The exercises of the Azerbaijani troops are underway by involving various types of troops, QİA.AZ reports on May 16 citing the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry. In accordance with the plan of the exercises, the tank units ensuring fire support during the operations, after being deployed at the established points, perform the tasks to prepare for the next stage… Continue reading Tank units of Azerbaijani Armed Forces perform tasks within scheduled exercises
Azerbaijan discloses date of next plenary parliamentary session
The date of the next plenary session of the spring session of the Azerbaijani parliament has been announced, QİA.AZ reports on May 16. It is scheduled for May 21.
Azerbaijan confirms 472 more COVID-19 cases, 1,122 recoveries
Azerbaijan has detected 472 new COVID-19 cases, 1,122 patients have recovered and 11 patients have died, QİA.AZ reports on May 16 citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers. Up until now, 329,843 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country, 314,900 of them have recovered, and 4,779 people have died. Currently, 10,164 people are… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 472 more COVID-19 cases, 1,122 recoveries
Troops of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan garrison to launch new command-staff exercises
Command-staff exercises will begin in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan garrison with the involvement of formations and units of various types of troops in accordance with the combat training plan for the 2021 academic year on May 17, QİA.AZ reports. During the exercises, to be conducted until May 20, the formations and units involved in practical activities will be… Continue reading Troops of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan garrison to launch new command-staff exercises
Bitcoin rises 5.6% to $49,337.72
Bitcoin rose 5.63 % to $49,337.72 by 0800 GMT on Sunday, adding $2,628.83 to its previous close, QİA.AZ reports with reference to Reuters. Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is up 77.9% from the year’s low of $27,734 on Jan. 4, and down 24% from the year’s high of $64,895.22 hit on April 14. Ether, the… Continue reading Bitcoin rises 5.6% to $49,337.72
Russian airline expanding route of flights in direction of Baku
Russian Nordwind Airlines will start to make flights from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Baku from May 18, QİA.AZ reports on May 16 with reference to Nordwind. The flights will be made once a week. Also, Nordwind Airlines plans to start to make flights to Baku from Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan from May 19. “The flights… Continue reading Russian airline expanding route of flights in direction of Baku
Munitions found in Azerbaijan’s Khojavand district
Munitions left by the Armenian Armed Forces while fleeing (during the Second Karabakh war from late Sept. through early Nov.2020) were found in Azerbaijan’s Khojavand district, QİA.AZ reports on May 16 referring to the Interior Ministry’s press service. According to the press service, Lachin district’s police officers found 4 machine guns of various calibers, 1 anti-tank… Continue reading Munitions found in Azerbaijan’s Khojavand district
One of violators of Azerbaijan’s state border arrested – Prosecutor General’s Office
One of the violators of the state border of Azerbaijan, Iranian citizen Bargi Hasanali Novruz, has been detained, QİA.AZ reports with reference to the press service of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan. At about 16:00 on May 15, three unknown persons violated the state border of Azerbaijan near the village of Gendara, Yardimli district,… Continue reading One of violators of Azerbaijan’s state border arrested – Prosecutor General’s Office
Azerbaijan sees increase in gold price
The prices of precious metal, except gold, reduced in Azerbaijan on May 16 compared to the previous price, QİA.AZ reports referring to the data published by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA). The price of gold grew by 20.723 manat or $12.19 (0.67 percent) and made up 3,133.831 manat or $1,843.43 per ounce. The price of… Continue reading Azerbaijan sees increase in gold price
Azerbaijani Armed Forces begin training exercises
Azerbaijani Army has begun exercises involving troops from May 16, QİA.AZ reports referring to the Defense Ministry. The exercises are being held in accordance with the plan approved by Azerbaijan’s President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev. Up to 15,000 military personnel, 300 tanks and other armored vehicles, 400 missile and artillery installations of… Continue reading Azerbaijani Armed Forces begin training exercises