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11 January 2007 [15:12]

International competition announced on Independence monument

Rector of Art Academy will resign after celebrating his 80th anniversary.
11 January 2007 [13:07]

Ali Hasanov: "Subsidizing newspapers not on agenda"

"The increase of state newspaper prices is not on the agenda," said President's Office socio-political department Chief Ali Hasanov.
11 January 2007 [02:31]

UEFA suspends Sergey Sokolov for 18 months

UEFA Disciplinary Committee held a session in its headquarters in Nyon.
11 January 2007 [02:17]

Ramil Safarov 's advocate to visit Hungary Jan 15

The family representative has received a summons concerning the date of the Appeals Court on case of Azerbaijani officer Ramil Safarov sentenced to life imprisonment by Budapest Court on April 13, 2006. The court will start on February 22.
11 January 2007 [02:14]

European Youth Forum Secretary General to visit Azerbaijan

European Youth Forum Secretary General Diego Pinto will visit Azerbaijan on Thursday.
11 January 2007 [02:00]

New head appointed to Theatre of Musical Comedy

Elkhan Ojagov was appointed director of Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy on the order issued by Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfas Garayev.
11 January 2007 [01:59]

Worker dies falling from seventh floor

The worker of Mars-A construction company fell from seventh floor and died.
11 January 2007 [01:57]

Azerbaijani territories cleared from mines and ordinances

1,426,634sq.m areas of Azerbaijani territory have been cleared from mines and unexploded ordinances (UXO) and 7,416 UXO have been rendered harmless in December.
11 January 2007 [01:55]

Impediments to adoption of Education law removed

The law 'On Education' will be discussed in spring session of the parliament. The document has already been sent to nearly 40 addresses.
11 January 2007 [01:48]

Road accident kills one

A man has died in a collision involving a car and a lorry in Siyazan province.
11 January 2007 [00:57]

Education Ministry received not many appeals during 3 days by hotline

All educational institutions in Baku have been centralized in Baku Education Department since January 1, 2007. These institutions will be financed by state budget from January 15.
11 January 2007 [00:56]

State Veterinary Service denies foot-and-mouth disease in Ali Bayramli

State Veterinary Service under Agriculture Ministry spread information denying APA's information about foot-and-mouth disease in domestic animals in individual farms of Ali Bayramli.
10 January 2007 [18:06]

Criminal case launched against Azerbaijan's citizen in Moscow

An Azerbaijani citizen illegally working in the district Ramensk was detained by Moscow Interior Affairs Main Office.
10 January 2007 [18:01]

Cabinet offers to erect Independence monument

The Cabinet offered the president to establish Independence museum and erect Independence monument.
10 January 2007 [17:53]

Haji Mammadov to be sentenced Jan 15

Haji Mammadov and the other accused will be sentenced next week.
10 January 2007 [17:52]

11 mine accidents in 2006 in Azerbaijan

11 mine accidents happened in 2006 in Azerbaijan. The explosions killed 2 and wounded 15 persons.
10 January 2007 [15:03]

Chairman of Political Movement Azerbaijan's Path injured in road accident

Ilgar Gasimov, the chairman of the Political Movement Azerbaijan’s Path had a car accident in 50km of Moldova-Ukraine road while leaving capital of Moldova Kishinev for Kiev, near Dubossary city at 14.00 December 28.
10 January 2007 [13:36]

Missile found in Terter school

A missile for "Grad" multiple launch rocket system was found in the sports ground of school # 5 in Terter.
10 January 2007 [13:23]

Weather to be stable in Azerbaijan this week

The weather will be stable in Azerbaijan until the end of the week.
10 January 2007 [13:14]

Two Azerbaijanis beaten in Russia

Five unknown persons beat two Azerbaijanis in Balakhna, Russia.
10 January 2007 [11:57]

Ceremonies dedicated to 20 January tragedy to be held in all cultural centers

The works of Azerbaijani painters will be exhibited in State Art Museum on the occasion of 17th anniversary of 20 January tragedy.
10 January 2007 [11:07]

No bird flu virus found in Fuzuli

No bird flu virus was found during the investigations by the State Veterinary Service in the village Boyuk Bahmanli of Fuzuli region, State Veterinary Service press service told.
10 January 2007 [10:59]

SSAC to hold regional conference within 10 days

State Student Admission Commission (SSAC) will hold a regional conference with participation of education officers of 15 regions in Sumgayit tomorrow, SSAC Chief Maleyka Abbaszadeh told journalists.
10 January 2007 [10:48]

Azerbaijan corresponds with European Court on 35 appeals

Azerbaijan corresponded with European Court of Human Rights on 35 appeals during 2002-2006, Azerbaijani plenipotentiary representative in the European Court of Human Right Chingiz Asgarov told.
09 January 2007 [22:55]

30 killed as plane from Turkey crashes in Iraq

"The plane which was carrying Turkish workers crashed probably due to bad weather conditions," Ali Ariduru, Deputy DG of Civil Aviation of Turkish Transportation Ministry, told reporters on Tuesday.
09 January 2007 [21:38]

European National Olympic Committee president to visit Azerbaijan

European National Olympic Committee president Patrick Hickey will pay a visit to Azerbaijan in late March.
09 January 2007 [17:43]

Social Russia Federal Migration Service: "Removal of labour migrants from Russia territories can be realized only after court's decision"

"The execution of the procedure of defining of status of migrants living in Russia will begin from January 15," said Denis Soldatikov, Russian Federal Migration Service Public Relations Department chief.
09 January 2007 [17:41]

Former Azeri officer sentenced to 12 years on espionage charges

Trial on the case of Azerbaijani Army reserve officer Pyotr Mocalov accused of espionage for Russian special service in Military Court for Grievous Crimes has finished.
09 January 2007 [17:21]

Association of Azerbaijani Jew repatriates to be established

The association of Azerbaijani Jew repatriates will be set up in Irael.
09 January 2007 [16:24]

Iran's first int'l cartoon museum to be launched in Tabriz

"Simultaneously with the opening of the International "Kings" cartoon exhibition on the 1st of March and the introduction of the participating cartoonists, this museum which is one of the greatest cartoon museums in Asia and the Middle East will be opened," informed Tabriz Cartoon Association director, Rahim Baghal Asghari.
09 January 2007 [14:15]

Maleyka Abbaszade: "Certificate marks of entrants do not reflect level of their knowledge"

"The certificate marks of the entrants are sometimes biased. There are some regions that the marks are objective, but in other regions biased. We have always declared the existence of this problem," the chief of State Students Admission Commission (SSAC) Maleyka Abbaszade told the journalists.
09 January 2007 [14:13]

Month of Muharram to begin Jan 20

The month of Muharram will begin on January 20.
09 January 2007 [14:10]

Fire in Bina hypermarket

Early Tuesday morning fire occurred in Bina hypermarket located in the territory of Azizbayov district.
09 January 2007 [11:26]

State Veterinary Service to resume bird flu monitoring

State Veterinary Service under Agriculture Ministry continues monitoring after the temporary suspension because of bad weather.
09 January 2007 [11:24]

Number of kindergartens in Baku to be reduced

Baku Educational Organization will finish monitoring kindergartens in late January-early February.
09 January 2007 [11:24]

376 religious communities registered in Azerbaijan

376 religious communities have been registered in Azerbaijan up to date.
09 January 2007 [11:23]

Media Council to discuss preparation of State Programme project

Media Council will discuss the preparation of State Programme project to develop media in Azerbaijan.
09 January 2007 [11:21]

Draft Law on Education presented to Education Ministry

Milli Majlis Permanent Commission for Science and Education presented Draft law on Education to Education Ministry.
09 January 2007 [11:21]

Azerbaijani movies displayed on Moldavian TV

Azerbaijani movies are displayed on Moldavian NIT TV Channel.
09 January 2007 [11:13]

3197 car accidents occur in Azerbaijan last year

The number of car accidents (3197) has increased compared with last year.
09 January 2007 [11:08]

Baku Educational Organization to release racket newspapers

Baku Educational Organization will organize a Roundtable with the Media Council to improve the cooperation between educational institutions and media.
09 January 2007 [11:08]

Roszarubejsentr Office to be established in Azerbaijan

Roszarubejsentr Office will be established in Azerbaijan this year, stated the organization chairman Eleonora Mitrofanova.
09 January 2007 [11:06]

A group of Azerbaijani pilgrims returned

A group of Azerbaijani pilgrims returned from Hajj pilgrimage.
09 January 2007 [00:09]

Rajabov lost to Ivanchuk

The semifinal match of the First ACP World Rapid Chess Cup between Azeri grandmaster Teymur Rajabov and Ukraine's Vassily Ivanchuk became a real gem of the tournament.
09 January 2007 [00:06]

Education Ministry launches hotline

Education Ministry and Higher Education Institutions start hotlines to prevent bribery in exam period.
09 January 2007 [00:04]

Middle score of applicants in Ganja is 9,3 % lower

State Commission for Students Admission held a conference on the results of entrance exams in 2006/2007 academic year in Ganja Executive Power residence.
09 January 2007 [00:02]

Journalists jailed as response to criticism of Islam underlines rifts in Azerbaijan

A newspaper article that landed two journalists in jail and provoked Muslim protests underscores rifts over crucial issues - religion, freedom of speech and foreign influence - troubling Azerbaijan.
08 January 2007 [18:03]

Newspapers prices to rise

"Rise in prices of energy deliveries will influence the activity of the press. The publication of the newspapers and the price for imported rolls of paper may rise. Our colleagues also consider that newspaper prices should raise," said chairman of the Press Council Aflatun Amashov.
08 January 2007 [17:55]

Republic Prosecutor's Office and Emergencies Ministry release joint information about Synthesis Caoutchouc Plant blast

Acting director and engineer general of Synthesis Caoutchouc Plant Ikhtiyar Balakishiyev, department chief Ikhtiyar Shahverdiyev and Metleb Shamuradov were arrested because of the explosion happened in Synthesis Caoutchouc Plant of "Azerkimya" State Company located in Sumgayit on December 29, Republic Prosecutor's Office and Emergencies Ministry released joint information about the case.
08 January 2007 [17:52]

Mass death of poultries observed in Fuzuli

Mass death of poultries is observed in the village Boyuk Bahmanli of Fuzuli region.
08 January 2007 [17:19]

Norwegian police detain Ukrainian crew of cargo airplane en route to Baku on suspicion of alcohol intoxication

The captain, co-captain and five other crew members of a giant Antonov-124 "Ruslan" cargo plane were detained at a Norwegian airport Monday on suspicion of intending to fly while drunk, police said.
08 January 2007 [15:55]

Advocates Collegium chief to meet with Ramil Safarov in Budapest

Advocates Collegium of Azerbaijan chief Azer Tagiyev will pay an official visit to Hungary on January 15.
08 January 2007 [15:27]

Weather to be stable in a few days

The weather is forecasted to be stable in 2-3 days, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorology Department Forecasting bureau chief Umayra Tagiyeva told.
08 January 2007 [15:11]

NTRC may terminate tender for ANS frequency

The period of the tender for ANS television and ANS CM radio frequency has been expired, National Television and radio Council chairman Nushirevan Meherremli stated.
08 January 2007 [01:22]

Rajabov advanced to ACP World Rapid Cup semifinal

At a quaterfinal match of the First ACP World Rapid Chess Cup Azeri grandmaster defeated Russia's Alexander Morozevich.
07 January 2007 [22:35]

Hundreds of cars stand in lines at capital's petrol filling stations

As Day.Az informs, citizens, disturbed by information about a petrol prices rising, try to fill full tanks.
07 January 2007 [21:21]

Synthesis Caoutchouc Plant blast victim dies in hospital

One more victim of the Synthesis Caoutchouc Plant blast, Gafur Mikay?l Aliyev, 60, died in the intensive care department on Sunday.
07 January 2007 [21:06]

President Aliyev congratulates Orthodox Christians

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended Christmas congratulations to the Orthodox Christians of Azerbaijan.
07 January 2007 [01:52]

Rajabov wins first match at ACP World Rapid Cup

Azerbaijan's Teymur Rajabov started his performance at the First ACP World Rapid Chess Cup by a win over Russia's Eugeny Bareev.
06 January 2007 [13:53]

More than 5 thousand people deported from Russia to Azerbaijan in 2006

More than 5 thousand people were deported from Russia to Azerbaijan in 2006, informs Russia Federal Migration Office.
05 January 2007 [00:59]

Teymur Rajabov for World rapid cup

Grandmaster Teymur Rajabov opens Azerbaijan's overseas participation in the New Year as part of the 16-player field in the First ACP World rapid chess cup beginning in Odessa, Ukraine, on Friday.
05 January 2007 [00:29]

Turkmenistan may drop ban on internet

New audience for international news and retail sites on the horizon as former Soviet state looks at dropping internet ban following Niyazov's death.
04 January 2007 [21:56]

Azeri painters to attend 3rd Emaar International Art Symposium

Emaar Properties will host 68 artists from around the world at its third International Art Symposium to be held from January 7 to 27, 2007, at Emaar's Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club and Global Village in Dubai.
03 January 2007 [21:15]

Walt Whitman High School Leadership students video conference with Azerbaijani teenagers

Five students from the leadership class participated in Whitman's first video conference with students in Azerbaijan Dec. 7 as part of an initiative to promote technology and global awareness.
03 January 2007 [13:40]

The oilmen and the orphans

The evidence of the wealthy oil industry can be seen everywhere in Azerbaijan's capital. Baku is definitely booming. There are gleaming marble squares, presidential palaces, new shops packed with western designer goods and even British bars that now cater for the hundreds of oil workers, including dozens from the North-East.
03 January 2007 [12:44]

Nizami Ganjavi to be commemorated in Strasbourg

A conference commemorating prominent Azerbaijan poet Nizami Ganjavi will take place January 24 in Strasbourg, France.
03 January 2007 [12:42]

Geology Institute cooperates with MIT

The Geology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences continues to implement joint projects with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
03 January 2007 [12:21]

Mountain Jew killed in Moscow, motive unclear

Police are investigating the murder of a Mountain Jew in Moscow.
02 January 2007 [16:36]

Azeri pilgrim dies in Mecca

One of Azerbaijani pilgrims visiting Mecca passed away.
01 January 2007 [17:29]

Animal sacrifices maim 1,400 in Turkey

Over a thousand Turks spent the first day of the Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha in emergency wards on Sunday after stabbing themselves or suffering other injuries while sacrificing startled animals.
01 January 2007 [16:58]

Shakhriyar Mammadyarov ranked fourth in FIDE ranking list

Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran became the second Indian ever after Viswanathan Anand to join the 2700 ELO rating club in the FIDE ranking list announced on Monday.
31 December 2006 [19:45]

World's Azerbaijanis mark Solidarity Day

Day of Solidarity of Azerbaijanis living throughout the world is marked in Azerbaijan on Sunday.
30 December 2006 [17:19]

Firework at Baku's boulevard

Baku Mayor's Office will organize a firework at capital's sea front at 24.00, Dec 31.
30 December 2006 [17:13]

Baku to host 1st forum of World Azeri journalists

I forum of World Azerbaijani journalists will be held in Baku in 2007, stated Nazim Ibrahimov, chief of State Committee for Azerbaijanis living abroad.
30 December 2006 [17:12]

Sheikhulislam congratulates nation on Id-al-Adha

Head of Caucasus Muslims Office, Sheikhulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade has congratulated Azerbaijani people on Id-al-Adha.