BAKU — In the upcoming UEFA Champions League play-off return match, English referee Michael Oliver will take the helm for the game between Azerbaijan’s FC Qarabag and Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb, set to unfold at Baku’s Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium.
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Azerbaijan Officials Detained for Alleged Smuggling of Gold Bars from UAE
BAKU—Azerbaijani authorities have detained several officials on charges of smuggling gold bars worth approximately 190,000 AZN ($111,500 USD) into the country, as reported by the Prosecutor General’s Office.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the…
Sahib Mammadov Elected Chairman of Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation
BAKU — Sahib Mammadov has been named the new president of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation (ATUC), following his election at the 7th Extraordinary Congress of ATUC on August 26.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the election was prompte…
Baku Initiative Group Challenges French Colonial Policy at UN Human Rights Session
BAKU—The Baku Initiative Group has submitted an alternative report to the UN Human Rights Committee for the upcoming 142nd session, critiquing France’s colonial practices, specifically in New Caledonia and French Polynesia.
According to Azeri-Press …
ICRC Conducts Visit to Armenian Detainees in Baku
BAKU—The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has completed another visit to Armenian detainees held in Baku, as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor conditions and facilitate family communications.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency,…
Azerbaijan Detains Afghan National Attempting Illegal Border Crossing in Caspian Sea
ASTARA — The State Border Service of Azerbaijan has heightened security measures in the Caspian Sea, resulting in the recent detention of an individual attempting an unauthorized border crossing.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, The State Borde…
Slight Decline in Oil Transported Through Turkey via BTC Pipeline
ISTANBUL—There has been a slight decrease in the volume of oil transported through Turkey via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline in the first seven months of 2024, according to a report by APA-Economics citing Turkey’s BOTAS company.
According t…
Sven-Göran Eriksson, Trailblazing Foreign Manager of England, Dies at 76
LONDON — Sven-Göran Eriksson, the first overseas manager of England’s national football team and a celebrated figure in European club football, has passed away at the age of 76.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, citing The Guardian, Eriksson die…
Lachin Marks Anniversary of Azerbaijani Control Amidst Ongoing Reconstruction and Resettlement
LACHIN — Today marks the anniversary of the city of Lachin and the villages of Zabukh and Sus coming under the control of Azerbaijan, a significant milestone following the conclusion of the Patriotic War.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Az…
Lachin Marks Anniversary of Azerbaijani Control Amidst Ongoing Reconstruction and Resettlement
LACHIN — Today marks the anniversary of the city of Lachin and the villages of Zabukh and Sus coming under the control of Azerbaijan, a significant milestone following the conclusion of the Patriotic War.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Az…
Azerbaijan Defense Ministry Reports Successful Artillery Tactical Exercise
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense has conducted a live-fire tactical exercise involving its artillery units, as part of the training agenda for 2024.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, citing the Ministry of Defense, the exercise entailed movin…
Azerbaijan Defense Ministry Reports Successful Artillery Tactical Exercise
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense has conducted a live-fire tactical exercise involving its artillery units, as part of the training agenda for 2024.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, citing the Ministry of Defense, the exercise entailed movin…
Azerbaijan’s First Lady Visits Historic Bibiheybet Shrine Complex
BAKU — On August 26, Azerbaijan’s First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, accompanied by her daughter Leyla Aliyeva, visited the Bibiheybet Shrine Complex, a significant cultural and historical site.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Bibiheybet Sh…
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Set for Talks in Ankara
ANKARA—Jeyhun Bayramov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, is scheduled to visit Ankara on August 27, 2024, to discuss bilateral relations and current regional and international developments.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the vis…
Azerbaijan Tour Guides Association Promotes Heritage and Wine Culture in Hungary
BUDAPEST — In a vibrant cultural presentation, the Azerbaijan Tour Guides Association, together with the Azerbaijan House in Hungary, showcased the rich historical and cultural offerings of Azerbaijan to an enthusiastic Hungarian audience.
According…