Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Director of the Asian Development Bank for Azerbaijan Candice McDeigan on May 7, QİA.AZ reports citing MFA press service.
Azerbaijan partially resuming traditional form of education
The traditional form of education will be partially resumed from May 17, 2021, at secondary schools and creative centers located in Azerbaijan’s Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Sheki cities, and in the Absheron region upon the relevant decision of the Collegium of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Education, the Azerbaijani Education Ministry told QİA.AZ on May 7. From that date,… Continue reading Azerbaijan partially resuming traditional form of education
Azerbaijan names finalists in exercises with ball within Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku
The finalists of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in the exercises with a ball were named at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku on May 7, QİA.AZ reports referring to the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF). Lala Kramarenko (Russia, 27.700 points), Linoy Ashram (Israel, 27.200 points), Boryana Kalain (Bulgaria, 25.675 points), Nicol Zelikman (Israel, 25.400 points), Daria… Continue reading Azerbaijan names finalists in exercises with ball within Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku
Ilham Aliyev’s BBC interview causes stir in social networks
A BBC interview with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev appeared in November 2020 and caused an unprecedented resonance. The Internet users paid special attention to the part where the President responded quite clearly to the accusations of the journalist about alleged ‘existing censorship’ and ‘crackdown on the opposition,’ and again pointed to the same ‘double standards’ of the… Continue reading Ilham Aliyev’s BBC interview causes stir in social networks
Shusha declared cultural capital of Azerbaijan
President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree declaring Shusha the cultural capital of Azerbaijan. According to “QİA.az”, the order reads: Shusha has historically been one of the important centers of Azerbaijan’s historical, cultural, socio-political life. In 1977, on the initiative of the National Leader of our people Heydar Aliyev, a decision was made to “declare the historical part… Continue reading Shusha declared cultural capital of Azerbaijan
Quake hits Caspian Sea
An earthquake has hit the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, “QİA.az” informs, referring to the Earthquake Research Bureau. The quake was recorded at 11:18 a.m. (GMT +4 ). The magnitude of the earthquake was 3 on the Richter scale, while its depth was 61 km.
Weather forecast for Saturday
The weather will be changeable cloudy, occasionally gloomy, and mainly rainless in Baku and Absheron peninsula on May 8, “QİA.az” informs, citing the National Hydrometeorology Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. There will be light fog in some places at night and in the morning. Mild south wind will blow. The temperature will be… Continue reading Weather forecast for Saturday
EURO 2020 cup presented to President Ilham Aliyev
The European Championship cup has been brought to Baku as part of the EURO 2020 Cup round, to be held from June 11 to July 11 this year, “QİA.az” informs. The European Championship trophy, which will be demonstrated in Baku on May 7-9, has been presented to President Ilham Aliyev has been presented. The trophy, which is… Continue reading EURO 2020 cup presented to President Ilham Aliyev
Azerbaijani oil price drops again
The price of Azeri LT CIF oil in the world market has decreased by $1.2 or 1.72% to $68.39 a barrel. “QİA.az” informs that 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.
China: Explosion at repair plant kills 1, injures 3
An explosion occurred in the repair plant in Napo County, Tianyang District, Baise, Guangxi. “QİA.az” informs, citing Sina, that the explosion left one person dead and three more minor injuries. The incident was reportedly caused by a thermal expansion reagent used for road construction.