Azerbaijani MoD: Anti-aircraft missile units conduct live-fire tactical exercises – VIDEO

In accordance with the Combat Training Plan 2021 approved by the Minister of Defense, anti-aircraft missile units of the Azerbaijan Army conduct live-fire tactical exercises, Ministry of Defense told “QİA.az”. In the course of the exercises, demonstrational combat firing from anti-aircraft mounts and anti-aircraft missile systems of various calibers is carried out. The imaginary air targets… Continue reading Azerbaijani MoD: Anti-aircraft missile units conduct live-fire tactical exercises – VIDEO

Rally of support for Navalny staged in several Russian cities

A rally in support of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is being held in Russia, “QİA.az” informs, citing the BBC. The cities of the Far East of Russia – Magdan, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, and other cities host protests under the slogans – “Freedom to Navalny!”, “Doctor to Navalny!”. According to the information, before the start of the action, the… Continue reading Rally of support for Navalny staged in several Russian cities

Biden administration backs making Washington D.C the 51st state

On Tuesday, the Biden administration formally threw its support behind a long-shot bid from Democrats to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state, QİA.az says, referring to the Washington Times. Congress should “provide for a swift and orderly transition to statehood” for the more than 700,000 Washington residents who do not have full voting representation in the House… Continue reading Biden administration backs making Washington D.C the 51st state

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Merkel’s party nominates candidate for post of chancellor

The ruling Christian Democratic Union party, of which German Chancellor Angela Merkel is a member, has elected its candidate for chancellor. Report informs, citing RIA Novosti, the party’s board approved the candidacy of Armin Laschet with 31 votes. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s term will end this year. She did not run for chairperson of the Christian Democratic Union. QİA.az

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Real Madrid signing Ronaldo is “impossible” – Perez

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez appeared on El Chiringuito on Monday night for the first – and, in his words, potentially only time – to discuss the formation of the European Super League, which is his brainchild. He spoke about transfer rumors when asked by the presenters. First, he gave a non-answer about Kylian Mbappe.… Continue reading Real Madrid signing Ronaldo is “impossible” – Perez

Georgia increases imports of gas and oil products from Azerbaijan

In the first quarter of 2021, Georgia imported 685,000 cubic meters of natural gas from Azerbaijan for $76.7 million, “QİA.az” informs, citing the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GeoStat). The volume of the import is 2.6% more than in the same period last year. From January through March, the Caucasus country also imported 43,000 tons of petroleum and oils from Azerbaijan for $20.1 million, which… Continue reading Georgia increases imports of gas and oil products from Azerbaijan

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Turkey approves Sputnik V production

Turkey has approved the production of the Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, Turkey’s Yeni Shafak newspaper reported, citing the member of the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board Dr. Afşin Emre Kayıpmaz, “QİA.az” informs. “In Turkey, some trials have been carried out during the vaccine production phase, and the company associated with this process has been approved upon request,” the… Continue reading Turkey approves Sputnik V production