Society
19 April 2007 [08:52]
Within the framework of a state program on education of Azerbaijani youths abroad, State Students' Admission Commission (SSAC), Commission for State Service (CSS) and Azerbaijan's Economic Development Ministry (EDM) will select the students to be educated abroad, SSAC Chairwoman Maleyka Abbaszade said at the press conference.
19 April 2007 [08:04]
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive or the amendments to the executive order "Salary of Associate and full members of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences."
19 April 2007 [08:02]
Azerbaijan women taekwondo team is going to attend a training camp in Incheon, Korea.
19 April 2007 [08:00]
FIFA has released new ranking list of national squads.
19 April 2007 [07:51]
Head of Azerbaijani Committee against Torture Elchin Behbudov will monitor Bayil jail #1.
18 April 2007 [21:40]
775 crimes on illicit drug trafficking were recorded in Azerbaijan in the first quarter of this year.
18 April 2007 [21:37]
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on setting up the post of advisor of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS).
18 April 2007 [21:34]
Azerbaijan's Emergences Ministry started to examine the quality of materials used in construction, brick and concrete plants in the Republic.
18 April 2007 [21:31]
State Pantomime Theater showed "Kosa and Moritto" performance and Bakustik jazz group held show "Azerbaijani jazz: Dialogue of generations" in the closing ceremony.
18 April 2007 [21:29]
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Secretary-General Christian Bode arrived for a two-day visit in Azerbaijan.
18 April 2007 [21:08]
AFFA president returns Baku from Cardiff.
18 April 2007 [20:58]
"I have no information on persons detained lately. If the detainees are radical, then they are not people who come to our Mosque. It is not right to call all the detainees wahhabists. What happens wahhabists names are mentioned. There is not such sect at all," Abu Bakir Mosque's imam Gamat Suleyman said.
18 April 2007 [20:53]
4,114 crimes were recorded in Azerbaijan in the first three months of 2007.
18 April 2007 [20:51]
"State Student Admission Commission (SSAC) does not assume responsibility for the quality and composition of the exams held by 'Araz' and other education courses."
18 April 2007 [20:44]
The finals of the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship will be held in Ukraine and Poland. The decision to this effect was passed Wednesday through UEFA executive committee voting in Cardiff (UK).
18 April 2007 [15:10]
The acting chairperson of Austrian Constitutional Court is to arrive in Azerbaijan with three-day visit.
18 April 2007 [12:57]
"Israel businessmen are interested of investing in Azerbaijan's tourism, agriculture and high technology sectors," said Yevda Abramov, Azerbaijan MP, chairman of Azerbaijan-Israel Friendship Society.
18 April 2007 [12:51]
Several Wahhabi propagators have been detained in Gakh region.
18 April 2007 [12:50]
Life-term prisoners of Gobustan jail of Azerbaijan continue to go on hunger strike since April 16, demanding commuting their punishment.
18 April 2007 [10:49]
Shutting down of Russian TV broadcasting in Azerbaijan should not be regarded as my caprices, said Nushiravan Mahharamli, head of National Television and Radio Council (NTRC).
18 April 2007 [10:46]
Fatal road accident occurred in Barda at 1700 hrs on Tuesday.
18 April 2007 [10:37]
Azerbaijan Greco-Roman wrestling squad has left the country.
18 April 2007 [10:31]
Sumgayit residents were detained for propagation of religious movement in Davachi.
18 April 2007 [09:42]
International junior judo tournament held in Tver, Russia, is over.
18 April 2007 [08:42]
Azerbaijan national boxing team will participate in international tournament to start May 1 in Vroslav, Poland, head coach Shamil Alimjanov informed.
17 April 2007 [21:18]
17 April 2007 [21:05]
"Mirza Sakit, correspondent of Azadliq newspaper kept in the detention place #14 was sent to punishment cell for propaganda against the state," said Elchin Behbudov, chief of the Azerbaijani Committee against Torture.
17 April 2007 [20:53]
Landslide occurred in Vasha village of Ismayilli two weeks ago becomes slower.
17 April 2007 [20:51]
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on celebration of 125th jubilee of prominent poet and playwright Huseyn Javid.
17 April 2007 [20:50]
National Television and Radio Council (NTRC) made decision on considering the issue on ANS TV and ANS ChM frequency on April 27.
17 April 2007 [17:19]
"Anar Ismayilov, accused of killing my brother Nadir Hasanguliyev and arrested, wrote to me and wanted to meet with me. Though I appealed to relevant bodies we could not meet," parliamentarian Gudret Hasanguliyev said at the briefing.
17 April 2007 [17:15]
A group of journalists tried to picket in Sabir garden. Sabail police officers did not allow the picketers to enter the garden.
17 April 2007 [16:57]
Specialist in theatre study, Professor Ilham Rahimli was appointed chief of Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting CJSC Education Studio.
17 April 2007 [15:55]
The weather is forecasted to be changeable and cloudy in the second ten-day of April, it will sometimes rain at night and in the evening, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorological Department bureau told.
17 April 2007 [15:45]
Some media reports on my deteriorating health and my being out-patient are groundless, Azerbaijani Parliament's former vice-speaker, parliamentarian Murtuz Alasgarov told.
17 April 2007 [14:51]
The issue on the composition of the Public Television Broadcasting Council was considered in today's session of Azerbaijani Parliament.
17 April 2007 [13:08]
Israeli Knesset's vice-speakers Amnon Koen, Gideon Saar, MPs Ran Koen and Robert Ilatov participated in the event on Holocaust held at the Azerbaijan University of Languages at the invitation of "Sokhnut" Worldwide Jewish Agency.
17 April 2007 [13:01]
Doctor of philosophical sciences, head of the executive office of President Ramiz Mehdiyev's new book "On the way to Democracy: thoughts on heritage" will be presented tomorrow at "Gulustan" Palace.
17 April 2007 [12:37]
Life-term prisoners of Gobustan jail of Azerbaijan continue to go on hunger strike demanding commuting their punishment.
17 April 2007 [11:41]
Scientific-literary conference dedicated to prominent Azerbaijani poet and statesman Shah Ismail Khatayi’s life and literary activity will be held in Strasburg.
17 April 2007 [09:07]
Thirty-two people were killed, along with a gunman, and at least 15 injured in two shooting attacks at Virginia Tech Monday during three hours of horror and chaos on this sprawling campus.
17 April 2007 [09:02]
Union of Editors-in-chief will picket on Tuesday in Sabir garden.
17 April 2007 [09:01]
Correspondent of Azadliq newspaper has started hunger strike.
17 April 2007 [08:34]
Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) met with Samir Mammadov, Azerbaijani soldier captured by Armenian Armed Forces.
17 April 2007 [08:15]
New rowing base will be opened in Baku in May this year.
16 April 2007 [22:05]
The date of next elections to be held in Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) has been fixed.
16 April 2007 [22:04]
Court proceeding on the suit of Khojaly residents against Eynulla Fatullayev, editor-in-chief of Gundelik Azerbaijan and Realniy Azerbaijan newspapers was postponed.
16 April 2007 [21:51]
President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on celebrating 110th birthday Azerbaijani professional vocalist, prominent singer and teacher Bulbul.
16 April 2007 [21:45]
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on approving the state program on Azerbaijanis' education abroad in 2007-2015.
16 April 2007 [21:45]
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on celebrating the 100th anniversary of prominent Azerbaijani poet Almas Ildirim.
16 April 2007 [21:43]
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev signed an executive order on celebrating the 100th jubilee of famous Azerbaijani poet Mikail Mushfig.
16 April 2007 [21:42]
The football team composed of Azerbaijani parliamentarians will have a friendship match with Romanian parliament's team on April 23.
16 April 2007 [21:40]
A Consultation Board was established under the chairman of State Committee for Work with Religious Communities (SCWRC).
16 April 2007 [21:38]
Gobustan prisoners who are going on hunger strike try to draw PACE's attention.
16 April 2007 [18:02]
Chief of State Committee for Religious Communities, Hidayet Orujov has been interviewed by the APA.
16 April 2007 [11:52]
"The issues on the frequency of ANS TV and ANS ChM radio can be considered on April 27," National Television and Radio Council chief Nushirevan Meherremli told.
16 April 2007 [11:45]
The solemn opening of Azerbaijani cultural days will start in the Russian capital, Moscow today. Artists will participate in the opening.
16 April 2007 [11:31]
About 80 lifers again started hunger strike in Gobustan jail of Azerbaijan from April 14, the prisoners' relations told.
15 April 2007 [14:06]
Veterinary Service under Azerbaijan's Agriculture Ministry has released the results of monitoring on bird flu held from April 2 to 7.
15 April 2007 [14:03]
Chicago has seen off Los Angeles to become the US Olympic Committee's chosen venue for the 2016 Summer Games.
14 April 2007 [11:20]
The delegation led by William P. Amoss, Executive Director of the Vishnevskaya Rostropovich Foundation will visit Azerbaijan on May 20, Soltan Mammadov.
14 April 2007 [11:19]
Earthquake at the magnitude of 4-5 occurred in 25 km east of Azerbaijani region of Aghdam, Karabakah at 11.12 on Friday.
14 April 2007 [11:17]
The chairperson of the Women's Rights Protection Society Novella Jafaroghlu was awarded International Award for Women Bravery instituted by the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The award was presented by US Ambassador Anne Derse.
14 April 2007 [11:05]
Chief of Caucasian Muslims Office Sheikulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade has been invited to the international symposium to be held in Istanbul on April 14-15.
14 April 2007 [11:00]
Events on Azerbaijan's culture and literature will be held there.
14 April 2007 [09:05]
Legal process on the appeal case of "Nota Bene" newspaper chief editor Sardar Alibayli and his adviser Faramaz Novruzoghlu was held in the Court of Appeal.
14 April 2007 [09:02]
Japanese Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology Ministry granted scholarships for Azerbaijani students willing to receive bachelor, master or PHD degree in Japanese Universities.
14 April 2007 [09:00]
Traffic in Badamdar-Gurd gapisi-Khojasen road will be limited on April 16.
14 April 2007 [09:00]
A press conference was held on the immunization week on April 16-22.
14 April 2007 [08:58]
Nearly four thousand Azerbaijanis are living in Kurgan and we have no any problem with your compatriots, said Russian Kurgan province governor Oleg Bogolomov.
14 April 2007 [08:55]
Russian Kurgan's governor Bogolomov visited Baku Slavic University (BSU).
14 April 2007 [08:54]
The parliament approved the bill on social adaptation of released prisoners in the first reading.
14 April 2007 [08:50]
The regional conference of "Russian compatriots" organizations of South Caucasus will end on Saturday.
13 April 2007 [21:33]
Nizami cinema will temporarily stop its activity for thorough repairs in late April, the director of the cinema Ilham Babayev told.
13 April 2007 [15:45]
The period allotted for analyzing materials of the criminal case of former Economic Development Minister Ferhad Aliyev and his brother, former president of Azpetrol group of companies Rafig Aliyev expired yesterday, Adil Ismayilov, lawyer for Rafig Aliyev told.