Pfizer, BioNTech vaccine prevent COVID transmission by 89.4%

The Pfizer and BioNTech COVID vaccine appeared to stop the vast majority of recipients in Israel from becoming infected, providing the first real-world indication that the immunization will curb transmission of the coronavirus, “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the Mint. The vaccine, which was rolled out in a national immunization program that began Dec. 20, was 89.4 percent effective… Continue reading Pfizer, BioNTech vaccine prevent COVID transmission by 89.4%

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Italian architects to take part in development of Victory Museum concept

The Ministry of Culture continues to work on the Patriotic War Memorial Complex and the Victory Museum concepts. “QİA.AZ” informs that the ministry has appealed to local and foreign experts to implement the project at a high level. In this regard, cooperation has been launched with the top Italian multimedia company G GROUP. The company has… Continue reading Italian architects to take part in development of Victory Museum concept

Macron calls NATO ‘an organization that no longer exists’

French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized the fight against NATO, as this organization is no longer relevant, “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the Financial Times. “NATO still needed to be reinvented. Nobody can tell me that today’s NATO is a structure that, in its foundations, is still pertinent. It was founded to face down the Warsaw Pact. There is no more… Continue reading Macron calls NATO ‘an organization that no longer exists’

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Scientists reveal benefits of wearing glasses in COVID pandemic

Indian scientists have concluded that people who wear glasses are more protected during the coronavirus pandemic than those who don’t, “QİA.AZ” informs referring to The Sunday Telegraph. The researchers surveyed 304 COVID patients and found that 19 percent of them wear glasses most of the time. Scientists have found that those who wear such accessories for eight… Continue reading Scientists reveal benefits of wearing glasses in COVID pandemic

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Georgian parliament to vote for new government

On February 28, the Georgian parliament plans to hold a vote on confidence in the new government, and the current defense minister Irakli Garibashvili has been nominated for the post of the prime minister, “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to TASS. The issue of voting was included in the agenda of the extraordinary plenary session. Garibashvili, who already led the Georgian… Continue reading Georgian parliament to vote for new government

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Azerbaijan exports 28,000 tons of petroleum coke

In January this year, Azerbaijan exported 28,100 tons of petroleum coke, according to customs declarations. “QİA.AZ” informs, citing the State Customs Committee, that the total value of this volume amounted to $1.685 million. During the reporting period, the share of petroleum coke in the country’s total exports was 0.1%.

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Severe floods kill at least five in Indonesia’s capital

Five people died in the severe floods that submerged entire neighborhoods in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, authorities said Sunday, as residents returned to clean their homes and salvage belongings, “QİA.AZ” informs, citing foreign press. Torrential rains struck the city over the weekend, which flooded dozens of major roads and forced hundreds of people to rush to emergency shelters.… Continue reading Severe floods kill at least five in Indonesia’s capital

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Nobody entitled to control us – new stage of anti-Russian policy in Armenia

A new anti-Russian propaganda campaign is gaining momentum in Armenia. The growing anti-Russian sentiment in Armenia over the past decade has not gone unnoticed. The big defeat in the second Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh War accelerated this process by several times. Political circles, opponents of the current Armenian prime minister, and even from time to time Nikol… Continue reading Nobody entitled to control us – new stage of anti-Russian policy in Armenia

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Protesters in Yerevan demand PM’s resignation

Today, the Homeland Salvation Movement will hold a mass action of civil disobedience at 18:00 in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, “QİA.AZ” informs, citing the Armenian press. The decision to hold the rally was made at a rally last weekend. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his team. Mass actions against Pashinyan in Armenia… Continue reading Protesters in Yerevan demand PM’s resignation

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Zarif names condition for start of negotiations with US

Tehran is ready to start negotiations on a nuclear deal with Washington after all parties to the agreement begin to fulfill their commitments, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, “QİA.AZ” informs referring to TASS. “Iran will begin negotiations (on the nuclear deal) when the parties return to fulfilling their obligations,” he said. The diplomat added that,… Continue reading Zarif names condition for start of negotiations with US

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