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Is the Georgian dream to chase the West with Russia's baton?

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:51:00 +0400

ASTNA spoke with Georgian political commentator Nicholas Chkhaidze, a researcher at the Topchubashov Center, about the protests against the law on foreign agents in Georgia and what is happening.

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Question: Nikolas, the draft law “On Transparency of Foreign Influence,” which is popularly referred to as the “Foreign...

Court keeps Nargiz Absalamova in custody

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:49:00 +0400

On 15 May, the Khatai district court of Baku did not satisfy the petition to transfer journalist Nargiz Absalamova to house arrest. She was arrested on 1 December 2023 in the "Abzas Media case".

Lawyer Rovshana Rahimova told Turan that the journalist denied the charges in court and said there...

Azerbaijan rejects involvement in New Caledonia protests

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:29:00 +0400

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesman Aykhan Hajizadeh has rejected "unfounded allegations against the Azerbaijani state about country's alleged ties with the pro-independence leaders of New Caledonia" made by French Interior Minister Gerard Darmanen.

"First of all, we strongly condemn the insulting statements of the French side and demand to stop the...

Famous writer called on the Prosecutor General to look into his case

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:43:00 +0400

Famous writer Akram Aylisli addressed an open letter to Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev in connection with the criminal case initiated against him 8 years ago.

The Transport Police Department began a criminal case against him under Art. 315.1 (use of violence against a government official) of the Criminal Code and...

EU Ambassador stressed the importance of civil society and independent media

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:29:00 +0400

The European Union is Azerbaijan's main economic partner in trade, foreign direct investment and the oil industry. This was stated by the head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, Ambassador Peter Michalko, at an event dedicated to Europe Day yesterday.

The EU supports progress in normalizing relations between Baku and...

Petrol misfortune of Azerbaijanis

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:17:00 +0400

The Azerbaijani press publishes articles leading the reader to believe that petrol is cheap in our country. Usually a wave of such publications precedes the next rise in the price of fuel. Readers are told the ‘average cost of petrol’ in another country, consisting of the prices of petrol of...

Gubad Ibadoglu has suspended his political activities

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:51:00 +0400

The Azerbaijani Movement for Democracy and Prosperity (AMDP), led by Gubad Ibadoglu, has suspended its activities. The decision on this was made by the Board of this structure on May 14, said his brother Galib Togrul.

According to him, the reason for the termination of the organization’s activities is the...

Putin arrives in China as US slams Beijing for supporting Ukraine war

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:20:00 +0400

THE HILL: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing, the first state visit of his new term.

It comes as his forces have mounted a major new assault in Ukraine and amid U.S. criticism of China for supporting that war with nonlethal assistance.

Putin touched down early Thursday morning...

Meeting of the presidents of Azerbaijan and Belarus

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:19:00 +0400

On Thursday morning, a meeting between Ilham Aliyev and Alexander Lukashenko began in Zagulba, the country residence of the President of Azerbaijan.

The President of Belarus arrived in Baku on a state visit late the night before.

First, Aliyev and Lukashenko held a meeting in a one-on-one format, after which...

Mukhtar Babayev at a reception with Emmanuel Macron

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:06:00 +0400

Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan, President of the COP29 climate conference Mukhtar Babayev took part in Paris at the conference: “High-level COP29 – IEA (International Energy Agency) Dialogue on Energy Transition.”

At this meeting, an initiative for environmentally friendly cooking for African countries was supported.

The heads...

“GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024” kick-off in Azerbaijan

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:49:00 +0400

The international conference, hosted by Azercell, brought together international industry leaders in Baku

The second iteration of the GSMA M360 Eurasia series in Azerbaijan commenced today. Similar to last year, the event is held with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of...

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Google launches Trillium chip, improving AI data center performance fivefold

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:41:00 +0400

Reuters: Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday unveiled a product called Trillium in its artificial intelligence data center chip family that it says is nearly five times as fast as its prior version.

"Industry demand for (machine learning) computer has grown by a factor of 1 million in the last...

Gaza fighting intensifies, Israel asks why armed men were at UN site

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:32:00 +0400

Reuters: Israeli troops battled militants across Gaza on Wednesday, including in the southern city of Rafah that had been a refuge for civilians, in an upsurge of the more than seven-month-old war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.

Antagonism between Israel and the United Nations worsened as the...

Russia's Belbek airbase In Crimea hammered by Ukrainian long-range strike

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:05:00 +0400

The*WARZONE: Details are still scarce, but reports indicate that the Russian airbase at Belbek, on the occupied Crimean peninsula, has come under heavy attack by Ukrainian forces. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that it countered an overnight attack by U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), a short-range ballistic missile that...

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev Condemns Assassination Attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:12:00 +0400

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has vehemently condemned the recent assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, expressing his shock and dismay at the violent incident. The condemnation was articulated through a statement posted on President Aliyev’s official social media page on X (formerly Twitter).

"I am shocked and...

Results of the meeting of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Commission on Border Delimitation

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:26:00 +0400

On May 15, the ninth meeting of the Commission on the Delimitation of the State Border of the Two Countries was held on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Mher Grigoryan and Shahin Mustafayev.

During the meeting, the work...

A strong fire destroyed a flower shop

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:12:00 +0400

At 23:25 on Wednesday, there was a signal of a strong fire in the store at the "Azadlyg" avenue of Baku, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports.

Fire departments are working on the spot.

According to a report from social networks, the fire occurred in the popular flower shop "Ag...

Assassination Attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Linked to Political Motives

Wed, 15 May 2024 22:37:00 +0400

An assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has shocked the nation, with authorities confirming that the attack was politically motivated. The incident occurred near the building in Gandlov where the Cabinet of Ministers was holding a meeting.

The assailant, a man, expressed his political discontent with Fico's policies...

The ceremony of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Karabakh

Wed, 15 May 2024 21:04:00 +0400

The ceremony of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Karabakh

The term of arrest of Karabakh separatists has been extended for another 5 months

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:56:00 +0400

The Binagadi District Court of Baku has granted the request of the investigation to extend the period of pre-trial detention of the Karabakh separatists: Arkady Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Araik Harutyunyan, David Babyan, David Ishkhanyan, Leva Mnatsakanyan, David Manukyan and others have been extended for another 5 months, the press service...

Assassination attempt on the Prime Minister of Slovakia

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:52:00 +0400

On May 15, an armed attack was carried out on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the afternoon. The local press reports that several shots rang out when Fico left a government meeting. Fico was shot at from the crowd. After the shots, he fell down. Slovak TV channel “TAZ”...

Irada Akhoundova, 67, from Houston, is accused of handing over bribes to an American congressman

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:43:00 +0400

Federal investigators have secured a third guilty plea in connection with an investigation into U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas on charges that he accepted nearly $600,000 in bribes from an Azerbaijan-controlled energy company and a bank in Mexico.

Irada Akhoundova, 67, pleaded guilty May 1 in Houston...

The Court of Appeal has remanded Anar Mammadli in custody

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:03:00 +0400

On May 15, On May 15, the Baku Court of Appeal did not satisfy the complaint of the head of the Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDSC) Anar Mammadli on refusal to transfer to house arrest, his lawyer Elmar Suleymanov said.

At the trial, Mammadli rejected the smuggling charge...

Experts in Azerbaijan on the latest developments in Georgia

Wed, 15 May 2024 16:53:00 +0400

The adoption by the Georgian Parliament of the law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" and the ongoing mass protests against it are actively discussed by political experts in Azerbaijan. The head of the South Caucasus Research Center, Farhad Mammadov, considers the events in the neighboring country capable of influencing the...

Preparations to the state visit of the President of Belarus to Azerbaijan

Wed, 15 May 2024 16:20:00 +0400

On May 15, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Ceyhun Bayramov received his Belarusian counterpart Sergei Aleynik. According to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, the parties discussed the preparation of the state visit of the President of Belarus to Azerbaijan and the regional situation. On the same day, the head of the Presidential Administration...

Is the government in a hurry?

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:49:00 +0400

As Baku prepares to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) on November 29, discussions are intensifying regarding the potential advancement of parliamentary elections, originally slated for the fall. The Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Mazahir Panahov, has hinted multiple times that the elections might be rescheduled...

The ceremony of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Karabakh (updated)

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:49:00 +0400

Colonel-General Yevgeny Nikiforov, Commander of the Western Military District of Russia, and Colonel-General Kerim Veliyev, Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, arrived from Khojaly to escort several hundred peacekeepers. In their speeches, they noted the role of peacekeepers in maintaining peace in the region after the...

Azerbaijani Martyr from First Karabakh War Laid to Rest

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:09:00 +0400

Sabir Islam oglu Mustafayev, a martyr from the First Karabakh War whose identity was recently confirmed, was laid to rest in the Alley of Martyrs in Amirjan village, Surakhani district, Baku.

The funeral, as reported by AZERTAJ, was attended by family members, relatives, Ministry of Defense personnel, veterans, district leadership,...

1 faizlik inflyasiya, azalan ÜDM, saat hesabı əməkhaqqı... – Natiq Cəfərli saat 16:00-da Çətin sualda

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:04:00 +0400

Rəsmi xəbərlərə görə, Azərbaycanda illik inflyasiya 1 %-dən aşağı enib. Bu ilin yanvar-aprel aylarında istehlak qiymətləri indeksi 2023-cü ilin eyni dövrü ilə müqayisədə 100,7 %, o cümlədən qida məhsulları, içkilər və tütün məmulatları üzrə 99,3 %, qeyri-qida məhsulları üzrə 101,3 %, əhaliyə göstərilmiş ödənişli xidmətlər üzrə 102,4 % təşkil edib....

Precipitation is possible in the capital on Thursday

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:04:00 +0400

On Thursday, the weather in Baku and Absheron will be changeable, with rain and thunderstorms in the morning, and north-westerly wind. The air temperature at night is +10+13, during the day it will be +15+20 degrees.

Rains are expected in the regions of the country, sometimes intense with thunderstorms and...

Ukraine says withdrew troops in parts of Kharkiv region

Wed, 15 May 2024 14:28:00 +0400

AFP: Ukraine on Wednesday said it had pulled back troops near several villages in the northeastern Kharkiv region, where Russian forces have been advancing and pounding settlements in a new offensive along the border.

Details of the withdrawal emerged as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was on an unannounced...

Eight Azerbaijani citizens repatriated from Syria

Wed, 15 May 2024 13:54:00 +0400

Eight Azerbaijani citizens, including 5 children and 3 women held in camps in Syria, were repatriated to their homeland on 14 May. This was reported today by the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

The repatriation was carried out through the territory of Turkey. About 450 Azerbaijani citizens - women and children -...

Baku authorities again refused to sanction opposition rally

Wed, 15 May 2024 13:08:00 +0400

Baku's executive authorities have once again refused the appeal of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) to hold a protest rally on 19 May.

The city authorities considered unacceptable the places proposed by the opposition for the rally. Thus, the stadium in Yasamal district is ‘under repair’, and the...

Court investigation in case of "Kanal 11" founder scheduled for 29 May

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:45:00 +0400

Baku Serious Crimes Court completed the preparatory session in the case of "Kanal 11" Internet TV head Teymur Kerimov on 15 May.

The hearing on the merits is scheduled for 29 May, lawyer Neymat Kerimli told Turan.

According to him, the court did not satisfy the defence motion to...

Houston woman is third guilty plea in Henry Cuellar bribery case

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:05:00 +0400

A third person with ties to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s bribery case has pleaded guilty, according to a recently unsealed plea agreement, after the South Texas Democrat was accused of accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank.

Irada Akhoundova pleaded guilty to unlawfully acting as an...

'A Dark Day For Georgian Democracy': U.S. Pledges Travel Restrictions, Sanctions If Georgia's Foreign Agent Law ‘Goes Forward’

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:50:00 +0400

The United States said on Tuesday that it will apply travel restrictions and financial sanctions against individuals involved if Georgia's foreign agent law ‘goes forward’, as Assistant Secretary of State Jim O’Brien put it in Tbilisi.

"If the law goes forward out of conformity with EU norms and there’s undermining...

Keep 'Rockin' In Free World', Blinken, Guitar In Hand, Tries To Lift Ukrainian Spirits In Kyiv

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:49:00 +0400

As Ukraine struggles to fend off the Russian Kharkiv offensive, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday took the stage at a bar in capital Kyiv to play guitar and sing Neil Young's 1989 hit "Rockin' in the Free World" with a local band.

Blinken’s two-day trip to Ukraine...

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Bakcell will bring F1 speed to homes with its latest product!

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:42:00 +0400

Bakcell introduces its new product - "F1 Star" fiber internet package, which offers faster speeds than any other available in Azerbaijan.

Bakcell, known for providing unique internet speeds throughout the country under the slogan "the fastest mobile network in the country," now brings another innovation this time to homes. The...

Russia hits residential areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv, at least 20 hurt

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:36:00 +0400

Reuters: Russia carried out a series of air strikes on residential areas in the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine on Tuesday, local officials said, injuring at least 20 people.

One of the sites hit was a 20-storey building in the city centre, emergency services said. Earlier, officials had...

Will the protests in Yerevan lead to a change of power in Armenia? - a talk with Tigran Khzmalyan in "Çətin sual"

Tue, 14 May 2024 20:26:00 +0400

In recent weeks, Armenia has witnessed a wave of protests sparked by the contentious demarcation and delimitation process on the Azerbaijani-Armenian border. The Chairman of the European Party of Armenia, Tigran Khzmalyan, highlighted these issues during a segment of the program "A Difficult Question," attributing the unrest to widespread discontent...

"AZERCELL CUP 2024" starts!

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:32:00 +0400

Leading mobile operator invites 6th-7th grade schoolchildren to participate in the Information Technology and Programming Competition

"Azercell Telecom" announces the next "AZERCELL CUP" competition within the framework of collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Education of the Azerbaijan Republic and the Institute of Education. The competition aims to support...

The court again left the paralyzed activist in custody

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:13:00 +0400

On Tuesday, the Binagadi district court did not satisfy a request to transfer a disabled person of the first group, Famil Khalilov, under house arrest. Khalilov himself was taken to court, lawyer Bahruz Bayramov told Turan. The activist stated the absurdity of accusing him of drug trafficking, considering the paralysis...

Azerbaijan's National NGO Forum Abolishes President Role, Elects New Chairman

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:43:00 +0400

The National NGO Forum of Azerbaijan held its tenth congress in Baku on March 14, where significant changes to the organization's structure were approved. Delegates voted to amend the forum's charter, abolishing the position of "president" and transferring the primary powers to the Board of Directors. Additionally, the term of...

If the number of unemployed is unknown, can the problem of unemployment be solved?

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:41:00 +0400

Azerbaijan is set to introduce new legislation aimed at addressing unemployment and aiding job seekers, as highlighted in the World Bank Group's 2024 Business Ready report on the "workforce" indicator. The initiative underscores the government's commitment to tackling employment challenges in the country.

According to the State Statistics Committee (SSC),...

The Parliament of Georgia has adopted a law on foreign agents

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:25:00 +0400

On May 14, the Georgian Parliament adopted in the third and final reading a bill on foreign agents, which has been causing protests in Tbilisi for a month:   84 deputies voted in favor, and 30 against. During the voting, there was a fight between deputies from the opposition and the...

The missing member   of “Musavat” party was killed by a colleague - the Ministry of Internal Affairs (updated)

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:50:00 +0400

Natig Mehdi, a member of the “Musavat” party who disappeared on May 10, was killed by a colleague named Elsever Islamov, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The motives of the crime are not clear. It is known that the deceased worked as a security guard at...

Ministers Of Azerbaijan And Malta Hold A Press Conference After Meeting In Baku

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:47:00 +0400

Ministers Of Azerbaijan And Malta Hold A Press Conference After Meeting In Baku

Jeyhun Bayramov noted the positive trend in the Azerbaijani-Armenian negotiations

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:43:00 +0400

The peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia should be a fair agreement based on international law, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated on May 14 at a joint press conference with OSCE Chairman-in-Office Jan Borg.

The peace treaty should exclude nuances that may lead to controversial issues in the future. ...

Border guards caught 26 kg of marijuana in the Caspian Sea

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:20:00 +0400

On May 12, the Coast Guard of the Azerbaijani Border Troops at sea 10 miles from the village of Alat bag, which contained 26 kg of marijuana packed in cellophane. An investigation is underway into the fact, the press service of the State Border Service. Drug traffickers have been using...

A meeting of the speakers of the Parliaments of Azerbaijan and Armenia will be held in Geneva

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:11:00 +0400

The delegations of Armenia and Azerbaijan will take part in the meeting of the Committee for the preparation of the VI World Congress of Presidents of Parliaments on May 15-18. Within the framework of this event, Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Alain Simonyan will meet with his Azerbaijani counterpart Sahiba...

Cloudy windy weather with precipitation will continue on Wednesday

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:43:00 +0400

Cloudy weather will remain in Baku and Absheron on May 15. Rain is expected by evening. The wind is north-westerly. The air temperature at night will be +10+13 degrees, during the day it will be +16+19. There will be showers with thunderstorms and hail in some parts of the country....

Azerbaijan's economy shrank by 4.5% in the first four months of 2024

Tue, 14 May 2024 13:46:00 +0400

Azerbaijan's GDP decreased by 4.5% in the first four months of 2024, amounting to 38.18 billion manats ($22.45 billion). This indicates a significant decline compared to the same period in 2023, which is largely due to a drop in oil revenues.

The traditionally dominant oil and gas sector experienced a...

OSCE Minsk Group should be eliminated – Ilham Aliyev

Tue, 14 May 2024 12:27:00 +0400

The OSCE Minsk Group and other related institutions should be eliminated. This was stated on May 14 by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at a meeting with OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Maltese Foreign Minister Jan Borg.

During the meeting, Borg expressed support for the negotiation process to normalize relations and sign a peace...

Kremlin-Inspired Law 'Inconsistent' With Georgia's Western Aspirations, U.S. Warns

Tue, 14 May 2024 11:22:00 +0400

The United States on Monday once again urged the Georgian government to preserve a path toward Western integration, warning that a Kremlin-inspired "foreign influence" law being rammed through parliament went in the opposite direction, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports.

"We urge the government of Georgia to continue on the path of...

Biden signs into law ban on Russian nuclear reactor fuel imports

Tue, 14 May 2024 11:07:00 +0400

Reuters: President Joe Biden signed into law a ban on Russian enriched uranium on Monday, the White House said, in the latest effort by Washington to disrupt President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

The ban on imports of the fuel for nuclear power plants begins in about 90 days, although it...

As Blinken Arrives In Kyiv, U.S.Voices Confidence In Ukraine, Anticipates No Major Breakthroughs From Russia

Tue, 14 May 2024 10:41:00 +0400

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this morning arrived in Kyiv on a previously undisclosed trip to "demonstrate unwavering support for Ukraine as they defend their freedom against Russian aggression,” as the State Department put it, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports.

Blinken will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Denys...

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Russia widens Kharkiv front in Ukraine with small assault groups, governor says

Tue, 14 May 2024 10:27:00 +0400

Reuters: Russia pressed its ground assault into the north of Ukraine's Kharkiv region on Monday, attacking new areas with small groups to try to widen the front and stretch Ukrainian forces, the regional governor said.

Moscow's troops entered Ukraine near its second largest city of Kharkiv on Friday, opening...

Kobakhidze: Ivanishvili refused to meet with US Assistant Secretary of State

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:26:00 +0400

apsny.ge: Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has vehemently defended the founder and honorary chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, amid escalating tensions with the United States over potential sanctions. Kobakhidze's comments came in response to reports that U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for European and Eurasian...

Almaty meeting, actions in Yerevan and Tbilisi...

Mon, 13 May 2024 23:10:00 +0400

On May 10-11, the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Jeyhun Bayramov and Ararat Mirzoyan, convened in Almaty for critical talks aimed at advancing peace and interstate relations between their countries. This meeting marked a continuation of efforts to address long-standing issues stemming from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the broader...

Health of Ruslan Izzatli who is kept in the pre-trial detention center deteriorated

Mon, 13 May 2024 18:14:00 +0400

Ruslan Izzatli, a member of the Board of the Platform III Republic, deteriorated in the pre-trial detention center, his wife Gunel Manafli said. According to her, blood tests revealed an increase in sugar and cholesterol levels. The doctor said that if you do not start treatment, then blockage of blood...

61 kg of marijuana seized from drug dealers in Astara

Mon, 13 May 2024 17:37:00 +0400

During the operation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, residents of this village Khatai Khaligov and Afshin Salayev were detained in the village of Sim, Astara region. Sixty-one kilograms of marijuana enriched with psychotropic substances and 4 bank cards used in drug trafficking were found in the car driven by...

Azerbaijan Expands Visa-Free Travel, Yet EU Access Remains Elusive

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:54:00 +0400

In a significant move to bolster international relations, Azerbaijan has recently implemented visa-free agreements with several countries across Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. Notably, on May 4, Azerbaijan and Morocco, as well as Gambia, abolished visa requirements, followed closely by Albania on May 6. These agreements signify Azerbaijan's ongoing efforts...

The Foreign Ministers of 12 EU countries issued a joint statement on the situation in Georgia

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:40:00 +0400

The Foreign Ministers of 12 EU countries addressed the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, as well as the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Policy, Olivér Varhelyi, in connection with the events in Georgia.

The ministers criticize the actions of the...

Less than two days before the GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024 kicks off in Baku

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:12:00 +0400

Final days to register for Azercell-hosted M360 Eurasia 2024

The GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024 conference begins in Baku on May 15, promising two days packed with valuable insights and engaging discussions. Supported by the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan and sponsored by “Azercell Telecom” LLC, this...

The court rejected the complaint of journalist Hafiz Babaly

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:02:00 +0400

On May 13, the Khatai District Court of Baku, chaired by Sahiba Hajiyeva, completed the trial on the claim of the editor of the economic news department of the Turan agency Hafiz Babaly against the “Iki Sahil” newspaper. Unlike the proceedings in a similar lawsuit by Babaly against the site...

Georgia Pushes Controversial "Russian Law" Despite Western Concerns and Domestic Protests

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:02:00 +0400

The Georgian government is proceeding with the controversial "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" bill, despite widespread domestic protests and criticism from Western nations. The bill, commonly referred to in Georgia as the "Russian law," is in its final stages of approval in the Georgian parliament.

In a show of solidarity...

The windy weather will continue on Tuesday

Mon, 13 May 2024 14:56:00 +0400

Changeable weather with strong northwesterly winds will continue in Baku and Absheron on May 14. There will be short-term rains in the morning and evening. The air temperature at night will be +10+13, during the day it will be +14+17 degrees. There will be showers with thunderstorms and hail in...

The founder of the site went on a hunger strike

Mon, 13 May 2024 14:42:00 +0400

A manager of the demokratik.az site Osman Narimanoglu (Rzayev) has declared an indefinite hunger strike in the pre-trial detention center. He is protesting against the illegal arrest and the biased consideration of the appeal against the verdict. According to his wife, Arzu Rzayeva, Osman went on hunger strike on May...

OSCE Chair-in-Office Ian Borg to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan

Mon, 13 May 2024 13:14:00 +0400

The OSCE Chair-in-Office, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta, Ian Borg, has arrived to Armenia on 13 May, reads a press release on site of OSCE.

In Yerevan, Minister Borg will meet with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan, President of the...

Paris welcomes bilateral talks between Baku and Yerevan

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:43:00 +0400

France welcomes the meeting and negotiations between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan held in Almaty on May 10-11. This is stated in a statement by the French Foreign Ministry on May 12.

" France emphasizes the importance of the parties confirming their commitment to the 1991 Almaty Declaration...

Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts, spewing thick ash and dark clouds into the sky

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:40:00 +0400

AP: Mount Ibu, a volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick grey ash and dark clouds 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky for five minutes, officials said.

“The volcanic earthquakes are still intense so there is a potential for a future eruption,” Hendra Gunawan,...

Health condition of jailed Alesker Mammadli gets worse

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:19:00 +0400

Nasimi Mammadli, the brother of arrested online publication founder Alesker Mammadli, told Turan that his brother's treatment has stopped. ‘The course of treatment prescribed by the doctor has ended and a new one has not started. Tests were taken from Alesker 10 days ago, but he was not informed of...

US Embassy reacts to criticism of Ilham Aliyev

Mon, 13 May 2024 11:39:00 +0400

At a meeting with residents of Shusha on Wednesday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev criticized the OSCE Minsk Group countries for their actions in the settlement of the Karabakh conflict.

Aliyev expressed dissatisfaction with the nearly thirty-year mediation of the Minsk Group co-chaired by the United States, Russia and France, which...

A fire burns down a shopping complex housing 1,400 outlets in Poland's capital

Mon, 13 May 2024 11:16:00 +0400

AP: A major fire broke out Sunday morning in a vast shopping complex in the Polish capital that housed some 1,400 shops and service outlets and where many of the vendors were from Vietnam.

Huge plumes of black smoke could be seen rising over the vast area. The fire...

The Norwegian organization earned a net profit of 0.6 million manats in the Azerbaijani market last year

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:59:00 +0400

The Azerbaijani non-bank credit organization "Viator Micro Kredit Azerbaycan"– a subsidiary of the Norwegian organization "Viator AS", has released its financial indices for 2023.

Last year, the credit structure earned a net profit of 0.6 million manats, which is up by 4 times from a year earlier.

As of the...

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:52:00 +0400

SPACE.com: SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink satellites on Sunday (May 12), adding to its huge and ever-growing broadband megaconstellation.

A Falcon 9 rocket topped with the Starlink spacecraft lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 8:53 p.m. EDT (0053 GMT on May 13).

Foreign currencies rates fixed by Central Bank

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:30:00 +0400

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Lithuania's Nauseda wins first round of presidential election

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:17:00 +0400

Reuters: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda appeared on track to secure his second and final term in office after the first round of voting on Sunday, following a campaign focusing on security concerns across the Baltics amid Russia's war against Ukraine.

Nauseda, 59, won 44% of the votes cast, electoral...

Pakistan PM approves $86 million grant for Kashmir region after protests

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:34:00 +0400

Reuters: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a grant of 24 billion rupees ($86.25 million) on Monday for Pakistan-ruled Kashmir where there have been several days of violent protests over inflation.

A police official was killed and over 90 people injured when thousands of people clashed with police in the...

Shoigu was dismissed from the Ministry of Defense and appointed Secretary of the Security Council of Russia

Sun, 12 May 2024 23:33:00 +0400

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed appointing Andrei Belousov, the former first deputy chairman of the Russian government, to the post of Defense Minister, the press service of the Federation Council reported. The President also signed a decree appointing Sergei Shoigu as Secretary of the Security Council.

The Federation Council received...

Belgorod Apartment Building Hit by Shelling: Conflicting Reports and Rising Tensions

Sun, 12 May 2024 19:46:00 +0400

On Sunday morning, the head of the Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reported a devastating incident of shelling in the regional center and surrounding areas allegedly originating from Ukraine. The aftermath was dire, with significant destruction reported, including the collapse of a ten-story apartment building.

According to Russian news agencies, citing...

In pursuit of peace: About the upcoming Global Summit for Peace in Ukraine

Sun, 12 May 2024 12:57:00 +0400

Over the past year, Kyiv's diplomatic front has been bustling with activity centered on President Volodymyr Zelensky's "Formula for peace." This ten-point plan, according to the Ukrainian leadership, is the blueprint for a fair resolution to the ongoing conflict, with Zelensky consistently emphasizing that any peace must adhere strictly to...

Opponents of the law on foreign agents held the most massive rally in Tbilisi

Sat, 11 May 2024 23:55:00 +0400

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Tbilisi on Saturday. They protest against the "foreign agents" law, which the authorities are trying to adopt.

The demonstration lasted all day and lasted until late at night. Opponents of the law on "foreign agents" will spend the night of...

Strong wind is expected in Baku on Sunday

Sat, 11 May 2024 14:51:00 +0400

On Sunday, partly cloudy weather is expected in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula. From the afternoon of May 12 to the 13th, the northwesterly wind speed is expected to increase to 15-18 m/s, in some places to 20-23 m/s, as well as precipitation, thunderstorms in some places. The air...

Bayramov and Mirzoyan to continue talks on "still open issues"

Sat, 11 May 2024 14:40:00 +0400

The Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Ceyhun Bayramov and Ararat Mirzoyan, held talks in Almaty on May 10-11. The ministers welcomed the progress on the issue of border delimitation and the agreements reached in this direction, the press service of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. The foreign ministers and their...

General Ramiz Tahirov was dismissed from the service due to his age

Sat, 11 May 2024 14:21:00 +0400

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order on the release of Lieutenant General Ramiz Tahirov from the post of Deputy Minister of Defense - Commander of the Air Force and his dismissal to the reserve in connection with the achievement of the age limit for military service. This was...

The traditional Harybulbul Music Festival has opened in Shusha

Sat, 11 May 2024 12:45:00 +0400

The Seventh International Music Festival "Harybulbul" opened in Shusha on May 11. The opening ceremony of the festival was attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. This year, for the first time, festival events will be held in Lachin, on May 13. The current Kharybulbul festival coincided with the events...

Weapons caches found in Khankendi and Agder

Sat, 11 May 2024 12:32:00 +0400

Over the past week, police officers have discovered new weapons caches in Karabakh.

From May 4 to May 10, the police in the city of Khankendi discovered and seized 38 machine guns, 8 pistols, 14 rifles, 1 grenade launcher, 23 grenades, 23 igniters, 136 clips, 21,040 cartridges of various calibers,...

The return of the population to Shusha has begun

Sat, 11 May 2024 10:49:00 +0400

The first group of residents who were forced to leave their homes 32 years ago during the occupation of the city by the Armenian armed forces returned to Shusha.

On May 10, the opening of the first residential complex took place with the participation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. 20...

France and the United States have "taken up arms" against Azerbaijan – Ilham Aliyev

Sat, 11 May 2024 10:22:00 +0400

The activities of the OSCE Minsk Group were directed against the Azerbaijani people. France and the United States have "taken up arms against Azerbaijan today," President Ilham Aliyev said. “The 28-year-old activities of the Minsk Group have been directed against the Azerbaijani people. Their false promises and inaction were not...

World Warned to Prepare for Today's Severe Geomagnetic Storm, First in 20 Years

Sat, 11 May 2024 09:41:00 +0400

GIZMODO: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center forecasted a “severe solar storm” that’s expected to hit Earth tonight, according to a release. These geomagnetic storms happen every so often, but as the Sun approaches the maximum of its 11-year solar cycle, the space weather...

'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis will come to Earth in 2029 — and it could meet some tiny spacecraft

Sat, 11 May 2024 09:24:00 +0400

SPACE.com: In just under half a decade, a 1,000-foot-wide (305-meter-wide) asteroid named after the Egyptian god of chaos and destruction, Apophis, will pass within 30,000 miles (48,300 kilometers) of Earth. Scientists don't intend to allow the rare close passage of a space rock of this size to go to...

MP: "If this happens, Pashinyan may be invited to Baku"

Fri, 10 May 2024 18:15:00 +0400

As Azerbaijan gears up to host the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) from November 22 to November 29, 2023, expectations are high with an estimated 11,000 to 50,000 international guests anticipated to converge on the country. This event not only highlights Azerbaijan's role in global environmental issues but also its...

Ilham Aliyev visited Shusha and Lachin

Fri, 10 May 2024 17:37:00 +0400

On May 10, the head of state arrived in Shusha, where he got acquainted with the construction and restoration work. Aliyev took part in the opening of the first residential complex and met with its residents. Then he took part in the opening ceremony of a number of historical sites.
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The weather on May 11

Fri, 10 May 2024 17:28:00 +0400

No precipitation is expected in Baku and Absheron on Saturday, the north-westerly wind will change to south. The air temperature at night will be +12+16, during the day it will be +19+24 degrees.

In the regions of the country, precipitation will take place in a number of foothill and mountainous...

The meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia is taking place in Almaty

Fri, 10 May 2024 16:28:00 +0400

On May 10, a two day meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia began in Almaty with the mediation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. According to local media reports, Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu initially expressed confidence that the talks would help establish lasting peace...

The Court of Appeal has detained journalist Elnara Gasimova

Fri, 10 May 2024 14:50:00 +0400

Today, the Baku Court of Appeal rejected a complaint against the refusal to transfer journalist Elnara Gasimova, accused of smuggling "in the case of Abzas Media," to house arrest, her husband Nijat Amiraslanov told. According to him, Gasimova herself participated in the trial.

"Elnara once again said that the accusation...