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30 July 2006 [04:00]

New chief appointed to Binagadi Police Department

Mehman Tahmazov was appointed a chief of Binagadi Police Department.
30 July 2006 [03:55]

Entrance exams on the Field I administered on Saturday

On Saturday State Commission on Student Admission has administered entrance exams on the Field I for universities, military higher schools and military colleges.
30 July 2006 [03:54]

Two robbers arrested in Binagadi

On Saturday two brothers were arrested for robbing a taxi driver.
30 July 2006 [03:47]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation to build new school in Garadag district

It will be put into operation until the beginning of the new school year.
29 July 2006 [09:16]

Misir Mardanov suggests winners of Olympiads to be admitted without entrance exam

"I suggest that an article on admission of pupils succeeded in Olympiads without exam should be included in the Education Law. But our current law gives no privilege to them," Education Minister Misir Mardanov told journalists.
29 July 2006 [09:04]

Allahshukur Pashazadeh to meet Georgian Patriarch

International conference - "Women's role in traditional religious rites" will take place in Georgia July 31.
29 July 2006 [00:34]

Armenia's A-320 crash down to last-second crew panic

Armenia's top civil aviation official said Friday that the May crash of an Armenian Airbus into the Black Sea had been largely because the crew panicked in the last few seconds of the flight.
28 July 2006 [20:26]

WFP director warns funds running out for displaced in Azerbaijan

WFP Executive Director, James Morris, on Friday stressed the need to draw attention to the devastating problems faced by the world's displaced people, including those in Azerbaijan.
28 July 2006 [20:15]

FC Karvan to face Slavia in the second UEFA qualifier

Silver medallists of Azerbaijan's last football championship Karvan progressed to the second qualifying round of UEFA Cup after defeating Slovakian Spartak Trnava 2-0 on aggregate.
28 July 2006 [19:42]

Azeri boxers' chief: "We are the second strongest team in Europe"

"I am very satisfied with the performance of Azerbaijani national boxing team in the European championship. Our team is very strong now," said Azerbaijan's Boxing Federation head Aghajan Abiyev.
28 July 2006 [19:31]

Azeris arrested for taking Moscow resident hostage

Moscow prosecutor's office launched a criminal case against four Azerbaijanis, who were engaged in trade in the Russian capital.
28 July 2006 [19:29]

Baku resident murders his wife and himself

Resident of Binagadi district of Baku Eldar Mammadov killed his wife Tamella Mammadova and then himself.
28 July 2006 [19:19]

University entrance exams to start on Saturday

Azerbaijan's State Student Admission Commission tomorrow will conduct university entrance exams on the I group of majors as well as entrance exams to military higher schools and military lyceums.
28 July 2006 [17:02]

49 Azerbaijanis evacuated from Lebanon so far

Azerbaijani Honorary Consulate in Lebanon could evacuate 49 Azerbaijanis from Lebanon, honorary consul Nazig Gassub stated.
28 July 2006 [15:31]

WFP executive director: "Living conditions in displaced-persons camps are very hard"

The delegation led by the United Nations World Food Program executive director James Morris is ending the three-day visit in Azerbaijan today.
28 July 2006 [13:29]

No desertion in Azerbaijani Army in 2006

"Military prosecutor's offices revealed 0.5% more crimes in the first half of 2006 in comparison with the corresponding period of last year," Azerbaijani military prosecutor Khanlar Valiyev told in a large staff meeting on the results of the first half of 2006.
28 July 2006 [01:05]

Baku to host World Cup of Boxing

Azeri capital will host the next World Cup of Boxing.
28 July 2006 [00:42]

Haji Mammadov's trial postponed

Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes postponed trial of former official of Crime Investigation Department of Interior Ministry, Haji Mammadov.
27 July 2006 [15:00]

Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry: "The water of the Kyur river is not drinkable"

"Pollution of the Kyur River by Armenia and Georgia arouses concern for Azerbaijan using the river waters for drinking. The analyze of the sample waters taken from the part of the river running into the Caspian Sea shows that the waters can be used only in industry," Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry official Arif Isghenderov told journalists.
27 July 2006 [14:05]

Tatarstan delegation to visit Azerbaijan August 1

Delegation of Tatarstan AR of Russia will pay a one-day visit to Azerbaijan August 1.
27 July 2006 [09:18]

One more echelon withdrawn from Georgia delivered to Russia through Azerbaijan

One more echelon loaded with weapons, military supplies and equipment withdrawn from Russian 62nd military base in Akhalkalak in Georgia was delivered to Russian servicemen in Yalama station of Azerbaijan at 13:00 today.
27 July 2006 [02:32]

Armavia A320 Airbus crash blamed on crew

Investigators examining what caused an Armenian airliner to crash with the loss of all 113 people on board have blamed pilot error.
26 July 2006 [23:00]

Commission to Combat Corruption holds next sitting

The Commission to Combat Corruption at State Service Management Board held a sitting chaired by Ramiz Mehdiyev yesterday.
26 July 2006 [22:48]

32 people drowned, 146 rescued since beach season started

Ministry of Emergency Situations today held press conference on the beach season of this year.
26 July 2006 [16:04]

US allocates new motor-launches and radars to Azerbaijan

New motor-launches and radars will be brought to Azerbaijan soon.
26 July 2006 [15:46]

World Food Program executive director visits displaced-persons camps in Azerbaijan

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) executive director James Morris, who arrived in Azerbaijan yesterday, will visit Sabirabad, Imishli and Bilasuvar regions today to familiarize with the conditions of the internally displaced persons.
26 July 2006 [10:09]

Chief Editor of an Azerbaijani newspaper in Iran is sentenced to 6 months imprisonment

The Press Court of Iran's East Azerbaijan province has permanently banned "Neda-ye-Azarabadegan" newspaper which was being published in Tabriz, the capital of the province and the largest city of ethnic Azerbaijanis in Iran.
26 July 2006 [09:31]

"Yeni xeber" newspaper editor in-chief Faig Balabeyli imprisoned for 3 years and 6 months term

The trial process on "Yeni xeber" newspaper editor in-chief Faig Balabeyli, has ended.
26 July 2006 [09:12]

President issues decree to confirm State Migration Program

President Ilham Aliyev issued decree on confirmation of the State Migration Program (2006-2008).
26 July 2006 [08:50]

Liana Kavsadze: "Some Armenians feel embarrassed for aggression against Azerbaijan"

Member of the Russian Journalists Union Liana Kavsadze is visiting Azerbaijan at the invitation of the Caucasus Media Public Union.
26 July 2006 [08:27]

South Azerbaijan National unity Council presentation ceremony to be held in Germany

July 29 South Azerbaijan National unity Council presentation ceremony will be held.
25 July 2006 [23:13]

Ammunition smuggling to Azerbaijan from Georgia prevented

State Border Service's Shamkir Sadikhli Border Squad prevented ammunition smuggling in Azerbaijan-Georgia border yesterday.
25 July 2006 [22:57]

No Azerbaijani among 5.956 foreign nationals evacuated to Turkish port from Lebanon

Some of foreign nationals fleeing Lebanon due to Israeli bombardments are taken to Marsin port in southern Turkey.
25 July 2006 [22:39]

Haji Mammadov takes blame for Elmar Husseynov killing, journalist's father does not believe

A top police officer accused of heading a kidnapping and contract murder ring in Azerbaijan took the blame in court today for the killing of a high profile journalist, lawyers said.
25 July 2006 [22:26]

Hidayet Orujov appointed head of State Committee for Religious Communities

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev issued an executive order on dismissal of Hidayet Orujov from the post of state councilor for national minorities and religious communities.
25 July 2006 [22:21]

Amsterdam-Beijing rally participants left Baku for Turkmenistan today

Today Amsterdam-Beijing Classic Car Endurance Rally 2006 participating automobiles arrived in Baku from Georgia and left Baku for Turkmenistan through ferry boats.
25 July 2006 [17:01]

SCSA applied to entrants and their parents

State Committee for Student Admission (SCSA) applied to entrants and their parents during the admission exams.
25 July 2006 [16:14]

State Committee for Religious Organizations applied to religious communities

Azerbaijan State Committee for Religious Organizations has applied to religious communities operating in the country.
25 July 2006 [16:11]

Action in Marneuli demanded release of imprisoned Azerbaijanis

Marneuli region police office associates held special operation in Aghamemmedli village.
25 July 2006 [14:39]

UNIFEM prepares evaluation report on IDP women

The United Nations Development Fund for Women has prepared the evaluation report on situation of IDP (internally displaced person) women in Azerbaijan.
25 July 2006 [13:30]

Baku City Main Board of Police raid discovered one more prisoner among the detained beggars

As a result of operation conducted by Social Security Office of Baku City Main Board of Police (BCMBP) one more beggar- prisoner was discovered.
25 July 2006 [13:14]

State Veterinary Service, Veterinary Lab and Center Against Plague monitor front

The State Veterinary Service, State Veterinary Lab and Center Against Plague launched monitoring of the front due to recent massive fires in the occupied Azerbaijani territories set by Armenians.
25 July 2006 [09:02]

Former Health Minister Ali Insanov sues "Yeni Yol" newspaper

Former Health Minister Ali Insanov, held in the ward of National Security Ministry, intends to sue the newspaper "Yeni Yol" for calling him "bribe-taker", "corrupter".
24 July 2006 [21:42]

Haji Mammadov accepts all charges against him, except one crime

Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former senior official of Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
24 July 2006 [15:22]

Ministry of Health closed Vital Clinic

Azerbaijani Ministry of Health task force examined the medical activities of Health and Beauty Center LLC (Vital Clinic) with participation of a representative of the Ministry of Economic Development.
24 July 2006 [14:36]

US Ambassador congratulates Azerbaijani media on National Press Day

The US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne E. Derse congratulated media on the occasion of July 22, National Press Day.
24 July 2006 [14:28]

Health Ministry warned Medservice

The committee organized by the Ministry of Health Ministry with participation of Economic Development Ministry examined Private Medical Center MMC medical activity.
24 July 2006 [12:25]

Justice Ministry registers 25 NGOs

Azerbaijan's Justice Ministry has registered 25 NGOs.
24 July 2006 [12:20]

2nd World Forum on human rights held in Nantes

The Commissioner of Human Rights of Azerbaijan Mrs. Elmira Suleymanova attended the second World Forum on Human Rights in Nantes, France.
24 July 2006 [12:10]

Three Azeri boxers reach finals

Three Azerbaijani boxers managed to reach the final of the European Championship in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
24 July 2006 [09:14]

US presents its Masters Degree Program alumni and students

The United States Embassy, USAID and partner organizations will host reception for Masters Degree Program alumni and future students at on July 24, 2006.
23 July 2006 [12:38]

Azeri boxers succeed in Euro Champ

Two boxers of the national team gained license to the final of the European championship in Plovdiv city of Bulgaria.
23 July 2006 [12:35]

Pilot project on juvenile discussed

On July 21, the State Committee on Problems of Family, Women and Children of Azerbaijan together with the Baku Office of UNICEF has organized a round-table.
22 July 2006 [11:09]

Over 1,000 arrested in Baku in half-year

The police in Baku arrested 1,112 out of 1,675 criminals wanted and neutralized about 100 gangs in the first six months of 2006, a senior police official has said.
22 July 2006 [02:40]

Baku's chaotic construction boom draws increasing criticism

In recent weeks, more and more political parties, members of the intelligentsia, and media outlets have begun to criticize the haphazard, chaotic construction boom in Azerbaijan's capital city, Baku.
22 July 2006 [02:05]

OSCE media watchdog's office ends training seminar in Azerbaijan

An OSCE-organized seminar aiming to improve public access to government information by strengthening relations between authorities and the media concluded on Friday in Baku.
22 July 2006 [01:57]

Gas pipeline going to Armenia is destroying 3 thousand year old ancient city

Diggings related to construction of a gas pipeline from Iran to Armenia has partially destroyed remains of the oldest city called "Dragon Stone" (Azhdaha Dashi) in East Azerbaijan province of Iran.
21 July 2006 [23:05]

OSCE Office: "Free and responsible media operating without threats are essential for Azerbaijan's democratic transition"

The OSCE Office in Baku marked celebrations of Azerbaijan's National Press Day today by emphasizing the unique role that a free media plays in fostering economic, democratic and social progress.
21 July 2006 [15:33]

Journalists meet with Gobustan prisoners on hunger strike

Justice Ministry Main Department of Execution of Verdicts took a number of journalists to the Gobustan prison yesterday. The objective of the visit was to meet with the life-term prisoners who are going on hungers strike demanding commuting their punishments to 15-year of imprisonment.
21 July 2006 [13:42]

New coach-led Serbia to host Azerbaijan in EURO 2008 qualifier

Former Spain coach Javier Clemente has been appointed the first coach of Serbia following the country's split with Montenegro.
21 July 2006 [13:40]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation builds new schools

Last year, four school buildings have been commissioned in region in the framework of program.
21 July 2006 [13:37]

ILO to conduct courses on social dialogue

The courses will help employers, workers and governments improve social dialogue locally.
21 July 2006 [11:00]

Institute for War & Peace Reporting: "Azeri residents fight eviction by oil company"

Thousands of unregistered homes at risk as oil firm seeks to reclaim land.
21 July 2006 [10:52]

Election Committee of Judges holds meeting in Justice Ministry

The Election Committee of Judges held next meeting in the Justice Ministry yesterday.
21 July 2006 [10:46]

Human rights defenders meet with Interior Minister

The members of the committee to defend the rights of the "Azadliq" newspaper correspondent Sakit Zahidov (Mira Sakit) today met with Interior Minister Ramil Usubov.
21 July 2006 [10:31]

Drinking water wells being drilled in Oghuz-Gabala to supply Baku

Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry will soon complete drilling works in drinking water source in Oghuz-Gabala which will supply Baku.
21 July 2006 [02:16]

Paisley University wins Azerbaijan project

Paisley University of Scotland has won a major million-pound contract which aims to bring financial stability to Azerbaijan.
20 July 2006 [21:22]

Azerbaijani boxer wins bronze medal of European championship

The European boxing championship was held in the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv.
20 July 2006 [20:59]

Number of beggars double in Baku this year

Baku Main Police Office Public Security Department detained 2 194 beggars in Baku and deported them to the regions they came.
20 July 2006 [13:04]

UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of World Culture and Natural Heritage session held in Vilnius

The 30th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of World Culture and Natural Heritage has been held on July 8-16 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
20 July 2006 [13:00]

National team preparing for European field hockey championship

Azerbaijan junior field hockey team is gearing for the European championship.
20 July 2006 [12:57]

Education Ministry reps take training courses in the U.S.

Within the framework of the World Bank-funded Education Sector Development project, six Education Ministry officials took an educational trip to the Untied States.
20 July 2006 [09:08]

RUH Azerbaijani Journalists Defense Committee releases report on freedom of expression and press

The RUH Azerbaijani Journalists Defense Committee has issued its report on situation on freedom of expression and press in Azerbaijan in the first half of 2006.
20 July 2006 [08:56]

ICRC representatives visit Gobustan jail in Azerbaijan

The representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited the Gobustan jail in Azerbaijan.
19 July 2006 [22:13]

Armenians continue to set fire to Azerbaijani territories

Armenian military units still has continued to set fire to Azerbaijani territories for 50 days.