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The regular board meeting was held under the chairmanship of Azerbaijan Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov, with the participation of board members, representatives of structural units of the ministry, and subordinate institutions, Azernews reports. The Ministry informed that the chairman made a speech and said that important measures for the future development of …

The issue of amending the current legislation on domestic violence will soon be discussed in the Azerbaijani parliament, Azernews reports. Sevil Mikayilova, MP of the Milli Majlis and member of the Family, Women’s, and Children’s Affairs Committee, said this at the event on the results of the II All-Republic Blogger contest dedicated …

When chilly winter days settle in, there’s nothing quite like cozying up with a hearty and comforting meal. If you are looking for a perfect winter dinner idea, then embrace the colder weather with Azerbaijani qutab. This cold-weather dish is incredibly warming and full of fresh ingredients. It reminds us …

Bulbul Memorial Museum has hosted a magnificent concert, “From the City of Shusha to Italy,” as part of the 3rd Azerbaijan International Vocal Festival. At the concert, students of the Bulbul Vocal School performed works by Azerbaijani and world classics at the International Mugham Centre, Azernews reports. People’s Artist Samir Jafarov, Honoured …

The 25th meeting of the joint Azerbaijani-Russian commission on joint use of water resources of the transboundary Samur River was held on the territory of Russian Dagestan, Azernews reports. According to the information, the meeting was attended by the co-chairman of the commission from the Azerbaijani side, “Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Management”. …

The worldwide competition awarded third place to the classical music composition honouring Shusha, the cultural centre of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. Austrian composer, music theorist, and ethnomusicologist Aria Torkanbouri wrote the song “Shusha Resounds” in 2021. “Shusha Resounds” is a piece devoted to the memory of Uzeyir Hajibeyli, a renowned Azerbaijani composer, musicologist, …

President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree approving the “Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of tourism between Azerbaijan’s State Tourism Agency and the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Historical Monuments of the Republic of Iraq”, Azernews reports. According to the decree, “Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field …