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20 December 2006 [11:19]

Delay of flight to Hajj due to technical problems

Delay of flight to Hajj is related to technical problems.
20 December 2006 [11:18]

Criminal case launched on Shemkir ship explosion

Criminal case was launched on the fact of the explosion happened on the engine part of Shemkir oil tanker under repair in Paris Commune Dockyard.
20 December 2006 [11:16]

Mingechevir resident arrested on human traffic

The officers of Interior Ministry Department Fighting Human Traffic arrested Azerbaijani woman on human traffic.
20 December 2006 [11:08]

State program on education abroad to be presented to President

Education Ministry together with the representatives of mass media will hold raids in high schools to prevent the corruption during winter sessions, Education Minister Misir Mardanov said.
20 December 2006 [11:07]

Tabriz population boycotts Shimali Iran newspaper

The population of Tabriz boycotted the newspaper 'Shimali Iran' publishing threatening articles.
20 December 2006 [11:06]

Activities of civil servants to be assessed by new system

New bill concerning the amendments to the law of civil service has been worked out.
20 December 2006 [10:58]

Health minister to visit Sheki

Health minister Ogtay Shiraliyev will visit Sheki.
20 December 2006 [10:56]

Lawyers participating in Haji Mamadov's trial take stance to court investigation

"Zakir Nasirov and I were the only persons that tried to reveal the issue," a lawyer to former Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department chief Zakir Nasirov Adil Ismayilov said.
20 December 2006 [10:48]

35 policemen dismissed within nine months

"35 officers of Baku Main Police Board were dismissed because of irregularities," said Interior Ministry Traffic Police Office public relations department chief Arestun Mejidov.
20 December 2006 [10:45]

President Aliyev decrees on establishing Modern Cultural Center

President Ilham Aliyev decreed on establishing Modern Cultural Center.
19 December 2006 [23:31]

TURKSOY's temporary Director General elected

TURKSOY's temporary Director General was elected in the 23rd meeting of the organization.
19 December 2006 [15:41]

President Aliyev to meet with sportsmen

Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev will meet with the winner sportsmen in World and European championships, as he did every year.
19 December 2006 [15:26]

Misir Mardanov: "Draft law about education was not presented to us"

Draft law about Education can be discussed in the next session of the parliament, Education Minister Misir Mardanov told.
19 December 2006 [13:34]

Sleet and snow expected in most regions this week

The temperature will fall 2-3 degrees beginning from the second half of the week in Azerbaijan.
19 December 2006 [13:33]

World Conservation Union to hold monitoring in occupied Azerbaijani territories

World Conservation Union (IUCN) will hold monitoring in the occupied Azerbaijani territories to investigate the ecological situation and harm on the biodiversity.
19 December 2006 [13:32]

Calendar of holidays approved

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev approved the law about the amendments to the Labour Code.
19 December 2006 [11:14]

New Chairman of Germany-Azerbaijan Cultural Centre chosen

Next meeting of Germany-Azerbaijan Cultural Centre (Deutsch-Aserbaidschanischer Kulturverein Hamburg) was held in Hamburg, Germany, Dec 16.
19 December 2006 [10:59]

Another group of Azerbaijani pilgrims leaves for Hajj

One more group of Azerbaijani pilgrims has left for Hajj by plane.
19 December 2006 [10:53]

Milli Majlis to hold hearings concerning torture against women

Milli Majlis will hold hearings concerning problems of women on Dec 21.
19 December 2006 [10:52]

European Court of Human Rights considers issue concerning Azerbaijan

The decisions on the trials concerning some countries will be announced in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasburg, on January 11.
19 December 2006 [10:51]

Former Interior Ministry Department chief Kamil Sedreddinov continues hunger strike

"It is five days that Kamil Sedreddinov continues hunger strike against the pressures on him in the detention place of NSM.
19 December 2006 [00:30]

Vusal Aliyev to ref at Commonwealth Cup

International referee Vusal Aliyev will be officiating at Commonwealth Cup tournament on January 28-28.
19 December 2006 [00:12]

Shemkir ship explosion claims life

Explosion happened at 16.30, on Caspian Shipping Company-owned Shemkir ship under repair in Paris Commune Dockyard.
18 December 2006 [23:50]

Barry Lowenkron meets with leaders of religious organizations

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Barry F. Lowenkron visiting Azerbaijan today met with religious figures.
18 December 2006 [23:46]

APA provides information about 12 Azerbaijanis missed during WWII

Azerbaijan Red Crescent got information about 12 Azerbaijanis taken captive during World War II.
18 December 2006 [23:44]

Bus accident kills five, injures six

Today, bus accident happened in Dagestan–Azerbaijan road.
18 December 2006 [16:25]

Maherram Aliyev: "The number of crimes in capital increased"

"The situation is normal in the capital, no tension is observed at present. But the number of crimes has increased this year contrasted to that of last year. We are deeply concerned about felonies as deliberate murder, kidnapping and others. The number of deliberate murder has reduced by one case," Baku Main Police Office chief Maherram Aliyev stated.
18 December 2006 [14:11]

Azerbaijan vs. Ukraine Euro 2008 qualifier to be available via Internet

Fans of teams from Azerbaijan to Ukraine will be able to watch their European Championship qualifying matches on the Internet beginning in March under an agreement announced Monday between rights holder Sportfive GmbH and Canadian-based Webcaster JumpTV Inc.
18 December 2006 [14:01]

Azerbaijan ecotourism success

In an unprecedented move, the government of Azerbaijan has recently included 52 Important Bird Areas across the country into its official national tourism action plan for the coming 9 years, ensuring the protection of the areas and even the provision of infrastructure for birdwatching tours. This marks the first time Important Bird Areas (IBAs), as developed by BirdLife International, have been officially recognised in a national tourism plan.
18 December 2006 [13:52]

Criminal case of shooting in Military Unit N given to Military Prosecutor's Office

A criminal case launched against Fuad Hasanov drafted from Sheki Military Registration Department who shot four soldiers as the result of the shooting occurred in Ganja Military Unit N on December 16 was taken from Ganja Prosecutor's Office and given to Republic Military Prosecutor's Office.
18 December 2006 [13:43]

Ismayil Ismayilov: "Nizami Pashayev and Turan Mirzayev can be replaced by legionaries"

"If Nizami Pashayev and Turan Mirzayev don't want to join the trainings, it is their own business.
18 December 2006 [13:02]

New chairman of Germany-Azerbaijan Cultural Centre elected

Next meeting of Germany-Azerbaijan Cultural Centre (Deutsch-Aserbaidschanischer Kulturverein Hamburg) was held in Hamburg, Germany, Dec 16.
16 December 2006 [12:28]

Haydar Aliyev's bust to be established in Tbilisi

Haydar Aliyev's bust will be erected in Tbilisi, deputy mayor Mamuka Axvlediani told.
16 December 2006 [12:18]

Vladimir Kramnik refused to play with our compatriot Teymur Rajabov

World Champion Vladimir Kramnik refused to play for chess crown with Teymur Rajabov.
16 December 2006 [12:00]

NATO International School on Azerbaijan winter session held in Lenkeran

NATO International School on Azerbaijan winter session, started Dec 11 in Lenkeran, is over.
16 December 2006 [11:28]

Facts about mass hepatitis in Hajalli village schools investigated

The officers of Tovuz Hygiene and Epidemiology Center investigated the fact of mass acute viral hepatitis in village schools of Tovuz region, the director of Hygiene and Epidemiology Center Arife Agayeva told.
16 December 2006 [11:21]

Opening ceremony of Emergencies Ministry offices

Opening ceremony of the reconstructed office of Emergencies Ministry Agency of Security in Industry and Mountain Mine Control was held yesterday.
15 December 2006 [23:38]

Husain Abdulvahabov: "Court should not consider Haji Mammadov's testimonies against me"

Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
15 December 2006 [16:55]

Trial on case of Pyotr Mocalov started

Trial on the case of Azerbaijani Army reserve officer Pyotr Mocalov accused of espionage for Russian special service started in Military Court for Grievous Crimes.
15 December 2006 [14:55]

Kamil Sedreddinov: "I begin hunger strike because of pressures on my family"

Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
15 December 2006 [14:19]

Hungarian Appeals Court to consider complaints on Ramil Safarov's case Feb 22, 2007

The date of Appeals Court on complaints of Azerbaijani Army officer Ramil Seferov, sentenced to life imprisonment on accusation of killing Armenian officer Gurgen Markaryan in Hungary, is set, Ministry of Justice, International Law Cooperation Department chief Zafer Gafarov told.
15 December 2006 [13:49]

Emergencies Ministry State Fire-Fighting Service holds opening ceremonies of new constructed buildings

The opening ceremony of the new building of Sabunchu Fire-Fighting Unit of Emergencies Ministry (EM) State Fire-Fighting Service (SFFS) was held.
15 December 2006 [13:41]

Weather to be normal at weekend in Azerbaijan

The weather will be normal at the weekend in Azerbaijan, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorology Department bureau chief Umayra Tagiyeva told.
15 December 2006 [11:24]

Misir Merdanov: "We are affected by hunger strike of IAU students"

"Hunger strike of Independent Azerbaijan University students is unpleasant and we are affected by it," Minister of Education Misir Merdanov told reporters.
15 December 2006 [11:15]

Members of Public Committee visit Gobustan jail

The members of Public Committee on Control of Penitentiary System established attached to Justice Ministry, Chingiz Ganizade and Seadet Benenyarli have been in Gobustan jail today, Chingiz Ganizade told.
15 December 2006 [02:27]

Zakir Nasirov: "Haji Mammadov has supporters in General Prosecutor's office"

Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
15 December 2006 [00:18]

Ali Huseynov: "Amnesty law not expected to be adopted soon"

"The views about the adoption of Amnesty law are groundless," Ali Huseynov, chairman of the commission for legal policy and state building, stated.
14 December 2006 [17:42]

Information about 16 Azerbaijani hostages seized in World War II

Azerbaijani Red Crescent Organization got information about 16 Azerbaijani hostages seized in Ukraine during World War II.
14 December 2006 [16:22]

Abulfaz Garayev: "We have candidate to TURKSOY leadership"

"Polad Bulbuloglu is the chairman of TURKSOY for a long term. It causes him some trouble as he is Azerbaijani ambassador to Russia. Polad Bulbuloglu wants a new chairman as well," Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfaz Garayev stated.
14 December 2006 [14:05]

Ahmed Ahmadzadeh: "Serseng reservoir under Armenian occupation in bad condition"

Azerbaijan has raised the issue on the condition of Serseng reservoir in international organizations, as well as in International Irrigation Organization, chairman of Melioration and Water Economy JOSC Ahmad Ahmadzadeh stated.
14 December 2006 [11:42]

Military service period to be prolonged

The meeting of the Parliament's Commission for security and defence issues is being held at the moment.
14 December 2006 [10:42]

Participants of International Congress on Lung Diseases appeal to President for Ali Insanov's release

Vasili Trasimov, the President of the International Congress on Lung Diseases, appealed to the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for ex-Minister of Health Ali Insanov's release from prison on behalf of the participants of the congress held in St. Petersburg, ex-Minister's lawyer Togrul Babayev told.
13 December 2006 [16:09]

ANS Vice-President: "President Ilham Aliyev helped ANS resume broadcasting"

"Many contributed to re-start of ANS TV and Radio, but President Ilham Aliyev played the most vital part. First of all, we thank Allah," ANS Group of Companies Vice-President Mir Shahin Aghayev stated.
13 December 2006 [13:02]

No presidential pardon on Solidarity Day

No presidential pardon decree will be signed on occasion of Solidarity Day of World Azerbaijanis, Pardon Commission member Zelimkhan Yagub stated.
13 December 2006 [11:56]

Azerbaijani pilgrims to leave for Hajj

The first group of Azerbaijani pilgrims will leave for Hajj tomorrow, Hajji Azad Baghirov, Caucasian Muslims Office Hajj Department chief told.
13 December 2006 [11:18]

Council Assessing Textbooks to be established

Council Assessing Textbooks will be established attached to Education Ministry next year, the chief of Education Ministry Textbook and Publishing Department Faig Shahbazli told.
13 December 2006 [11:03]

Haji Mammadov's trial postponed

Court of Grave Crimes today postponed the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
13 December 2006 [11:01]

NTRC head Nushirevan Meherremli paid visit to Ankara

National Television and Radio Council president Nushirevan Meherremli paid visit to Ankara.
13 December 2006 [10:57]

Court-Law Council punishes 22 judges in 2006

This year, Court-Law Council punishes 22 judges, the council told.
12 December 2006 [23:23]

Culture Minister meets Saudi Arabian counterpart

Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Abulfaz Garayev, met with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Culture and Information, Iyad bin Ameen Madani, and his accompanying delegation.
12 December 2006 [17:14]

Temperature falls 1.5 degrees below climate norm in Azerbaijan

Temperature has fallen 1.5 degrees below the climate norm, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorology Department bureau chief Umayra Tagiyeva informs.
12 December 2006 [14:50]

ANS TV and ANS Radio back for transmitting again

ANS TV and ANS ChM Radio resumed broadcasting at 0800 am, today, by showing Dada Gorgud film.
12 December 2006 [13:36]

3rd anniversary of Heydar Aliyev's decease commemorated

The third anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev's decease marked in Azerbaijan today.
12 December 2006 [12:45]

President visits Heydar Aliyev's grave

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited Heydar Aliyev's grave in Honor Alley.
12 December 2006 [11:30]

International Wrestling Federation Secretary General to come to Baku

International Wrestling Federation Secretary General Michel Dusson will come to Azerbaijan tomorrow.
12 December 2006 [10:53]

Arif Garashov: "All Farhad Aliyev-related properties seized"

All properties of ex-minister of economy Farhad Aliyev have been seized by court, Real Estate's State Registry chief Arif Garashov told reporters.
12 December 2006 [00:18]

Nushiravan Maharrmali: "ANS TV and ANS ChM radio to resume broadcasting at 12.00, Dec.12"

Today, National Television and Radio Council chairman Nushiravan Maharramli gave a press conference on a decision to let ANS TV and ANS ChM Radio resume broadcasting.
11 December 2006 [18:21]

Express newspaper correspondent Elman Maliyev sentenced to four months in jail

Yasamal Court presided by judge Svetlana Ismayilova sentenced the correspondent of Express newspaper Elman Maliyev to four months in jail.
11 December 2006 [14:53]

Konstantin Poltoranin: "New migration law to privilege no citizen"

"The aim of the new migration law to be effective from Jan 15 is to regulate foreigners' immigration into Russia," Russian Federal Migration Service information agency Chief Konstantin Poltoranin stated.
11 December 2006 [14:49]

Azerbaijani Diaspora representatives' meeting held in Moscow

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Polad Bulbuloglu and the chief of State Committee on Affaires with Azerbaijanis living abroad Nazim Ibrahimov held a meeting with the representatives of Azerbaijani Diaspora in the Embassy.
11 December 2006 [14:01]

NTRC convenes urgent meeting

Today, National Television and Radio Council convened urgent meeting concerning ANS TV and ANS ChM.
11 December 2006 [12:05]

Mass hepatitis in Hajalli village schools

Mass acute viral hepatitis has been reported in village schools of Tovuz region.
10 December 2006 [14:02]

Armenia left without press

On December 9, Armenia left without newspapers. Tigran Mets Publishers will not print press because it does not have paper.
10 December 2006 [09:11]

Test examination to Interior Ministry to be held next year

Test examinations to Interior Ministry will be held next year.