Society
27 April 2007 [11:09]
Reports about Elman Maliyev, correspondent of Ekspress newspaper spread on April 25.
27 April 2007 [09:32]
Baku will host world U-17 boxing championship.
27 April 2007 [09:20]
Landslide occurred in Mashkhan village of Astara region in the afternoon on April 25.
27 April 2007 [09:19]
Trial on case of Geybulla Mamadov, accused of illegally keeping weapons and reportedly to be wahabite started.
27 April 2007 [09:17]
Azerbaijan registered 398 twins and 9 triplets during the first quarter of 2007.
27 April 2007 [09:16]
Violent assault occurred on Azerbaijan-Georgia border check point.
27 April 2007 [09:02]
The more integration processes intensified as a result of globalization worldwide the more separatist actions and ethnic conflicts became realities of the world.
27 April 2007 [08:40]
Oil derricks, mountains and crumbling brickwork are some of the evocative recurring motifs at "Contemporary Azeri Photography," on view at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art.
27 April 2007 [08:23]
Criminal case on attempted suicide will possibly be launched on physical assault on Uzeyir Jafarov, editor of "Gundelik Azerbaijan" newspaper. Police inspector Ramiz Shiriyev started investigating the case.
26 April 2007 [14:56]
Ramiz Guliyev, chief of the place of detention #1 of Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service has been dismissed.
26 April 2007 [13:42]
"The development of football depends directly on financial support. State Oil Company has taken the responsibility to sponsor national team but it doesn’t contribute enough," AFFA President Ramiz Mirzeyev stated at 11th conference.
26 April 2007 [13:16]
Today Dayanat Karimov accused of the murder of former vice-speaker of parliament Afiyyadin Jalilov stopped hunger strike that he began in Gobustan prison demanding to commute his punishment to 15-year-imprisonment, the chief of the prison, colonel Alizada Huseynov stated.
26 April 2007 [11:07]
Lifer Dayanat Kerimov, accused of vice-speaker Afiyeddin Jalilov's assassination continues hunger strike demanding commuting his life sentence to 15-year imprisonment.
26 April 2007 [10:06]
Azerbaijani Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfaz Garayev held press conference dedicated to the cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Russia.
26 April 2007 [10:03]
Azerbaijani Culture days will be held in Belarus May 23-25.
26 April 2007 [08:58]
On Thursday elections to full and corresponding membership of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) will be held.
26 April 2007 [08:55]
"The defense of the journalists whose rights violated must be in focus with reconsideration of court- media relations. Court decisions should be influential but not educative. Moreover, declared penalty verdicts should take into consideration budget receipts," said Press Council chief Aflatun Amashov.
26 April 2007 [08:44]
Zagatala Police Department (ZPD) officers seized arms and amunitions with illegal literature from district’s territory during operations.
26 April 2007 [08:42]
Editor of "Gundelik Azerbaijan" newspaper Uzeyir Jafarov, who was assaulted by unknown men on April 20 and being in hospital named after Musa Nagiyev, has undergone forensic medical examination.
26 April 2007 [08:38]
The human rights defenders of Public Committee under Penitentiary Service of Justice Ministry are going to monitor detention places from the beginning of May.
26 April 2007 [08:16]
On April 22nd, 2007, the Azerbaijani American Council with support of the Friends of Azerbaijani Culture Foundation, Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Consulate General of Azerbaijan organized a concert of "Ghadim Sharg" - traditional Azerbaijani mugham music ensemble - at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).
25 April 2007 [15:03]
Kazakhstan and Latvia karate squads have come to Baku to attend training camp together, Karate Federation secretary general Mirjabbar Seyidov told.
25 April 2007 [14:41]
"The legionary limit should be at least 4+1 if not five, said Khazar-Lenkeran coach Agasalim Mirjavadov.
25 April 2007 [14:34]
The crew of Azerbaijan karate squad to join 42nd European championship to start May 4 in Bratislava, Slovakia, has been released.
25 April 2007 [14:33]
Terane Mammadova, mother of captured Azerbaijani soldier Samir Mammadov has written a letter to her son who is detained in Armenia.
25 April 2007 [12:42]
Ex-economic development minister Farhad Aliyev today has been taken to the Court of Grave Crimes.
25 April 2007 [12:34]
Zagatala Police Department (ZPD) officers seized arms and munitions with illegal literature from district's territory during operations.
25 April 2007 [09:16]
Azerbaijan's Health Ministry is to establish special Kidney transplantation Center at Republic Urological Centre.
25 April 2007 [09:14]
The construction of Mini Zoo is started in Ganja.
25 April 2007 [09:12]
"There are favorable conditions for young scientists in Azerbaijan. But generally, the youth has little interest in science, especially fundamental natural studies," academician Jalal Aliyev said.
25 April 2007 [09:03]
Azerbaijani boxers have scored 3 medals at Ukrainian open championship for military servants in Kiev.
25 April 2007 [08:56]
Appeal filed against the arrest of Rizvan Talibov, chief of the Rights Defense Committee for former Health Minister Ali Insanov & leader of the Union of Returning to Western Azerbaijan.
25 April 2007 [08:55]
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev visited Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea.
25 April 2007 [08:53]
St. Petersburg hosts international conference on "New opportunities in cancer vaccinotherapy".
25 April 2007 [08:41]
World cup second stage starts tomorrow in Sidney, Australia.
25 April 2007 [08:32]
Two women involved in trafficking in human beings have been detained.
25 April 2007 [08:28]
The events in the framework of Azerbaijani Culture Days are being held in the province of Archangelsk, Russia.
24 April 2007 [17:29]
Roman Barak, director of Khorev Medical Center in Haifa, Israel examined Tovuz resident, Sergeant Azer Nagiyev.
24 April 2007 [16:19]
Mahmoud Karimov has been reelected president of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) for five-year term.
24 April 2007 [15:32]
A group of journalists held a rally in protest against the arrest of Eynulla Fatullayev, editor-in-chief of "Gundalik Azerbaijan" and "Realniy Azerbaijan" newspapers.
24 April 2007 [15:10]
Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazadeh, chief of Caucasian Muslims Office was awarded memorial medal by the International Association of Peace Funds, World Veterans Association and People's memory International Veterans Foundation for his contributions to maintenance of peace and tolerance.
24 April 2007 [13:29]
Baku Mayor's Office will organize a flower festival on the then President Heydar Aliyev's birthday on May 10, Mayor's Office department head for work with public and political organizations Zaur Ramazanov told.
24 April 2007 [13:24]
"Baku Mayor's Office has already designate venues for mass rallies in the capital, and it is not going to reconsider it," Zaur Ramazanov, officer of Baku Mayor's Office told.
24 April 2007 [12:51]
The Defense Committee of the Rights of Eynulla Fetullayev, founder and editor-in-chief of "Gundelik Azerbaijan" and "Realniy Azerbaijan" newspapers has not yet determined the date of the rally, Arzu Abdullayeva, chief of the committee, head of Azerbaijani bureau of Helsinki Citizens' Assembly told.
24 April 2007 [12:42]
Trial on appeal filed against the decision on Sakit Zahidov (Mirza Sakit), correspondent of "Azadliq" newspaper was held in the Supreme Court.
24 April 2007 [09:17]
Israel-Azerbaijan International Association founded on April 12 is establishing active scientific and business relations with Azerbaijan.
24 April 2007 [09:15]
Skirmish occurred in Nardaran settlement of Baku.
24 April 2007 [08:49]
In an effort to curb growing trends of Islamophobia, dialog must be promoted among religions, regions and nations, and understanding must be broadened globally by promoting tolerance and respect for religious freedom.
24 April 2007 [08:28]
Some Azerbaijani journalists will organize a rally in Sabir park in the capital Baku on Tuesday.
24 April 2007 [08:26]
Forum of Azerbaijanis studying in Germany was held in Bundestag. The event was organized by the Forum of Azerbaijani Students in Europe (FASE) and German Alumni Network (DAN).
24 April 2007 [08:24]
Mahire Edilkhanova, Baku resident accused of swindling has been arrested.
24 April 2007 [08:21]
Prosecutor General's Office Department to Combat Corruption launched 39 criminal cases and sent to court for consideration during the past year.
24 April 2007 [08:14]
Iran's "Aftabe Yazd" newspaper its 2042nd edition on April 12, 2007 insulted Iranian Azerbaijanis.
24 April 2007 [08:13]
Newly-founded Strasbourg section of Azerbaijani Students' European Forum intends to organize a march in Strasbourg on May 28 - Republic day.
24 April 2007 [08:10]
Round table on the results of the implementation of the execution of 2004-2006 State Anticorruption Program was held on Monday.
24 April 2007 [07:37]
In aim to enter one of the 11 Turkish colleges in Azerbaijan, 10,000 secondary pupils studied very hard for the exam which took place on April 23.
24 April 2007 [07:27]
Traditional Azerbaijan mugham singer Ghochaq Askarov, left, yodels to the picking of Elman Sadigov on the tar, an ancient string instrument, while performing with their band, Ghadim Sharq, at the Livingston-Park County Public Library, Wednesday night, April 18.
23 April 2007 [23:25]
The book of Georgia National Government's member in the beginning of last century Karibi titled "A response to Armenian claims: Red book of Georgia" was translated into Turkish.
23 April 2007 [23:18]
Sakit Zahidov (Mirza Sakit) correspondent of Azadliq newspaper kept in the detention place #14 of Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service was transferred to medical center of the Ministry, Ganimat Zahid, the prisoner's brother, editor-in-chief of Azadliq newspaper told.
23 April 2007 [22:04]
Famous musician Mstislav Rostropovich was again hospitalized in Russian Oncology Center.
23 April 2007 [21:59]
Yasamal district court was appealed for examining Uzeyir Jafarov, editor of "Gundelik Azerbaijan" newspaper.
23 April 2007 [21:40]
The weather is forecasted to change in Azerbaijan from today. The temperature is expected to fall by 3-5 degrees, Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry National Hydrometeorological Department chief Imran Mammadov told.
23 April 2007 [15:00]
Baku Main Police Office has today gathered on the Q1 overall results.
23 April 2007 [14:53]
The State Student Admission Committee (SSAC) announced application process for Azerbaijani citizens to Moscow Institute of International Relations (MSIIR) of Russia Foreign Affairs Ministry.
23 April 2007 [14:16]
"Some of the 11 wanted for kidnapping bore relationships with Haji Mammadov's gang. One of them is Balagardash Dadashov. Such a case did not happen after Haji Mammadov's gang was arrested," chief of Baku Main Police Office, General Lieutenant Maharram Aliyev said.
23 April 2007 [11:50]
"Huseyn Turkelli, chief of America-Canada branch of the South Azerbaijan National Awakening Movement, Babek Merendi and Huseyn Tebrizli, members of the managing board were dismissed because of their activities which were in conflict with the movement. Huseyn Turkelli betrayed ideological line of the movement," Mahmudeli Chohraganli, leader of South Azerbaijan National Awakening Movement (SANAM) told.
23 April 2007 [11:43]
Vasif Talibov, chief of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Supreme Assembly issued a decree on establishment of a Television and Radio Council of the autonomous republic.
23 April 2007 [11:09]
The participants of the Azerbaijani Youth Forum in Bundestag have visited the Nizami Ganjavi Cultural Institute in Berlin on the eve of the forum.
23 April 2007 [09:15]
VI Eurasian Media Forum ended its work In Almaty on last Saturday.
21 April 2007 [15:54]
Opening ceremony of 1st Republic Competition of Young Pianists dedicated to the 100th jubilee of Kovkab Safaraliyev was held in Azerbaijani State Philharmonics.
21 April 2007 [15:52]
The notions of tolerance and internationalism were always specific to Baku. Though people leave Azerbaijan, they always remind their homeland and live with their traditions. The establishment of the International Azerbaijan-Israel Association in Israel proves it, Russian Drama Theater's chief, people's artist Alexander Sharovski said.
21 April 2007 [15:42]
Growing concern, from both the United Nations General Assembly and the World Health Assembly, regarding the problem of road traffic injuries has resulted in the introduction of Global Road Safety Week which will take place from 23 to 29 April 2007 in Azerbaijani capital, Baku.
21 April 2007 [15:39]
Azerbaijani freestyle wrestlers succeeded in the first meetings of the European championship held in Sophia, the capital of Bulgaria.
21 April 2007 [15:36]
Aflatun Amashov, chief of Azerbaijani Press Council condemns the physical assault on Uzeyir Jafarov, editor of "Gundelik Azerbaijan" newspaper.
21 April 2007 [15:34]
As Kazakhstan beat Serbian team in Almaty stadium it is planned to hold a selective games of European championship with Azerbaijan in the mentioned stadium, said Kazakhstan's Football Federation general director Kurman Akimkulov.