Azerbaijan

The jury of the 6th Booktrailer Festival has evaluated the works submitted. “At the moment, the Organizing Committee summarizes the results, after which the winners will be determined. The jury members voted not jointly but separately, that is, no one knew the colleagues’ ratings. All this ensures the objectivity of the results. We …

The influential France 24 TV channel’s website has published an article highlighting the healing properties of Naftalan oil. Headlined “Crude oil touted as health cure in Azerbaijan”, the article underlines that the properties of the oil extracted from Azerbaijan’s north-western city of Naftalan are known since ancient times. “Many people …

An exhibition featuring handiworks by children and youth with disabilities and residents of social centers has been organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population. Called “Joys of Spring”, the exhibition and a concert were held at Elektra Events Hall in the Seaside National Park. Vice-President of …

Great Caucasus Open Dance Cup was held in Sheki. The event was co-organized by the Dance Association and the Youth Union of Azerbaijan with the support of Jam Group, Trend Life reported. The project aims at the development of modern and traditional dance art in country’s regions, as well as exchange …

A presentation of the “Shahdag. The Shah of Mountains” documentary, a special project of IDEA Public Union highlighting the national parks of Azerbaijan has been held at the Baku Convention Center. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of IDEA Public Union Leyla Aliyeva attended the event. Addressing …

Wine is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits. The natural chemical balance of grapes allows them to ferment without the addition of sugar, acids, enzymes, water, or other nutrients. Wines made from fruits other than grapes are usually named after the fruit from which they are …

Marvelous concert timed to the 650th anniversary of the great Azerbaijani poet and philosopher Imadeddin Nasimi has been held in Austria. The show featured fantastic singers who coupled with a fascinating stage set brought the listeners into the magical world of music. The concert took place at Azerbaijani Cultural Center …

There is a museum in Lerik region on Azerbaijan’s southern border, a museum dedicated to centenarians, the only one of its kind. Azerbaijan enjoys natural and mysterious abundance. Every nook, every region and the splendidly rich flora and fauna intrigue all who pass through. Talysh Mountains with their unique trees, …

The 90th anniversary of the Azerbaijani artist, dancer and choreographer Roza Jalilova will be solemnly marked in Baku. The event will take place in the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall on May 17, Trend Life reported. For more than 30 years, Roza Jalilova was representing Azerbaijan at many international festivals held in Canada, …

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has expressed hope that Notre-Dame Cathedral will soon be restored and returned to the mankind, Trend reports on April 16. “I was deeply saddened by the fire at the Notre-Dame Cathedral – one of the gems of the cultural heritage of France and the world,” President Aliyev tweeted. …