Azerbaijan

The food in Azerbaijan blends regional influences from Iran, Turkey and the Mediterranean. Dishes tend to be meat-based, especially mutton, with recipes passed down generations to give distinct flavours. If you’re visiting Azerbaijan, sample some of these traditional meals. Plov Plov, or Pilaf, is a traditional food in Azerbaijan as …

Mud baths, naturally occurring hot springs and swanky hotel spas and wellness centres make Baku an obvious choice for a relaxing break in the Caucasus. Long before homes had indoor bathrooms, the bathhouse, hamam or natural spring was not only a place to wash, but also the centre of a …

Some 542 people tested positive COVID-19 in Azerbaijan in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of coronavirus cases to 21,916, the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers reported on July 8. In addition, nine patients have died and 465 have recovered. So far, 274 people have died of …

YARAT Contemporary Space has presented a virtual lettuce of Russian art expert Olga Polyanskaya. During the lecture, Olga Polyanskaya provided insight into the collection of Azerbaijani paintings (1960-1980s) stored at the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. YARAT is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to nurturing an understanding of contemporary art in Azerbaijan and to creating a platform for …

A book about Azerbaijani cuisine by Stalik Khankishiyev, “Bazar, kazan and dastarkhan”, has been named the winner of a contest in the Caroussel du Louvre gallery in Paris that involved culinary books from 65 countries and chefs from 10 countries. Speaking to the awards ceremony, Khankishiyev, a promoter of Azerbaijan’s …

Azerbaijan has a very rich and delicious cuisine. However it is not very well promoted in the world and it is very hard to find original Azerbaijani food somewhere in Europe or North America. However, if you are in Baku, don’t miss a chance to taste the country’s most delicious …

The local takes on the kebab and pilaf are rich and satisfying, but there is also anabundance of fresh, healthy fruit and vegetables to be enjoyed. In the summer heat Azerbaijanis love to drink hot tea, which is believed to help the body cool off naturally. In the regions, tea …

President Ilham Aliyev has urged citizens comply with social distancing rules amid the special coronavirus quarantine regime imposed in the country, saying that some citizens are demonstratively violating such rules. The president made the remarks while opening a new modular hospital in Baku’s Khatai district on July 6, which is …

YARAT Contemporary Space invites you to join a virtual discussion on July 8. This time curator Farah Alakbarli and young artist Chinara Majidova are going to provide insight into the multidisciplinary practice of contemporary artists, the role of research in it and various ways of expressing creativity. As an educated lawyer, …

583 new cases of coronavirus infection have been recorded in Azerbaijan, while 395 patients have been recovered and discharged from the hospital, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told AZERTAC. According to the Task Force, 7 persons have died after testing positive for COVID-19. “The overall confirmed cases in …