Nature-based tourism is one of the fastest-growing tourism sectors. For true nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, Azerbaijan offers endless opportunities to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The country is home to numerous national parks that allow you to connect with nature and fully appreciate …
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Trade turnover between Azerbaijan, India decreases
Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and India totalled $1 bln 107.9 mln in January-November 2023. Based on the report of the State Customs Committee, the volume of this indicator decreased by 40 percent or $751.1 million compared to the corresponding period of last year, Azernews reports. Thus, in January-November 2022, the volume of …
Read More »Long-term contract with Azerbaijan reduces price of gas in Bulgaria by 11%
Bulgaria’s public utilities regulator has approved an 11.3 % drop in gas prices for January, Azernews reports, citing Bulgarian media outlets. Bulgarian mass media say that the new price is set at 77.6 leva per MWh, excluding transport costs, excise duties and value added tax . Bulgaria’s Energy and Water Regulatory Commission …
Read More »Azerbaijani army holds meetings to summarise 2023 results
Final meetings on summing up of 2023 were held at the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Main Departments, Departments, Services, and independent branches of the Defense Ministry, as well as all types of troops and special educational institutions, Azernews reports. During the meetings, the activities of the Azerbaijan Army in the …
Read More »Play “The Treasurer” to be premiered in Baku with support of German Embassy
A play, “The Treasurer”, based on the play “From Morning Till Midnight” by German playwright Georg Kaiser, will premiere in Baku with the support of the German Embassy. The premiere of the play will take place at the concert hall of Khazar University in Baku on December 30, Azernews reports, citing Cinex …
Read More »Opera and Ballet Theater reveals its repertoire for January
Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre has announced its repertoire for January 2024. Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s ballet Nutcracker will be staged on January 5-6, Azernews reports. The ballet is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s 1816 fairy tale, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. It was premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg …
Read More »President Ilham Aliyev congratulates President of Arab Republic
President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the occasion of his re-election, Azernews reports. The letter reads: “Dear Mr. President, I sincerely congratulate you on your re-election as President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. We attach special importance to the development of …
Read More »Czech Republic mourns victims of Prague university mass shooting
The Czech Republic observed a minute’s silence at midday (11:00 GMT) to commemorate those killed in Thursday’s mass shooting at a Prague university, Azernews reports citing BBC. Flags on official buildings were flown at half-mast to mark a day of national mourning. Fourteen people were shot dead at the Faculty of Arts …
Read More »TUIB: Azerbaijani-Turkish Investment Forum to be held on permanent basis
Head of the Public Union “Businessmen and Industrialists of Turkiye and Azerbaijan” (TUIB) Hussein Buyukfirat emphasized that the Azerbaijani-Turkish Investment Forum will be held annually, Azernews reports. According to Hussein Buyukfirat, this will contribute to Turkic unity, which is going through a historical period. “We will continue our work in this direction. …
Read More »Baku Metro to be equipped with technology received from Germany’s Siemens
The division of the German Siemens company in Austria sent the equipment for the reconstructed 28 May substation of Baku Metropolitan CJSC to our country. Azernews informs with reference to the joint stock company. According to information, a group consisting of the company’s management and technical specialists visited the Baku metro …
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