Azerbaijan`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement on March 31- Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis. AZERTAC presents the statement: “Today is 31 March – Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis, when the memory of Azerbaijanis killed by Armenians for their ethnic and religious affiliation, subjected to a policy of racial …
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Shusha finally opens its doors to tourists
With its timeless culture and history, Shusha opens its doors to tourism enthusiasts. Now, everyone can witness the centuries-old city in all its beauty. Around 40 people were among the first lucky ones, who visited the cultural center as tourists, Azernews reports. Launched by the Azerbaijani State Tourism Agency, tourist …
Read More »Turkic Culture & Heritage Foundation announces int’l painting campaign
The International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce an international painting campaign based on the drawings of children and teenagers themed “With Love to the Children of Turkiye”. The painting campaign unites children and adolescents of the Turkic World and globally in order to form a sense …
Read More »First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva shares post on Novruz holiday
Azerbaijan’s First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva has shared a post on her official Instagram page on the Novruz holiday, Azernews reports. The post reads: “Dear brothers and sisters! “I cordially congratulate you all on the Novruz Bayram! I wish you robust health, wonderful feelings, great mood, happiness and long life! …
Read More »Azerbaijan celebrates Wind Tuesday (Yel Charshanba)
Azerbaijan is celebrating Wind Tuesday, before Novruz spring holiday. The legend has it that different winds sleep underground: Khazri (cold northern wind), Gilavar (southern wind), Agh Yel (White Wind) and Gara Yel (Black Wind), both hot, dry summer winds. At the same time, the Yel baba (Father of Wind) ceremony …
Read More »Azerbaijani artist presents his art works in Estonia
Azerbaijani artist Rovshan Guliyev has presented his art works in Tallinn, Estonia. His personal exhibition was timed to the 31st anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, Azernews reports. The Khojaly massacre was the mass killing of Azerbaijani civilians by Armenian forces and the 366th CIS regiment in the town of Khojaly on 26 …
Read More »Azerbaijani Embassy in Rome commemorates Khojaly genocide victims
The Azerbaijani Embassy in Rome has hosted a commemorative event dedicated to the 31st anniversary of the Khojaly genocide. Many public figures, members of the Italian parliament, state officials, diplomatic corps representatives, local media, and members of the Azerbaijani community took part in the event, co-organized by Heydar Aliyev Foundation …
Read More »“613 Martyrs of Khojaly” book presented
On the eve of the 31st anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, the “613 Martyrs of Khojaly” book has been presented at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The book dedicated to the victims of the Khojaly tragedy was published within the Heydar Aliyev Foundation’s international campaign “Justice for Khojaly!”. The book provides …
Read More »President Ilham Aliyev was interviewed by TV channels in Munich
Following the joint meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has been interviewed by TV channels in Munich. Azernews presents the interview. President Ilham Aliyev: Salaam alaikum. Journalists: Hello, Mr. President. Journalist: The meeting has probably been …
Read More »Azerbaijan rushes to aid quake-hit Kahramanmaras of Turkiye
Azerbaijan has expressed condolences to Turkiye over the devastating earthquake that occurred this morning in the city of Kahramanmaras, Azernews reports. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of condolence to Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the numerous casualties and destruction caused by the terrible earthquake. “We are deeply …
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