Pro-independence parties won a majority in Scotland’s parliament on Saturday, paving the way to a high-stakes political, legal and constitutional battle with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the future of the United Kingdom. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the result meant she would push ahead with plans for a second independence referendum once… Continue reading Scottish nationalists win elections
Week of Ramadan holidays starts in Azerbaijan
The week of non-working days on the occasion of Ramadan starts in Azerbaijan today. “QİA.az” informs that holidays will last until May 16. During this period, public institutions and transport will not work in the country.
Azerbaijani president allocates funds for construction of new school in Shusha
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has allocated three million manat ($1.8 million) for the construction of a new school in Shusha city, QİA.AZ reports on May 8 referring to the presidential order on the measures in connection with the construction of a new secondary school in Shusha city. In accordance with the document, three million manat ($1.8… Continue reading Azerbaijani president allocates funds for construction of new school in Shusha
Funds allocated for construction, repairs of educational institutions in Baku
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed an order “On measures in connection with the construction, overhaul and reconstruction of educational institutions in Baku and its settlements” on May 8. In accordance with the document, 20 million manat ($11.8 million) are allocated to the executive power of Baku city from the amount specified in subparagraph 1.14.1 –… Continue reading Funds allocated for construction, repairs of educational institutions in Baku
Funds allocated for creation of heat supply system in Azerbaijan’s Shusha
One million manat ($588,235) has been allocated to create a heat supply system in Azerbaijan’s Shusha city, QİA.AZ reports referring to the order of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev “On measures in connection with the design, construction and installation of a heat supply system in Shusha”. In accordance with the document, one million manat ($588,235) is… Continue reading Funds allocated for creation of heat supply system in Azerbaijan’s Shusha
Azerbaijan confirms 649 more COVID-19 cases, 1,720 recoveries
Azerbaijan has detected 649 new COVID-19 cases, 1,720 patients have recovered and 16 patients have died, QİA.AZ reports on May 8 citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers. Up until now, 326,056 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country, 304,580 of them have recovered, and 4,666 people have died. Currently, 16,810 people… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 649 more COVID-19 cases, 1,720 recoveries
First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva made Instagram post on Shusha
First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has made an Instagram post on Shusha. The post on her official Instagram page says: “After so many years of longing and pain, the date of May 8 has acquired a completely different meaning for us. Shusha is free today! We bow our heads to fearlessness,… Continue reading First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva made Instagram post on Shusha
Azerbaijani Defense Ministry discloses events to be held on occasion of Victory Day – May 9
The 76th anniversary of the Victory over fascism is marked on May 9, QİA.AZ reports referring to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry. “Azerbaijan has made a significant contribution to the victory over fascism in World War II, the horrific tragedy of the twentieth century,” the message said. “More than 600,000 of our sons and daughters were sent to… Continue reading Azerbaijani Defense Ministry discloses events to be held on occasion of Victory Day – May 9
EU calls on U.S. and others to export their vaccines
The European Commission called on Friday on the United States and other major COVID-19 vaccine producers to export what they make as the European Union does, rather than talk about waiving intellectual property rights to the shots, QİA.AZ reports with reference to Reuters. Commission head Ursula von der Leyen told a news conference on the sidelines of… Continue reading EU calls on U.S. and others to export their vaccines
Azerbaijani currency rates for May 8
The official exchange rate of the US dollar and euro against Azerbaijani manat was set at 1.7 manat and 2.0681 manat respectively for May 8. Below are the rates of Azerbaijani manat against world currencies according to the data from the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. Currencies May 8, 2021 May 7, 2021 Apr. 8, 2021… Continue reading Azerbaijani currency rates for May 8