The process of implementing a social package that will cover more than two million people will be launched in Azerbaijan in 2022, Azerbaijani Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population Sahil Babayev said at the ministerial meeting, Trend reports. “Thus, social benefits will increase,” the minister added. The minister stressed that this will be as part […]
Azerbaijani State Customs Committee comments on alleged reduction of $300 limit for orders from abroad
The information was spread by some media outlets about the alleged reduction of the limit on duty-free import of goods for individuals from $300 to $100, the Azerbaijani State Customs Committee told Trend . The Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers makes such decisions. “The State Customs Committee is the executing structure,” the message said. “This information spread in […]
It is important to cooperate with such partners as Azerbaijan – Head of EU Delegation
The EU considers it extremely important to cooperate with such partners as Azerbaijan, head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan Peter Michalko said at the ceremony of launching the EU4Lankaran program, Trend reports on Nov. 30. Michalko said that there are a number of opportunities for the development of Lankaran and the EU is ready to render […]
Central Bank of Azerbaijan reveals amount of sold foreign currency
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) held a foreign currency auction with the participation of the State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) on November 30, Trend reports via the CBA. According to the CBA, the demand of local banks for foreign currency amounted to $142.9 million and was fully met. At the end of the auction, the weighted average […]
Gas swap agreement is mutually beneficial for Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkmenistan – experts
The gas swap agreement is of great importance since it is necessary to cooperate on the energy track, first, with neighboring countries, Professor of the Azerbaijan State Economic University (UNEC) Elshad Mammadov told Trend. On November 28, in Ashgabat, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkmenistan signed a contract on gas supplies swap. According to the document, Turkmen gas […]
Pakistani companies may partake in restoration of Azerbaijan’s liberated territories
Azerbaijan and Pakistan discussed prospects for development of bilateral cooperation in the field of industry, Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said on Twitter, Trend reports on Nov. 30. “During our meeting with Zobaida Jalal, the Minister of Defense Production of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, we exchanged views on the development of industrial cooperation between our countries, […]
Flight recorder of crashed military helicopter found in Azerbaijan
A flight recorder of the Azerbaijani State Border Service’s military helicopter that crashed in Khizi district on November 30, was found, Trend reports referring to the General Prosecutor’s Office. According to the message, the scene was inspected by the leadership of the Prosecutor General’s Office and the State Border Service, as well as forensic ballistics, forensic medical […]
Organization of Turkic States expresses condolences to Azerbaijan due to helicopter crash
The Organization of Turkic States expressed condolences regarding helicopter crash of the Azerbaijani State Border Service. “May the Almighty rest the souls of the deceased! the Organization of Turkic States tweeted. “We express our deep condolences to the people of fraternal Azerbaijan and the Armed Forces, we wish recovery to the wounded,” said the statement. […]
French ambassador expresses condolences over crash of military helicopter in Azerbaijan
French Ambassador to Azerbaijan Zacharie Gross expressed condolences over the crash of a military helicopter in Azerbaijan. “I present my sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic helicopter crash in Garaheybat training ground, Khizi,” Gross tweeted. A military helicopter of the Azerbaijani State Border Service crashed during training flights at the […]
Speech by President Charles Michel at the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Assembly
It’s a pleasure to address this Eastern Partnership Civil Society Assembly today. Your meeting takes place two weeks ahead of our Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels – an opportunity for political leaders and governments to boost reform efforts and drive forward the recovery and resilience of our societies. When I say ‘society’, I mean all […]
Relations of Turkic speaking countries at a new stage
A new project has been launched on Azerbaijan Television. According to AzTV’s Social Media and PR Department, political and economic processes taking place in the region and country are commented on from different aspects on the program entitled “Our word is our signature!”. Processes are analyzed referring to the Azerbaijani President’s speeches, as well as […]
Doodle dedicated to Lotfi Zadeh
The doodle dedicated to world-renowned Azerbaijani scientist Lotfi Zadeh has been presented on the main page of the “Google” search engine. System users can go to the websites about Lotfi Zadeh by clicking on the doodle. Source: Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting-AzTV
Military helicopter of Azerbaijan’s SBS crashes in Khizi
Today, at around 10:00, the military helicopter of the State Border Service of Azerbaijan crashed while conducting exercise flights in the Garaheybat aviation polygon located in Khizi region, according to the joint information of the SBS and the Prosecutor General’s Office. There are dead and injured among the personnel of the helicopter as a result […]
Azerbaijan confirms 1, 678 fresh COVID-19 cases, 23 people die
Azerbaijan has confirmed 1, 678 new coronavirus cases, 1, 934 recoveries, and 23 deaths over the past 24 hours. The overall confirmed cases in Azerbaijan have reached 588, 318 with 554, 749 recoveries and 7, 856 deaths. The treatment of 25, 713 others is underway. A total of 5, 539, 284 coronavirus tests have been […]
Azerbaijan’s SBS: 14 died, 2 injured as a result of accident
“Our helicopter made an accident landing while conducting exercise flights in Garaheybat aviation polygon,” said Deputy head of SBS Ilham Mehdiyev. SBS deputy head said that some people died and were injured in the accident. As a result of the accident, 14 people died and 2 were injured. Colonel Javadov Fizuli Ali Ibram oglu; 2. […]