Over 2.54 million COVID vaccine jabs administered in Azerbaijan

Some 33,084 people received their anti-coronavirus shots in Azerbaijan today, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told “QİA.az”. The number of those who got their first jab reached 29,275 people today, while 3,809 people got their second dose of the vaccine. To date, 2,546,169 coronavirus vaccine jabs have been administered to the population in Azerbaijan. Of this, 1,611,165 citizens have received their first shot… Continue reading Over 2.54 million COVID vaccine jabs administered in Azerbaijan

Formula 2 driver breaks his arm in Baku

Théo Pourchaire, a driver of Art Grand Prix team, participating in the main race of the Formula 2 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, broke his arm. “QİA.az” informs that the 18-year-old driver was taken to the Central Hospital of Oil Workers in Baku. Théo Pourchaire was unable to continue participating in the race due to the accident.

Reuters writes about death of Azerbaijani journalists in Kalbajar

Reuters has written about the death of journalists in the Susuzlug village of Kalbajar on June 4. “QİA.az” informs that, according to Reuters, two journalists and a local official were killed on Friday in a landmine explosion in Azerbaijan’s Kalbajar district. “A cameraman for state-controlled AzTV and a correspondent for the Azerbaijan State News Agency… Continue reading Reuters writes about death of Azerbaijani journalists in Kalbajar

Ministry of Energy starts cooperation with bp on a 240MW solar energy project in the Zangilan/Jabrayil region

The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and bp signed an Implementation Agreement on cooperation in the evaluation and implementation of a project to build a 240MW solar power plant in the Zangilan/Jabrayil region today. The signing of the document serves the establishment of a “green energy” zone in the liberated territories and… Continue reading Ministry of Energy starts cooperation with bp on a 240MW solar energy project in the Zangilan/Jabrayil region

Coronavirus claims 30 more lives in Georgia

Over the past day, 954 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Georgia. The country has reported 896 COVID recoveries and 30 deaths, “QİA.az” informs with reference to the Georgian Government. Georgia has recorded a total of 346,150 cases of coronavirus infection since the pandemic began. To date, 329,516 of them have recovered, while 4,834 have died. Over the past day, Georgian medical specialists conducted more than 30,603 COVID… Continue reading Coronavirus claims 30 more lives in Georgia

Information of the Ministry of Defense and the State Border Service

On June 1, at around 20:00, the Armenian Armed Forces with about 40 servicemen intervened the territory of Azerbaijan in 400 meters in the direction of Armudlu village of the Kalbajar region of the Republic of Azerbaijan and took a position in geographical coordinates: N 40°04′30″; E 45°54′42″.As a result of urgent actions taken by… Continue reading Information of the Ministry of Defense and the State Border Service

Azerbaijan removes PCR-test requirement for domestic flights

Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov has signed a decision to amend the “Temporary Rules for the Organization of Flights and Passenger Transportation by Air in the Republic of Azerbaijan during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic”, dated June 11, 2020. During domestic flights, passengers will not be required to have a PCR test certificate in connection with… Continue reading Azerbaijan removes PCR-test requirement for domestic flights