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11 February 2006 [10:20]

10 wild bird died in the forest surrounding Jeyranbatan Water Reservoir

The information came from the press service of Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
11 February 2006 [10:10]

New stands will be set up, traffic signs be established, additional traffic-lights be arranged in the capital

In accord with the Measures Plan signed by the President on 2 February for improving the transport system in Baku in 2006-2007, Ministry of Internal Affairs Main State Traffic Police will realize series of projects in this field.
11 February 2006 [09:40]

Five musical collectives restored to AzTV look forward to the decision of Cabinet of Ministers

Five musical collectives restored to "Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting" Closed Joint-Stock Company (AzTV) are looking forward to the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers.
11 February 2006 [09:30]

Head of Ganja Health Department replaced again

Head of Ganja Health Department Rizvan Asgarov was removed, Mehman Rzayev was appointed to this post.
11 February 2006 [09:25]

Persons contracting Bird Flu to be treated in child hospital #7

People contracting Bird Flu will be treated in the wards set up on the basis of child hospital #7 in Narimanov discrict.
11 February 2006 [09:20]

Police Department of Gusar:"Anvar Valiyev who was killed in Dagestan as terrorist is not Azerbaijani citizen"

Anvar Valiyev, one of the leaders of Kaspiysk "Jamaat" organization, who was killed by militiamen during the counter-terror operations in Kaspiysk, Dagestan on 7 February turns out to be resident of Yukhari Tahirjal village of Gusar region.
11 February 2006 [09:10]

Weather temperature will rise gradually

The weather is forecasted to be stable and not rainy within a few days.
11 February 2006 [09:05]

About 80 Azerbaijani workers went on strike in "Rigblast" - UPDATED

About 80 Azerbaijani workers who started a strike in Rigblast Company located in Sangachal at 08.00 yesterday morning finished it at midday.
11 February 2006 [01:00]

Commission on Subscriber Complaints of Barmek signs protocols with 521 subscribers

The Commission on Subscriber Complaints of Barmek Energy Distribution Company of Baku considered complaints by 1,777 subscribers in January 2006. The Company signed protocols with 521 subscribers.
11 February 2006 [00:50]

Savings of Azerbaijani citezens to be repaid in July

The government may begin repayment of savings of Azerbaijani citizens put in banks during soviet times in July.
11 February 2006 [00:37]

Azeri Omb to take part in international workshop in Kazan

The ombudsman of Azerbaijan Elmira Suleymanova will take part in the international workshop on the subject "Religion and Human Rights" to be held from 22 to 23 February in Kazan.
11 February 2006 [00:19]

Mirkamil Rahimov carried Azerbaijan's national flag in Torino

Mirkamil Rahimov, the head of the delegation of the Azerbaijani national team, carried our national flag during the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Torino.
11 February 2006 [00:13]

Nazim Ibragimov: "About 800 participants will be invited for Second Congress of World Azerbaijanis"

For the Second Congress of the World Azerbaijanis scheduled for 16 March 2006 about 800 participants will be invited, the chairman of the State Committee for work with Azerbaijanis living abroad, Nazim Ibragimov said in a statement today during the news conference.
10 February 2006 [11:14]

"Khayal Holding" President found dead in garden - UPDATED

Firkrat Rajabov, president of "Khayal Holding" passed away.
10 February 2006 [10:57]

Bird flu detected in wild fowl in Azerbaijan - UPDATED

H5N1 bird flu virus confirmed in Azerbaijan
10 February 2006 [10:53]

Mayor's Office of Baku didn't allow the protest of "Juma mosque" Religious Community

Mayor's Office of Baku didn't allow "Juma mosque" Religious Community to stage a demonstration outside "Galaba" cinema.
10 February 2006 [10:49]

Bird Flu was not revealed in the analyses conducted in Nakhchivan

"Laboratory of Veterinary Service was organized within world standards," said Chief of the Laboratory of Veterinary Service in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR) Sahib Hasanov.
10 February 2006 [10:44]

The Day of Ashura celebrated in Azerbaijan

A religious procession dedicated to the day of Ashura was held in "Taza pir" mosque yesterday.
10 February 2006 [10:42]

Mayor of Baku city signed decree on restricting traffic of vehicles with more than 5 tons of tonnage

Pursuant to the plan of measures on improvement of the transport system in Baku for 2006-2007 of the president of Azerbaijan, the head of the Baku city Executive Power (BCEP) signed a decree.
10 February 2006 [10:41]

Transnational network involved in human trafficking in Azerbaijan rendered harmless

"The State Frontier Service has achieved great successes in fighting against illegal migration."
10 February 2006 [10:38]

Azerbaijani businessman was shot dead in Penza

Azerbaijani businessman was murdered in Penza (Russia).
10 February 2006 [10:10]

Our compatriot is candidate for Eurovision 2006 contest from Belarus

Our compatriot Gunash Abbasova living in Belarus is a candidate for Eurovision 2006.
10 February 2006 [09:05]

Heads of Azeri municipalities are invited to Strasburg

Caroline Martin attended second sitting of the working group of NAAM.
09 February 2006 [17:37]

CMB, Heydar Aliyev Foundation organize giving of donor blood on Ashura Day

On Thursday Azerbaijan as an Islamic country marks Ashura Day, the anniversary of the main event of Maharram month.
09 February 2006 [17:35]

Heads of working group on establishment of NAAM elected

Tahir Guliyev, the head of the Kapaz municipality of Ganja town, was elected the head of the working group on establishment of the National Association of Azerbaijani Municipalities (NAAM).
09 February 2006 [17:25]

Delegation AFFA to visit Brussels

On Thursday the delegation of AFFA led by Ramiz Mirzayev, the President of the Association, left for Brussels to discuss the calendar of the selection tournament of Europe-2008 in the group A.
09 February 2006 [17:21]

President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation visits Azizbayov district of Baku

President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and MP Mehriban Aliyeva visited on February 8 the settlements of Azizbeyov district of Baku to get familiar with the construction work she promised during her election campaign.
09 February 2006 [12:09]

Azerbaijani Flag hoisted in Olympic Village in Torino

The official ceremony of hoisting of the State Flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan took place in Torino on February 8.
09 February 2006 [11:26]

First Lady named Turkic world's "Envoy of Love and Friendship"

Azerbaijan's First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva has been awarded the title of the "Envoy of Love and Friendship" in the Turkic World in a recent public opinion poll.
09 February 2006 [11:10]

Shostakovich Music Festival to be held in Baku

The Dmitri Shostakovich Music Festival will be held in the Muslum Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmony.
09 February 2006 [10:30]

Still no information about arrested teachers of Oil Academy

Bribes were the reasons of the arrest.
09 February 2006 [10:25]

Debt of papers to publishing house to be paid on account of state budget under presidential decree

President Ilham Aliyev issued a decree on payment the debts of the papers to the publishing house "Azerbaijan".
09 February 2006 [10:15]

Seminar on "European Union and Azerbaijan" for journalists to be held

"European House" will hold seminar on "European Union and Azerbaijan" for journalists.
09 February 2006 [10:10]

Azerbaijanis in Georgia protested against publication of caricatures of Prophet Muhammad

Azerbaijanis living in Marneuli region of Georgia staged a demonstration protesting against publication of caricatures of Prophet Muhammad.
09 February 2006 [10:05]

Fire claims a life in Yeni Guneshli

The fire broke out in Yeni Guneshli settlement claimed a life last night.
09 February 2006 [09:40]

Health Ministry to ban illegal advertisement

Mass media that wish to advertise medicines will have to get permission from Health Ministry in written form.
09 February 2006 [09:35]

Police to intensify regime on the Ashura

The police will work with intensified regime on the day of Ashura (holy day of Muslims).
09 February 2006 [09:30]

Azerbaijani killed in operation conducted by Dagestan law enforcement bodies

List with the names of city's authorities and a sketch for striking planes were found on the gunmen killed in the operation conducted by Dagestan law enforcement bodies in Kaspiysk city yesterday.
09 February 2006 [09:05]

Wild birds are still dying in Ganja

Wild birds, especially crows are still dying out in Ganja.
08 February 2006 [22:29]

Azeri artist's exhibition in the United Nations

Exhibition of the Azeri artist titled "Where East meets West" will open at the Nations Palace in Geneva, February 13.
08 February 2006 [21:22]

President Aliyev issues a decree on holding the II Congress of World Azerbaijanis

According to the decree, the II Congress of World Azerbaijanis will be held in Baku on March 16
08 February 2006 [20:04]

PA CIS plans to hold a meeting on diabetes in Azerbaijan

"The Parliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independence States (PA CIS) plans to hold an international meeting on diabetes in Azerbaijan from October to November," said Aydin Jafarov, the Azerbaijani delegate to PA CIS.
08 February 2006 [19:50]

Delegation of Milli Majlis to grant 2 ambulances to Georgian Azerbaijanis

"The Azerbaijani parliamentary delegation led by Ziyafat Abbasov, the 1st vice-speaker, will grant 2 ambulances to the medical institutions in the the regions Marneuli and Bolnisi, densely populated by Azerbaijanis, during the visit to Georgia," said Elkhan Polukhov, the spokesman of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Georgia.
08 February 2006 [16:49]

Trade Unions to set up in 30 local and foreign companies

"Trade Union organization will be established at the Azfen company, where over 2800 people are engaged," said chairman of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation Sattar Mehbaliyev.
08 February 2006 [15:31]

Sozar Subari: "Armenians' acts are aimed to strain the relations between Azerbaijan and Georgia"

"The facts stated in the article "Dashnaks and Armenian separatists are grateful to Sozar Subari" published in the newspaper Akhali taoba on January 17, 2006 are explicitly wrong and aimed at instigating ethnic hostility," said public defender of Georgia Sozar Subari.
08 February 2006 [10:40]

Ilham Aliyev signed decree on establishment of Heraldic Council

The head of the state Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on establishment of the Heraldic Council under the auspices of the President.
08 February 2006 [10:25]

Protest against publication of cartoons of Prophet Muhammad staged in Nardaran

A demonstration was held in Nardaran as a protest to publication of caricatures of Prophet Muhammad in western press.
08 February 2006 [09:55]

Cornerstone laying of Heydar Aliyev's museum held in Balaken

Ceremony of cornerstone laying of Heydar Aliyev's museum was held in Balaken region yesterday.
08 February 2006 [09:50]

Workers of Baku Deep Foundations Plant appealed to President, Prime Minister and law-enforcement authorities

Over 100 workers of the Baku Deep Foundations Plant (BDFP) named after Heydar Aliyev appealed to the President Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister, law-enforcement authorities and mass media.
08 February 2006 [09:45]

Ganja Mayor signs special decrees on maintenance of historical monuments

Next meeting of Town-Building Council was held in Ganja Executive Power.
08 February 2006 [09:40]

Azerbaijani woman is also among the suspected killers of a Catholic priest in Trabzon

Police detained a 16-year-old high school student early on Tuesday morning who was suspected to shoot dead 61-year old Father Andrea Santoro-the priest of Santa Maria Catholic Church.
08 February 2006 [09:35]

Polluted territories to be cleared in the second term of the year

New projects are carried out to clear the oil-polluted territories in Baku and around it.
08 February 2006 [09:30]

Next meeting with BP Company on restoration of rights of Azerbaijani workers working in McDermott to be held today

It is expected that discussions on the situation of workers working in the Deep Sea Foundations Plant named after Heydar Aliyev will be held in the meeting.
08 February 2006 [09:25]

Oktay Kaynarca: "My friendship with Janpolad ended with the film"

Turkish actor visitied Azerbaian.
08 February 2006 [09:20]

State Frontier Service detained 34 wanted persons

The associates of the State Frontier Service (SFS) detained 34 wanted persons last month.
08 February 2006 [09:10]

6 policemen injured, 7 local residents detained in the operation in Nardaran

8 more persons suspected of the murder of policemen in Nardaran on 25 January have been detained.
08 February 2006 [09:05]

Working Group set up in Brandenburg province in Germany to highlight Nagorno Karabakh problem

A Working Group was set up in Brandenburg province in Germany with participation of Professor of Potsdam State University to cover Nagorno Karabakh problem and Truth of Azerbaijan in the history books used in schools.
08 February 2006 [09:00]

Archeology and Ethnography Institute submits 30-page statement to Foreign Ministry on our historical monuments remain in the occupied lands

Statement is being worked out about our historical monuments in the Nagorno Karabakh and Western Azerbaijan.
07 February 2006 [21:38]

Grand opening of Russia's Year in Azerbaijan to take place in Baku on 21 February

With a large concert of the Russian artists on 21 February the grand opening of Russia's Year in Azerbaijan will be held, a new Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Russian Federation Polad Bul-Bul oglu told the news conference at the ITAR-TASS today.
07 February 2006 [21:22]

Representative of US Embassy participate in Eurasian Media Forum

Jonathan Henick, the head of the Public Relations Department of the US Embassy in Azerbaijan, participated in the International Eurasian Media Forum.
07 February 2006 [21:18]

New McDonalds restaurant to be opened in Baku

McDonalds fast-food chain is ready to open its third restaurant in Baku
07 February 2006 [21:10]

Foreign Ministry comments issues by some European media, touched feelings of Muslims

"Azerbaijan always supported and stimulated dialogue between religions, regarding it as necessary for strengthening of mutual respect and understanding between religions," said Tahir Taghizade, the head of the Media and Information Policy Division of the Azerbaijani Foreign Affairs Ministry.
07 February 2006 [15:05]

Checking of ?N-140-100 "black boxes" in progress

Checking of the flight recorders of AN-140-100 airliner, which crashed near Baku on 23 December, continues.
07 February 2006 [14:54]

Azerbaijan Government spent $153 million in 2005 for needs of refugees and IDPs

Meeting with participation of international humanitarian organizations and donors was held today.
07 February 2006 [14:50]

Around 100 Muslims hold a protest action in front of Foreign Ministry building

On Tuesday a group of Muslims held a protest action.
07 February 2006 [13:09]

Specialists of Veterinary Service dispatch to regions

On Monday the specialists of the State Veterinary Service (SVS) under the Azerbaijani Agriculture Ministry were dispatched to the regions of the country within epizootic measures aimed at struggle with infection diseases.
07 February 2006 [04:23]

Doctors treating patients incorrectly to be held accountable

New bill on "Defense the patients' rights" is being worked out to defend the rights of patients going to the hospitals.
07 February 2006 [04:10]

Residents wounded in the incident in Nardaran were allowed to meet with their parents

Nardaran residents believe that their request to the president will be answered positively.
07 February 2006 [03:52]

UNICEF will allocate $10 mln to Azerbaijan by 2009

By 2009 UNICEF will allocate $10 mln for realization of its projects in Azerbaijan.
07 February 2006 [03:37]

Residents of Mukhakh village of Zagatala can't use potable water during 5 months

Residents of Mukhakh village of Zagatala can't use drinkable water for 5 months, since last September.
07 February 2006 [03:10]

Weather changes. Temperature to rise gradually

After unstable weather conditions the temperature will rise at the territory of the republic in a few days.
07 February 2006 [02:49]

Two teachers of Oil Academy arrested for bribes

Two teachers of Oil Academy were arrested for taking bribes from students.
07 February 2006 [02:26]

Firudin Allahverdiyev: "I presented "Sari Gelin" as Azerbaijani folk song in Yerevan"

Master of Baku Musical Academy, composer Firudin Allahverdiyev participated in Jazz master class and concert held by Caucasus Peace Initiatives Center in Yerevan, capital of Armenia, from January 28 to February 1.