Society

05 July 2010 [14:53]

Trade Unions Confederation chairman: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has negative impact on development of sanatoriums

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has a serious negative impact on the development of sanatoriums.
05 July 2010 [11:42]

Azerbaijani education minister clarifies issue of admission of first formers

Azerbaijani Education Minister Misir Mardanov said the procedure for admission of first formers to the school has not been seriously amended.
03 July 2010 [12:51]

Azerbaijani ombudsman appeals to general prosecutor's office

Azerbaijani Ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova appealed to the General Prosecutor's Office in connection with the beating of soldier.
03 July 2010 [10:45]

Accidents, cars and crazy driving: Azerbaijani traffic police chief speaks out

Interview with Chief of the State Traffic Police of the Interior Ministry of Azerbaijan, Police Major General Ramiz Zeynalov.
03 July 2010 [10:03]

Ilham Aliyev inspected fountain square reconstruction in Baku - PHOTOS

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva inspected the reconstruction work carried out in the Fountain square on July 2, AzerTAc state news agency reported.
03 July 2010 [09:20]

Ilham Aliyev opened multi-level road junction in Baku - PHOTOS

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the second complex of a multi-level road junction at the intersection of the Heydar Aliyev and Ziya Bunyadov avenues, AzerTAc state news agency reported.
02 July 2010 [17:07]

Late night shootout in Baku - UPDATE

A shootout took place in one of the districts of Baku last night, Interior Minister, Colonel-General Ramil Usubov told journalists.
02 July 2010 [16:23]

Agenda of international ecology conference to be held in Azerbaijan

A ministerial conference on environment organized by the Azerbaijani government and the UNEP will be held in the Gabala region.
02 July 2010 [14:43]

Belarus Embassy in Baku marks Republic Day

The Belarusian embassy to Azerbaijan has hosted a celebrative event to mark the country`s Republic Day.
02 July 2010 [13:45]

"Tightening of administrative penalty for violation of traffic rules introduced for prevention"

Tightening of the administrative penalty for violation of traffic rules, primarily introduced for prevention, Interior Minister Ramil Usubov said in an interview with the Azerbaijan newspaper today.
01 July 2010 [16:36]

Baku hosts the 64th General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union

Today, the 64th session of the General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union started in Baku, APA reports. Public TV and Radio Broadcasting Company - the only EBU member from Azerbaijan is holding the event.
01 July 2010 [12:51]

Azerbaijani Police Academy marks 92nd anniversary

A solemn ceremony was held at the Azerbaijani Interior Ministry's Police Academy dedicated to 2009/2010 graduation and 92nd anniversary of Azerbaijani police.
01 July 2010 [12:32]

Azerbaijani general prosecutor reprimands Sumgait city prosecutor's office

Azerbaijani General Prosecutor Zakir Garalov reprimanded the management of the Sumgait city prosecutor's office.
01 July 2010 [11:30]

A well-known hospital will be closed in the center of Baku

Sad, but reportedly true.
01 July 2010 [09:55]

"Young scholars' activity to be encouraged in Azerbaijan"

Azerbaijan will adopt the state program to encourage young scientists, President of the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences Mahmud Kerimov said.
30 June 2010 [17:55]

Admissions to the first form of secondary schools changed in Azerbaijan

The procedure of admission to the first form of secondary schools has changed in Azerbaijan, Education Ministry told APA. The Ministry said the application of the new rules proceeds from the requirements of the law on education.
30 June 2010 [17:37]

KOICA holds first briefing session on "Project for Improvement of Land Cadastral System in Azerbaijan"

Interim Briefing Session of Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) 'Project for the Improvement of the Land Cadastral System in Azerbaijan'was held on 29th June, the KOICA Baku office reported.
30 June 2010 [17:10]

Azerbaijan to hold examinations for doctoral candidacy in October-November

In October-November Azerbaijan will hold examinations for doctoral candidacy, the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) President Mahmud Kerimov told journalists today.
30 June 2010 [17:00]

"Great number of centenarians in Azerbaijan linked with natural foods and genetics"

The Great number of centenarians is more in Azerbaijan compared to the regional countries. Great number of centenarians is linked with natural foods and genetics, experts say.
30 June 2010 [13:42]

Conference on 135-th anniversary of Azerbaijani national press held in Yevlakh region

A conference on "Azerbaijani National Press - 135: the historical achievements and prospects" was held in Yevlakh region.
30 June 2010 [12:13]

Azerbaijan to host international conference of European Ecology Ministers

Azerbaijan will host an international conference of the European Ecology Ministers.
30 June 2010 [11:41]

Baku to host EBU General Assembly

30 June 2010 [11:34]

Azerbaijani Consul General meets Head of Kars municipality

Azerbaijan`s consul general Aykhan Suleymanov met with head of Turkish Kars municipality Nevzat Bozkus.
29 June 2010 [15:24]

Production of non-standard drinking water suspended in Baku

The Azerbaijani State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patents has suspended production of drinking water "Bullur su", the committee reported today.
29 June 2010 [15:15]

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights presented his report on Azerbaijan

“Freedom of expression is curtailed in Azerbaijan today - major improvements are needed” said the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, presenting today his report on the country, APA’s Europen bureau reports.
29 June 2010 [11:47]

Azerbaijani Railways to resume train movement in southern direction

JSC Azerbaijan Railways intends to restore the movement of trains on the route Baku-Astara in the coming days.
29 June 2010 [10:00]

OSCE Office in Baku prepares legal professionals in Nakhchivan

On Monday, OSCE Office in Baku started a three-week training course in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan for legal professionals planning to take the bar exam, says the press-release of the organization.
28 June 2010 [13:43]

Connection between 40 villages of Azerbaijan’s Gadabay region is broken

The bridge in Saratovka village, which connects about 40 villages of Azerbaijan’s Gadabay region with the region center, has been closed, MP Nazim Mammadov told APA.
25 June 2010 [17:13]

Istanbul-Nakhchivan-Istanbul flight launched

A ceremony marking the launch of Istanbul-Nakhchivan-Istanbul flight has been held at the Nakhchivan International Airport.
25 June 2010 [16:25]

Azerbaijani President participates in opening of Regional Boxing Training Center in Lenkaran

Today Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has opened a completely overhauled Regional Boxing Training Center in Lankaran, AzerTAc state news agency reported.
25 June 2010 [16:03]

Azerbaijani president participated in opening of an ice-cream factory in Lenkaran

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev participated in the opening of ice-cream factory LLC "Palfood", a member of the group of companies Palmali Holdinq, during a visit to Lenkaran region.