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Minister of Health Ogtay Shiraliyev has said that Azerbaijan has taken timely and strict measures to curb the spread of novel coronavirus pandemic. He made the remarks during the 73rd World Health Assembly on COVID-19 held in the video conference format on May 18-19, the ministry reported on May 19. “Azerbaijan …

On May 19, Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. The ministers, in accordance to the instructions received after the telephone conversation between President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, discussed the situation …

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva have attended the inauguration of the DOST center No3 of the Sustainable and Operative Social Security Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population in Nizami district, Baku. Minister of Labor and Social Protection …

The price of gold increased in Azerbaijan on May 18 compared to the previous price, Trend reports referring to the data published by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA). The price of gold increased by 50.456 manat and amounted to 2,993.097 manat per ounce. The price of silver rose by 1.9347 manat …

The Azerbaijani Army has started large-scale operational-tactical exercises in line with the combat exercises plan for 2020, the press service of the Ministry of Defense reported on May 18. The drills will last till May 22 and involve various types and kinds of troops, military associations and units of the Azerbaijani …

136 new cases of coronavirus infection have been recorded in Azerbaijan, while 71 patients have been recovered and discharged from the hospital, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told AZERTAC. According to the Task Force, born in 1932, 1956 and 1965, three persons have died after testing positive for …

The spread of the coronavirus pandemic was prevented to some extent in Azerbaijan’s Ganja city thanks to the conducted anti-epidemic measures, but these measures must be continued, Chairman of the Management Union of Medical Territorial Unit (TABIB) Ramin Bayramli said. Bayramli made the remark at a briefing of the Operational …

The restrictions in connection with the Baku-Nakhchivan flight remain in force, Spokesman for the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers Ibrahim Mammadov said. Mammadov made the remark at a briefing of the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers, Trend reports on May 15. “However, the issue of opening a flight may be considered …

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili talked on the phone with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, Trend reports referring to Georgian president’s press service. The heads of state spoke about the coronavirus-related situation in Georgia and Finland and remote education process, as access to education in a crisis situation is very important. The president …

International Museum Day is established at the initiative of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and held annually on May 18. The event highlights a specific theme that changes every year to promote cultural exchange and cooperation among peoples. This year’s theme is “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion”. Due …