Society

26 November 2009 [10:12]

Baku state university hosts Days of Turkish Culture

The Days of Turkish culture were held at the Baku State University.
26 November 2009 [09:57]

Brussels hosts days of Azerbaijani cuisine

Gourmets in the Belgian capital had an opportunity to taste a wide range of Azerbaijani dishes last week.
24 November 2009 [17:31]

Azerbaijan to attend "Let's unite CIS area" conference

A delegation led by the Minister of Communications and Information Technologies of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Abbasov left for Minsk, capital of Belarus on Nov. 24.
24 November 2009 [17:06]

One-storey villas in the heart of capital is trouble for Baku: State Town-Planning and Architecture Committee

Day.Az interview with senior official of the Azerbaijan State Town-Planning and Architecture Committee Jahangir Gojayev.
24 November 2009 [15:39]

Azerbaijan's Culture Days held in London

The Azerbaijani Cultural Weekend was organized by the European Azerbaijan Society (TEAS) in Cadogan Hall in London on Nov. 21-22.
24 November 2009 [10:27]

Minsk hosts 10th session of Council of CIS news agencies' heads

The 10th session of the council of state-run news agencies of the CIS member states started in Minsk, Belarus on Nov. 23.
23 November 2009 [18:18]

Baku to discuss struggle against cyber crimes

Baku will host workshop "Struggle against cyber crimes" on Nov. 24-25.
23 November 2009 [11:57]

Blast in residential building in center of Baku

A blast occurred in a residential building in Old City, center of Baku not far from the Icheri Shahar subway station on Nov. 23.
23 November 2009 [11:35]

Azerbaijan's last swine flu patient leaves hospital

Last swine flu patient has been discharged from hospital in Azerbaijan, Republican Anti-Plague Center Deputy Director Shair Gurbanov said.
23 November 2009 [10:37]

Armenian fire kills peaceful Azerbaijani villager

Armenians shot dead a peaceful villager in Tapgaragoyunlu village of Azerbaijan’s Goranboy region on November 22.
23 November 2009 [10:28]

Four pilgrims die of swine flu before hajj in Saudi Arabia

Saudi health officials announced the first deaths from swine flu of this year's annual pilgrimage to Mecca, as four pilgrims succumbed to the disease soon after arriving in Saudi Arabia.
23 November 2009 [10:11]

Hospital accountant killed in Baku

Missing accountant of the private clinic in Baku was found dead, Azizbayov District Prosecutor’s Office said.
21 November 2009 [13:57]

Int'l student film festival to start in Baku

The 6th international “Start” student film festival will kick off in Baku on Nov. 24.
20 November 2009 [12:27]

Azerbaijan's last swine flu patient to leave hospital soon

The last patient being treated for A/H1N1 virus (swine flu) will be discharged from hospital soon, Azerbaijan's senior public health official said.
20 November 2009 [09:57]

Next group of Azerbaijani pilgrims leave for Mecca

Third plane with Azerbaijani Hajj pilgrims on board left for Mecca on Nov. 19, spokeswoman for the Caucasian Muslims Office Rahima Dadashova said.
20 November 2009 [09:21]

Azerbaijani president inaugurates Ujar-Yevlakh motor highway

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated Ujar-Yevlakh motor highway which is part of the Silk Road on Nov. 19.
19 November 2009 [18:52]

Russia registers World Azerbaijanis Congress office

Justice Ministry of Russian Federation positively responded registration appeal of the representation of the World Azerbaijanis Congress (WAC) in Russia.
19 November 2009 [18:11]

Many students fail to pass competition to study abroad due improper command of foreign languages: Azerbaijan’s deputy education minister

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani Deputy Education Minister Elmar Gasimov.
18 November 2009 [18:09]

Strong wind knocks down roof of residential building in Baku

Strong wind knocked down roof of residential house in Baku.
18 November 2009 [17:47]

OSCE launches implementation of Civic Action for Security and Environment Programme in Azerbaijan

OSCE has begun implementing Civic Action for Security and Environment (CASE) Programme in Azerbaijan.
18 November 2009 [17:29]

Turkey suspends Strait of Bosphorus to all vessels

Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, which connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, was closed on Wednesday due to heavy fog, a shipping agency said.
18 November 2009 [15:57]

Russian journalist presents book about Azerbaijan in Moscow

Azerbaijani embassy in Russia has hosted an event on the National Revival Day.
18 November 2009 [13:51]

Baku Metro to launch new Azadlig Prospekti station

Baku Metro plans to open a new metro stop in late December, 2009, said Taghi Ahmadov, Chief of Baku Metro.
18 November 2009 [10:55]

Int’l conference on Justice for Children adopts Baku declaration

The international conference on “Justice for children: legislation and its application” adopted a Baku declaration on Nov. 17.
18 November 2009 [10:15]

Azerbaijan to amend Family, Labor Codes

Azerbaijan will amend Family and Labor Codes, Law on Children’s Rights.
18 November 2009 [10:06]

Budapest hosts conference 'Azerbaijan-Hungary: dialogue of cultures'

The next section of the 4th International Scientific Conference from the series “Azerbaijan-Hungary: dialogue of cultures” was held in Budapest on Nov. 17.
17 November 2009 [18:04]

Azerbaijani scouts demonstrate superiority over Armenian children: Azerbaijan Association of Scouts Chairman

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijan Association of Scouts Chairman, Eurasian Scout Fund President and Regional Scout Committee Deputy Chairman Namiq Jafarov.
17 November 2009 [13:22]

All is not gold that glitters: How great Benson performed in Baku? - PHOTOS

To say that his concert was gift of fate for the Baku music lover means not to say anything...
17 November 2009 [12:11]

Turkey's Nobel-winning writer Orkhan Pamuk to trip to Azerbaijan

Turkish Nobel laureate in literature Orhan Pamuk will arrive in Baku in spring of next year.
17 November 2009 [11:32]

Armenians spread false information in Romanian society: Azerbaijan-Romania Culture and Youth Association head

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijan-Romania Culture and Youth Association Head Igbal Hajiyev.
17 November 2009 [11:13]

Aircraft en route Azerbaijan-Afghanistan makes emergency landing

Emergency state happened on the aircraft en route Azerbaijan-Afghanistan, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations said.
17 November 2009 [10:47]

UN 'Hunger Summit' opens in Rome

16 November 2009 [18:28]

Azerbaijan Islamic Democratic Party suggests to launch hot line at Caucasus Muslims Board

Azerbaijan Islamic Democratic Party (AIDP) suggests to launch a hot line at the Caucasus Muslims Board, AIDP chairman Tahir Abbasli said.
16 November 2009 [14:49]

Korean TV channel makes four-part film about Azerbaijan

EBS TV channel of Korea has made four-part film about Azerbaijan.
16 November 2009 [13:12]

Baku to host int'l conference ‘Information Culture of Eurasia’

Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences Institute of Architecture and Arts will organize international conference entitle ‘Information Culture of Eurasia’ on Dec. 1-2.
16 November 2009 [12:51]

Azerbaijani gymnast wins 5 medals in Slovenia

Azerbaijan's gymnast Anna Gurbanova has claimed 5 medals in an international tournament in Slovenia, including four golds.
16 November 2009 [11:53]

No new swine flu cases revealed in Azerbaijan: Health Ministry

“Only one swine flu patient remains in hospital in Azerbaijan,” Azerbaijani Health Ministry senior official Viktor Gasimov said.
16 November 2009 [10:11]

UNESCO to mark centenary of Azerbaijani painter

A series of events will be held at the UNESCO headquarters to mark the 100th jubilee of Azerbaijani people`s artist Sattar Bahlulzade.
16 November 2009 [09:21]

Baku to host International Conference on Human Capital, State, Business

An international conference “Human capital, state, business” will be held here on November 25-26.
14 November 2009 [13:15]

One more swine flu patient discharged from hospital in Azerbaijan

One more swine flu patient has been discharged from hospital in Azerbaijan today, Azerbaijani Health Ministry senior official Viktor Gasimov said.
14 November 2009 [11:43]

Iran to fight internet crimes

14 November 2009 [10:57]

Russian company to popularize Azerbaijani folk music

Major Russian record company “Melodiya” released compact disk “The Azerbaijani music."
14 November 2009 [10:43]

Russian ambassador awards Azerbaijani veterans of Afghanistan

Russian ambassador Vladimir Dorokhin awarded a group of Azerbaijani veterans of Afghanistan war with medals on Nov. 13.
14 November 2009 [10:11]

Training of Azerbaijan's national football team in UAE - PHOTOS

Azerbaijan's national football team holds training in Al-Ain (UAE)to prepare for the international tournament involving teams from the UAE, Iraq, the Czech Republic and Azerbaijan.
14 November 2009 [09:21]

WHO to send extra swine flu medicine to Azerbaijan

The World Health Organization (WHO) will send extra antiviral medicine to Azerbaijan.
13 November 2009 [18:51]

High-speed train derails in Turkey

A high-speed train derailed in western Turkey on Friday, news reports said.
13 November 2009 [15:39]

One more swine flu patient leaves hospital in Azerbaijan

“One more swine flu patient have been released from hospital today,” Azerbaijan Health Ministry official Viktor Gasimov said.
13 November 2009 [14:42]

Explosion on Baku-Moscow railway

An explosion took place in 2,375 km section of the Baku-Moscow railway at about 12.00 Baku time on Nov. 13.
13 November 2009 [14:25]

Iran refuses to release Azerbaijani scientist on bail

Iranian investigators refuse to release Azerbaijani scientist Rashid Aliyev on bail.
13 November 2009 [13:26]

Azerbaijan to conduct precaution measures against swine flu in higher schools

Precaution measures against swine will be conducted at higher schools in Azerbaijan starting from Nov. 14, senior health official Vagif Abdullayev said.
13 November 2009 [13:08]

Challenges unlikely in current Hajj once security measures are observed: Center for Protection of Freedom of Conscience and Religion

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijan-based Center for Protection of Freedom of Conscience and Religion (DEVAMM) Head Ilgar Ibrahimoglu.
13 November 2009 [11:37]

Romanian youngsters visit Azerbaijan at invitation of Heydar Aliyev Foundation – PHOTOS

A delegation of youth from Bucharest visited Azerbaijan on Nov. 2-9.
13 November 2009 [11:24]

Drug stores fined in Azerbaijan for artificially inflating protective mask prices

A number of drug stores were fined for artificially inflating protective mask prices as a result of monitoring on Nov. 12.