France on Wednesday confirmed 25,387 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the highest daily total in a week. The country is facing a high risk of a rebound in the epidemic as more contagious variants of the virus continue to circulate, health authorities said, “QİA.AZ” reports citing Xinhua. France’s cumulative number of confirmed infections has… Continue reading France reports 25,387 new COVID-19 cases, 296 deaths
Azerbaijan confirms 330 more COVID-19 recoveries
Azerbaijan has detected 164 new COVID-19 cases, 330 patients have recovered and two patients have died, QİA.AZ reports on Feb. 9 citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers. Up until now, 231,362 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country, 225,678 of them have recovered, and 3,163 people have died. Currently, 2,521 people… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 330 more COVID-19 recoveries
ADB announces conditions for development of cargo air transportation in Azerbaijan
Cargo is an essential revenue source for airlines and airports throughout countries participating in the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC). The sharp decline in passenger traffic during the pandemic has further increased cargo’s importance and led to some airlines increasing their cargo capacity. This is an opportunity for CAREC’s… Continue reading ADB announces conditions for development of cargo air transportation in Azerbaijan
10-minute COVID test can be read with a smartphone
Scientists at the University of Lille (northern France) have developed a device that allows a person to test for coronavirus using their mobile phone independently,“QİA.AZ” informs, citing TASS. The device resembles a flash drive in shape, connected to the connector of a mobile phone. On the disposable test strip inserted into it, you need to place… Continue reading 10-minute COVID test can be read with a smartphone
Turkish TV channel broadcasts program about Azerbaijan
Turkish EsTV channel airs a program about Azerbaijan. The TV program “Üç çizgi” is produced by the Eskisehir Azerbaijanis Association. Its purpose is to convey and inculcate the history, culture, traditions, prominent personalities of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani-Turkish relations, and relations among the Turkic World countries to the local community. Programs about fraternal relations between Azerbaijan and… Continue reading Turkish TV channel broadcasts program about Azerbaijan
Weather forecast for tomorrow
The weather is awaited to be changeable cloudy, occasionally gloomy, and mainly dry in Baku and Absheron peninsula on Saturday, February 9. According to the National Hydrometeorological Service, fog and drizzle are expected in some places in the morning, the moderate south-west wind will blow. The temperature on the peninsula will be +4+6 C at… Continue reading Weather forecast for tomorrow
ADB announces air passenger traffic situation in Azerbaijan
In Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) countries, air passenger traffic in 2020 decreased by 40 million people compared to 2019. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) statement on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on aviation and tourism in CAREC countries said this. 11 countries, including Azerbaijan, are members of the ADB’s CAREC program. It represents about 1.3% of… Continue reading ADB announces air passenger traffic situation in Azerbaijan
UK academics investigated over suspicion of helping China build mass destruction weapons
Almost 200 British academics are being investigated on suspicion of unwittingly helping the Chinese government build weapons of mass destruction,“QİA.AZ” informs, referring to The Times. They are suspected of violating strict export laws intended to prevent intellectual property in highly sensitive subjects being handed to hostile states. The individuals could face a maximum of ten years in… Continue reading UK academics investigated over suspicion of helping China build mass destruction weapons
Russia, Iran and China to hold joint military exercises
The next military exercise of the navies of Russia, Iran, and China will take place in the Indian Ocean in mid-February, said Russia’s ambassador to Iran, Levan Jagaryan. “QİA.AZ” informs, citing RIA Novosti, that the training will be held in mid-February 2021 in the northern part of the Indian Ocean. At the end of December 2019, Russia,… Continue reading Russia, Iran and China to hold joint military exercises
UK Foreign Office Minister Wendy Morton arrives in Azerbaijan within first official visit
The Minister for the European Neighbourhood Wendy Morton arrived in Azerbaijani city of Baku, Trend reports citing Morton’s official Twitter page. “As the first UK Foreign and Development Minister to visit Azerbaijan, I will be working closely with Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs to advance women’s rights – ensuring they have more opportunities in business… Continue reading UK Foreign Office Minister Wendy Morton arrives in Azerbaijan within first official visit