Azerbaijan

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 …

A concert dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the Azerbaijani opera was held in the Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois church in Paris. It was held with the support of the Association of Friends of Azerbaijan in France (FADA). Azerbaijani Ambassador to France Rahman Mustafayev, FADA President Jean-Francois Mancel, Deputy Mayor of the 1st …

By Laman Ismayilova Opera stars Yusuf Eyvazov, Anna Netrebko, Andrea Bocelli and Olga Peretyatko will hold a joint concert at the State Kremlin Palace on June 4. The opera singers will perform both classical arias and popular melodies. The concert will be accompanied by a symphony orchestra and choir, Trend Life reported. Yusif Eyvazov …

An Azerbaijani-UK Culture Center has been established in London. A ceremony to mark the occasion brought together the Azerbaijani Embassy staff, Azerbaijani students, and Turkish businessmen. In her opening remarks, Vice president of the Center Sevil Aslanova highlighted the goals and objectives of the Culture Center. She noted that the …