscripts by older soldier in the hospital, said spokesman for Defense Ministry Eldar Sabiroghlu.
28 October 2008 [16:47]

Name of new radio station in Azerbaijan declared

On October 28 the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council passed a decision to hold a tender for opening a new radio station in Azerbaijan, said head of the National Council Nushirevan Meherremli.
28 October 2008 [16:37]

Claim of editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper submitted to European Court

The claim of the editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid, held in correctional facility No 17 has been sent to the European Court of Human Rights, said journalist's defender Elchin Sadikhov.
28 October 2008 [15:07]

New campaign of changing surname endings launched in Azerbaijan

The Civil Solidarity Party considers it necessary to change endings of the family names of the citizens of Azerbaijan in line with the national laws, said head of the party administration Samir Asadli.
28 October 2008 [09:47]

Highest flag in Azerbaijan to be fastened to a 162 meter high flagpole

On October 27, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev got acquainted with the course of construction of the National Flag Square, Day.Az reports with reference to AzerTac.
27 October 2008 [16:07]

Court passes decision on resumption of activity of Abu Bekir mosque

The Narimanov district court of Baku has passed a decision on resumption of the activity of the Abu Bekir mosque, said official representative of the community Cahangir Suleymanov.
27 October 2008 [13:47]

Azerbaijani film awarded for best coverage of the topic of peace in Bishkek

An Azerbaijani film was awarded at the film festival Isik-Kul in Bushkek, said spokesman for the Ministry of Culture of Tourism Intigam Humbatov.
25 October 2008 [12:45]

Famous scientist Lotfi Zadeh to arrive in Azerbaijan

World-famous Azerbaijani scientist, professor of Berkley University Lotfi Zadeh will arrive in Azerbaijan.
25 October 2008 [12:35]

Representatives of 19 US high schools in Azerbaijan - PHOTO

A reception on the occasion of the visit of representatives of 19 US high schools was held at the residence of the US ambassador to Azerbaijan Friday.
25 October 2008 [12:08]

Prominent singer Muslim Magomayev died today

Muslim Magomayev died at the age of 66 in Moscow today.
25 October 2008 [11:56]

Conference on Azerbaijan's integration with Europe held in Riga

The conference "Azerbaijan in Europe - values of European democracy and civil society, economy and globalization", has been held in Riga, reported sources from the Azerbaijani embassy to Latvia.
24 October 2008 [13:14]

Azerbaijani army officer dies

24 October 2008 [09:20]

Appeal on the fact of imprisoned journalist Mirza Sakit's humiliation sent to Azerbaijani General Prosecutor's office

Lawyer Alaif Hasanov has sent an appeal to the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's office related to the fact of humiliation of imprisoned correspondent of Azadlyg newspaper Mirza Sakit in prison.
23 October 2008 [16:35]

Maniac committing sexual abuse against 6-year-old boy before people's eyes in the street arrested in Azerbaijani capital

A maniac, who committed sexual abuse against a six-year-old child, has been arrested in Azerbaijan’s capital.
23 October 2008 [16:29]

Ali Kerimli appeals to European Court of Human Rights due to the non-issuance of foreign passport to him

Chairman of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Ali Kerimli intends to file a claim to the European Court of Human Rights due to the non-issuance of a foreign passport to him, said party leader Ali Kerimli.
23 October 2008 [16:05]

Elchin Behbudov: "Journalist of Bizim Yol newspaper was infected before the arrest"

Chairman of the Azerbaijan Committee Against Torture Elchin Behbudov met with correspondent of Bizil Yol newspaper Mushvig Huseynov, held in correctional facility No 2, said Elchin Behbudov personally.
23 October 2008 [14:53]

Nobel's family to visit Azerbaijan

A meeting with members of the Nobel's family society was held in Azerbaijani embassy in Sweden, said sources from the Azerbaijani embassy to Sweden.
23 October 2008 [12:00]

Captain of State Frontier Service of Azerbaijan commits suicide - UPDATED

Captain of one of the military units of the Neftchala region of the State Frontier Service of Azerbaijan hang himself, reports Day.Az with reference to the Yeni Musavat newspaper.
23 October 2008 [11:10]

Former footballer linked with Forest Brothers

Alexander Nuraliyev, former footballer of Shahdag and MKT-Araz football clubs has been arrested, APA-SPORT reports.
23 October 2008 [09:15]

Azerbaijani film claiming for Oscar

67 films added to the list of candidates in the category of "The best film in a foreign language" of the popular Oscar American cinema award.
22 October 2008 [17:51]

Cell phones likely to be prohibited after scandals with video tapes about violence in Azerbaijani army

"I consider it necessary to prohibit the use of cell phones by servicemen", said deputy chairman of the parliamentary commission on issues of defense and security Aydin Mirzazade.
22 October 2008 [12:50]

Reporters without borders: "Azerbaijan lags behind Armenia and Georgia in the sphere of freedom of speech"

The organization "Reporters without borders" has released its next report on the freedom of speech in the world.
22 October 2008 [10:06]

Musavat party demands prevention of facts of violence within Azerbaijani armed forces

The Musavat party has released a statement regarding the humiliation of conscripts by older soldiers in the armed forces.
22 October 2008 [09:08]

12 countries of Eastern European Regional Anti-Doping Organization sign agreement in Baku

The fourth session of the Board of the Eastern-European Regional Anti-Doping Organization ended in Baku.
21 October 2008 [17:10]

One more video tape on violence in the Azerbaijani army appears on the Internet - VIDEO

We have previously posted an article about a video tape on violation in the Azerbaijani army, posted on the YouTube video sharing website.
21 October 2008 [16:28]

Georgian radio launches news in Azerbaijani language

Georgian Ereti has launched weekly news programs in Azerbaijani and Russia.
21 October 2008 [16:07]

Name of new Azerbaijani radio station to be made public next week

The National Television and Radio Broadcasting council will hold a session to define a winner of the tender for opening a new radio station in Azerbaijan on October 28, said council chairman Nushirevan Meherremli.
21 October 2008 [15:08]

Imprisoned journalist Mirza Sakit to be transferred to different jail

A group of Azerbaijani human rights activists held a meeting with Azerbaijani Justice Minister Fikret Mamedov, said human rights activist Chingiz Ganizade.
21 October 2008 [13:36]

Azerbaijanis driven out of Transbaikalia

Measures to combat illegal migration and illegal attraction of foreign labor power have been held in Russia's Transbaikalia.
21 October 2008 [13:23]

3500 people appeal for Hajj in Azerbaijan this year

Pilgrims will visit Hajj by bus on November 22, 2008, Haji Salman Musayev, Deputy Chairman of Caucasus Muslims Office said, APA reports.
21 October 2008 [12:47]

Armen Jigarkhanyan: "I can not imagine an Armenian who does not listen to Azerbaijani mugham in his car"

Day.Az interview with Armen Jigarkhanyan, popular artist of USSR, prominent Armenia, Soviet and Russian actor.
21 October 2008 [11:37]

Azer Allahveranov: "Elements of corruption and bribery are present in law enforcement bodies and in other spheres of regulation"

By official information about 5,000 foreigners have been registered in the due executive structures of Azerbaijan, said head of Azerbaijan Migration Resource Center Azer Allahveranov in his interview to Day.Az.
21 October 2008 [11:00]

Rules of business visa issuance for UK toughened

The British government has toughened rules of getting business visa to UK on October 16, reports the press service for the British embassy in Azerbaijan.
21 October 2008 [10:52]

Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Mirza Sakit brutally beaten by jail keepers in Azerbaijan

Correspondent of the Azadlyg opposition newspaper Mirza Sakit, held in correctional facility No 14, was brutally beaten by jail keepers, said journalist's wife Rena Zahidova at a press conference at the Institute for Reporter Freedom and Safety.
20 October 2008 [17:31]

"Heroes" of video tape about violence in Azerbaijani army, posted in Internet, arrested

A criminal proceeding has been instituted into the case of the video tape, recording humiliating actions against conscripts by older soldiers, posted on the YouTube website.
20 October 2008 [16:24]

Days of Belarus culture to be held in Azerbaijan

Days of Belarus culture will be held in Azerbaijan on October 22-24, said spokeswoman for Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture and Tourism Zohra Aliyeva.
20 October 2008 [14:08]

Photo exhibition "Azerbaijani cinema - 110" opens in Turkey

An official opening of the photo exhibition "Azerbaijani cinema-110" was held in the framework of the 45th film festival "Golden orange" and 4th film festival of Eurasia, held by TURKSOY in Turkish Antalia.
20 October 2008 [11:03]

Wife of Azadlyg newspaper correspondent: "My husband was transferred back to prison, though he has not been fully examined"

Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Mirza Sakit, treated in medical center of the penitentiary system of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Justice, has been transferred back to correctional facility No 14.
20 October 2008 [09:43]

Mass fight between Armenians and Azerbaijanis averted in Moscow

Moscow militia men averted a mass fight, which was to involve about 50 citizens of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
18 October 2008 [09:31]

Most young people, going in for body building, suffer from impotence in Azerbaijan

Not all fitness centers of Azerbaijan have good specialists.
18 October 2008 [09:24]

Population in Azerbaijan makes 8,699,000 people

As of October 1 of this year the population of Azerbaijan makes 8,600,000 people, reports Day.Az with reference to the State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan.
18 October 2008 [08:57]

Creation of anti-doping lab in Azerbaijan to take EUR 16 mln

Head of the anti-doping sector of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Irada Rystamzade doubts the profitability of construction of an anti-doping lab in Baku.
17 October 2008 [14:22]

Azerbaijan Education Minister: "Teaching English and Russian languages will be intensified at Azerbaijani schools"

The level of teaching English and Russian languages at secondary schools of Azerbaijan is being raised", said Education Minister Misir Mardanov Friday, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
17 October 2008 [13:58]

Administrative Board of Eastern-European Regional Anti-Doping Organization to hold session in Baku

The fourth session of the Administrative Board of the Eastern-European Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO) will start in Baku on October 21.
17 October 2008 [13:31]

Public opinion not to be taken into account while renaming airports, railway stations and ports

The parliamentary commission on regional issues held a session on October 17.
16 October 2008 [17:06]

Defender of imprisoned editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper not allowed to meet his defendant

Elchin Sadikhov, defender of editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid, held in correctional facility No 17, is unable to meet his defendant, said defender personally to Day.Az.
16 October 2008 [15:41]

Monitoring on avian flu prevention to be held in Azerbaijan

A monitoring for prevention of avian flue will start in Azerbaijan on November 3 of 20078, said spokesman for the State Veterinary Service under Azerbaijan Agricultural Ministry Yolchu Khanveli.
16 October 2008 [14:23]

Azadlyg newspaper files claim against European Court of Human Rights

The editorial board of the Azadlyg newspaper has filed a claim to the European Court of Human Rights, said sources from the Institute for Media Rights.
16 October 2008 [11:34]

Aircraft with Azerbaijani citizens on board gets off landing strip in Istanbul airport

Boeing 737-400 of Tarom air company, which flied from Bucharest to Istanbul on October 15 got off the landing strip while landing in Istanbul airport named after Ataturk.