Society

22 September 2008 [13:46]

Protest action to be held in front of Russian embassy to Baku

Adalyat party, functioning in Azerbaijan, is planning to hold a protest in front of the Russian embassy to Azerbaijan on September 24, said deputy chairman of the party Mutallim Rahimov.
20 September 2008 [13:13]

Gay artist fears for his life on return to Azerbaijan

A GAY artist living in Cardiff has spoken of his fear that he will be murdered in a so-called honour killing if he is sent home to Azerbaijan.
19 September 2008 [16:15]

Anti-terror operations continue in Azerbaijan's north

"Anti-terror operations continue in the north of Azerbaijan," chief of Azerbaijan State Border Service, Lieutenant-General Elchin Guliyev told the press conference.
19 September 2008 [15:22]

Israeli embassy to arrange photo exhibition in Baku

The photo exhibition "Israel, through the eyes of the Azerbaijani" will be held at the Tourism Institute of Azerbaijan in Baku on September 23.
19 September 2008 [13:22]

Doctors selling a newborn to Pakistan undergo trial in Baku

The Court of Grave Crimes held a hearing on the criminal case of doctors of clinical medical center No 1 Tarana Israfilova, Sakhavat Ibragimova, as well as Shahmar Askerov.
19 September 2008 [11:21]

60th session of CIS Council of Frontier troops commanders held in Baku

The 60th session of the Council of Frontier Troops commanders of the CIS states started in Baku today, said the press service for the Azerbaijan State Frontier Service.
19 September 2008 [10:21]

Imprisoned journalist of Azadlyg newspaper Mirza Sakit transferred to medical center

Journalist of Azadlyg newspaper Mirza Sakit, held in correctional facility No 14, has been transferred to medical center, said journalist's wife Rena Zahidova.
19 September 2008 [10:07]

Imprisoned journalist of Bizim Yol newspaper shows signs of tuberculosis

Imprisoned journalist of Bizim Yol newspaper Mushviq Huseynov, held in correctional facility No 2, shows the first signs of tuberculosis, reports human rights activist Chingiz Ganizade.
19 September 2008 [09:50]

Azerbaijani human rights activists hold monitoring in several correctional facilities

Azerbaijani human rights activists Chingiz Ganizade, Saadat Benanyarli, Saida Gojamanly and Novella Jafaroghlu held a monitoring in correctional facilities No 2, 6 and 17, said human rights activist Chingiz Ganizade.
19 September 2008 [09:18]

Large-scale ecological map of Absheron presented in Azerbaijan

The presentation of the large-scale ecological map of Absheron (1:10000) was held in the act hall of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan.
18 September 2008 [13:44]

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister: "I hope that the community will soon be informed of the reasons of air force jet crash"

The decoding of the black box from the MIG-29 air force jet, which crashed over the Caspian Sea, is being finished, said spokesman for Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Eldar Sabiroghlu during a press conference today.
18 September 2008 [12:14]

Editor-in-chief commits suicide in Azerbaijan

Editor-in-chief of Azerbaijan-based Yeni Kapital newspaper Rafiyev Malik Ingilab was found dead.
18 September 2008 [11:24]

Azerbaijan ranking 63th in IT industry competitiveness index, 2008

Leading analytical company Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) held the next study of the IT industry competitiveness index among the world countries for this year.
16 September 2008 [14:55]

Azerbaijani human rights activists meet with Andres Herkel

Representatives of the election assessment mission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, visiting Baku, met with Azerbaijani human rights activists, said human rights activist Saida Gojamanly.
16 September 2008 [13:36]

A military parade to take place in Nakhchivan

A military parade will take place Wednesday in the capital of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic – Nakhchivan City.
16 September 2008 [12:32]

Philharmonics of Azerbaijan and Lithuania to sign agreement on cooperation

The State Philharmonics of Azerbaijan and Lithuania will sign an agreement on cooperation, said Lithuanian ambassador to Azerbaijan Kastutis Kudzmanas.
16 September 2008 [09:30]

President of Azerbaijan issues decree on Azerbaijani President's Standard

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev passed a decree on the standard (flag) of the President of the Azerbaijani Republic, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
15 September 2008 [17:27]

Egyptian Health Minister to arrive in Azerbaijan

The official visit of the Egyptian Health Minister to Azerbaijan is scheduled for October 5-6 of 2008, said the press service for the Health Ministry of Azerbaijan.
15 September 2008 [15:13]

International seminar "ICT in the sphere of social insurance" to be held in Azerbaijan

An international seminar "ICT in the sphere of social insurance" will be held in Baku on October 2-3 of this year.
15 September 2008 [14:56]

Baku declared capital of Islamic culture in 2009

Culture Ministers of the member-states of the Organization of Islamic conference declared Baku the capital of Islamic Culture in 2009.
15 September 2008 [13:48]

President of Azerbaijan attends opening ceremony of new corps at Baku State University

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of a new corps of the Baku State University, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
15 September 2008 [09:42]

Azerbaijani sportsman wins gold medal of world championship in powerlifting

Three-fold world champion and four-fold champion of Europe on powerlifting Rufat Aghayev took part in the world championship held in English Birmingham.
13 September 2008 [13:23]

Moscow-Ganja-Norilsk airplane unable to leave Moscow for more than a week

There have been problems with operating the Moscow-Ganja-Norilsk air flight by the Russian air company Domodedovo airlines for more than 9 days.
13 September 2008 [11:31]

One more Azerbaijani native to take part in municipal elections in Israel

One more Azerbaijani native decided to take part in the municipal elections in Azerbaijan to be held on November 11, said the press service for the State committee for work with Azerbaijanis residing abroad.
13 September 2008 [11:00]

Day of Baku's Liberation to be marked in Canada

The 90th anniversary of Baku's liberation from Armenian Dashnaks will be marked in Canadian Toronto on September 20, reported the press service of the State Committee for Work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
09 September 2008 [16:58]

Mahmud Kerimov: "Azerbaijan's Emergency Situation Ministry challenges our further cooperation with IAEA"

Day.Az interview with President of the Azerbaijan's National Academy of Science Mahmud Kerimov.
09 September 2008 [13:53]

Azerbaijani boxer not admitting his guilt in court

The Court of Grave Crimes held a court hearing on the case of former member of the national team of Azerbaijan for boxing Vuqar Alekperov.
09 September 2008 [09:37]

Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry neutralizes murderer of Interior Ministry's officer

National Security Ministry and General Prosecutor’s Office made a statement on other members of the gang, which exploded Abu Bekir mosque in Ulvi Bunyatzadeh Street, Baku on August 17, rendered harmless.
08 September 2008 [12:18]

Azeri leader of Wahhabis group "Forest brothers" killed in Dagestan

Officers of Dagestan Department of Federal Security Service carried out special operation in the republic.
08 September 2008 [12:05]

Third session of Azerbaijani women to be held in Baku

The third session of Azerbaijani women will be held in the capital of Azerbaijan on September 26, reported Hijran Huseynova, head of the state committee for problems of families, women and children, according to Interfax-Azerbaijan.
06 September 2008 [11:09]

Birja+ newspaper shuts down

06 September 2008 [10:40]

Blast during funeral repast kills Azerbaijani in Moscow - UPDATED

An unknown threw a grenade to a group of Azerbaijanis, who were commemorating their deceased compatriot in Moscow on Thursday evening.
06 September 2008 [09:38]

Azerbaijan’s President allocates AZN 5 million on reconstruction of Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has issued an order on Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory named after Nasraddin Tusi of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, the President’s Press Service told APA.
06 September 2008 [09:14]

Residents of houses nearby Abu Bekir mosque demand its shutdown

About 1000 residents of Ulvi Bunyatzadeh Street, where Abu Bekir mosque is located, will appeal to the country leadership asking to close the mosque once and for all.
05 September 2008 [13:29]

Minister of Culture and Tourism criticizes employees of cultural institutions of Baku

The collegium of the Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture and Tourism held a session with participation of heads of the institutions of culture and tourism of Baku.
05 September 2008 [12:45]

Turkish entrepreneur brutally killed in Baku

Turkish citizen Ali Bektash, director of Istanbul furniture salon, was killed in Khatai district of Baku yesterday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the Interior Ministry of Azerbaijan.
05 September 2008 [12:13]

Court holds preliminary hearing on case of Azerbaijani boxer Vuqar Alekperov, accused of blackmail

The Court of Grave Crimes held a preliminary hearing on the case of former member of the national team of Azerbaijan on box, bronze winner Vuqar Alekperov, accused of blackmail.
05 September 2008 [11:01]

Seven Wahhabis arrested in Gakh and Zagatala

Seven wahhabis were arrested in Gakh and Zagatala, local religious men told APA Shaki-Zagatala bureau.
05 September 2008 [08:48]

Days of Ukrainian culture start in Azerbaijan

Days of Ukrainian culture will be held in Azerbaijan in September, said Ukrainian ambassador to Azerbaijan Boris Klimchuk, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
04 September 2008 [11:04]

Anar Mamedkhanov: "I want to thank the President of our country, who has supported us since the very beginning of our activity"

"I remember that few believed in Day.Az project, when I proposed it", said Day.Az founder Anar Mamedkhanov.
04 September 2008 [09:45]

11 arrested due to explosion in Abu Bekir Mosque

Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry made a statement on the explosions committed in Abu Bekir mosque and Khatai District as well as armed conflict in the territory bordering on Russia.
04 September 2008 [09:00]

Day.Az news agency marks its fifth anniversary

Though five years passed but it seems as if we started yesterday.
03 September 2008 [13:24]

Oruj Zalov: "Nothing threatens to the religious stability in Azerbaijan"

Nothing threatens to the religious stability in Azerbaijan, said deputy Interior Minister Oruj Zalov, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
03 September 2008 [10:56]

Earthquake hits Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

Earthquake occurred in the border zone of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and Iran at about 01:00 am yesterday.
03 September 2008 [09:23]

Explosion at Abu Bekir Mosque committed by "Forest Brothers"

Azerbaijan’s National Security Ministry and General Prosecutor’s Office made a joint statement on the explosion committed in Abu Bekir mosque.
02 September 2008 [17:35]

Pardoned journalists appeal to European Court

Editor-in-chief of Mukhalifat newspaper Rovshan Kabirli and newspaper correspondent Yashar Aghazade have appealed to the European Court of Human Rights, reports Day.Az with reference to the Institute for Reporter Freedom and Safety.
02 September 2008 [17:03]

One of members of Wahhabis' group showing armed resistance to Azerbaijani Interior Troops in Gusar arrested

Law-enforcement bodies of Dagestan Republic detained 23-year-old Pirmagomed Mirzamagomedov as a result of the operations carried out in Maharramkand region.
02 September 2008 [14:17]

President of Azerbaijan attends opening ceremony of national exhibition "Azerbaijan-2008"

An opening ceremony of the national exhibition "Azerbaijan-2008" attended by president of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was held in Baku at the sport and concert complex named after Heydar Aliyev, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website for the President of Azerbaijan.
02 September 2008 [13:32]

Chairwoman of Parliament’s Commission: "Concerns that the number of religious group members might increase and pose a threat to the country are groundless"

No religious group, or Wahhabis can be troubled in Azerbaijan. This is a reality. Everybody has a right for freedom of religion in the country," chairwoman of the Parliament’s Permanent Commission on Human Rights Rabiyyat Aslanova told APA.
02 September 2008 [13:13]

Sevda Mammadaliyeva: "Azerbaijani carpets will be included in UNESCO’s non-material heritage list"

Azerbaijani carpets will be included in UNESCO’s non-material heritage list, said Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Sevda Mammadaliyeva, APA reports.
02 September 2008 [12:59]

Azerbaijan, CE implementing project on stimulation of reforms in penitentiary system

The Council of Europe and Azerbaijan's Ministry of Justice will hold the first session on the project of "Stimulation of reforms in penitentiary system - 2008-2009", said a source from the CE Baku office.
02 September 2008 [09:22]

Official of special division dies in the result of a clash with Wahhabis on the Azerbaijani border

Those, who offered armed resistance to the military servicemen of interior troops in Gusar Region of Azerbaijan, are the members of the "Forest Brothers" group.
02 September 2008 [09:09]

Azerbaijani Human Rights activist in Iran lost right of education for life

One of the Azerbaijani Human Rights activists in Iran Ibrahim Rashidi has been deprived from the right of education for life by the Iranian Education Control Committee.
01 September 2008 [14:53]

Azerbaijani representatives attend session of the countries, celebrating Novruz

Tehran hosted the second coordination session of the country, celebrating Novruz, to include this holiday into a representative list of the immaterial cultural heritage of the world civilization, reports Ministry's spokesman Intigam Qumbatov.
01 September 2008 [14:37]

Outstanding Uzbek poet Alisher Navoi’s statue in Baku

Statue of outstanding Uzbek poet Alisher Navoi was erected in Baku.