Сurling sports section to appear in Azerbaijan
A curling section will begin operating in Baku at the Sports and Concert Complex named after Heydar Aliyev. The country plans to further develop the infrastructure for this sport.
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Türkiye to trade imported LNG
Türkiye will begin trading liquefied gas imports. The law on this was adopted by the country's parliamentarians.
Buses from St. Petersburg to Tallinn to resume services from May 15
Ecolines is preparing to launch bus services between Russia and Estonia. The first bus from St. Petersburg to Tallinn will depart on May 15.
Director General of European Commission arrives in Baku
The European Commission's Director General for Neighbourhood and Negotiations arrived in Azerbaijan. During the visit, cooperation between the EU and Azerbaijan on the upcoming COP29, green energy, mine clearance and peace in the South Caucasus and other relevant topics will be discussed.
Islam Khalilov and other heroes from Crocus awarded medals
The teenagers who organized the evacuation of people from Crocus during the terrorist attack were awarded medals by Vladimir Putin. Islam Khalilov, a young cloakroom attendant who saved a hundred people, was also awarded a medal.
Final results of elections in Türkiye to be known on May 6
For the first time in more than 20 years, the opposition party, rather than the ruling one, won the elections. Turnout was just over 78%.
World religious leaders adopted Shusha Declaration
Within the framework of the VI World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, the Shusha Declaration was adopted at a meeting of religious leaders in Azerbaijan. The meeting in Shusha took place on May 2.
Austrian Airlines to connect Vienna and Tbilisi
Austrian Airlines launches flights from Vienna to Tbilisi and back. Direct flights from Vienna to Tbilisi will save travelers time and effort.
Quran burning allowed in Sweden before Eurovision
An action to burn the Quran is planned in Sweden next week. The country's police allowed the burning of the holy book of Islam in Malmö on the eve of Eurovision.
Accident in Antalya: 16 people injured
In Antalya, Turkey, about 16 people were injured as a result of a collision between two jeeps, 13 of them tourists.
Kazakh low-cost airline to connect Aktau and Baku with direct flights
Low-cost airline FlyArystan launches direct flights from Aktau to the capital of Azerbaijan. The planes will fly on the route three times a week.
Georgian parliament cancels plenary session after protesters storm building
The Georgian parliament’s office has decided to cancel today’s plenary session and bureau meeting after protesters rallying against the foreign agent …
Iran jolted by earthquake
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Kerman Province in southeastern Iran at around 8:00 local time on May 2, the National Seismology Center of Tehran …
Trip of Norwegian travelers to Karabakh kicks off
The trip of a delegation of foreign travelers to the territories of Azerbaijan liberated from occupation has started. As part of the trip, travelers will visit cities such as …
Cruise passengers arriving in Türkiye increases
Cruise passenger traffic in Türkiye exceeded the 61,000 mark in the first three months of the year as it leaped over 79% on annual basis, Anadolu Agency reported. The number of cruise ship passengers covering arrivals, departures …
First Economic Forum of Turkic-speaking states kicks off in Baku
The first Economic Forum of Turkic-speaking states 2024 has opened in Baku today. The primary goal of convening the Economic Forum of Turkic-speaking …
Ilham Aliyev receives Russian senators
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Deputy Speaker of Russia's Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev and the chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots …
20,000 people to move to Karabakh and East Zangezur this year
The resettlement process will begin in all liberated Azerbaijani territories by late 2024, Azerbaijani Deputy Chairman of the Azerbaijani State Committee for Affairs of Refugees and Internally Displaced People Fuad Huseynov said. …
Georgian parliament approves foreign agent bill in second reading
The Georgian parliament has supported the foreign agents bill at the plenary session in the second reading. "There are 83 votes in favor and 23 against. The bill has been adopted in the second reading," the …
Hundreds detained at May Day rallies in Istanbul
Turkish police detained 217 people on May 1, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, after tear gas and rubber bullets were used to stop the protesters reaching Taksim Square, the traditional focal point of May Day rallies in Istanbul. …
