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

Azerbaijani oil price nears $69

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri LT CIF oil in the world market has increased by $2.01 or 3.02% to $68.56 a barrel. 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. QİA.az

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

President of Kyrgyzstan signs new edition of constitution

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has today signed a new version of the country’s Constitution. “QİA.az” informs, citing TASS, that the signing ceremony took place at the Ala-Archa state residence and was broadcast live. Amendments to the Constitution provide for a significant expansion of the president’s authorities, a reduction in the powers of parliament, and a reduction in… Continue reading President of Kyrgyzstan signs new edition of constitution

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