Day: December 4, 2024

Baku: President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon made a phone call to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan to discuss various bilateral and international matters. During the conversation, President Rahmon congratulated President Aliyev on the successful organization of COP29, highlighting its significance in promoting the global climate agenda. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev thanked President … Read more

Baku: Selling or producing dangerous food products in Azerbaijan may lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment of up to 10 years. This development follows the proposal of new Articles 200-3 in the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan, APA reports. The amendments aim to enhance food safety regulations and impose stricter consequences on individuals involved in the … Read more

Baku: New fines are set to be imposed on non-governmental organizations in Azerbaijan, including branches and representative offices of foreign NGOs, for failing to provide the supervisory authority with timely, complete, or accurate information on grants and donations. This initiative is reflected in the proposed addition of Article 598.8-1 to the Code of Administrative Offenses. … Read more

Baku: Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Adil Karimli met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Yemen to Azerbaijan, Muhammad Saleh Ahmed Tourig, to discuss cultural relations between the two countries. The meeting took place on December 4, as reported by the ministry to APA. The Minister extended his congratulations to … Read more

Shusha: The closing ceremony of “Shusha – OIC Youth Capital” took place, marking a significant event in the cultural history of Azerbaijan. The event, reported by APA, highlighted the city’s role as a hub for youth engagement and cultural exchange among Islamic countries. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the ceremony featured speeches from prominent figures … Read more

Baku: The Azerbaijan Republic State Migration Service has issued an advisory for foreigners and stateless individuals visiting Azerbaijan in connection with the COP29 conference. This appeal was reported by APA, emphasizing that visitors entering the country with a COP29 visa or without a visa, who have registered under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate … Read more

Baku: Azerbaijani tandir and bread-making craftsmanship have been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant cultural recognition for the nation. This decision was confirmed during the 19th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Asuncion, Paraguay. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, tandirs are … Read more

Baku: Fitch Solutions has released its forecast for Azerbaijan’s oil production, projecting a 4.3% annual increase in crude oil production for 2024, despite current low oil export volumes. This information was detailed in the country report by Fitch Solutions, a subsidiary of Fitch Group, as reported by APA-Economics. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the report … Read more

Baku: Foreign remittances to Azerbaijan have witnessed a significant decline in 2024, with a 30% decrease in the total amount transferred into Azerbaijani banks through rapid money transfer systems from January to October. During this period, AZN 1 billion 454.6 million was deposited into banks, while funds sent from banks abroad totaled AZN 440.9 million. … Read more