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25 September 2006 [22:07]

Azeri wrestler claims silver at the World Championship in China

Iran's 55kg Greco-Roman wrestler Hamid Surian retained the world gold by defeating Azerbaijan's Rovshan Bayramov 6-0 here Monday.
25 September 2006 [22:00]

First independent Azerbaijan's National Security Minister died

Ilguseyn Guseynov, the first National Security Minister of a sovereign Azerbaijan state, died yesterday at the age of 80, online paper Day.Az reports.
25 September 2006 [21:56]

Azeri gymnasts enter the Europe's best 10 athletes' list

Azerbaijani gymnasts Aliya Qarayeva and Anna Qurbanova made it into the list of Europe’s best 10 athletes.
25 September 2006 [21:31]

Azer Nuriyev accused of robbing Turkish ambassador attempts to commit suicide in trial

The Court of Appeal ended the trial of Azer Nuriyev, who was accused of robbing Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Turan Morali.
25 September 2006 [21:30]

Lawyer's appeal for Interior Minister's bearing testimony in Haji Mammadov trial dismissed

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.
25 September 2006 [16:50]

Roman Pope expresses his deep respect for Muslim world

Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI today held a meeting with Muslim diplomats at his residence.
25 September 2006 [16:33]

12th Int'l Healthcare and 1st Stomatology Exhibition to start tomorrow

12th International Healthcare and International Dental Exhibitions will be held in Baku by Iteca Caspian, an exclusive partner of ITE Group from tomorrow through September 29, the exhibition organizers told a media briefing today.
25 September 2006 [16:00]

Three Iranians detained for robbing exchange office in Baku

Iranian citizen has been detained for robbing US $1 500 from an exchange office in Baku.
25 September 2006 [15:12]

Farhad Mammadbayov: "I got $50 000 for kidnapping of Majid Mammadov"

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.
25 September 2006 [14:56]

"Sadval" to mark the 15th anniversary of the so called "Lezgistan"

"Sadval" activists are going to mark the 15th anniversary of the declaration on establishment of the so called "Lezgistan".
25 September 2006 [14:27]

Criminal gang neutralized in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani Interior Ministry Department to Fight Organized Crimes has neutralized a criminal gang.
25 September 2006 [13:10]

IAU students not allowed to stage protest outside Education Ministry

About 150 second-year students of the private Independent Azerbaijan University (IAU) attempted to stage protest action outside the Education Ministry on Monday.
25 September 2006 [12:36]

Unstable weather forecasted in Azerbaijan this week

Unstable weather is forecasted in Azerbaijan till September 30.
25 September 2006 [10:05]

Stone pit crisis at the Turkish-Armenian border

A stone quarry on the Armenian side of the Turkish-Armenian border poses a threat to historic ruins on the Turkish side.
24 September 2006 [17:15]

Korean language proficiency test conducted in Azerbaijan

The annual Korean language proficiency test was conducted for a total of 33,973 people in 73 locations in Korea and 27 other countries on Sunday.
24 September 2006 [16:29]

Education Minister meets UNICEF officials

Officials of the Ministry of Education met with representatives of the United Nations Children's Fund to discuss work done so far within the joint activity plan for 2006.
24 September 2006 [16:28]

Baku to host conference on nuclear science

Institute of Radiation Problems of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and Turkish Atomic Energy Authority will hold in Baku in October the Fourth Eurasian conference on nuclear science.
24 September 2006 [15:46]

BBC indefinitely postpones Top Gear due to horrible crash

The BBC is to indefinitely postpone the new series of Top Gear until presenter Richard Hammond has recovered from the brain injuries he suffered in a high-speed crash.
24 September 2006 [12:38]

Irish U-17s open with scoreless draw in Baku

Ireland kicked off their European Championship qualifying campaign with a 0-0 draw against a talented Denmark side at the Shafa Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan.
24 September 2006 [12:32]

The Charlotte Observer: Good times return to crossroads city of Baku

Capital of Azerbaijan has 3 distinct parts -- the medieval, the Soviet and a modern boom town fueled by oil riches
23 September 2006 [20:15]

Azerbaijan U-17 squad beats Latvia

European U-17 championship qualifiers took place September 23 in Baku.
23 September 2006 [16:21]

Prisoner goes on hunger strike

Elchin Behbudov, chairman of Azerbaijani Committee against Tortures visited Bayilov jail #1.
23 September 2006 [15:19]

Interior Ministry officials leave for Ganja due to Road Police Chief's death

"Ganja Road Police Chief Ikram Khalilov had no fault in the quarrel. He made a car violating traffic regulation stop. But he was badly beaten," Interior Minister Ramil Usubov said.
23 September 2006 [15:00]

Two sisters suspected in human trafficking

Interior Ministry's Department Fighting Human Traffic detained Yevlakh region resident Arkinaz Abdulayeva in an operation.
23 September 2006 [14:50]

Azeri to referee EHF Cup tournament's game

23 September 2006 [14:47]

Azeri fencers to attend World Championship

Azerbaijani fencers will take part in the world championship in Turin, Italy.
23 September 2006 [14:45]

Education Minister meets IDB representatives

Minister of Education Misir Mardanov met with representatives of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Elvalid Hamuru and Alma Isabayeva, press service of the Ministry announced.
23 September 2006 [14:13]

UIA students to protest outside Education Ministry

Today Students of University of Independent Azerbaijan who entered the university through the university examination re-started sit-down protest.
23 September 2006 [13:33]

Azeri crew to referee EURO 2008 qualifier

Azerbaijani football referees will take charge of the EURO 2008 qualifying round match between Czech Republic and San Marino on October 7.
23 September 2006 [12:55]

6 million manats allocated for a new police uniform

Azerbaijan's Police will be provided with new uniform in 2008, said Interior Minister Ramil Usubov.
23 September 2006 [12:31]

Baku Road Police to drive new BMWs

200 new BMW-320 automobiles were given to the State Road Police at Azadliq Square on Saturday.
23 September 2006 [01:29]

Azeri MP to visit Kyiv

MP, head of the Azerbaijan-Ukraine inter-parliamentary working group Farrukh Zeynalov will visit Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, from September 21 to 28 to participate in the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Azerbaijan's outstanding poet Samad Vurgun.
23 September 2006 [00:57]

French-Azeri archeological research to be released soon

The outcomes of the first French-Azerbaijani archeological excavations will be announced in a conference at the French Culture Center in Baku on October 6.
23 September 2006 [00:53]

Azeri education minister calls US 'most important partner'

The United States is the most important country for Azerbaijan, Education Minister Misir Mardanov has said.
23 September 2006 [00:46]

Azeri government committed to fighting corruption, official says

The combat against corruption in Azerbaijan is gaining momentum, a presidential administration official said.
22 September 2006 [23:04]

Georgian schoolboy stabs his Azerbaijani mate in Moscow

Teen-age students of secondary school #563 in the Russian capital, Moscow came into conflict which resulted in one of them stabbing the other.
22 September 2006 [23:00]

Hezbollah leader makes first public appearance after 70 days

Hezbollah's leader Sheik Nasrallah made his first public appearance Friday since the war with Israel began July 12, taking the stage at a gigantic rally in the Lebanese capital Beirut's bombed-out suburbs.
22 September 2006 [22:50]

Term of investigation of Azerbaijani former high ranking officials' case may be prolonged again

Prosecutor's Office has not ended preliminary investigation of several former high ranking officials, who were arrested in October last year.
22 September 2006 [22:37]

Roman Pope meets with Muslim ambassadors and religious leaders

Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI yesterday met with ambassadors of Muslim countries and Muslim religious leaders to restore the dialogue between Catholic Church and Islamic world.
22 September 2006 [22:00]

Farhad Aliyev confronts Haji Mammadov

Azerbaijani ex-economic development minister Farhad Aliyev confronted tried gang leader Haji Mammadov at the National Security Ministry, Adil Ismayilov told.
22 September 2006 [16:39]

Azerbaijani art figures welcome the idea of creating Art Council

Creation of Art Council in Azerbaijan is mentioned in the declaration on joint cooperation of Culture and Tourism Ministry with TV channels in the country.
22 September 2006 [16:30]

IAU students and their parents stage protest action outside university building

The private Independent Azerbaijan University’s students and their parents begin sit-down strike in the university building in Rasulzadeh Street, Vugar Suleymanov, IAU Students' Rights Defense Committee chief told.
22 September 2006 [15:58]

Traffic police chief killed in Azerbaijan

Chief of Azerbaijani city of Ganja Police Office Traffic police department Ikram Khalilov was murdered at the night of September 21 to 22.
22 September 2006 [15:36]

Azerbaijani capital to host forum of Turkish-speaking journalists

Azerbaijani capital of Baku will host the forum of journalists from Turkish-speaking countries next year.
22 September 2006 [15:27]

Election official's son attempt to murder his sister

The causes of the incident occurred in Azerbaijani capital, Baku, have been investigated, investigator Anar Rzayev stated.
22 September 2006 [11:13]

150 Azerbaijanis to study in US in 2007-2008

U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne E. Derse, Ministry of Education Misir Mardanov, and representatives of U.S. government partner organizations will announce recruitment season for the 2007-2008 season of U.S.-funded educational exchange programs tomorrow.
22 September 2006 [11:11]

Iranian Education Ministry appeals to Azerbaijanis

Iranian intelligence service strengthened the control over the cities in the northern territory of the country for preventing the September 23 protest actions of Azerbaijanis who demand the rights to get education in their native language, Seid Neimi, South Azerbaijan Committee to Defend Political Prisoners' Rights stated.
22 September 2006 [10:03]

3 000 national domain names registered in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Domain Registration held a workshop on National Domain Names and Prospects of Internet.
22 September 2006 [09:38]

Baku to host 1st International Forum on Caspian states' problems tomorrow

The 1st International Forum on problems of the Caspian states problem will be held in Baku on September 22, Almaz Sultanzadeh, Culture and Tourism Ministry official told.
22 September 2006 [09:34]

New regional TV channels to be opened in Azerbaijan

The number of regional television channels will rise in Azerbaijan, Nushirevan Meherremli, National TV and Radio Council chief told.
22 September 2006 [09:28]

Bird flu monitoring results to be announced early in October

State Veterinary Service will announce the results of bird flu monitoring on October 1-2. The monitoring, which started September 18, covered sanctuaries in Devechi, Salyan, Agjabedi, Masalli.
22 September 2006 [09:23]

Al-Jazeera to shoot documentary about Azerbaijan

Qatar's Al-Jazeera TV channel will shoot a documentary film about Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh problem.
22 September 2006 [09:16]

Joint Training Center of Azerbaijani and Ukrainian Armed Forces to be opened

Joint Training Center of Azerbaijani and Ukrainian Armed Forces is expected to be opened in Azerbaijan by the end of this year.
21 September 2006 [21:37]

Armenian Church in Baku turns into library

"Armenian Church in Baku is going to be used as President's library," Abulfas Garayev, Culture and Tourism Minister told journalists.
21 September 2006 [16:30]

385 military machines and 1600 tonnes of supplies withdrawn from Georgia delivered to Russia through Azerbaijan

The process of withdrawal of military equipment and weapons from Russian 62nd military base in Akhalkalak, Georgia is over under Sochi contract.
21 September 2006 [16:18]

Communicable disease spread in Azerbaijan

"The infection spread among people in Azerbaijan is not flu. It is called "three-day disease"," Namig Aliyev, the state head infectiologist stated.
21 September 2006 [16:08]

4,570 crimes committed in Baku in January-August this year

Baku Police Department does not agree with criticizing police officers' activity for two crimes committed in Yasamal district in the past one month.
21 September 2006 [15:14]

Farhad Aliyev transferred to National Security Ministry jail

Azerbaijani ex-economic development minister Farhad Aliyev has been transferred to the jail of National Security Ministry from the Treatment Center of Penitentiary Service today.
21 September 2006 [14:03]

Caucasian Muslims Office declares the start of holy Ramadan

The Office of Caucasian Muslims (OCM) headquartered in Baku announced the start of holy Muslim month-Ramadan.
21 September 2006 [09:33]

Ministry offers amendments to Labor Code

Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population has worked out amendments to the Labor Code.
21 September 2006 [09:27]

Taxes Ministry releases recruitment conditions

Taxes Ministry Cadre and Training Officer Faig Shahbazov gave a press conference on the recruitment.
21 September 2006 [09:17]

US scientists say Caspian Sea radioactive elements' level normal

Scientists of Geology Institute of Azerbaijan National Academy of Science (GIANAS) proceed researches dealing with nutrients of the Caspian Sea together their colleagues from Wayne State University, U.S.
21 September 2006 [09:15]

Masalli resident detained for illegal hunting

Police officers detained a villager illegally hunting for wild birds in Azerbaijani southern region of Masalli.
21 September 2006 [09:14]

Two police officers killed in car accident

Deadly car accident occurred on Elet-Astara highway on September 19.
21 September 2006 [09:11]

One more Azerbaijani woman arrested for human trafficking

Azerbaijan Interior Ministry Department to Fight Human Traffic arrested one more Azerbaijani woman.
20 September 2006 [20:21]

Kazakhstan mine blast kills 41

The death toll in a coal mine fire that erupted Wednesday morning in central Kazakhstan may rise to 41 people, the local governor's press secretary said.
20 September 2006 [19:42]

Azeri taekwondoist wins bronze in Thailand

Azerbaijan's taekwondoist Elnur Amanov won bronze medal in the world championship in Thailand's capital, Bangkok.
20 September 2006 [19:38]

European U-17 football championship qualifiers to be played in Baku

European Under-17 football championship qualifying games will be held at the Tofig Bahramov stadium in Baku, September 23-26.
20 September 2006 [15:59]

Roman Pope Benedict XVI: "I show great respect to Islam"

Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI declared himself "deeply sorry" for the effect his remarks have had on the Muslim world.
20 September 2006 [15:16]

Amnesty International: "Abbas Lisani was arrested for protecting Azerbaijani community's rights in Iran"

The Amnesty International issued its second statement on South Azerbaijan (Iran) national movement activist Abbas lisani, who was arrested on June 3, this year for anti-government campaign and held in Ardabil detention place.
20 September 2006 [15:02]

Chingiz Ganizadeh: "Pardon decree may be issued in Azerbaijan on the eve of PACE session"

President Ilham Aliyev might issue the next pardon decree before the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) autumn session.
20 September 2006 [14:15]

Firedamp explosion at Donetsk coal mine killed 11

At least eleven miners were killed and ten were injured in the firedamp explosion at 1078 m depth of Donetsk coal mine "Zasyad'ko".
20 September 2006 [13:53]

Baku Music Academy appeals for President's Office for renaming the institution

The administration of Baku Music Academy has re-appealed to the President's Office for renaming the higher educational institution by prominent composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov.