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Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates veterans on Victory Day over fascism

First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has made an Instagram post on the occasion of 9 May-the Victory Day over fascism. “QİA.az” informs, citing AzerTag, that the post on her official Instagram page says: “Dear veterans! I convey to you my best wishes and sincere congratulations on the occasion of the Victory Day over fascism! You… Continue reading Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates veterans on Victory Day over fascism

China rocket debris ‘disintegrates’ over Indian Ocean

Debris from a Chinese rocket that had been hurtling back towards Earth has disintegrated over the Indian Ocean, “QİA.az” informs, citing the BBC. The bulk of the rocket was destroyed during the re-entry, but parts landed at 72.47° East and 2.65° North, Chinese state-run media reported. The point lies west of the Maldives. US and European tracking… Continue reading China rocket debris ‘disintegrates’ over Indian Ocean

Scottish nationalists win elections

Pro-independence parties won a majority in Scotland’s parliament on Saturday, paving the way to a high-stakes political, legal and constitutional battle with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the future of the United Kingdom. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the result meant she would push ahead with plans for a second independence referendum once… Continue reading Scottish nationalists win elections

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.

Weather forecast for Saturday

The weather will be changeable cloudy, occasionally gloomy, and mainly rainless in Baku and Absheron peninsula on May 8, “QİA.az” informs, citing the National Hydrometeorology Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. There will be light fog in some places at night and in the morning. Mild south wind will blow. The temperature will be… Continue reading Weather forecast for Saturday

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.