93-year old Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia dies
The head of the Georgian Orthodox Church was previously hospitalized in serious condition
Culture
Dagestan rightly called the strongest region, Kosachev says
The senator spoke during the opening of an exhibition by Russian photographer Ivan Kozorezov entitled "Dagestan – Russia's South Pole"
Ilham Aliyev allocates funds for-Momina Khatun Mausoleum restoration
The funds have been allocated for the restoration and conservation of the Momina Khatun Mausoleum, located in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan.
UNESCO's silence amid attacks on historical monuments in Iran is unacceptable - Araghchi
Abbas Araghchi expressed his disapproval of UNESCO's failure to publicly address the strikes on Iran, which have adversely affected the nation's cultural heritage.
Strikes on Iran damage Isfahan listed as UNESCO World Heritage site
The Chehel Sotoun Palace, or Palace of Forty Columns, in the Iranian city of Isfahan, part of which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, was significantly damaged by U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
Happy International Women's Day, March 8!
International Women's Day is being celebrated around the world, with heads of state and government joining ordinary citizens in offering congratulations and best wishes to women.
Azerbaijan selects representative for Eurovision 2026
Singer JIVA will represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2026. Her repertoire features songs in both Azerbaijani and Russian.
UN congratulates Azerbaijan on Su Charshanbasi
The office of the United Nations in Azerbaijan has congratulated the country on Su Charshanbasi (Water Tuesday).
North Caucasus allocates more Hajj quotas
This year, over 10,000 residents of the region will make the pilgrimage to Mecca
Berlin hosts Azerbaijani Cinema Days
Berlin hosted the Azerbaijani Cinema Days, co-organized by the Cinema Agency of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani Embassy in Germany, and the Azerbaijani Cultural Center.
Georgia to сelebrate National Wine Day
The holiday will not be considered a day off
Google integrates Azerbaijani language into Gemini
Google has made the Azerbaijani language available on its Gemini AI platform, as well as in its associated image and video generation models.
Moby to perform his first concert in Georgia
Moby will perform in Georgia this summer at the Rustavi International Motorpark.
Historical monuments in Aghdam and Shusha added to ISESCO heritage list
The 13th session of the Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on February 10-13.
Uzbek university introduces Azerbaijani as second language of instruction
Azerbaijani has been introduced as a second primary language of instruction at the prestigious Uzbek State World Languages University - an important decision in strengthening humanitarian ties between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, according to the university's rector Ilkhomjon Tukhtasinov.
Largest high-tech ice rink opens at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow
An ice rink with immersive installations has opened in Moscow as part of the first phase of the Luzhniki Stadium renovation.
Nikol Pashinyan creates jazz rock band
The politician had previously practiced playing the drums
Extremely rare artifact unearthed in Bahrain
Archaeologists in Bahrain have uncovered a rare and enigmatic artifact from the ancient Dilmun civilization: an ornamented pottery head known as a faience mask, dating back more than 3,300 years.
Arzu and Alena Aliyeva visit visually impaired children at Shelter and Social Rehabilitation Institution
Arzu Aliyeva, Head of the Baku Media Center, and Alena Aliyeva visited the Shelter and Social Rehabilitation Institution in Baku on Saturday to meet with visually impaired children undergoing treatment there.
Orthodox Christians worldwide celebrate Nativity of Christ
On January 7, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate the Nativity of Christ. Heads of state and church patriarchs congratulated Orthodox Christians on the holiday.
