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Russia, Italy and Germany are among the main importers of hazelnuts from Azerbaijan, the government said to local media on November 19. In particular, over nine months, as many as 8,157 tons of hazelnuts were exported to Russia in the amount of $41.6 million, Italy – 4.438 tons worth $26.67 …

The number of the population increased by 63009 people or  0,6% from the beginning of the year, reached 10044466 people as of October 1, 2019, State Statistics Committee told APA. 52,8% of population is urban residents, 47,2% is rural residents, 49,9% is male, 50,1% is female. The population density is 116 …

Azerbaijan`s Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev has met with new Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik on the sidelines of the 40th session of UNESCO General Conference in Paris to discuss the current state and prospects for cooperation between the country …

A press conference on results of the 2nd Summit of World Religious Leaders has been held in Baku. Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Summit Ali Ahmadov said that the atmosphere of tolerance in Azerbaijan has turned the country into a venue which …

A creative evening of a famous Russian humorist, TV presenter, showman and singer Maxim Galkin has been held at the Heydar Aliyev Center. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and their daughter Leyla Aliyeva watched the creative evening. Maxim Galkin entered the stage by …

Azerbaijan has launched a new informative website as Baku Olympic Stadium will host three group matches and one quarter final round game of the UEFA Euro 2020. The web-site contains information on specific sections that may interest football fans. Visitors to the website, operating in Azerbaijani and English languages, will …

Azerbaijani chefs have achieved great success at the Delicious Uzbekistan” culinary championship. The championship was held in Tashkent, bringing together representatives of 30 countries, Trend Life reported. The culinary championship was sponsored by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS) and the World Platform of Islamic Countries Culinary Societies (WICS). At the opening of the event, Azerbaijani …