Society

17 May 2007 [10:42]

Ali Insanov wants to give testimony in Farhad Aliyev's trial

Ex-health minister Ali Insanov's complaint to court on protesting to the decision made by Presidium of National Academy of Sciences which discharged him from the full membership will be considered.
17 May 2007 [10:37]

Press Council takes stance on arrest of Mukhalifet newspaper editor and correspondent

"The verdict about editor-in-chief of and editor of Mukhalifet (Opposition) newspaper Rovshen Kebirli and Yashar Agazade is very severe. The Press Council never supports arresting media representatives for their articles," commenting on the arrest of editor-in-chief of and editor of the newspaper, chief of the Press Council Aflatun Amashov told.
17 May 2007 [10:26]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan will protest to Armenians' holding conference on Murovdag in Moscow"

Azerbaijani Embassy in Russia will carry out investigation on the so-called "Nagorno Karabakh Republic" representation in Moscow on Murovdag and will express its dissatisfaction to related bodies of Russia.
17 May 2007 [10:11]

President approves professional holiday of Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry

President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on approving professional holiday of employees of Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry.
17 May 2007 [10:10]

Oklahoma guard arrives in Azerbaijan for humanitarian mission

Oklahoma Air National Guard members arrived in Baku on May 14 to participate in Operation Cherokee Angel, a medical humanitarian mission aimed at improving the health and welfare of the local population while training and working alongside Azeri medical personnel.
17 May 2007 [09:49]

US assists Azerbaijani government in improving Emergency Medicine

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a mutli-million dollar grant in cooperation with leading oil companies and the International Medical Corps to assist the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan in introducing a modern, evidence-based approach to Emergency Medicine, US Embassy told.
17 May 2007 [09:24]

Azerbaijan volleyball team reaches Spring Cup final

Azerbaijan women's volleyball team has passed to final round in international Spring Cup tournament, Volleyball Federation press secretary Zohrab Gozelbeyli told.
17 May 2007 [08:59]

Azerbaijan Composers Union to hold conference

Vasif Adighozalov's "Natavan" opera performance at Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater will open the conference of Union of Azerbaijani Composers, Ramiz Zohrabov, the secretary of Azerbaijan Composers Union told.
16 May 2007 [21:48]

Newspaper editor and correspondent sentenced to 2 and a half year in jail

The next trial on suit of parliamentarian, academician Jalal Aliyev against Mukhalifet (Opposition) newspaper was held at Yasamal district court.
16 May 2007 [21:36]

Former national team coach Aslan Agayev gets bothered

"I have no tie with Wrestling Federation," former head coach of Azerbaijani freestyle wrestling team Aslan Agayev told.
16 May 2007 [15:58]

Results of Masalli substation fire removed

The results of the fire occurred in one of 125-MW transformers installed in 220/110/10-kV Masalli substation have been removed.
16 May 2007 [15:56]

Appeal against court decision on Ramil Safarov ready

Appeal against the decision of Budapest Appeals Court upholding the life sentence of Budapest Court about Azerbaijani officer Ramil Safarov is ready.
16 May 2007 [15:53]

Radja to face Magnus Carlsen in Corsica

Azerbaijani chess player Teymour Radjabov left for France after winning silver medal in Ural club in Russian inter-club championship.
16 May 2007 [15:52]

Vagif Samadoglu becomes chief of Azerbaijan Writers' Union Elderly Council

Azerbaijan Writers' Union (AWU) held meeting on May 15.
16 May 2007 [12:56]

Preliminary court proceeding on Ferhad Aliyev and 17 more defendants continues

Today preliminary court proceeding on criminal case on ex-economic development minister Farhad Aliyev and 17 more defendants accused of corruption continued at Court of Grave Crimes.
16 May 2007 [08:50]

An oil windfall for Azerbaijan's schools

Armed with $230 billion in oil revenues, policymakers hope better education will reverse Azerbaijan's corrupt history.
16 May 2007 [08:43]

Appeal on IAU students to be considered Wednesday

Appeal against court decision on Independent Azerbaijan University's (IAU) students will be considered on Wednesday.
16 May 2007 [07:57]

Police prevent journalists picket in Baku

A group of journalists attempted to hold a picket in Sabir Park, Baku.
16 May 2007 [07:48]

Polish ambassador to Azerbaijan to visit Samukh

Polish ambassador to Azerbaijan Krzysztof Krajewski will visit Samukh region of Azerbaijan.
15 May 2007 [23:52]

Preparatory court proceeding on appeal on Haji Mammadov and other accused fixed to May 29

Azerbaijan's Court of Appeal held a preparatory legal proceeding with regard to the appeal against the verdict on Haji Mammadov, gang leader, former official of Crime Investigation Department of Interior Ministry and other members of the gang, who face charges of brutal manslaughters, kidnapping and other serious crimes.
15 May 2007 [23:04]

Araz overflows some areas in Sadarak

The level of Araz river rose. Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic told that the rise of the river's level overflew some territories of Sadrak region. Emergencies, Ecology and National Resources Ministries' teams have arrived in the site.
15 May 2007 [22:59]

Flood hits in Agstafa

Azerbaijani western regions were overflowed with the heavy rain. The flood in the Agstafachay River damaged old railway bridge and automobile bridge.
15 May 2007 [22:23]

Russian Ambassador says no appeal for consideration of RTR issue

Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Vasili Istratov, gave a press conference, touching on broadcast of Russian channels in Azerbaijan, Estonia-Russian relations, Sergey Lavrov's forthcoming visit to Azerbaijan, stationing of missile defense system in Europe and other related issues.
15 May 2007 [13:09]

Women Lawyers' Association established in Baku

Presentation of Association of Women Lawyers was held in Baku on Monday. The association has been established with the support of USAID and ABA CELLI.
15 May 2007 [12:43]

56th IPI General Assembly passed resolution on Azerbaijan

Meeting at its Annual General Assembly on 14 May 2007 in Istanbul, Turkey, the International Press Institute (IPI) membership adopted a resolution on the extreme deterioration of press freedom in Azerbaijan.
15 May 2007 [12:40]

Franz Beckenbauer: "Tofig Bahramov's mistake is still obvious"

Linesman Tofig Bahramov became famous after the scene when the ball hit the cross bar in 1966 world championship final, stated legendary Franz Beckenbauer.
15 May 2007 [12:31]

GM Mammadyarov remains in sole lead at Mtel Int'l Chess tournament

At the half-way stage of this six-players double round robin tournament, twice world junior champion Shakhriyar Mammadyarov of Azerbaijan remained in sole lead with 3.5 points after signing peace pact with Michael Adams of England who remained in sole second spot on three points after a desired result.
15 May 2007 [09:57]

Stepan Volkovetski: "Ukraine closely follows reports on newly-found mass graves in Guba"

Reports on newly-found mass graves in Guba are closely followed in Ukraine, Ukrainian ambassador to Azerbaijan Stepan Volkovetski told journalists.
15 May 2007 [09:45]

Russia is ready to consider the issue on transmission of TV channels in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Russia-Turkey business-forum is scheduled to be held in September on mutual consent, Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Vasili Istratov said.
15 May 2007 [09:21]

Abdolbari Goozal withdraws suit against Rauf Arifoghlu

President of Azersun Holding Group of Companies Abdolbari Goozal withdrew hos suit which he brought against "Musavat" newspaper's chief editor Rauf Arifoghlu.
15 May 2007 [09:16]

Workgroup studies library improvement potential in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Culture and Tourism Ministry has set up a working group in accordance with a presidential decree for improvement of library capacity in the country.
15 May 2007 [09:14]

European Forum of Azerbaijani Students meet in Brussels

The Assembly of European Forum of Azerbaijani students started in the capital of Belgium Brussels.
15 May 2007 [09:02]

Rights defender monitors Gobustan jail

Chingiz Ganizadeh, rights defender, member of Public Committee to Control Penitentiary Service at Justice Ministry monitored Gobustan jail.
15 May 2007 [08:53]

ICRC representatives meet captured Azerbaijani soldier

Representatives of International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) met with Samir Mamadov, Azerbaijan soldier captured by Armenians.
14 May 2007 [22:26]

Huseyn Abdullayev's trial fixed to May 18

Today preliminary court proceeding on criminal case on parliamentarian Huseyn Abdullayev was held in Sebayel district court.
14 May 2007 [22:10]

Forum of Azerbaijani students in Brussels

2nd European Forum of Azerbaijani Students started in Brussels.
14 May 2007 [16:19]

Yardimli resident commits suicide

Suicide was committed in Perimbel village of Yardimli region.
14 May 2007 [16:05]

Kur's level to rise

The level of Kur River is to rise due to the intensive rains in the first decade of May and simultaneous growing of temperature and melting of mountain ices in Georgia.
14 May 2007 [16:04]

Journalists to hold protest action

A group of journalists will hold rally in protest against pressures on press.
14 May 2007 [15:54]

Preparatory court proceeding on appeal on Haji Mammadov's gang to be held tomorrow

Azerbaijan's Court of Appeal will tomorrow hold a preparatory legal proceeding with regard to the appeal against the verdict on Haji Mammadov, gang leader, former official of Crime Investigation Department of Interior Ministry and other members of the gang, who face charges of brutal manslaughters, kidnapping and other serious crimes.
14 May 2007 [15:47]

Azerbaijan First Lady launches European Immunization Week

Under the slogan, "Prevent. Protect. Immunize", Azerbaijan's First Lady launched Immunization Week in Azerbaijan, at the Children's Baku City Polyclinic No.1.
14 May 2007 [12:03]

Shakhriyar Mammadyarov leads Mtel Int'l Chess tournament

Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mammadyarov drew with former European champion Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu of Romania in the fourth round of the ongoing 3rd Mtel International Chess tournament in Bulgarian capital of Sofia to remain in sole lead on three points.
14 May 2007 [11:46]

Two Britons beaten, robbed in Baku; criminals detained

Two Britons, Kevin Soldercy and Paul Stangery were beaten and robbed in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
14 May 2007 [11:45]

VOA Azerbaijan service new chief appointed

Veteran of VOA-Azerbaijan Bulud Mehmandarli has been appointed a new director of news service.
14 May 2007 [11:41]

Former PM's brother sentenced to 13 years

The Grievous Crimes Court under the chairmanship of Judge Tofig Pashayev sentenced ex-prime minister Surat Huseynov's brother Asif Huseynov to 13 years in jail.
14 May 2007 [11:33]

10 found dead after blast, fire in Russian cafe

Ten people have been found dead after an explosion and fire in a cafe in the Russian city of Orsk, emergency officials said Monday.
12 May 2007 [14:07]

Azeri applicants sit exam for study in Russia

Today, State Student Admission Commission has administered examinations for Azerbaijani students applied for Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University) and other universities of Russia.
12 May 2007 [12:49]

World Azerbaijanis Congress rescheduled

The date and venue of conference of World Azerbaijanis Congress (WAC) has been rescheduled.
12 May 2007 [12:19]

Sumgayit and Mogilyov to sign cooperation agreement

Agreement on cooperation will be signed between Sumgayit and the city of Mogilyov, Belarus in June.
12 May 2007 [11:37]

Efforts are made to release imprisoned journalists, omb says

Efforts are being made to release arrested journalists. I hope a turning point will be made on the issue in adherence to democratic principles in Azerbaijan, Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson) Elmira Suleymanova said.
11 May 2007 [16:55]

Temperature to be below norm in Azerbaijan from May 12 to 15

The temperature of the weather will be below the norm from May 12 to 15.
11 May 2007 [13:44]

Education Ministry hosts meeting on state program for Azerbaijani youths' study abroad

Education Ministry hosted a meeting of representatives of some embassies and institutes of international educational exchange programmes with regard to the 2007-2015 (two thousand ands seven and two thousand and fifteen) State Program on Azerbaijani youths' study abroad.
11 May 2007 [09:36]

Norwegian musicians to give concert in Baku

Norwegian musicians - pianist Signe Bakke and violinist Michael Sussman will give concert in the Muslim Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society on May 17.
11 May 2007 [09:34]

2,000 thalassemia patients registered in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Hematologists and Transfusiologists Society and Turkish Hemoglobin Circle organized an international conference on the theme "Problems of thalassemia." Specialists from Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Italy and Switzerland are attending the conference.
11 May 2007 [09:32]

Omb against inclusion of item on life sentence of women into Criminal Code

The approval and implementation of Amnesty act is a very important event. I believe that amnesty acts will be further adopted, pardon decrees signed and other prisoners will be released, Ombudsperson Elmira Suleymanova said.
11 May 2007 [09:28]

Wanted for premeditated murder detained in Baku

Ilham Abdullayev wanted by Kazan Internal department for premeditated murder has been detained in Baku.
11 May 2007 [09:27]

Senan Kerimov: "In case of compulsory attestation, the majority of physicians will fail"

I think that in case of compulsory attestation, the majority of physicians will fail, said Deputy Health Minister Senan Kerimov.
11 May 2007 [09:26]

Baku to host 5th International Ombudsmen Conference

The Fifth International Ombudsman Conference will be held on June 18-19 in Baku, Ombudsperson Elmira Suleymanova told journalists.
11 May 2007 [09:01]

Natalya Mammadova chosen best striker in Italy serie A

Azerbaijani volleyball players' clubs suffered defeats in of Italy serie A quarter-final first leg.
11 May 2007 [08:46]

SOCAR awards WWII veterans

10 May 2007 [15:59]

Azad Rahimov to visit Brussels

The delegation leaded by Youth and Sports minister Azad Rahimov is to make a visit to Brussels, Belgium, on May 14.
10 May 2007 [14:27]

Azerbaijan marks Heydar Aliyev's birthday

President Heydar Aliyev's birthday is celebrated in Azerbaijan today.
10 May 2007 [13:58]

Flower festival held on President Heydar Aliyev's birthday

Annual Flower festival is organized in the National Park today on the occasion of the then Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev's birthday.
10 May 2007 [09:38]

Slight roof collapse in new tunnel near metro station in Baku

A slight roof collapse occurred in the newly-built tunnel near "20 January" metro station in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku at the night of May 8 to 9.
10 May 2007 [09:36]

Emergencies Ministry prepares action plan to clean up Kur's delta

Azerbaijani Emergencies Ministry has prepared an action plan to clean up the Kur river delta, siad Minister Kamaladdin Heydarov.
10 May 2007 [09:34]

Azeri envoy to Georgia congratulates WWII veterans upon 62nd VE anniversary

Azerbaijan's ambassador to Georgia Namig Aliyev congratulated WWII veterans in Vake Park, Tbilisi upon the 62nd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. The ambassador garlanded on the tomb of Unknown Soldier in the park.
09 May 2007 [13:04]

Level of serious crimes reduced in Baku

Majority of crimes committed in Baku have been revealed. The number of serious crimes has almost reduced, said chief of Baku Main Board of Police, General Lieutenant Maharram Aliyev.
09 May 2007 [13:01]

Landslide site in Sabayil district is being examined

"Additional examination is being carried out in the landslide zone in Sabayil district of Baku," said Emergencies Minister Kamaladdin Heydarov.
09 May 2007 [12:59]

Road accident injures 5 in Barda

Road accident occurred in Barda region of Azerbaijan injuring five persons early Wednesday morning.
09 May 2007 [12:57]

President Aliyev visits WWII hero's tomb

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev visited the tomb of two times hero of the Soviet Union Hazi Aslanov on 9 May - Day of Victory over Fascism.
09 May 2007 [12:45]

Journalists to picket, May 15

Defense Committee for rights of the founder and editor of Gundalik Azerbaijan and Realny Azerbaijan newspapers made a decision on holding a picket in Sabir garden on May 15.
09 May 2007 [12:43]

Moscow State University to open Baku branch

Russia's Education Minister Andrey Fursenko will visit Azerbaijan in the second half of May.
09 May 2007 [12:17]

Preliminary court proceeding on Eynulla Fatullayev's appeal fixed to May 18

Preliminary court proceeding on the appeal of Eynulla Fatulayev, founder and chief editor of newspapers Gundalik Azerbaijan and Realni Azerbaijan is to be held on May 18.