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Within the framework of the ‘Canlı kitab’ (eng.: ‘Live book’) project, more than 550 works by 64 authors from world and Azerbaijani literature have been posted on YouTube in Azerbaijani language, thus far. Those who love reading may enjoy listening to works of art in various genres and volumes from …

The UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Vladanka Andreeva expressed her condolences in connection with the January 20 events, Trend reports via her Twitter publication. “On the 32nd anniversary of the January 20, 1990 tragic events, I join the people of Azerbaijan in commemoration of lives lost in the struggle for independence”, the …

Azerbaijan`s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov has addressed the opening meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation (FSC) under the Chairmanship of Azerbaijan. Speaking about the priority issues of the FSC chairmanship of Azerbaijan and the identified Security Dialogues, the FM voiced the following important issues: – The …

The first thing people see while coming to Baku’s Highland Park is the lines of graves, identical rows of light marble with portraits of men, women, and children. The tombstones bear the same date of death – January 20, 1990. The day of January 20, 1990, became a tragic and …

Used by every family in Azerbaijan, lavash is a soft, thin unleavened flatbread made of flour and water. The word “lavash” is repeatedly found in early Turkic written sources. While in other countries, these flat cakes are called “katyrma”, “zhupka” or “yufka”, however, their composition and taste is almost the …

Some 15 micro and small entrepreneurs of Azerbaijan have demonstrated their products at the 28th International Trade Food and Beverage Exhibition (Anfas Food Product) in Antalya, Turkey. According to the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of Azerbaijan (KOBIA), Azerbaijan`s stand features agricultural, food and beverage products manufactured in the …

Azerbaijan’s War College Chief Lt-Gen Heydar Piriyev and Bulgaria’s National Defence College Commandant Maj-Gen Grudi Angelov have discussed cooperation in military education, the ministry reported on January 18. At the meeting, Piriyev said that Azerbaijani-Bulgarian bilateral ties are built on friendship and beneficial collaboration. He briefed the guests about the work done …