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Sheki, located in a picturesque mountainous region of Azerbaijan, 380 km west of Baku, has an ancient history dating back about 2500 years. It has preserved many historical sights, a special place among which is occupied by the Sheki Khans’ Palace, one of the best examples of Azerbaijani architecture. Residents …

The Japanese Nippon AM radio has broadcast a special program about Azerbaijan. An economic expert, producer of the “World Investors TV” Kazuyasu Ishida and host of the radio program Kuroki Hitomi provided an insight into Azerbaijan’s geographic position, rich history, culture and strong economic potential. They drew the Japanese audience’s …

A minibus with Azerbaijani citizens turned over in Russia’s Stavropol region, six people were injured, Trend reports referring to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the region. “The information was obtained at 10:45 (GMT+3),” the ministry said. “According to the information, a Mercedes minibus transporting Azerbaijani citizens and running along …

The value of investments of Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR in Turkey will reach $19.5 billion, director general of the STAR oil refinery of SOCAR, Mesut Ilter, told the Turkish media Jan. 5, Trend reports. Speaking about current projects, Ilter noted that the STAR refinery (one of SOCAR’s assets in …

Azerbaijani oil price has increased on the world markets. The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude oil rose $1.93 to stand at $58.27.

By Leman Mammadova Azerbaijan’s electricity production amounted to 22.52 billion kilowatt-hours in 2018, thus showing an increase of 3.4 percent compared to 2017, Trend reports referring to Azerenergy JSC. The electricity exports to Russia, Georgia, Iran and Turkey increased by 175 million kilowatt-hours or 14.2 percent in 2018 compared to 2017. Over …

Individuals in Azerbaijan will be able to get back a part of the value added tax (VAT) during purchases in retail and catering networks after development of a corresponding mechanism, the Ministry of Taxes told Trend. Since Jan. 1, 2019, amendments to the Tax Code have entered into force in …

By Laman Ismayilova Anna Karenina play, based on the novel with the same name of Russian writer Leo Tolstoy will be staged in Baku. The opera will be presented at Baku Music Academy on February 7, Trend Life reported. Talented actors Ruslan Bankovsky, Dmitry Mazurov, Mikhail Pavlik, Peter Barancheyev and others …

By Laman Ismayilova In 2019, Baku Boulevard, a favorite vacation spot for capital residents and city guests, marks the 110th anniversary of its foundation. In the past few years, Baku Boulevard has grown enormously, covering almost the entire inner part of the bay. The length of the Seaside National Park, …

Head of the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev has issued an Order approving the plan of events on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of January 20 tragedy. Under the plan, meetings, conferences, lectures will be organized, plays will be staged, films and documentaries will be screened to commemorate the …