Society

27 April 2007 [11:09]

Elman Maliyev called to Nakhchivan court in connection with his article

Reports about Elman Maliyev, correspondent of Ekspress newspaper spread on April 25.
27 April 2007 [09:32]

Baku to host world boxing championship

Baku will host world U-17 boxing championship.
27 April 2007 [09:20]

Landslide occurs in Astara

Landslide occurred in Mashkhan village of Astara region in the afternoon on April 25.
27 April 2007 [09:19]

Trial of reported wahabite starts

Trial on case of Geybulla Mamadov, accused of illegally keeping weapons and reportedly to be wahabite started.
27 April 2007 [09:17]

Azerbaijan registers 398 twins and 9 triplets in first quarter

Azerbaijan registered 398 twins and 9 triplets during the first quarter of 2007.
27 April 2007 [09:16]

Violent assault in Girmizi Korpu border checkpoint with two injuries

Violent assault occurred on Azerbaijan-Georgia border check point.
27 April 2007 [09:02]

Azerbaijan offers an excellent model of tolerance, Ali Hasanov says

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]

Baku Mirages

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]

Uzeyir Jafarov: "Assaulters were secretly filmed with International Bank's camera"

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]

Chief of detention place #1 dismissed

Ramiz Guliyev, chief of the place of detention #1 of Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service has been dismissed.
26 April 2007 [13:42]

Ramiz Mirzeyev discontent with State Oil Company's contribution to national squads

"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]

Lifer Dayanat Karimov stops hunger strike

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 continues hunger strike

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]

UNESCO mission's expected visit is delayed

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 to be held in Belarus and Moldova

Azerbaijani Culture days will be held in Belarus May 23-25.
26 April 2007 [08:58]

Election in National Sciences Academy to be held

On Thursday elections to full and corresponding membership of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) will be held.
26 April 2007 [08:55]

Aflatun Amashov: "Court's relations with media should be reconsidered"

"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 confiscate illegal religious literature and weapons

Zagatala Police Department (ZPD) officers seized arms and amunitions with illegal literature from district’s territory during operations.
26 April 2007 [08:42]

Uzeyir Jafarov undergoes forensic medical examination

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]

Rights defenders to monitor detention places

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]

Azerbaijani mugham concert helt at UCLA

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 to attend training camp in Baku

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]

Agasalim Mirjavadov suggests 4+1 limit

"The legionary limit should be at least 4+1 if not five, said Khazar-Lenkeran coach Agasalim Mirjavadov.
25 April 2007 [14:34]

Azeri karatekas to join European championship

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]

Captured soldier's mother writes to her son

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-Minister Farhad Aliyev taken to court to familiarize with investigation materials

Ex-economic development minister Farhad Aliyev today has been taken to the Court of Grave Crimes.
25 April 2007 [12:34]

Zagatala police confiscate illegal religious literature and arms

Zagatala Police Department (ZPD) officers seized arms and munitions with illegal literature from district's territory during operations.
25 April 2007 [09:16]

Kidney Transplantation Center to be established

Azerbaijan's Health Ministry is to establish special Kidney transplantation Center at Republic Urological Centre.
25 April 2007 [09:14]

Zoo to be constructed in Ganja

The construction of Mini Zoo is started in Ganja.
25 April 2007 [09:12]

Jalal Aliyev talks about shortcomings in getting scientific degrees

"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]

Azeri boxers got 3 medals at Ukrainian open championship

Azerbaijani boxers have scored 3 medals at Ukrainian open championship for military servants in Kiev.
25 April 2007 [08:56]

Appeal filed against Rizvan Talibov's arrest

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]

President Aliyev awarded by Korean Kyung Hee University

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev visited Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea.
25 April 2007 [08:53]

Azeri scientists and students attend international conference in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg hosts international conference on "New opportunities in cancer vaccinotherapy".
25 April 2007 [08:41]

Azeri shooters leave for Sidney

World cup second stage starts tomorrow in Sidney, Australia.
25 April 2007 [08:32]

Two women detained for human trafficking

Two women involved in trafficking in human beings have been detained.
25 April 2007 [08:28]

Azerbaijani Culture Days held in Archangelsk

The events in the framework of Azerbaijani Culture Days are being held in the province of Archangelsk, Russia.
24 April 2007 [17:29]

Israeli professor to cure Azeri sergeant wounded by Armenian bullet

Roman Barak, director of Khorev Medical Center in Haifa, Israel examined Tovuz resident, Sergeant Azer Nagiyev.
24 April 2007 [16:19]

Mahmoud Karimov reelected National Academy of Sciences Head

Mahmoud Karimov has been reelected president of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) for five-year term.
24 April 2007 [15:32]

Journalists hold protest rally

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]

Allahshukur Pashazadeh awarded memorial medal

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]

Flower festival to be held in Baku on Heydar Aliyev's birthday

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 won't reconsider venues for mass rallies

"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]

Rights defense committee for editor to hold rally

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]

Supreme Court dismisses appeal filed against decision on Mirza Sakit

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 offers cooperation to Academy of Sciences

Israel-Azerbaijan International Association founded on April 12 is establishing active scientific and business relations with Azerbaijan.
24 April 2007 [09:15]

Skirmish in Nardaran

Skirmish occurred in Nardaran settlement of Baku.
24 April 2007 [08:49]

OIC, Baku to host seminar on media

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]

Azerbaijani journalists to hold a rally

Some Azerbaijani journalists will organize a rally in Sabir park in the capital Baku on Tuesday.
24 April 2007 [08:26]

Azerbaijani Youth Forum held in German Parliament

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]

Baku resident arrested for swindling

Mahire Edilkhanova, Baku resident accused of swindling has been arrested.
24 April 2007 [08:21]

Prosecutor General's Office Department to Combat Corruption sends 39 criminal cases to court

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]

One more Iranian paper insults Azerbaijanis

Iran's "Aftabe Yazd" newspaper its 2042nd edition on April 12, 2007 insulted Iranian Azerbaijanis.
24 April 2007 [08:13]

Azerbaijani students in France to march on Republic day

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 implementation of state anticorruption program held

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]

Azeri students studied hard to enter Turkish colleges

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]

The sounds of Azerbaijan come to Livingston

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]

Georgian researcher' book translated into Turkish

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]

Mirza Sakit transferred to medical center

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]

Mstislav Rostropovich in critical condition

Famous musician Mstislav Rostropovich was again hospitalized in Russian Oncology Center.
23 April 2007 [21:59]

Uzeyir Jafarov: "Criminal case under article of murderous assault should be launched against assaulters"

Yasamal district court was appealed for examining Uzeyir Jafarov, editor of "Gundelik Azerbaijan" newspaper.
23 April 2007 [21:40]

Temperature to fall in Azerbaijan

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 Police Office holds meeting on Q1 overall results

Baku Main Police Office has today gathered on the Q1 overall results.
23 April 2007 [14:53]

Azerbaijanis can apply for study in Moscow State Institute from April 25

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]

Maharram Aliyev: "Some of the 11 wanted for kidnapping bore relationships with Haji Mammadov's gang"

"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]

Mahmudeli Chohraganli to sue Huseyn Turkelli

"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]

Nakhchivan TV and Radio Council set up in

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]

Azerbaijani Youth Forum participants visit the Nizami Ganjavi Cultural Institute in Berlin

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

VI Eurasian Media Forum ended its work In Almaty on last Saturday.
21 April 2007 [15:54]

1st Republic Competition of Young Pianists starts

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]

Russian Drama Theatre' troupe visits Israel

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]

UN First Global Road Safety Week to be held in Baku

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 wrestlers succeed in European championship

Azerbaijani freestyle wrestlers succeeded in the first meetings of the European championship held in Sophia, the capital of Bulgaria.
21 April 2007 [15:36]

Press Council deplores assault on editor

Aflatun Amashov, chief of Azerbaijani Press Council condemns the physical assault on Uzeyir Jafarov, editor of "Gundelik Azerbaijan" newspaper.
21 April 2007 [15:34]

Kazakh national team to play against Azeri team in Almaty

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.