Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed the order on the conscription of Azerbaijani citizens for urgent active military service from January 1 through January 30, 2021. In accordance with the order, from January 1 through January 30, 2021, a call-out for urgent active military service was announced for Azerbaijani citizens born in 2003, who by the… Continue reading Azerbaijani president signs order on conscription for military service
Azerbaijani, Swedish FMs exchange views on latest situation in region
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden Ann Linde held a meeting via a video-conference format on December 22, 2020, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told QİA.AZ. The sides exchanged views on the latest situation in the region as well as the implementation of a number of issues arising… Continue reading Azerbaijani, Swedish FMs exchange views on latest situation in region
Azerbaijan arrests Armenian serviceman who tortured prisoners of first Karabakh war
The Baku Military Court considered the suit of the investigative body to choose a preventive measure – detention of Armenian citizen Ludwig Mkrtchyan, suspected of torturing Azerbaijani prisoners of war during the occupation of Azerbaijani territories in early 1990s, QİA.AZ reports on Dec. 22. During the trial chaired by Judge Elbay Allahverdiyev, the suit was met… Continue reading Azerbaijan arrests Armenian serviceman who tortured prisoners of first Karabakh war
ANAS: Armenians exploited mineral springs in Kalbajar
“Given the mountainous landscape of Kalbajar, it is possible to achieve better results by developing livestock than by engaging with agriculture,” said Mirnuh Ismaylov, head of the department of the Institute of Geography of ANAS, Doctor of Philosophy in Geography. According to “QİA.AZ”, Ismaylov noted that the exploitation of mineral springs in Kalbajar alone caused 7.5 billion… Continue reading ANAS: Armenians exploited mineral springs in Kalbajar
Hulusi Akar: Turkey sent 60 servicemen to Karabakh
“An agreement has been reached on a joint Turkish-Russian monitoring center to observe the ceasefire in Karabakh. At present, the construction of the center is underway,” said Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar. “We will discuss the issue of service period with the Russian side,” he emphasized. According to “QİA.AZ”, the Minister noted that Turkey has… Continue reading Hulusi Akar: Turkey sent 60 servicemen to Karabakh
Covid cases recorded in Antarctica for first time
Antarctica can no longer lay claim to being the only continent free of coronavirus after 36 Chileans reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Spanish-language media has reported up to 36 people connected with the Chilean Army base General Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme tested positive for the virus on Monday. The research station, known colloquially as O’Higgins, is one of… Continue reading Covid cases recorded in Antarctica for first time
Turkish military sappers conduct training on engineering support
A group on the clearance of mines of the Turkish Armed Forces conducts training on fulfilling engineering support tasks in the specially designed engineering towns in our country, MoD told “QİA.AZ”. During the training, sappers conduct terrain reconnaissance, fulfill training tasks on the detection and disposal of mines using special equipment and specially trained dogs.After the… Continue reading Turkish military sappers conduct training on engineering support
U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 18 mln
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 18 million on Monday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University, QİA.AZ reports citing Xinhua. U.S. COVID-19 case count rose to 18,006,061, with a total of 319,190 deaths, as of 6:22 p.m. local time (2322 GMT), according to the… Continue reading U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 18 mln
Turkey monitors COVID-19 mutation and its impact on vaccines
As a new strain of the coronavirus disrupts life in the United Kingdom and nations scramble to cut off links with the country, Turkey has been monitoring its own cases, checking for the possible mutation of the deadly virus, QİA.AZ reports citing Daily Sabah. The country canceled flights to four countries on Sunday, joining a growing list… Continue reading Turkey monitors COVID-19 mutation and its impact on vaccines
Russian and Azerbaijani Ministers of Emergency Situations hold meeting
A delegation led by the Minister of Civil Defense, Emergency Situations and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Yevgeny Zinichev, came on an official visit to Azerbaijan, QİA.AZ reports with reference to Ministry of Emergency Affairs of Azerbaijan. The guests first visited the Alley of Honors, paid tribute to the… Continue reading Russian and Azerbaijani Ministers of Emergency Situations hold meeting