Category: Agenda

Mine cleaning equipment delivered from Turkey to Azerbaijan – VİDEO

Under the instructions of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, activities on the improvement of logistic support of the Azerbaijan Army, acceleration of mine-clearance operations in the liberated from occupation territories, and strengthening of safety precaution are being continued, “QİA.az” reports citing the Ministry. Within the… Continue reading Mine cleaning equipment delivered from Turkey to Azerbaijan – VİDEO

COVID-19 Azerbaijan: Incidence rate by regions

Statistics on cases of COVID-19 infection in Azerbaijan have been published. According to “QİA.az”, Baku accounts for 54.2% of infections. The infection rate is 12.9% in Absheron, 12% in Aran, 7.3% in Ganja-Gazakh, 4,2% in Sheki-Zagatala, 3,1% in Guba-Khachmaz, 2.4% in Lankaran, 2.4% in Mountainous Shirvan, 1.4 in Upper Karabakh, 0.3% in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.… Continue reading COVID-19 Azerbaijan: Incidence rate by regions

People’s poet Fikret Goja passes away

First Secretary of the Union of Azerbaijani Writers, People’s Poet Fikret Goja has passed away at the age of 85, “QİA.az” informs, referring to the Union. Fikrat Goja was born in Agdash in 1935 to the family of a therapist. He graduated from the Literary Institute in 1964 in Moscow. His works have been published since 1956.… Continue reading People’s poet Fikret Goja passes away

Earthquake hits Georgia

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred in Georgia, “QİA.az” informs, citing National Center for Seismic Monitoring (NSCM). The tremors were recorded at 9:36 (GMT +4) near Java town of the Shida Kartli province.

Ombudsman sent a Report on Hate Crimes and Hate Speech against Azerbaijanis to international organizations

The Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sabina Aliyeva has prepared a Report on Hate Crimes and Hate Speech against Azerbaijanis and addressed it to international organizations. The report aims to bring to the attention of the world community the human rights violations caused by the long-standing policy of ethnic hatred… Continue reading Ombudsman sent a Report on Hate Crimes and Hate Speech against Azerbaijanis to international organizations

Biden waiving restriction blocking aid to Azerbaijan

US President Joseph Biden has notified Congress the administration is extending a waiver allowing US assistance to Azerbaijan, said the Secretary of State Antony Blinken, “QİA.az” informs, referring to The Hill. The waiver applies to Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act, and its renewal — which has happened annually since 2002 — allows the US to provide military assistance… Continue reading Biden waiving restriction blocking aid to Azerbaijan

Buta Airways to Start Operating Special Flights to Astrakhan

Starting from June 3, the low-cost air airline “Buta Airways” will start operating special flights from Baku to Astrakhan. Flights in the Baku-Astrakhan-Baku direction will be operated once a week – on Thursdays. Taking into account the restrictions imposed and rules introduced due to the epidemiological situation of the country, the Airline offers tickets only… Continue reading Buta Airways to Start Operating Special Flights to Astrakhan

Weather forecast for tomorrow revealed

The weather will be changeable cloudy 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. South wind will blow. The temperature will be +11 – +15 C at night, +18 – +22 C in the daytime on Absheron peninsula and… Continue reading Weather forecast for tomorrow revealed