A group of 136 Turkish sappers arrived in Azerbaijan, QİA.AZ reports on Dec. 16 referring to the information posted on the official page of the Turkish Ministry of National Defense on Twitter. “The personnel of a special unit for the search and disposal of mines of the Turkish ground forces, numbering 136 people, was sent to Azerbaijan,… Continue reading More Turkish sappers arrive in Azerbaijan to clear liberated territories
Azerbaijan reports 4,077 new coronavirus cases: Task Force
Azerbaijan recorded 4,077 new COVID-19 cases, Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told “QİA.AZ”. As many as 3,854 people recovered from the infection, while 43 patients lost their lives over the past day. So far, 187,336 people have contracted coronavirus in Azerbaijan, 122,859 have recovered, while 2,050 died. At present, 62,427 people are receiving treatment. Azerbaijan has conducted 1,998,577 coronavirus tests over the past period. Today’s test number is 17,998.
Azerbaijan’s gasoline production rises 2,3 %
In January-November 2020, Azerbaijan produced oil products worth AZN 2.809 bln. “QİA.AZ” informs referring to the State Statistical Committee; this figure was 1.8% less than in January-November last year. During the reporting period, 1,066.3 thousand tons of gasoline, 1.881 million tons of diesel fuel, 22.6 thousand tons of lubricants, 347.1 thousand tons of petroleum bitumen were… Continue reading Azerbaijan’s gasoline production rises 2,3 %
WHO official: Any vaccine brought to Azerbaijan will be useful
“To date, there is no vaccine approved by the World Health Organization because the virus is very new,” “QİA.AZ” quotes World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Azerbaijan, Hande Harmanci. The WHO official noted that many countries had already started obtaining licenses for some vaccines: “Our organization is closely following this work. We will soon announce our recommendations for… Continue reading WHO official: Any vaccine brought to Azerbaijan will be useful
Azerbaijan to chair Energy Charter Conference meeting
The 31st meeting of the Energy Charter Conference, chaired by Azerbaijan, will be held through video conferencing on December 16-17, the Ministry of Energy told “QİA.AZ”. The event will focus on procedural issues on the first day, while a Ministerial Meeting on “Energy Efficiency for Everyone: Innovations and Investments” will take place on the second day.… Continue reading Azerbaijan to chair Energy Charter Conference meeting
Petkim becomes leader in chemical industry
The Petkim petrochemical complex, one of the assets of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) in Turkey, has been elected the leader of the chemical sector in the Turkishtime magazine’s AR-GE 250 survey, “QİA.AZ” says, referring to SOCAR. Petkim is a leading company in terms of investment in the application of new technologies in production. According… Continue reading Petkim becomes leader in chemical industry
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations takes Sugovushan reservoir under protection
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan has taken under protection the Sugovushan reservoir, Minister of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan Kamaladdin Heydarov said, QİA.AZ reports. “In order to fulfill clause 6.1 on the protection of important objects, the decree of the head of state dated October 29, 2020 on the organization of temporary special administration… Continue reading Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations takes Sugovushan reservoir under protection
Number of COVID-19 infections in Azerbaijan grew ten-fold since mid-October, says WHO
The number of COVID-19 infections in Azerbaijan has grown by 10 times from mid-October this year, Head of the WHO Office in Azerbaijan Hande Harmanci said, QİA.AZ reports on Dec.16. Harmanci made the statement speaking at a briefing on the results of the WHO Assessment Mission on Reserves in the Healthcare Sector.
WHO expert to arrive in Azerbaijan to help prepare COVID-19 vaccination plan
The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring vaccination-related processes and will release its recommendations for vaccine procurement shortly, Head of the WHO Office in Azerbaijan Hande Harmanci said, QİA.AZ reports. Harmanci delivered the statement speaking at a briefing on the results of the WHO Assessment Mission on Reserves in Healthcare. According to her, a vaccination… Continue reading WHO expert to arrive in Azerbaijan to help prepare COVID-19 vaccination plan
TABIB chairman: Flu vaccine is not effective against coronavirus
“As the world’s population grows, so does the pathogenic capacity of microorganisms. Since COVID-19 is transmitted by airborne droplets, it may be possible to prevent it through vaccination,” Ramin Bayramli, chairman of the Management Union of Medical Territorial Units (TABIB), said at a briefing of the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers. According to “QİA.AZ”,… Continue reading TABIB chairman: Flu vaccine is not effective against coronavirus