Category: Agenda

Ilham Aliyev’s BBC interview causes stir in social networks

A BBC interview with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev appeared in November 2020 and caused an unprecedented resonance. The Internet users paid special attention to the part where the President responded quite clearly to the accusations of the journalist about alleged ‘existing censorship’ and ‘crackdown on the opposition,’ and again pointed to the same ‘double standards’ of the… Continue reading Ilham Aliyev’s BBC interview causes stir in social networks

Shusha declared cultural capital of Azerbaijan

President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree declaring Shusha the cultural capital of Azerbaijan. According to “QİA.az”, the order reads: Shusha has historically been one of the important centers of Azerbaijan’s historical, cultural, socio-political life. In 1977, on the initiative of the National Leader of our people Heydar Aliyev, a decision was made to “declare the historical part… Continue reading Shusha declared cultural capital of Azerbaijan

Quake hits Caspian Sea

An earthquake has hit the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, “QİA.az” informs, referring to the Earthquake Research Bureau. The quake was recorded at 11:18 a.m. (GMT +4 ). The magnitude of the earthquake was 3 on the Richter scale, while its depth was 61 km.

EURO 2020 cup presented to President Ilham Aliyev

The European Championship cup has been brought to Baku as part of the EURO 2020 Cup round, to be held from June 11 to July 11 this year, “QİA.az” informs. The European Championship trophy, which will be demonstrated in Baku on May 7-9, has been presented to President Ilham Aliyev has been presented. The trophy, which is… Continue reading EURO 2020 cup presented to President Ilham Aliyev

Azerbaijani oil price drops again

The price of Azeri LT CIF oil in the world market has decreased by $1.2 or 1.72% to $68.39 a barrel. “QİA.az” informs that the lowest price for Azeri Light was recorded on April 21, 2020 ($15.81), and the all-time high of $149.66 was fixed in July 2008.

Weather forecast for tomorrow

The weather will be changeable cloudy, occasionally gloomy, and mainly rainless in Baku and Absheron peninsula on May 4, “QİA.az” informs, citing the National Hydrometeorology Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Rain is expected in some places in the second half of the day. Mild south wind will blow. The temperature will be +11… Continue reading Weather forecast for tomorrow

Turkey conducts anti-terrorist operation on border with Armenia

The Turkish Interior Ministry has launched an anti-terrorist operation Eren-15 Ağrı Dağı-Çemçe Madur, “QİA.az” mentions, referring to TRT Haber. According to the Turkish Interior Ministry, 2,065 personnel are involved in the anti-terrorist operation. The process aims to remove the terrorist PKK group from Turkey’s agenda completely, as well as to neutralize terrorists and shelters in the region.… Continue reading Turkey conducts anti-terrorist operation on border with Armenia

India sees another record hike in COVID incidence, deaths

Over the past day, India recorded 412,262 new cases of coronavirus infection, which brought the country’s total case count to 21,077,410, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Meanwhile, 3,980 Indians died due to COVID-related health issues. Today’s incidence is the highest to date; the previous record hike was seen on May 1 and amounted to 401,993. Thus, India… Continue reading India sees another record hike in COVID incidence, deaths

Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan-Georgia relations based on long history

“Mr. Prime Minister, welcome to Azerbaijan. I am delighted to see you. I am sure the visit will be very successful, and we will strengthen our brotherly relations. Relations between our peoples are based on the long history, centuries of history of good neighborhood and friendship,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during a meeting with Georgian… Continue reading Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan-Georgia relations based on long history