Commandant appointed in Azerbaijan’s Kalbajar district

A commandant has been appointed, police posts have been established in Azerbaijan’s Kalbajar district, QİA.AZ reports on Dec. 9 citing the Azerbaijani Interior Ministry. “The curfew was declared on November 25 in Kalbajar district liberated from the Armenian occupation in accordance with the decree of the Azerbaijani supreme commander,” the statement says. “In accordance with the order… Continue reading Commandant appointed in Azerbaijan’s Kalbajar district

Azerbaijan tightens quarantine regime

The Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers has issued a statement, “QİA.AZ” says. The world community is currently facing the next wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 60 million infections have been reported worldwide, and more than 1 million people have died from coronavirus. At this stage of the pandemic, the high rate of virus… Continue reading Azerbaijan tightens quarantine regime

Azerbaijan reports 4,387 new coronavirus cases, 38 died

Azerbaijan recorded 4,387 new COVID-19 cases, Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told “QİA.AZ”. As many as 3,133 people recovered from the infection, while 38 patients lost their lives over the past day. Yagut Garayeva, head of the Disease Prevention and Control Department of the Medical Territorial Units Management Unit (MEDU), said at a briefing at the Operational Headquarters under the… Continue reading Azerbaijan reports 4,387 new coronavirus cases, 38 died

New station of Baku Metro to be named “8 November”

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has made an initiative to name the new station of the Baku Metro “November 8” on the occasion of Victory Day. “QİA.AZ” informs the Cabinet of Ministers’ decision reads: “On the initiative of Azerbaijani President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the new station of Baku metro located in Nasimi district,… Continue reading New station of Baku Metro to be named “8 November”

Ilham Aliyev: TAP project will strengthen Italian-Azerbaijani relations

“Italy is Azerbaijan’s first trade partner. Last year, our commerce turnover reached $ 6 billion. Most of this is related to energy resources. But I think that the non-oil sector will also have a special place among us in the coming years,” President Ilham Aliyev said while receiving a delegation led by the Vice-President of the Italian… Continue reading Ilham Aliyev: TAP project will strengthen Italian-Azerbaijani relations

President awards several servicemen “major general” military rank

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order to award several servicemen of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the highest military rank of “major general,” “QİA.AZ” says. According to the decree, the below-mentioned servicemen of the Defense Ministry were awarded the highest military ranks “major general.” Colonel Aghamir Azizkhan Sultanov Colonel Anar Tavakkul… Continue reading President awards several servicemen “major general” military rank

Azerbaijan cancels martial law

Milli Majlis will address the issue of approving the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev “On the abolition of martial law” on December 12, 2020, at 00.00. “QİA.AZ” informs the subject will be discussed at the next meeting of the Milli Majlis on December 11.

Armenian opposition issues ultimatum for Pashinyan, demanding his resignation by Tuesday

Opposition parties in Armenia on Saturday gave an ultimatum to the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign until Dec. 8 amid the ongoing protests against the government, “QİA.AZ” reports citing Anadolu. Gathering at the Freedom Square in the capital Yerevan, thousands of protesters called on Pashinyan to resign. Protests erupted in Armenia earlier last month after Pashinyan… Continue reading Armenian opposition issues ultimatum for Pashinyan, demanding his resignation by Tuesday

Ambassador: French government does not recognize the independence of Karabakh

French Ambassador to Azerbaijan Zacharie Gross, commented on adopting the resolution “Protection of the Armenian people and the Christian communities of Europe and the East” by the French National Assembly. According to “QİA.AZ”, the ambassador wrote on Twitter: “I think one thing should be obvious so far: the French government recognizes the independence of the parliament. It… Continue reading Ambassador: French government does not recognize the independence of Karabakh

President: We remember our martyrs with respect

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has posted on his official Facebook account about the Azerbaijani heroes martyred in the Patriotic War, “QİA.AZ” informs. “We remember our martyrs with respect,” the post said.