A 28-year-old man was killed in a stabbing between young people in the Armenian part of the Aghdara settlement of the Tartar region, “QİA.AZ” informs, citing Sputnik Armenia. A brawl broke out between the two young men and one of them stabbed another with a kitchen knife to death. A criminal case has been launched in connection… Continue reading Armenian youth stab each other in Karabakh
Document on Dostlug field sent to parliament for approval
An online meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on International Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations took place today. The agenda includes the Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of Turkmenistan on joint exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources of the Dostlug field in the Caspian Sea signed on January 21, 2021, in… Continue reading Document on Dostlug field sent to parliament for approval
Azerbaijan Air Force aircraft are carrying out the first practical flights in the new training year – VIDEO
In accordance with the combat training plan for 2021 approved by the Minister of Defense, aircraft of the Azerbaijan Air Force are carrying out training flights.In the course of the training conducted in order to improve the combat skills of military personnel, the pilots of the Air Force are carrying out the first practical flights… Continue reading Azerbaijan Air Force aircraft are carrying out the first practical flights in the new training year – VIDEO
Solar energy generation down 9% in Azerbaijan
In January 2021, the generation and services of Azerbaijan’s sector of production, distribution, and supply of electricity, gas, and steam amounted to AZN 191.1 million ($112.4 million), “QİA.AZ” informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee. Compared to the same period last year, the growth was 1.3%. The production volume in the water supply, waste treatment, and recycling sector increased by 2.2% to amount to AZN… Continue reading Solar energy generation down 9% in Azerbaijan
Russian, Armenian FMs mull implementation of Karabakh deal
On February 17, Moscow hosted talks between the foreign ministers of Russia and Armenia, the Russian bureau of “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the Russian Foreign Ministry. During a short working visit of Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan, a thorough discussion took place on all aspects of the implementation of the agreements of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan,… Continue reading Russian, Armenian FMs mull implementation of Karabakh deal
Polyethylene production in Azerbaijan increases by almost 46%
In January, Azerbaijan produced 13,600 tons of propylene, 17,900 tons of polyethylene, and 17,900 tons of ethylene,“QİA.AZ” informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee. According to the committee, 12,600 tons of total propylene production was commercial. During the reporting period, propylene production rose by 25.9%, while the increase in the production of commercial propylene was 16.7% In January 2021, ethylene production increased by 39.8%, while polyethylene production… Continue reading Polyethylene production in Azerbaijan increases by almost 46%
Baku meeting of Azerbaijani, Georgian and Turkish FMs postponed
The ninth trilateral meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey scheduled for February 19 in Baku has been postponed, the local Bureau of “QİA.AZ” informs. The reason is the postponement of Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of Georgia David Zalkaliani‘s visit to Azerbaijan. The Georgian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the fact and said it was… Continue reading Baku meeting of Azerbaijani, Georgian and Turkish FMs postponed
Azerbaijan cuts car production by 50% in January
This January, Azerbaijan produced machinery and equipment, other vehicles, cars, trailers, and semi-trailers worth a total of 22.7 million manats ($13.3 million), “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the State Statistics Committee. The production of cars, trailers, and semi-trailers in annual comparison decreased by 1.9 percent, other vehicles – by 66.7 percent, while the output of machinery and equipment increased by 23.5 percent. In January, 96 cars were produced, a… Continue reading Azerbaijan cuts car production by 50% in January
Azerbaijani minister meets with head of Turkish ICT company
“We met with Ali Taha Koç, head of the Turkish Digital Transformation Office,” said Azerbaijan’s Minister of Transport, Communications and High Technologies Rashad Nabiyev. He also clarified the issues discussed at the meeting. “We discussed our future cooperation on artificial intelligence, big data, and the Government Cloud. We agreed on the implementation of joint projects… Continue reading Azerbaijani minister meets with head of Turkish ICT company
Azerbaijan produced over 270 kg of gold in January
In January, Azerbaijan produced 270.9 kg of gold and 421.5 kg of silver, “QİA.AZ” informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee. According to the committee, gold and silver production dropped in Azerbaijan by 33.1% and 22%, respectively. As of February 1, 2021, gold reserves amounted to 365.8 kg, while silver reserves reached 414.1 kg.