Society
20 November 2006 [17:40]
367 religious communities have been registered in Azerbaijan up to now, Hidayat Orujoov the chief of the State Committee on Work with Religious Organizations told.
20 November 2006 [15:46]
Azerbaijani chess grandmaster Teymur Rajabov snatched third place in the international Blitz Cup of Mikhail Tal tournament in the Russian capital of Moscow.
20 November 2006 [15:28]
The European Court of Human Rights' judgement on the case of Fahmin Hajiyev will become effective in February -after three months from the date on which the judgement was passed.
20 November 2006 [15:04]
Local Economic Court 1 decided to stop the activity of Baku branch of Moscow State Open University.
20 November 2006 [15:01]
The samples taken from the birds during the monitoring held by State Veterinary Service will be have been analyzed by November 27.
20 November 2006 [14:58]
Independent Azerbaijan University sophomores will start hunger strike in the Musavat Party Office from 12.00 on Tuesday.
20 November 2006 [14:41]
UEFA may punish Azerbaijani national team midfielder Sergey Sokolov for a log time, as illicit dope has been found in his blood samples.
20 November 2006 [14:37]
Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
20 November 2006 [13:53]
The draft amendments to the Television and Radio Broadcasting Law have been submitted to the President's Office, National Broadcasting Council chairman Nushiravan Maharramli told.
20 November 2006 [12:34]
The unstable weather will change starting from Tuesday.
19 November 2006 [12:50]
First lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva met with first lady of Turkey Semra Sezer in Antalya, where Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is participating in the eighth Summit of the Heads of Turkish-speaking States.
18 November 2006 [20:37]
Nijat Daglar, the Azadliq newspaper correspondent and Vidadi Bayramov, Hurriyyat newspaper correspondent joined to the hunger strikers.
18 November 2006 [16:00]
Artur Arutunyan, President of Armenian Association in Murmansk, Russia, was found dead outside his house.
18 November 2006 [14:39]
Azerbaijani Artist Gulshan Gurbanova, 56, died of infarction last night?
18 November 2006 [13:57]
Shoddy buildings will pose the biggest danger to Istanbul when the next big earthquake hits and more than 100,000 people could be killed, Turkey's top seismologist warned on Friday.
18 November 2006 [13:43]
The International Committee of the Red Cross together with the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) and the Azerbaijan Campaign to Ban Landmines held a workshop for local journalists to raise awareness about the important role of the media in reducing the problems caused by mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW).
18 November 2006 [13:42]
Azerbaijan's mugham singer Aygun Bayramova performed at Switzerland's Bern Conservatory, press service of Azerbaijan's Embassy to Switzerland said.
18 November 2006 [12:36]
The trial on the case of Ramil Safarov for the claim raised by jailers was held yesterday in Budapesht.
17 November 2006 [19:37]
Outside of the capital cities of the Caucasus and Central Asia, many non-governmental organizations struggle to take root. Would-be civil society actors lack experience and find it hard to access international assistance. In some areas this kind of activity is virtually unheard of.
17 November 2006 [19:23]
In theocratic Iran, the campaign by the Iranian government to silence dissident voices extends even to clerics.
17 November 2006 [19:02]
The blast happened in an apartment in the region of Ganja injured 61-year-old Turkish citizen Nejmi Tekme.
17 November 2006 [18:59]
The trial on the case of Ramil Safarov, sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Armenian Army officer Gurgen Margaryan, for the claim raised by jailers has started today in Budapesht.
17 November 2006 [18:56]
An unknown person broke into the shop of Mirzaaga Seyidzade at night. The shop-lifter threatened the shopkeeper with a knife in his hand, and demanded money.
17 November 2006 [14:41]
The qualifying round games of the European women's football championship kick off in Romania November 18.
17 November 2006 [02:11]
Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of Azerbaijan Fizuli Alekberov and Director of the International Labor Organization's (ILO) European Region Friedrich Buttler signed November 15 in Geneva the Program of decent work in the Azerbaijan Republic for 2006-2009 whose provisions include such priorities as improvement of employment policy, creation of decent jobs, intensification of social dialogue and more effective use of international labor standards.
17 November 2006 [02:03]
Chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Organization for Social Insurance Suliman Al-Humaid and his accompanying delegation today visited the Heydar Aliyev Foundation (HAF).
17 November 2006 [01:54]
"The chief of Gobustan jail Sedaget Agayev was dismissed because of non-execution of his duties within given three months," said the deputy Justice Minister, the chief of Penitentiary Service Nazim Alekberov.
17 November 2006 [01:51]
Baku Main Education Office (BMEO) announced the results of the monitoring held in 305 schools, the chief of BMEO department for international and public relations Zemine Aligizi said in the press conference.
17 November 2006 [01:46]
Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
17 November 2006 [01:43]
"There is no state committee on work with religious organizations in the US. Religious organizations function freely and are not registered," Anne Derse U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan said during the round table talk on the theme "Example of tolerance - Azerbaijan."
17 November 2006 [01:36]
Roundtable talks on the theme "Example of tolerance - Azerbaijan" was held on the occasion of International Day of Tolerance.
16 November 2006 [22:18]
Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
16 November 2006 [22:15]
State Committee for Management of Public Property (SCMPP) proposed the buildings to Azadliq newspaper, Turan Information Agency and Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP).
16 November 2006 [22:11]
Azerbaijani police on Thursday broke up an opposition rally demanding an end to pressure on independent media, and said they had detained at least four activists.
16 November 2006 [13:46]
Political commentator Rafik Tagi and the editor-in-chief of the newspaper Senet, Samir Sadagatoglu, have been arrested in Baku for insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
16 November 2006 [13:43]
Sami Yusuf, British singer-songwriter of Iranian Azerbaijan descent will give solo concert 'My Ummah' at the Heydar Aliyev Sports and Concert Complex, in Baku, on November 22.
16 November 2006 [13:42]
International conference for the representatives of the leading youth organizations of the OIC countries in leadership organized by the Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation (ICYFDC) commenced November 15 at Baku Entertainment Center.
16 November 2006 [12:31]
Russia won their sixth World Championship with a pulsating 3-2 victory over Brazil in the final on Thursday.
16 November 2006 [12:01]
Diplomatic Academy of Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry and Moscow State International Relations Institute will realize joint projects.
16 November 2006 [12:00]
Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
16 November 2006 [11:52]
Lifer Anar Ismayilov who was accused of killing Nadir Hasanguliyev, parliamentarian Gudret Hasanguliyev's brother appealed to Prosecutor General's Office.
16 November 2006 [11:45]
16 November 2006 [11:43]
The international ecological seminar, which brought together the delegation of the Federative Republic of Germany led by Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Mrs. Astrid Klug, as well as representatives of German NGOs, was held November 15 at the Ministry for Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan.
16 November 2006 [11:04]
The Education Ministry will begin to inspect the students' transfer in the universities during the last two years.
15 November 2006 [17:27]
In accordance with provisions of the Regulations of Competition for Jobs at the Office of Public Prosecutor, the Office of the Prosecutor General has announced the competition for 80 available vacancies.
15 November 2006 [17:21]
"The probe into the telecast about an Azeri woman by Turkish Channel D is ongoing and some measures will be taken," said National Broadcasting Council Nushiravan Maherramli.
15 November 2006 [17:18]
On November 17 Pest court headed by judge Tot Tyondyosh will hold court hearings on prison officers' claim against Ramil Safarov, Azerbaijani army officer, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Armenian lieutenant Gurgen Markarian in Hungary.
15 November 2006 [16:24]
Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
15 November 2006 [13:54]
Archive materials were used in the film called Ahiskas.
15 November 2006 [13:53]
The wind caused six electricity posts to fall in the villages of Garadagli, Guzanli in Aghdam, 100-KW transformer broke down in the village of Asedli yesterday.
15 November 2006 [13:51]
Unstable weather in Azerbaijan will continue till November 21.
15 November 2006 [13:50]
Changes were made to the regulations of all private high schools in Azerbaijan.
15 November 2006 [13:48]
Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
15 November 2006 [13:42]
Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
14 November 2006 [23:50]
"Any opinion of BBC authority is not ground for us. National Television and Radio Council (NTRC) stands on its decision and will stop the broadcasting of foreign radio stations from January 1," Nushiravan Meherremli, the chief of NTRC, stated.
14 November 2006 [23:44]
State Veterinary Station started the next monitoring on Bird flu today.
14 November 2006 [23:42]
"European Court of Human rights did not register Farhad and Rafig Aliyev's request," Khanlar Hajiyev, the judge of European court of Human Rights stated.
14 November 2006 [16:16]
The Azeri Prosecutor General's Office has initiated a criminal case following last week's publication of an article in the Senet newspaper insulting the Prophet Muhammad, First Deputy Prosecutor General Rustam Usubov told journalists.
14 November 2006 [16:07]
Rector of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University) of the MFA of the Russian Federation Anatoly Torkunov is visiting Azerbaijan.
14 November 2006 [16:04]
UNHCR deplores the forced return to Turkey by Azerbaijan authorities of a refugee recognised under the 1951 UN refugee convention.
14 November 2006 [14:32]
People's artist, singer Ogtay Agayev died today after long lasting illness.
14 November 2006 [14:03]
"Eynulla Fatullayev's words about their meeting with internationally wanted Teymuraz Aliyev and Tahir Khubanov who was accused of Elmar Huseynov's murder are not true.
14 November 2006 [13:43]
The criminal cases launched against former Economic Development Minister Farhad Aliyev and former Health Minister Ali Insanov will be finished and sent to the court, first deputy of Prosecutor Rustem Usubov told the journalists.
13 November 2006 [21:56]
Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sport announced during a meeting with Chinese Olympic Committee vice president Yu Zaiging that Baku will be launching a bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
13 November 2006 [19:33]
Azerbaijan coach Faig Garayev wears a kind of grimace that suggests he's close to tears when watching his team play.
13 November 2006 [19:31]
After a tense match against Russia, Brazil emerged victorious as the only team to remain unbeaten so far in the tournament.
13 November 2006 [19:02]
Yu Zaiqing, Vice-President of the Chinese Olympic Committee visited the Heydar Aliyev Foundation on November 13.
13 November 2006 [18:18]
The China's delegation led by Yu Zaiqing, Vice-President of the Chinese Olympic Committee met with first vice-president of the Azerbaijan National Olympic Committee Chingiz Huseynzade.
13 November 2006 [16:01]
Three Russian teenagers were sentenced to brief prison terms for involvement in attacks on foreign nationals in St. Petersburg.
13 November 2006 [15:14]
An explosion took place at apartment 81, the 28th street of Khirdalan Settlement of Absheron Districts on November 13.
13 November 2006 [01:18]
Azad Rahimov, the Youth and Sport Minister of Azerbaijan met the delegation, headed by Yu Zaiqing, the vice president of Chinese Olympic Committee and a member of International Olympic Committee, on November 12.
12 November 2006 [20:54]
"Today's game is our last game because we are eliminated from the competition," Faig Garayev, Azerbaijan head coach said at press confrence after his defeated team Puerto Rico 3-0.
12 November 2006 [20:51]
Azerbaijan ended their Pool F programme on a high with a 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico on Sunday in a match that had no bearing on the top six qualifiers of the FIVB Volleyball World Championship for Women in Osaka.
12 November 2006 [20:34]
Over 70 IDPs settled in Dordyol settlement of Terter blocked Barda-Aghdam and Ganja-Aghjabedi roads, protesting against electricity outage.
12 November 2006 [20:22]
Military Prosecutor's Office has launched criminal proceedings against military officers who were illegally discharged and demobilized from the army, said Prosecutor's Office spokesman Afrayim Tahmazov.
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