Society

18 January 2008 [12:22]

Azerbaijani government and World Bank hold consultations on public learning development project

The government of Azerbaijan and the World Bank have initiated preliminary consultations on financing the second stage of the project "Development of Public Learning" (DPL).
18 January 2008 [12:00]

European Court of Human Rights grants claim of former political prisoner against Azerbaijan

A claim of the former officer of the National Army of Azerbaijan Elchin Abbassov, submitted under support of the Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan, was granted by the European Court of Human Rights on January 17, 2008
18 January 2008 [10:43]

Sergeants torturing soldiers sentenced to 7.5 years in prison

The Military Court of Grave Crimes completed a process on the case of Azerbaijan's military police sergeants, accused of 26 episodes.
17 January 2008 [18:13]

State medical services to become free in Azerbaijan from February 1

Medical services will become free in the state medical establishments of Azerbaijan under the Health Ministry and be financed from state budget beginning from February 1, according to the press service for the Ministry.
17 January 2008 [17:43]

APA launches French edition

APA has launched French edition.
17 January 2008 [17:22]

NGOs to nominate candidates to NGO Support Council

In accordance with the “Regulations on NGO Government Support Council” endorsed by President Ilham Aliyev’s decree of December 13, 2007, a meeting of specialized NGO groups will be held in February 2008 in order to ensure nomination of candidates to the Council.
17 January 2008 [16:49]

Two lawyers appeal to European Court against Azerbaijani Bar

Two Azerbaijani lawyers, Intigam Aliyev and Annagi Hajibayli, filed a claim to the European Court of Human Rights against the Azerbaijani Bar Association, according to the Legal Enlightenment Society.
17 January 2008 [16:13]

Week of Iranian films to be held in Azerbaijan

The Week of Iranian films will be held in Azerbaijan.
17 January 2008 [14:36]

Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety to appeal to Azerbaijani President regarding establishment of memorial to Elmar Guseynov

The Baku Executive Powers have responded to the letter of the Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety on the establishment of a memorial to the deceased editor-in-chief ot the Monitor magazine Elmar Guseynov at the Metbuat avenue.
17 January 2008 [14:11]

Ali Abbasov: "There are more than a million Internet users in Azerbaijan"

By official data there are more than 1 million Internet users in Azerbaijan.
17 January 2008 [13:39]

Registration procedure of foreigners and stateless persons changed in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has introduced amendments to his previously signed decree "On creation of the state migration service of the Republic of Azerbaijan".
17 January 2008 [13:31]

Orthodox Christians of Azerbaijan to mark Twelfthtide

The Orthodox Christians of Azerbaijan will mark the Eve of Epitaphy on January 18.
17 January 2008 [12:44]

Victims of January 20 tragedy to be commemorated in US

The 18th anniversary of the tragedy of January 20 will be marked in most places of the US.
17 January 2008 [11:24]

Leyla Aliyeva represents Youth movement for Alliance of Civilizations at Alliance Forum in Madrid

The representative of Heydar Aliyev's foundation in Russia Leyla Aliyeva took part in the working session of the forum of UN Alliance of Civilizations in Madrid (Spain) as a coordinator of the international movement "The Youth for Alliance of Civilizations"
17 January 2008 [10:56]

Irish cyclists arrive in Lenkoran, Azerbaijan

Irish cyclists, going to Pekin to observe the Olympic games, reached Lenkoran yesterday.
17 January 2008 [10:47]

59 hunting rifles confiscated in Lenkoran, Azerbaijan

59 hunting rifles were confiscated in Lenkoran in the framework of prophylactic measures against avian flu.
17 January 2008 [10:40]

MP Fazil Gazanfaroglu's 7-year-old son and brother-in-law die

The son and the brother-in-law of Fazil Gazanfaroglu, Milli Medjlis deputy, member of the parliamentary commission of human rights, chairman of the Great Creation party died in a result of an accident at night.
17 January 2008 [10:05]

Azerbaijani police to operate by special schedule in connection with presidential elections

Azerbaijani police will operate by a special schedule in connection with 2008 presidential elections, Deputy Interior Minister Asgar Alakbarov said.
16 January 2008 [18:52]

Arms cache revealed in Mingechevir, Azerbaijan

An arms cache has been found in the Mingechevir city of Azerbaijan in the result of a successful operation, carried out by the city police, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
16 January 2008 [18:41]

Eynulla Fatullayev to appeal to Supreme Court of Azerbaijan

An appeal on the case of the editor-in-chief of the Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper Eynulla Fatullayev against the decision of the Baku Court of Appeal will be sent to the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan.
16 January 2008 [18:19]

"Cenub TV" camera crew members beaten in Masally

The crew members of the Lenkeran "Cenub TV" channel were beaten and abused while taking the Masally power distribution network on camera.
16 January 2008 [17:11]

Azerbaijan approves regulations of Coordination Council for Internet Development

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies has approved regulations of the Coordination Council for Development of Internet.
16 January 2008 [17:00]

Azerbaijan proposing to declare cultural center of Black Sea Economic Cooperation

A session of the work group on the cultural issues of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation will be held in Istanbul on January 17-18.
16 January 2008 [15:32]

Azerbaijan's embassy to Turkey to hold events on anniversary of January 20 tragedy

The Embassy of Azerbaijan to Turkey will hold various events on the 18th anniversary of the January 20 tragedy, according to the sources from the Embassy.
16 January 2008 [14:54]

Azerbaijani police to work on special duty January 19 and 20

Police will operate on special duty on January 19 and 20, Azerbaijan's Deputy Interior Minister Asger Alakbarov told reporters.
16 January 2008 [13:59]

Graves planned to be carried away from Narimanov district cemetery

Regular works on carrying graves away from the cemetery of the Narimanov district of Azerbaijani capital will start on January 25.
16 January 2008 [11:22]

Azerbaijani musicians being on tour in United States within Mexican symphony orchestra

The citizens of Azerbaijan residing in Mexico are currently on tour in the United States within the symphony orchestra of Mexico.
16 January 2008 [11:07]

River Kur freezes for the first time in 45 years

According to the Center of Monitoring and Forecasting under the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Georgia, the surface of the river Kur, flowing in Tbisili, has frozen for the first time in 45 years.
16 January 2008 [10:33]

Baku selected candidate for hosting Olympic games of 2016 first among CIS countries

The International Olympic Committee completed the receipt of appeals for hosting the Olympic games of 2016 on January 15.
16 January 2008 [10:13]

Major league of Azerbaijan's football championship to be renamed Premier League

Various alterations and additions were introduced to the AFFA charter at its urgent session yesterday.
15 January 2008 [18:39]

Azerbaijani films to be demonstrated in Germany

Azerbaijani films will be demonstrated in Germany in the framework of Year of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said.
15 January 2008 [13:37]

Ombudsmen of Azerbaijan and Daghestan sign agreement on human rights protection

The Ombudsman offices of Azerbaijan and Daghestan have signed a bilateral agreement in the sphere of human rights protection.
15 January 2008 [13:17]

Vice President of Israel-Azerbaijan International Association declared "Personality of the Year" in Beer-Sheva

A ceremony of awarding for contributions before aliya was held in the Beer-Sheva city (Israel)
15 January 2008 [12:20]

Are Azercell employees prohibited wearing hidjab?

A signal on the violation of human rights has been received by the Center for Protection of Freedom of Consciousness and Religion (DEVAMM).
15 January 2008 [11:39]

Monitoring of avian flu held in Azerbaijan

The State Veterinary Service has launched a monitoring of avian flu due to the existent threat of the spread of the virus on the territory of Azerbaijan.
15 January 2008 [10:57]

International association AzIz opens representation in Ashdoda, Israel

Over 200 Bakuvians gathered in a cosy hall of the Ashdod restaurant "Kolizey" on January 12.
15 January 2008 [10:32]

Work group on concept of state support to Azerbaijani mass media holds session in Baku

The first session of the Work group developing the concept of state support of mass media was held yesterday, as reported by the Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety.
15 January 2008 [10:25]

Conference on 120th jubilee of Russian writer Alexei Tolstoy to be held in Baku

A scientific conference dedicated to the creative activity of the world famous writer Alexei Nikolayevich Tolstoy will be held in the International Press Center of Baku on January 17.
14 January 2008 [18:03]

ANS Press files claim against Azadliq Fedaileri newspaper

The ANS Press publishing house has filed a claim against the Azadliq fedaileri newspaper and its officer Allahverdi Nabi.
14 January 2008 [13:17]

Rally on 1000 kilometers on country's ecology to take place in Azerbaijan

The Auto Dealers Association of Azerbaijan will hold a 1000 kilometers on protection of country's ecology and traffic development in Azerbaijan by the end of summer.
14 January 2008 [12:52]

UNESCO: "Young generation of Azerbaijan suffers from unemployment and absence of accommodation"

A report on the state of Azerbaijani youth has been prepared under support of the UNESCO office.
14 January 2008 [12:23]

Mikhail Saakashvili's wife takes part in New Year party for children in Baku

A New Year party was arranged for children in the Russian embassy to Azerbaijan on January 13.
14 January 2008 [09:56]

Three finalists to struggle for representing Azerbaijan in Eurovision-2008

Plans have changed again in Azerbaijan, on of the newcomers in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008.
12 January 2008 [13:06]

European Court of Human Rights to consider three cases concerning Azerbaijan

On January 17, European Court of Human Rights will consider three cases concerning Azerbaijan.
12 January 2008 [11:26]

Woman dies slipping on ice in Yasamal district of Baku, Azerbaijan

A women died slipping on the ice in the Yasamal district of Baku yesterday.
12 January 2008 [10:40]

Food lab to open in Azerbaijan

The State Service of Сontrol over the Consumer Market under the Ministry of Economic Development of Azerbaijan will create a food laboratory in Azerbaijan, as reported by the chief of the service Khaliq Mamedov.
12 January 2008 [10:23]

One of leaders of Iranian Azerbaijanis Abbas Lisani faces new charges

Iranian intelligence services have brought a new charge against one of the leaders of the movement for the rights of Iranian Azerbaijanis Abbas Lisani.
11 January 2008 [18:47]

Transparency International holds regular seminar for Baku police

The Azerbaijani office of the international nongovernmental organization Transparency International held seminars for police officers of the Yasamal and Surakhany district police stations of Baku by initiative of the Central Office of the Baku police on January 9 and 10.
11 January 2008 [18:28]

Court hearing on Eynulla Fatullayev's case to resume on January 15

The court hearing on the case of the editor-in-chief of the Gundelik Azerbaijan and Realny Azerbaijan newspapers Eynulla Fatullayev regarding the complaint filed against the decision of the Court of Grave Crimes was held in the Baku Court of Appeal.
11 January 2008 [18:19]

Azerbaijan's first lady meets with Saakashvili's wife

The first lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyev met with the wife of the candidate to President of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili Sandra Elizabeth Roelofs at Heydar Aliyev's Foundation in Baku.
11 January 2008 [17:08]

Arms cache revealed in Zardob, Azerbaijan

An arms cache has been found in the Zardob region of Azerbaijan in the result of a successful operation, carried out by law enforcement bodies, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
11 January 2008 [16:30]

Human rights activist to appeal to OSCE with request to protect imprisoned military men

Taisiya Gordeyeva, human rights activist and deputy chairman of the Committee of Mothers of Soldiers, intends to appeal to the OSCE and Council of Europe with a request to protect convicted military men.
11 January 2008 [16:17]

Nushirevan Magerramli: "Official Baku does not hurry to declare a tender for the frequency of the RTR TV channel"

Azerbaijan does not hurry to declare a tender on the frequency of the RTR-Planeta TV channel.
11 January 2008 [13:12]

Azerbaijan called most liberal country as to religious tolerance

Gabriel Learner, editor of the biggest Spanish language Los-Angeles newspaper "La Opinion", issued the article "Azeri Jews: Centuries of coexistence in Azerbaijan" in the Los Angeles Jewish Journal.
11 January 2008 [10:39]

Frostbite hits Azerbaijani army soldier

Frostbite hit the soldier of the National Army of Azerbaijan Heydar Safarov due to the sharp deterioration of wheather conditions in the Gazakh region of Azerbaijan.
11 January 2008 [10:27]

New "My country" magazine opens in Azerbaijan

The State Committee for work with Azerbaijanis living abroad has initiated publication of the "Olkem" "My country") magazine, as reported by the press service for the committee.
10 January 2008 [17:23]

Azerbaijan to take part in web-conference "Transition to unified communications from traditional telephony systems"

Owners of small and middle business of Azerbaijan have been invited to the third interactive web-conference in Russian, arranged by Cisco for the CIS countries on January 16.
10 January 2008 [16:08]

550 Azerbaijanis die in Armenian captivity

According to the state commission for war prisoners, hostages and missed people, 550 Azerbaijanis were killed in the Armenian captivity or died by different reasons (torture, diseases and others).
10 January 2008 [12:49]

Russia provides humanitarian aid to Azerbaijani refugees

The Russian government has sent humanitarian aid in the amount of $2 million to the refugees and IDP of Azerbaijan.
10 January 2008 [12:28]

New TV channel to open in Azerbaijan

"The activity of a single TV channel to broadcast on the territory of Turkic states and propagandize culture, has been discussed".
10 January 2008 [10:32]

100th anniversary of first Azerbaijani opera to be marked

The 100th anniversary of "Leyli and Medjnun", the first opera of the East, created by Uzeir Hajibeyov, will be marked in the House Museum of the famous composer.
10 January 2008 [10:03]

Car accident kills Azerbaijani studying in Egypt

Student of the famous Al-Azhar University of Egypt, 21-year-old Azerbaijani Farhad Hasanov died in a car accident, sources from the Azerbaijani embassy in Egypt reported.
09 January 2008 [15:08]

Azerbaijan joins Eastern European Regional Anti-doping Organization

Azerbaijan has become a member of the Eastern European Regional Anti-doping Organization, which comprises 10 countries.
09 January 2008 [14:33]

AIDS kills 7 in Lenkoran, Azerbaijan in 2007

Seven residents of the Lenkoran region died of AIDS in 2007, as reported by Remiali Ibishov, head of the HIV/AIDS diagnostics lab under the local Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology, said.
09 January 2008 [12:54]

Azerbaijani student takes part in activity of Hillary Clinton's election board

The Azerbaijani student of the Harvard University Bakhtiyar Gadjiyev took part in the preliminary elections, held in the US state of New Hampshire.
09 January 2008 [10:39]

WHO director general to visit Azerbaijan

The director general of the World Health Organization Margaret Chan will visit Azerbaijan on January 30, as reported from the local representation of the World Health Organization.