Tag Archives: Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have both been named some of the best destinations to visit, according to the 2018 National Geographic Russia Traveler Awards. The magazine based its rankings on travelers’ opinions of the countries they visited. Azerbaijan, located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, ranked third amongst destinations for culinary …

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan discussed cooperation in trade, investment, export and other areas, as Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov met the Minister of Investment and Development Jenis Kasimbek as part of his visit to Astana. As it was noted, the trade turnover between the two countries in eight months of 2018 increased …

A team of Australian trampoline gymnasts is training in the additional hall of the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku. All the necessary conditions were created for athletes to train in the National Gymnastics Arena, Samantha Palmer, head of the team, said. She said the Australian gymnasts chose Baku because the …

The Norwegian company DNV GL will help create a support system in Azerbaijan in the alternative energy sector, the company’s Chief Consultant Ilka Lewington told reporters on Oct. 30. The creation of such a system is provided for as part of the development of a draft law on renewable energy …

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakiyev. President Ilham Aliyev noted that reciprocal visits by the heads of state as well as regular meetings held as part of international events play an important role in developing …

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Minister Delegate to the Head of Government for the Reform of Administration and Public Service of the Kingdom of Morocco Mohamed Ben Abdelkader. The head of state hailed the development of relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom …

Azerbaijan Railways CJSC and Turkey’s government-owned railway company TCDD Tasimacilik tested the possibility of operating Azerbaijani freight cars on Turkish railways, Azerbaijani Railways said in a message on Oct. 29. A car of Azerbaijan Railways was included into a local Turkish train at the Kars station and proceeded through such …

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the opening of the Flag Museum in Shaki. The head of state cut the ribbon symbolizing the opening of the Flag Museum. The museum is located in the territory of the Flag Square. Renovation and landscaping work was carried …

A meeting of the heads of European countries’ air navigation bodies took place in Brussels, in which AZANS Air Traffic Control Center took part. Following the meeting, AZANS was elected to European Air Navigation Organizations CEO committee. This Committee includes the general directors of air navigation bodies of England, Germany, …

1. The world’s first modern oil well was drilled in Baku, Bibi-Heybat. 2. In the repertoire of prominent Azerbaijan singer Rashid Behbudov there were about 30 songs about Baku. 3. Oil Rocks are included in the Guinness Book of Records as an ancient oil platform. 4. The Germans of Tovuz …