Turkey registers over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases

Turkey reported more than 11,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, as daily infections continue to drop amid a nationwide lockdown, QİA.AZ reports citing Anadolu. A total of 11,394 cases, including 1,102 symptomatic patients, were confirmed across the country, according to the latest Health Ministry data. Turkey’s overall case tally is now over 5.09 million, while the… Continue reading Turkey registers over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases

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Chairs of Azerbaijani Parliament, Turkish National Assembly talk issues of mutual interest

Chairman of the Great National Assembly of Turkey Mustafa Sentop and Chair of the Azerbaijani Parliament Sahiba Gafarova held a phone conversation at Shntop’s initiative on 14 May, QİA.AZ reports referring to the Azerbaijani parliament. The speaker of the Turkish parliament congratulated the Gafarova and members of the Azerbaijani Parliament on the sacred Ramadan and wished the… Continue reading Chairs of Azerbaijani Parliament, Turkish National Assembly talk issues of mutual interest

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EU launches new program in Azerbaijan

The European Union (EU) is launching a new program called “EU Integrity Program” to support open government reform and the fight against corruption in the Eastern Partnership countries, “QİA.az” informs. The three-year program will be funded by the EU and implemented by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Open Government Partnership (OGP). There… Continue reading EU launches new program in Azerbaijan

Putin, Pashinyan mull situation on Azerbaijan-Armenia border

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone with acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, “QİA.az” informs referring to the press service of the Kremlin. “President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with acting Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. Discussion of the situation around Nagorno-Karabakh continued. During an… Continue reading Putin, Pashinyan mull situation on Azerbaijan-Armenia border

Zakir Hasanov visits units of Air Defense troops stationed in liberated areas

The Minister of Defense Colonel General Zakir Hasanov visited one of the units of the Air Defense troops stationed in the liberated territories, MoD told “QİA.az”. Zakir Hasanov got acquainted with the conditions created for the military personnel and inspected multifunctional radar stations, launchers, and other weaponry on combat duty in the area. The Minister of… Continue reading Zakir Hasanov visits units of Air Defense troops stationed in liberated areas

Azeri Light oil price drops

Azeri LT CIF crude oil, exported from Azerbaijan to the world markets, decreased $ 2.06 (3%), settling at $ 67.36 per 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

Sri Lanka tightening entry conditions for tourists

Due to the increase in the incidence of COVID-19, the Sri Lankan authorities have tightened the conditions of entry for those arriving from abroad, “QİA.az” informs referring to RIA Novosti. On May 12, the Ministry of Health issued new rules for foreign visitors. All travelers, regardless of whether they are vaccinated against coronavirus or not, will be… Continue reading Sri Lanka tightening entry conditions for tourists