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World-renowned Argentine striker Hernan Crespo has arrived in Azerbaijan`s capital as UEFA`s star ambassador as part of preparations for the UEFA Europa League Final to be held in Baku Olympic Stadium on May 29, 2019. Football fans had an opportunity to get the Argentine star`s autograph and take photos with …

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has been elected “Head of State of the Year” in Turkey, Trend reports. The nomination “Head of State of the Year” was determined upon the following parameters: sincere, businesslike, successful and a friend of Turkey. The corresponding survey was conducted in 16 Turkish regions by 145 …

Azerbaijan is now a recognized and important player on a global stage, Rob Sobhani, director general of the Caspian Group Holdings, told Trend. He noted that the first few words that come to mind when one thinks of Azerbaijan’s achievements in the last several years are “Consequential”, “Historic”, “Amazing”, and …

Azerbaijani female weightlifter Sabina Azimova (55kg) has won a bronze medal at the 5th International Qatar Cup in Doha. Azimova secured the medal after scoring a total of 166kg, with a lift of 74kg in the snatch and 92kg in the clean and jerk.

By Leman Mammadova India and Azerbaijan enjoy close and friendly relations and have an active cooperation between them in many areas including political, commercial and investment, educational and cultural. Economy Minister Shahin Mustafayev met Indian ambassador Sanjay Rana, who completed his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the sides exchanged …

Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of his birthday. “I extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to you on the occasion of your birthday,” President Xi Jinping said. “China-Azerbaijan relations have maintained dynamic development tendency in recent years,” he said. “Bilateral ties …

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 …

The price of Azerbaijani oil has decreased on the world markets. The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude fell $2.68 to stand at $56.52.

The Hall of Fame, a UEFA Europa League museum, will be set up in Baku between December 22 and January 7 as part of preparations for the final game scheduled for May 29, 2019. Those whose hearts beat with football and who want to journey through the unforgettable moments in …

Azerbaijani top chess players including GMs Shahriyar Mammadyarov and Rauf Mammadov will test their strength at the King Salman FIDE World Rapid Championship to be held in St. Petersburg, Russia from December 26-28. It is 15 rounds Swiss tournament with a prize fund of USD 1,150,000. Time control is 15+10. …