Society

02 April 2007 [12:26]

Teenager injured in mine blast

The resident of Boyuk Bahmanli village of Fuzuli region of Azerbaijan 14-year old Shukurov Sarkhan has been injured in mine explosion on March 31.
02 April 2007 [10:51]

Yelena Shabovta's Karshiyaka gain next victory

Karshiyaka, Azeri volleyball team member Yelena Shabovta is playing in, has won next encounter in Turkish League.
02 April 2007 [10:45]

Baku is a lowest-ranking city for health and sanitation - survey

Mercer Human Resource Consulting cunducted a global survey ranking overall quality of life.
02 April 2007 [10:40]

Next bird flu monitoring starts in Azerbaijan

The next bird flu monitoring started in Azerbaijan on Monday.
02 April 2007 [10:12]

Six killed in South Pacific quake and tsunami

At least six people were killed and entire villages engulfed by the sea after a powerful earthquake and tsunami struck the tiny Solomon Islands, triggering a Pacific panic and fears of more deaths.
02 April 2007 [10:00]

Azerbaijani chess players to join European Championship

Azerbaijan will be represented by 14 chess players in the European championship to be held in Dresden, Germany from April 3 to 16.
02 April 2007 [09:59]

Republic Culture Study seminar held

Republic culture study seminar on the theme 'Culture as a way of life' was held by Simurg Azerbaijani Culture Association, Azerbaijan Culture Study Society, International Cultural Forum of Citizen Society in Azerbaijani Business Center.
02 April 2007 [09:57]

Mir Jalal's memorial museum built in Ganja

Azerbaijani writer Mir Jalal's memorial museum is being built in Ganja.
02 April 2007 [09:56]

Two arrested for robbery in Baku

Officers of Interior Ministry's Department Fighting Organized Crimes arrested two men or robbery in the shops in Nasimi and Binagadi districts in 2005-2007.
02 April 2007 [09:55]

Prisoners continue hunger strike in Gobustan jail

10 prisoners continue hunger strike in Gobustan jail.
02 April 2007 [09:32]

Abandoned Azerbaijani woman fights for daughters' right to stay in Israel

Z.S. hasn't seen her daughters for two and a half years. She's afraid they're hungry and not going to school, though one is nine and the other seven. Their father is an Israeli citizen whom Z.S. met a decade ago when she was 20 and he came for a visit to Azerbaijan.
01 April 2007 [17:01]

NTRC receives many appeals for opening new TV channels

"Azerbaijani President has issued an executive order on license prices for TV and radio broadcasting. According to the executive order, license price for TV and radio broadcasting is AZN11. But we told the Cabinet and relevant bodies that they made hasty decision, as television, radio, cable TV, regional broadcasting of television and radio channels are different spheres," National Television and Radio Council chief Nushiravan Maharramli told journalists.
01 April 2007 [16:59]

Foreign TV and radio channels to be broadcasted by satellite or cable

"Foreign televisions and radio channels will be broadcasted only by satellite or cable in Azerbaijan. This experience of regulation of foreign TV and radio channels is used in Russia and Europe as well. This way of broadcasting in should be applied in Azerbaijan too,”"National Television and Radio Council Chief Nushiravan Maharramli said.
01 April 2007 [16:43]

Man commits suicide in Gakh

Suicide was committed in Azerbaijan's region Gakh.
01 April 2007 [16:42]

Parliament to discuss education bill

Azerbaijan's Parliament will debate on education bill in April.
01 April 2007 [16:40]

Singer Baloglan Ashrafov undergoes surgery

Singer Baloglan Ashrafov, being cured of cirrhosis in Memorial hospital in Istanbul underwent a surgery on Fiday night.
01 April 2007 [16:39]

Car accident kills former head of Absheron Executive Power

The former head of Absheron Executive Power Mirza Novruzov died as a result of car accident.
01 April 2007 [16:19]

Minibus explosion in Azerbaijan's capital kills 1, injures 3

An explosion on a minibus in Azerbaijan's capital on Sunday killed one person and injured three, police said.
31 March 2007 [10:03]

IDPs camps will soon be removed

IDPs camps in Azerbaijan will be removed within this year, Deputy Prime Minister, chief of the State Committee for Refugees and IDPs Ali Hasanov said.
31 March 2007 [10:01]

Azerbaijani Culture and Tourism Ministry and UNDP to conclude documents on institutional assistance

The documents on starting the second stage of the project "Institutional Assistance to Culture and Tourism Ministry for developing internal tourism" will be signed between Culture and Tourism Ministry and UN Development Program in Tourism Information Center in Baku on April 2.
31 March 2007 [09:59]

Ombudsman's representatives meet with Gobustan jail protesting lifers

Azerbaijani Ombudsman's representatives met with the prisoners going on hunger strike in Gobustan jail.
31 March 2007 [09:55]

Azerbaijani Education Minister receives Latvian official

Azerbaijan's Education Minister Misir Mardanov today received Ina Gudele Latvia’s Minister for Special Assignments for Electronic Government Affairs.
31 March 2007 [09:53]

Azerbaijan scientist succeeds to control nano-structure with light

"Ellipsometria" laboratory made successful researches in the nanotechnology.
31 March 2007 [09:40]

Three contract HIV in Azerbaijani region

Three men in Ganja were infected with HIV virus within first three month of this year.
31 March 2007 [09:39]

Azerbaijani Youth Forum to be held in Europe

A Forum of Azerbaijani students studying in Europe will be held on March 13-16.
31 March 2007 [09:36]

Threefold European champ Elchin Ismayilov removed from national team

Azerbaijani judo wrestlers will participate in the European championship to start April 6 in Belgrade, Serbia.
31 March 2007 [09:34]

Azerbaijan–Italy U-17s match postponed

The date of match between Azerbaijan and Italy U-17 teams has been changed.
31 March 2007 [09:26]

Balaken resident arrested for drug sale

A resident of Azerbaijani region of Balaken has been detained for engaging in drug sale.
31 March 2007 [00:05]

Rights defenders meet protesting prisoners in Gobustan jail

Human rights defenders Chingiz Ganizade and Saadat Bananyarli today met with the prisoners going on hunger strike in Gobustan jail, Chingiz Ganizadeh told.
30 March 2007 [23:30]

Appeal Court upholds decision on MP Abdullayev's imprisonment

The Appeal Court today upheld the decision of Nasimi district court on parliamentarian Huseyn Abdullayev's imprisonment, Kamandar Nesibli, lawyer for the parliamentarian told.
30 March 2007 [23:17]

Azerbaijan to present some facts to UNESCO fact-finding mission

"There are facts on Armenians' archeological excavations in the Azerbaijani region of Aghdam. We often hear Armenians’ statements that our monuments belong to Armenia culture and architecture. We are struggling against such cases," Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfaz Garayev told journalists.
30 March 2007 [15:12]

Azeri U-21 forward Elmar Kheyirov to be viewed in Belarus

20-year-old striker of Azerbaijani U-21 Elmar Kheyirov has left for Belarus to be viewed in Shakhtyor.
30 March 2007 [14:56]

Hearts still aflutter in Baku

Life in Azerbaijan is just beginning to get back to normal after the celebrations which followed Wednesday's 1-0 UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifying win against Finland.
30 March 2007 [14:53]

MP Abdullayev's mother appeals to Azerbaijani President for his release

Parents of the detained Azerbaijani parliamentarian Huseyn Abdullayev and his lawyer today held a press conference.
30 March 2007 [14:44]

Stable weather forecast in Azerbaijan in April

Stable weather is forecasted in Azerbaijan in April, average temperature will be close to the long-term norms, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorological Department Hydrological Bureau told.
30 March 2007 [13:26]

Rights defenders monitor Gobustan jail

The lifers going on hunger strike in Gobustan jail feel normal.
30 March 2007 [13:04]

Comments by Landmark managing director on recent constuctrion incident

Comments by Efruz Muduroglu, Landmark Managing Director
30 March 2007 [11:57]

Umayra Tagiyeva promoted to new post

Azerbaijan's Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry (ENRM) National Hydrometeorological Department's Forecasting Bureau chairwoman Umayra Tagiyeva has been appointed deputy chief of department.
30 March 2007 [09:33]

Kramnik wins Amber tournament, Radjabov holds 10th position

Vladimir Kramnik is the proud winner of the 16th Amber Blindfold and Rapid Tournament. In the last round the World Champion coasted home with two draws against Paco Vallejo to finish two points ahead of Vishy Anand.
30 March 2007 [09:13]

Temperature to rise in Azerbaijan

The temperature will rise in Azerbaijan in a few days, Azerbaijan's Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorological Department Forecasting Bureau told.
30 March 2007 [09:08]

Latvian Minister to visit Azerbaijan State National Library

Ina Gudele, Minister for Special Assignments for Electronic Government Affairs of Latvia will visit Azerbaijan the M. F. Akhundov State National Library on 30 March.
30 March 2007 [09:01]

Press Council sees no need to appeal to Pardon Commission for arrested journalists

The Press Council sees no need to appeal to the Pardon Commission under President for releasing arrested journalists.
30 March 2007 [09:00]

Parliament disciplinary commission investigates Fazail Agamali's case

Ogtay Asadov has given order to the Parliament disciplinary commission about Fazail Agamali.
30 March 2007 [08:58]

Action stations set up in Sumgait

Several action stations have been set up in Sumgait connected with Thursday's skirmish.
30 March 2007 [08:53]

Roy Hodgson: "Azerbaijan can gain points from other group leaders"

"Azerbaijan squad scored a fantastic goal," stated Finland coach Roy Hodgson after a 0-1 defeat by Azerbaijan.
30 March 2007 [08:34]

Three women detained on human trafficking

Interior Ministry Department to Fight Human Trafficking has detained three Baku residents, the Ministry's press service told.
29 March 2007 [14:25]

Int'l boxing tournament launched in Baku

International Boxing Tournament "Great Silk Road", which brought together 95 boxers from Turkey, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran, Israel, Georgia, Egypt, Bulgaria and Africa commenced March 27 in Baku Sports Palace.
29 March 2007 [14:19]

Azerbaijani soldier dies

Azerbaijan's Army has lost one more soldier.
29 March 2007 [14:19]

Earthquake occur in Azerbaijan

Earthquake at the magnitude of 3-3.5 in Azerbaijani northern region of Guba on March 28.
29 March 2007 [13:32]

Two fire on policeman and escape

Two unknown men fired on a policeman in Sumgayit and escaped.
29 March 2007 [13:08]

Ramiz Mirzeyev: "I expressed my opinion"

AFFA president Ramiz Mirzeyev has congratulated the Azeri squad players on the victory over Finland.
29 March 2007 [08:59]

Radjabov defeats Aronian at Amber

The penultimate round of the 16th Amber Blindfold and Rapid Tournament saw no changes at the top of the table as the leaders all drew their games.
29 March 2007 [08:40]

Shahin Diniyev reports AFFA on Poland defeat

Today Coaches' Council held a meeting under the leadership of Azerbaijani squad coach Shahin Diniyev in the AFFA headquarters.
29 March 2007 [08:31]

Azerbaijani students to study in Moscow and St Petersburg

This summer five students and five master holders will be sent to Moscow and St Petersburg to get education at the expense of the Russia Federation, Chairman of Russian Federation Council Sergey Mironov said during the meeting with the students of the Baku Slavic University.
29 March 2007 [08:29]

International conference "Heydar Aliyev and religious policy in Azerbaijan: Realities and prospects" to be held

International conference "Heydar Aliyev and religious policy in Azerbaijan: Realities and prospects" will be held in Baku on April 3-4, Hidayat Orudjov, chairman of the State Committee for Religious Communities told.
28 March 2007 [23:01]

Problem appears in Sahil Metro station

Technical disorder appeared in the train, which stooped in Sahil metro station of Baku at about 18.00 on Wednesday.
28 March 2007 [22:55]

Azeri U-17 beats Bosnia and Herzegovina

Azerbaijan's national U-17 football team played its last encounter in the 2007 European championship qualifying second leg held in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
28 March 2007 [22:54]

Earthquake lightly shake Lankaran and Yardimli

Light earthquake at the magnitude of 2-2,5 occurred between Lankaran and Yardimli regions of Azerbaijan at 11.58 a.m. on Wednesday.
28 March 2007 [22:48]

Gobustan prisoners go on hunger strike

Azerbaijani Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service confirmed the reports on hunger strike by prisoners in Gobustan jail.
28 March 2007 [22:44]

Ombudsman meets with detained MP

Ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova today met with MP Huseyn Abdullayev, who is kept in the detention place #1 of the Penitentiary Service of Justice Ministry.
28 March 2007 [22:40]

Azeri students to study in Moscow and St. Petersburg

This summer five students and five master holders will be sent to Moscow and St. Petersburg to get education at the expense of the Russia Federation, Chairman of Russian Federation Council Sergey Mironov said during the meeting with the students of the Baku Slavic University.
28 March 2007 [22:32]

Gobustan prisoners go on hunger strike

Azerbaijani Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service confirmed the reports on hunger strike by prisoners in Gobustan jail.
28 March 2007 [22:22]

Ali Insanov's trial postponed

Today trial on case of former Health Minister Ali Insanov and ten more defendants accused of embezzlement, abuse of power and bribery was not held in the second part of the day at Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes.
28 March 2007 [22:08]

Lifers go on hunger strike in Gobustan jail

15 life-term prisoners of Azerbaijan's Gobustan jail started hunger strike.
28 March 2007 [21:59]

Azerbaijan upsets Finland 1-0 in Euro 2008 qualifier

Emin Imamalyiev scored a late goal Wednesday to lead Azerbaijan to a 1-0 win over Finland in a European Championship qualifying match.
28 March 2007 [11:04]

Azerbaijan women book impressive victory over Russia

The Azerbaijan Women's hockey team handed over heaviest defeat ever to the Russian hockey team when they outclassed the Russian women by 5-0 in a triangular event underway in Baku, Azerbaijan.
28 March 2007 [09:31]

President Aliyev attends Mstislav Rostropovich's 80th birthday reception

Mstislav Rostropovich, seen by many as the world's greatest cellist, made a frail appearance at his 80th birthday alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azeri President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday, his first since going to hospital nearly two months ago.
28 March 2007 [09:20]

No alternative application for tender on ANS frequency

No alternative application has been received for the participation in the tender announced for ANS TV and ANS ChM frequency, except this company.
28 March 2007 [09:13]

Radja lost again at Amber

Azeri grandmaster Teimour Radjabov was defeated by Russia's Boris Gelfand.
28 March 2007 [08:47]

Azeri football veterans to appeal to President Aliyev

Azerbaijani football veterans received team's 0-5 defeat by Poland in European championship qualifying with deep anger.
28 March 2007 [08:45]

Azad Rahimov to meet with Turkish state minister Mehmet Ali Shahin

Youth and Sport minister Azad Rahimov participated in the "Inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue on youth" conference in Istanbul, Turkey.
28 March 2007 [08:40]

Level of mountain rivers rise

Water level have risen in mountain rivers in Azerbaijan as the snow in mountains thawed because of warm weather in recent days.
28 March 2007 [08:39]

Teenager commits suicide in Zagatala

Suicide occurred in Azerbaijani region of Zagatala.
28 March 2007 [08:37]

Officers and ensigns of Interior Troops provided with new apartments in Guba

The officers and ensigns of Azerbaijani Interior Troops have been provided with a new apartment in Guba region.
27 March 2007 [23:01]

Italians to ref Azerbaijan vs Finland

A team of Italian referees will take charge of the Azerbaijan vs Finland match in the EURO 2008 qualifying round at the Tofiq Bahramov stadium in Baku on Wednesday.