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National Broadcasting Council Chairman denies information about Nargiz TV opening
“We don’t intend to open new TV channel only for a number, but we concern over the deficit of qualitative programs, occurrence of large number of showbiz programs, appearance of people, who have no influence among the society, on TV as exemplary persons.
3.05.10
Azerbaijani killed in Moscow
Azerbaijani was killed in Moscow.
3.05.10 The body of our compatriot has been revealed in the underground passage at the intersection of Lenin Avenue with Udalsova Street.
ADB’s president: Azerbaijan’s economy develops more rapidly than Asian countries
Azerbaijani economy develops more rapidly than Asian Countries, president of Asian Development Bank Haruhiko Kuroda reported.
1.05.10 Azerbaijan has great oil and energy resources and this develops Azerbaijan economy more rapidly than Asian Countries.
Ombudsman sends a letter of congratulation to the Press Council on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day – May 3
Human Rights Defender of the Azerbaijan Republic Elmira Suleymanova sent a letter of congratulation to the chairman of the Press Council, Aflatun Amashov on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day – May 3, press service of the Ombudsman Office reported.
1.05.10 Ombudsman Suleymanova congratulated Chairman of the Council and representatives of the media in connection with the World Press Freedom Day – May 3, symbolizing the solidarity of journalists.
Azerbaijani parliament to discuss issue of renaming Azizbayov district of Baku to Khazar
The next sitting of Azerbaijani parliament will be held on May 7.
1.05.10 The parliament told APA that the issue of renaming Azizbayov district to Khazar would be discussed at the meeting.
Azerbaijani Education Minister: Measures will be taken to perpetuate the victims of the terror attack at Oil Academy
Commemorative event has been held today on the occasion of the anniversary of the terror attack at Azerbaijan State Oil Academy.
1.05.10 Education Minister Misir Mardanov, rector of Azerbaijan State Oil Academy SIyavush Garayev, teachers and students of the academy participated in the event. They laid wreath, put flowers before the photos of the terror attack victims.
Azerbaijani President: Increase of salaries and pensions is expected this year
“Azerbaijan is developing. Construction work is being done in all regions. Azerbaijan is moving forward with confidence. All the tasks lying ahead are being fulfilled. All investment projects are being implemented. Social problems are solved. I want more rapid development,” Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said while meeting the people in Salyan on April 29.
1.05.10 The head of state underlined that there is no country developing more rapidly than Azerbaijan.
“Not only now, but also within the past 5-6 years Azerbaijan has developed most in the world. It allowed us to solve a great part of the problems. But we should not content ourselves with these achievements.
Hidayat Orujov: The opinion of the Azerbaijani experts must be taken into consideration while restoring Shusha mosque
“The opinion of the Azerbaijani experts must be taken into consideration, Azerbaijan must be appealed while restoring Azerbaijani mosque in Shusha,” chairman of the State Committee for Religious Associations Hidayat Orujov said while commenting on the statement concerning the restoration of Shusha mosque issued by Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, who visited Baku to attend the World Summit of the Religious Leaders.
1.05.10 Orujov said in order to prevent the falsification of Azerbaijan’s Shusha mosque, the opinion of the Azerbaijani experts must be taken into consideration.
“I remember that mosque very well. The mosque is purely in the style of Azerbaijani architecture. It must not be distorted,” he said.
Next meeting of Chiefs of Headquarters within the framework of Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council to be held in Brussels
30.04.10 Next meeting of Chiefs of Headquarters within the framework of Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council will be held on May 6, press service of the Defense Ministry reprted. According to information, the meeting will take place in Brussels. In addition to Individual Partnership Action Plans signed between NATO and Azerbaijan (03 – 14.05.2010), NATO’s basic course on Public Relations will take place in Budapest.
Rainy weather forecasted in Azerbaijan in the next few days
The weather will be cloudy in Baku and Absheron peninsula on April 30. It is predicted to rain in some places of the peninsula in the first half of the day.
30.04.10 Senior hydrologist of the National Hydrometeorology Department of Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry Asif Verdiyev told APA that north wind will blow. The temperature will be 12… 14 C in the daytime, 8…10 C in the evening.
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barrozo to visit Azerbaijan in July
President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barrozo will visit Azerbaijan in July.
30.04.10 Barrozo will visit Azerbaijan within the framework of his tour on the South Caucasus countries.
Police doesn’t allow protest action outside the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
Any protest action outside the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy will not be allowed, deputy chief of Baku police office Major-General Elkhan Hasanov said.
30.04.10 Hasanov said law-enforcement agencies were controlling the Oil Academy nearby areas to prevent any protest action. “Baku City Executive Power offered three places for the protest action, but they didn’t agree with that. We will not allow to hold an action here and to disturb the public peace”.
Vasif Talibov: “Armenians are like children wishing to buy every toy they see”
Within the framework of the visit to Turkey, chairman of the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Vasif Talibov met with Igdir Governor Saffet Karahisarli.
30.04.10 Azerbaijani Consul General in Gars Hasan Zeynalov, Turkish Consul General in Nakhchivan Ahmad Enginal and police chief of Igdir Mustafa Aydin attended the meeting.
Former chief of Kyrgyzstan’s presidential administration arrested
Former chief of the presidential administration of Kyrgyzstan Kanibek Joroyev was arrested.
30.04.10
Members of U.S. Congress call to repeal Section 907 adopted with respect to Azerbaijan
Members of the House Caucus on Azerbaijan sent a letter to Nita Lowey, chair of the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee.
30.04.10 The letter signed by co-chairs of the Caucus Bill Shuster, Solomon Ortiz, activists Michael McMahon and Eddie Bernice Johnson says that the lawmakers call on the chair of the subcommittee to support the assistance programs serving to strengthen US-Azerbaijan relations while considering 2011 fiscal year budget.
