Azerbaijan Announces Establishment of Khojaly Genocide Memorial Complex

Baku: President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order to establish the Khojaly Genocide Memorial Complex in the city of Khojaly. The initiative aims to raise international awareness of the genocide against the Azerbaijani people and honor the victims of the Khojaly tragedy. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, a total of 18.3 million manats has been … Read more

Azerbaijan Joins Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

Baku: President Ilham Aliyev has signed an Order on measures related to the accession of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, this move signifies Azerbaijan’s commitment to eliminating the trade of conflict diamonds. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme is an international initiative aimed at preventing the … Read more

Azerbaijan to Establish Laboratories for Diamond Gemology

Baku: Laboratories for determining the gemological properties of unprocessed diamonds will be established in Azerbaijan. This development is part of President Ilham Aliyev’s Order concerning Azerbaijan’s accession to the ‘Kimberley Process Certification Scheme,’ APA reports. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, under the directive, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan is tasked with … Read more

Sabir Ilyasov Awarded with Honorary Diploma of Azerbaijani President

Baku: Sabir Gulmirza Ilyasov was awarded the “Honorary Diploma of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan” for his long-term fruitful activity in the field of civil aviation in the Republic of Azerbaijan, APA reports. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Ilham Aliyev signed an Order to recognize Ilyasov’s significant contributions to the aviation sector. … Read more

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Appoints Fatoumata Bouar© as New Vice President

London: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of Fatoumata Bouar© as the new Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. Ms Bouar© will officially assume her role on May 1, 2025, leading several critical departments within the bank, including Risk Management, Environmental and Sustainability, Business Resilience, and Procurement Policy and … Read more

Water Tariffs in Azerbaijan Fall Short of Covering Actual Costs

Baku: Water tariffs in Azerbaijan do not fully cover the actual costs of the United Water Supply Service of Large Cities, Aydin Abbasov, Adviser to the Chairman of the Service’s Board, told journalists. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Abbasov explained that the cost of delivering 1 cubic meter of water to consumers is 1 AZN … Read more

New Orthography and Orthoepy Dictionaries of Azerbaijani Language Set for 2025-2026 Publication

Baku: New orthography and orthoepy dictionaries are being prepared for publication as part of an initiative by the Institute of Linguistics named after Nasimi of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). Rasim Heydarov, the head of a department at the institute, announced in an interview with APA that these updated dictionaries are scheduled for … Read more

Snow and Frost Forecasted Again in Azerbaijan, Freezing Roads – Warning

Baku: On February 26, the weather will deteriorate in Azerbaijan, National Hydrometeorological Service said, APA reports. Starting from the morning of February 26 in mountainous areas until the afternoon of February 27, the weather is forecasted to be intermittently rainy in most regions of the country, with snowfall in some places, occasionally intensifying. According to … Read more

Azerbaijan Approves Regulation for Flight and Cabin Crew Training

Baku: Azerbaijan has officially approved a new regulation concerning the certification process for organizations that conduct flight and cabin crew training, as well as for instructors responsible for testing the knowledge and skills of these crews. Prime Minister Ali Asadov signed the decision, marking a significant step in the country’s aviation sector. According to Azeri-Press … Read more