At the end of 2018, the number of BP’s Azerbaijani national employees was 2,534, including fixed-term employees,” BP Azerbaijan told AZERTAC. “BP made a commitment in 2014 to achieve a nationalization target of 90 percent professional staff by the end of 2018. The company have achieved that goal by mid-year primarily …

Baku Chamber Orchestra invites you to enjoy the night of wonderful music. The concert will take place at the State Philharmonic Hall on February 20, Trend Life reported. The orchestra will be conducted by Honored Artist Fuad Ibragimov. The soloists of the evening are Nazrin Aslanli and Rovshan Amrahov. The concert will …

“We are continuing to plan the first exploration well on the Shafag-Asiman block,” BP Azerbaijan told AZERTAC. “Following completion of the processing and interpretation of the 3D data acquired from the Shallow Water Absheron Peninsula (SWAP) contract area, a Notice of Prospectivity was signed with SOCAR in 2018, signifying BP’s commitment …

Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Azerbaijan Milan Ekert has said trade between the two countries saw a 12%-growth last year against 2017 to reach 1.1 billion euros. He said the Czech Republic was Azerbaijan`s fifth largest trade partner and ninth largest foreign investor. Imports from Azerbaijan to the Czech …

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has hailed the role the media plays in the life of the country. “I have always rendered great assistance to the Azerbaijani media. It is evidenced by the numerous meetings I have held with media representatives, and I have always tried to support the development …

A presentation on Azerbaijan has been held at the Arizona State Senate. Held during the Senate’s floor session, the presentation was attended by Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev. Addressing the session, Senator J.D. Mesnard informed the Senators about Azerbaijan. Recalling his visit to Azerbaijan, J.D. Mesnard …

Heydar Aliyev Palace will host a concert timed to Novruz holiday on March 24. The concert titled ” Our World of Mugham” will bring together winners of international contests Ayshan Mehdiyev, Sarkhan Bunyadzade, Konul Mammadli, Ariz Huseynov, Nisbet Sadreyeva, Babek Guliyev, Sadaf  Budaqova, Elgiz Aliyev, Almakhanim Ahmadli, Mahabbat Safarov, Gizilgul …

Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia have explored the ways of expanding the bilateral energy cooperation as a Joint Technical Commission held its first meeting. Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Energy Samir Valiyev hailed factors that give impetus to the development of relations in the field of energy, including intensive cooperation within OPEC+format …

Baku Open Dance Cup was held at the Rashid Behbudov State Song Theater on February 10. The main goal of the competition is to identify talents among children and teenagers, to promote social and academic dance, to increase interest in modern choreography. The project was co-organized by the Youth Union and the Azerbaijan Dance …

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. “I was deeply saddened by the news of casualties caused by the collapse of a building and a helicopter crash in Istanbul,” the head of state said in his message. “On the occasion …