The presentation ceremony of the newly improved official website of the Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman) Office of Azerbaijan was held. The presentation ceremony was attended by representatives of various media organizations, including news agencies and television channels, Azernews reports. Emil Shahzadeh, sector manager of the Ombudsman’s office, who opened the event with …

The Azerbaijan National NGO Forum has released a statement on holding forums in several districts of Azerbaijan. Azernews presents the statement: “Azerbaijan National NGO Forum has been actively participating in civil society building in the country for 25 years. Currently, the Forum unites 100 NGOs of various profiles in its ranks. …

The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport approved the normative legal act titled Quality Indicators of Services in the Field of Communication and High Technologies, including Internet services, Azernews reports. According to the Ministry, the normative legal act serving the formation of a competitive and quality telecommunications market in our country was …

The reach of a beloved ritual at the University of South Florida has grown to a new part of the world. For the 152nd time, a nation’s flag has been raised in the engineering school to honor a graduating student, Azernews reports, citing TAMPA BAY. For Vagif Asadov, walking into the lobby of the …

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 …

Although there is great potential for the export of processed hazelnuts in Azerbaijan, the country mainly exports shelled hazelnuts to the countries of the European Union and Russia. 60-70 percent of hazelnut production in Azerbaijan is organised by small farmers, and hazelnut orchards are a secondary source of income for …

The Azerbaijan National Museum of Art will host a lecture “Creative world of Tofig Agababayev” on 7 January, Azernews reports. Lecture will be organized within the framework of the exhibition “Dialogue with Time” dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the outstanding artist, Commander of the Order of “Shohrat”, People’s Artist Tofig Agababayev. …

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 …

Western Azerbaijani Community reacted to US Secretary of State’s statement: “We categorically reject this list”, Azernews reprots. Azernews reprots, Western Azerbaijani Community statement says: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrogantly included Azerbaijan in some so-called list related to religious freedom. First of all, no one has authorised the US to make …

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 …