Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday it would layoff 32,000 workers, primarily at its theme parks, an increase from the 28,000 it announced in September as the company struggles with limited customers due to the coronavirus pandemic, QİA.AZ reports with reference to Reuters. The layoffs will be in the first half of 2021, the company said in a… Continue reading Disney to layoff about 32,000 workers in first half of 2021
Azerbaijani oil prices on the rise
The price of Azeri LT CIF Augusta, produced at the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field, increased by $0.3 on Nov. 25 compared to the previous price, making up $48.37 per barrel, QİA.AZ reports with reference to the source from the country’s oil and gas market. The price of Azeri LT FOB Ceyhan amounted to $47.83 per barrel on… Continue reading Azerbaijani oil prices on the rise
Task Force: Azerbaijan confirms 3,469 new Covid-19 cases
Azerbaijan recorded 3,469 new Covid-19 cases, Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told QİA.AZ. As many as 1,229 people recovered from the infection, while 30 patients lost their lives over the past day. So far, 102,396 people have contracted coronavirus in Azerbaijan, 66,963 have recovered, while 1,224 died. At present, 34,209 people are receiving treatment Azerbaijan has conducted 1,646,654 coronavirus tests over the past period. Today’s test number is 15,057.
Erdoğan: “Armenian occupation ended with the support of Turkey”
“We have contributed to ending 30 years of injustice in Nagorno-Karabakh.”“QİA.AZ” informs, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said. “With the support of our country, Armenian occupation of the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan has ended, hopes for a lasting solution have risen for the first time. Some of the countries co-chairing the Minsk Group, which until recently… Continue reading Erdoğan: “Armenian occupation ended with the support of Turkey”
Peskov denies reports about increase of peacekeepers in Karabakh
Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov denied information about the increase in the number of peacekeeping forces in Nagorno-Karabakh. Additional aid is arriving there for the joint interdepartmental humanitarian response center established in the region. According to the Russian Bureau of “QİA.AZ”, Dmitry Peskov told reporters at a briefing. “There are so many issues that have… Continue reading Peskov denies reports about increase of peacekeepers in Karabakh
Diaspora organizations demand Pashinyan’s resignation
More than 20 Armenian diaspora organizations are also requiring the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, said the Public Relations Department of the Dashnaktsutyun Party. “QİA.AZ” informs, citing Novosti Armenia, that among them are the northern and southern branches of the Central Committee of the Dashnaktsutyun Party, the Armenian National Committee in Syria, the national… Continue reading Diaspora organizations demand Pashinyan’s resignation
SOCAR, LUKoil to expand cooperation in Azerbaijan
President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) Rovnag Abdullayev and President of LUKoil Vahid Alakbarov have met, “QİA.AZ” informs. SOCAR Vice President for Investments and Marketing Elshad Nasirov and Chief of Investment Department Vagif Aliyev attended the conference. The meeting focused on long-term cooperation between LUKoil and SOCAR, praised the participation of LUKoil in projects… Continue reading SOCAR, LUKoil to expand cooperation in Azerbaijan
President: Instructions were given to restore railway to Nakhchivan
“For our part, we will build and create. We will revive these cities and districts. We have major plans for the restoration of these lands. These plans and infrastructure projects are already being implemented,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the nation. “The construction of a new road to Shusha has… Continue reading President: Instructions were given to restore railway to Nakhchivan
President: Churches in Kalbajar belong to the ancient state of Caucasian Albania
Kalbajar is the ancient land of Azerbaijan. Kalbajar is one of our largest districts in terms of territory. The historical sites of Kalbajar are our great asset. Both mosques and churches are our historical treasures. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the nation, “QİA.AZ” informs. The people of Azerbaijan know this well, and… Continue reading President: Churches in Kalbajar belong to the ancient state of Caucasian Albania
Ilham Aliyev: Occupation of Kalbajar is the direct responsibility of then ruling Popular Front
The occupation of the Kalbajar district was a great tragedy as other regions. After the occupation of Shusha and Lachin districts in May 1992, the invasion of Kalbajar also created a geographical link between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. Everyone knows that the former Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region did not have a border with the Republic of Armenia.… Continue reading Ilham Aliyev: Occupation of Kalbajar is the direct responsibility of then ruling Popular Front