Azerbaijan

“In accordance with the Combat Training Plan for 2020, approved by the Minister of Defense, practical training classes for servicemen are held in severe weather conditions and in various terrain,” Azerbaijan`s Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC. “Before the start of the classes, the leaders of the training sites have familiarized the …

The Heydar Aliyev Foundation has sent gifts to some 100,000 families on the occasion of the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year, Azertag reported. The delivery of holiday gifts to low-income families and those related to other vulnerable groups have started on the initiative of the First Vice …

Azerbaijan State Translation Centre has released a book “About the mysteries of filmmaking” by the renowned Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. The book includes author’s thoughts, scientific articles, as well as speeches and interviews on cinematic excellence. The book was translated by Farhad Abdullayev and edited by Rabiga Nazimgizi. A world …

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has received congratulations from a number of world leaders, including from Turkish and Russian counterparts, on the occasion of his 59th birthday. In a phone call to his Azerbaijani counterpart on December 24, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan  wished Aliyev the best of health and successes in his activities …

The 8th Azerbaijani-Russian Youth Forum was held virtually on December 22. The forum, chaired by Chairman of the National Council of Youth Organizations Azer Aliyev and Chairman of the Russian Council of Youth and Children’s Organizations Grigory Petushkov, was attended by members of parliament, government agencies, universities and media representatives. Speaking …

Let Me Run (“İzn ver qaçım”) shot film by Azerbaijani film director Elmar Bayramov has been recognized as the “Best Foreign Film” at the “Fighting Spirit Film” international festival held in London. The film tells the life story of a physically challenged young man named Orkhan who despite all difficulties …

Azerbaijani feature film “Farida”, produced by Narimanfilm, has won two awards at the International Human Rights Film Festival “Stalker” in Russia. Director of the film Ksenia Lagutina was awarded the “Jury`s Diploma” for the truthful disclosure of the fate of women and the “Special Prize” of the United Nations High …

A charity event organized by the New England-Azerbaijan Center was held in Medford, Massachusetts, Trend reports citing the Azerbaijani State Committee on Work with Diaspora. The dishes of the Azerbaijani and Turkish national cuisine, cooked at the initiative of Azerbaijani women, were sold during the event in the “Freerange Market”. “While demonstrating …

Azerbaijan has detected 4,451 new COVID-19 cases, 4,283 patients have recovered and 39 patients have died, Trend reports citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers.

Azerbaijan has detected 4,268 new COVID-19 cases, 4,085 patients have recovered and 43 patients have died, Trend reports citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers. Up until now, 171,423 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country, 107,635 of them have recovered, and 1,883 people have died. …