Astronomy enthusiasts will witness the first lunar eclipse of 2021 on May 26. According to “QİA.az”, the total lunar eclipse will start at 13:44:57 Baku time and end at 16:52:23. The maximum eclipse will be at 15:18:42 and last 3 hours and 8 minutes. East Asia, Australia, America, and the Pacific Ocean will observe the eclipse.… Continue reading World to witness first lunar eclipse next week
India sees another record increase in COVID mortality
The daily increase in India’s coronavirus mortality has set a new record, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Indian Health Ministry. Over the past day, 4,329 people died in India due to COVID-related health complications. The total number of detected cases in the country has exceeded 25 million. However, for the second day in a row, the increase in the number of new… Continue reading India sees another record increase in COVID mortality
Belarus Defense Minister arrives in Azerbaijan
At the invitation of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, a delegation led by the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Belarus Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin embarked on an official visit to our country on May 18, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijani Army’s UAV crews fulfill training tasks during exercises – VİDEO
The Azerbaijan Army continues to conduct the exercises with the involvement of military aviation and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for various purposes. “QİA.az” informs, citing Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense, that as part of the exercises, UAVs carry out air reconnaissance at various altitudes. UAV crews also work out issues of detecting the positions and the targets… Continue reading Azerbaijani Army’s UAV crews fulfill training tasks during exercises – VİDEO
Turkey neutralizes three more PKK militants
Three more PKK terrorists were killed in the “Eren” operation in Turkey’s southeastern Siirt province, Interior Ministry Suleyman Soylu said on the social network, “QİA.az” informs. The minister noted that the number of PKK terrorists killed in this territory reached 10.
World Economic Forum special meeting in Singapore to not take place
The special annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) which was to be held in August in Singapore will not take place, WEF said in a statement on its website on Monday, QİA.AZ reports citing TASS. “Regretfully, the tragic circumstances unfolding across geographies, an uncertain travel outlook, differing speeds of vaccination rollout and the uncertainty around… Continue reading World Economic Forum special meeting in Singapore to not take place
Azerbaijan confirms 426 more COVID-19 cases, 515 recoveries
Azerbaijan has detected 426 new COVID-19 cases, 515 patients have recovered and 13 patients have died, QİA.AZ reports on May 17 citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers. Up until now, 330,269 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country, 315,415 of them have recovered, and 4,792 people have died. Currently, 10,062 people… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 426 more COVID-19 cases, 515 recoveries
Kazakh, Polish, Ukrainian and Arabian airlines to resume flights to Batumi
The first flight at the renovated Batumi International Airport was carried out earlier on Saturday by the Kazakh airline Air Astana, which resumed regular Almaty-Batumi-Almaty flights, QİA.AZ reports citing Kazinform. The first flight brought 115 passengers to the country. Flights will be operated 3 times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 1TV reports. As Minister of… Continue reading Kazakh, Polish, Ukrainian and Arabian airlines to resume flights to Batumi
Azerbaijan developing program for transformation of healthcare system
A program for the transformation of the healthcare system is being developed in Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani Management Union of Medical Territorial Units (TABIB) told QİA.AZ on May 17. “Improvement of the quality of services after the introduction of health insurance and ensuring its availability for citizens depends on the professionalism of the staff and the transformation… Continue reading Azerbaijan developing program for transformation of healthcare system
Assistant to Azerbaijani president, NATO deputy Sec-Gen meet in Brussels
Assistant to the Azerbaijani president, Head of the Foreign Affairs Policy Department of the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Hikmat Hajiyev met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana on May 17, QİA.AZ reports with reference to the official NATO website. The meeting was held on May 17 at the NATO headquarters in Brussels.