The first China-Azerbaijan container block train of 2021 has arrived in Baku, ADY Container LLC, a subsidiary of Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) told “QİA.AZ”. The mixed freight train covered the distance from Qingdao, China, to Baku in 15 days. The block train consists of 50 containers, each 40 feet long. The containers were delivered from the port… Continue reading First China-Azerbaijan container train of 2021 arrives in Baku
Scientists find new complication in patients with severe COVID
French scientists using MRI have found significant abnormalities in the eyes of some people with severe COVID-19, “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) journal. While the virus primarily attacks the lungs, it has been linked with eye abnormalities like conjunctivitis and retinopathy. Eye abnormalities visible on MRI exams have been reported, but there is… Continue reading Scientists find new complication in patients with severe COVID
TABIB comments on vaccination of foreign citizens in Azerbaijan
The Medical Territorial Units Management Association (TABIB) has clarified whether foreign citizens living in Azerbaijan will be vaccinated against coronavirus. The agency told “QİA.AZ” that the initial stage envisages vaccination of only citizens of the country. Azerbaijan has started the vaccination process with the CoronoVac jab produced by SinoVac since January 18. Vaccination of people aged 50… Continue reading TABIB comments on vaccination of foreign citizens in Azerbaijan
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Azerbaijan becomes int’l platform for major sports events
Azerbaijan and Russia have formed strong sports ties, which are characteristic of Azerbaijani-Russian relations, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Russia Polad Bulbuloglu said at the meeting of Russian Minister of Sports Oleg Matytsin with the ambassadors of the CIS countries, the Russian bureau of “QİA.AZ” informs. “Back in September 2018, an agreement on cooperation in sports was signed… Continue reading Azerbaijan becomes int’l platform for major sports events
Value of SpaceX skyrockets to $74B
SpaceX has completed another monster equity funding round of $850 million last week, sending the company’s valuation skyrocketing to about $74 billion,“QİA.AZ” informs referring to CNBC. The company raised the new funds at $419.99 a share, those people said – or just a cent below the $420 price that Elon Musk made infamous in 2018 when he declared he had ‘funding secured’ to take Tesla… Continue reading Value of SpaceX skyrockets to $74B
5.5-magnitude quake hits Greece
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook Greece on February 17, “QİA.AZ” informs, citing the US Geological Survey. The epicenter was located 33 km southwest of Patra at a depth of 10 km.
Tornado in North Carolina kills several, injures 10
In the United States, three people died, and at least ten were injured in a storm in the eastern state of North Carolina. “QİA.AZ” informs, citing foreign media, that the hurricane caused more damage to the coastal city of Brunswick. Local authorities say many homes in the region have collapsed and flooded. At the same time,… Continue reading Tornado in North Carolina kills several, injures 10
WHO: Risk of COVID outbreaks remains despite vaccination
The risk of COVID outbreaks will remain despite vaccinations, Director of the World Health Organization’s Department of Immunization, Vaccines, and Biologicals Katherine O’Brien said, “QİA.AZ” informs. “High share of the population vaccinated doesn’t mean that we are all safe,” O’Brien said. The WHO representative gave an example of measles. “Outbreaks of the disease have continued to occur in… Continue reading WHO: Risk of COVID outbreaks remains despite vaccination
Turkey to deepen cooperation with Georgia
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met with Georgian Ambassador to this country Giorgi Janjgava, the Georgian bureau of “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the Georgian Embassy in Turkey. The parties discussed issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the countries, as well as trade and economic relations and the situation in the region. At the meeting, they expressed satisfaction with the… Continue reading Turkey to deepen cooperation with Georgia