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Shusha is a city of tremendous historical, cultural, and strategic importance for Azerbaijan. Considering its historical and cultural significance, 2022 is declared the Year of Shusha in Azerbaijan. Many projects have been successfully implemented in Azerbaijan and other countries within the Year of Shusha. A radio program “Shusha Calling” is …

The national costume is one of the main attributes of each nation, which is closely connected to its history and traditions. In Azerbaijan, as in the rest of the world, history and geography determined the form and color of clothes. Traditional dresses, so colorful and diversified, truly represent the different …

Khurshidbanu Natavan’s handmade jacket is being restored at the National History Museum, Azernews reports, citing the National History Museum. The restoration is being carried out without dismantling parts of the exhibit. This process is quite difficult for restoration, but only this way can help to preserve the authenticity of the historical …

In 2022, Azerbaijan marks the 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations with various states and international organizations. Azernews, the nation’s first English language media outlet, continues its own pet project of examining major aspects of Azerbaijan’s relations with key actors of international policy in a Q&A format. This one is looking …

The history of Azerbaijani cinema dates back to the end of the 19th century, during which, many iconic movies have been filmed, which are still watched and admired by everyone. These movies were filmed in many beautiful places: from the cozy and winding streets of the Icharishahar (Old City) – …

A book exhibition has opened as part of the Vagif Poetry Days, Azernews reports, citing Azertac. Ilgar Fahmi, a member of the Azerbaijani Union of Writers and People’s Writer Anar welcomed the guests of the event. In his remarks, Deputy Chairman of the Azerbaijani Union of Writers Rashad Majid said that …

Nar continues to provide boxing trainings for underprivileged teenagers to promote healthy lifestyle. This year, 15 teenagers took part in the training, and the mobile operator presented the participants with all the boxing equipment necessary for professional training. Trainings are conducted under the guidance of experienced trainers of Baku Fight …

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Ibrahim Taha. President Ilham Aliyev noted that cooperation with Muslim countries held a special place in Azerbaijan’s foreign policy priorities, adding that this cooperation had been successfully carried out both …

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has sent a letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in connection with the IX Global Baku Forum on “Challenges to the Global World Order” held on June 16, Azernews reports, citing Azartac. President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella has sent a letter to President of …

Tar player, composer and musician Mashadi Jamil Amiraslan oglu Amirov was born in 1875 in Shusha and received his first education in madrasah. As a child and young he lived in need. Mashadi Jamil, who lost his father Karbalayi Amiraslan bey when he was 12 years old, started selling baked …