Azerbaijan

By Abdul Kerimkhanov December 31 is the day of the universal unity of the Azerbaijani nation. This holiday plays an important role in establishing contacts with Azerbaijanis living in different countries, building solidarity among them. Celebrating Solidarity Day of World Azerbaijanis has become a spiritual necessity for all the world Azerbaijanis. …

By Laman Ismayilova The shooting of film about prominent playwright Jafar Jabbarli is underway. The film, produced by ARB Aranfilm Creative Center, tells about the active participation of J.Jabbarli in literary and political processes during the Russian Empire, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and the Soviet period, Azertag reported. The film …

The Heydar Aliyev Foundation has organized traditional festivities for children on the eve of World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year at Buta Palace. Azerbaijan’s First Vice-President, president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva, vice-president of the Foundation Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva joined the event. At the …

Azerbaijani film “Sholler’s Archive” has aroused deep interest among audience. In 6 months the film was awarded in twenty international festivals and, thus, became the most awarded Azerbaijani feature film, the film director Jalaladdin Gasimov said. The film, “Sholler’s Archive” is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the resettlement of …

Another meeting of the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Novruz Mammadov, has been held in accordance with the Work Plan of the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers for 2018, Trend reports citing the Cabinet of Ministers on Dec. 27.

By Laman Ismayilova Azerbaijan has been successfully represented at an international tournament in sport dancing competition in Russia. Renaissance Cup 2018 was held in Moscow, bringing together talented dancers. Eurasian countries Cup among teams and WDSF International Open Standard & Latin world classification tournaments were also held as part of …

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva have attended the inauguration of a newly-built highway linking Baku ring road with Sharifzade Street as well as Yasamal residential complex of the State Housing Construction Agency (MIDA). The head of state and his spouse laid the foundation stone for …

By Laman Ismayilova The Bolshoi Theater of Opera and Ballet of Belarus gathered world-famous opera stars on its stage. Spectacular gala concerts were held as part of the 9th Minsk International Christmas Opera Forum, Trend Life reported. The opera forum brought together artists from 34 countries. Azerbaijan’s opera singer Fidan Hajiyeva was also a …

By Laman Ismayilova An evening of opera music entitled “Viva Puccini” was held at the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall on December 21. The gala concert was timed to the 160th anniversary of the brilliant Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, Day.Az reported. Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra and the State Choir Chapel presented …

By Laman Ismayilova A play “In Search of Meaning” directed by Ilgar Safat  has been premiered at International Mugham Center. “In Search of Meaning”  is based on the play of the same name by Israeli writer and playwright Ido Netanyahu. The premier of the play was held with great success, Trend …