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Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater has strengthened and expanded its relations with internationals partners. World-famous operas will be presented in Belgrade, Trend Life reported. The projects will be held as part of the cooperation with the Serbian National Opera Theater. “La Boheme” opera by Giacomo Puccini will be staged on February 23. The libretto is …

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Croatia Fakhraddin Gurbanov has met with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković to discuss prospects for developing relations between the two countries. They noted the role of the joint intergovernmental commission in expanding economic and trade ties between Azerbaijan and Croatia. They also discussed preparations for the next …

Azerbaijani Minister of Justice Fikrat Mammadov has met with Regional Director of the World Bank for the South Caucasus Mercy Tembon. Fikrat Mammadov hailed fruitful cooperation between Azerbaijan and the World Bank. The minister highlighted the judicial reforms carried out in Azerbaijan under President Ilham Aliyev. Mercy Tembon said that …

On 8 March, a talented Italian jazz musician, virtuoso player, winner of jazz festivals and worldwide famous Fabio Lepore will perform in Baku with a magnificent music program dedicated to International Women’s Day at the Landmark Rotunda Jazz Club. One of the most interesting Italian singer Fabio Lepore could attract …

Azerbaijan`s Ministry of Economy has dispatched its first export mission of this year to Beijing, China. Aimed at promoting “Made in Azerbaijan” brand, the mission consists of 16 companies producing food, wine and other alcoholic drinks. Azerbaijani entrepreneurs will hold negotiations with Chinese counterparts and meet with potential buyers.

Baku will host the European Championships in Aerobic Gymnastics for the first time on May 24-26. Aerobic Gymnastics is a non-Olympic discipline which requires a serious physical preparation. This sport involves performances of both men and women individually, in mixed pairs, trios (male/female/mixed composition) and in a group of five …

Azerbaijani female judoka Larisa Florian (52 kg) will compete in the Marrakesh Grand Prix 2019. A total of 540 judo fighters from 72 countries will contest medals in the tournament.