U.S. to participate in Intervision song contest
Representatives of the United States will take part in the international song contest "Intervision-2025", a source among the event’s organizers said.
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Russia celebrates main national holiday
Russia Day is a national holiday in the Russian Federation celebrated annually on June 12. In accordance with the Russian Labor Code, it is an official public holiday.
Residents of Azerbaijan to have three days off on National Salvation Day
Residents of Azerbaijan will have three days off on National Salvation Day in 2025. This year, the holiday falls on Sunday, and the day off will be observed Monday.
First flight from Damascus to Istanbul in 12 years
Syria's national airline has made the first flight from Damascus to Istanbul in many years.
Kazakhstan to ban clothing that hides face by law
Kazakhstan wants to ban clothing that hides the face. The Senate of the Republic has considered relevant amendments to the law.
Earthquake hits western Türkiye on Tuesday
Turkish seismologists recorded an earthquake in the western part of the country on Tuesday. It occurred several hours ago.
Tourist flow from China to Azerbaijan increased by 70%
Since the beginning of the year, the tourist flow from China to Azerbaijan has increased by 70%, the Chinese Ambassador said. According to her, the ties between the two countries are strengthening.
Baku Expo Center hosts 2nd Turkic Trade Fair
The Second Turkic States Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum and Exhibition commenced at the Baku Expo Center today.
Iran to connect its Ardabil rail with Azerbaijan
Efforts will be made to connect the railway of Ardabil Province, located in northwestern Iran, to the railways of Azerbaijan, the new Iranian ambassador Mojtaba Demirchilu said.
Aeroflot to increase passenger traffic to 80 mln people in 5 years
Aeroflot Group plans to increase passenger traffic to 80 mln people as part of its new strategy by 2030, CEO of the Russian air carrier Sergey Aleksandrovsky said.
Russian Railways resumes Moscow-Pyongyang direct rail service
The direct railway service between Moscow and Pyongyang will start again from June 17, Russian Railways' press service said.
Almost 10 people injured in explosion at plant in Iran
Iranian media have reported an explosion that occurred on Monday at one of the republic's plants. Natives of Afghanistan were among those injured as a result of the emergency.
Trump ready to deploy Marine Corps to stop Los Angeles riots
U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon, the US Justice Department, and the Department of Homeland Security to take action to suppress what he described as "migrant riots" in Los Angeles, California.
Why does Pashinyan want to oust Catholicos?
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that if Garegin II broke the vow of celibacy, he cannot be the Catholicos of All Armenians.
Iran to unveil sensitive Israeli documents
Sensitive Israeli documents obtained by Iran should be unveiled soon, Iranian Minister of Intelligence Esmail Khatib said, describing them as a "treasure trove" which will strengthen Iran's offensive capabilities.
COVID situation in Russia remains under control
The COVID situation in Russia is stable and under control, with media reports about a new strain being untrue, Russia’s sanitary watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said.
Azerbaijan holds large scale charity event in Syria
Azerbaijan held a charity event in Syria on the occasion of the Eid Al-Adha, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Syria reported.
Advisers to officials not to receive salaries in Georgia
The Georgian parliament will consider amendments to the law under which advisers to officials will no longer receive salaries in departments. They will be paid by their primary place of employment.
Concert in honor of minifootball team victory to be held in Azerbaijan
Tonight, residents and guests of Baku will be able to attend a festive concert organized on the occasion of the Azerbaijani national team's victory in the World Minifootball Championship.
Georgian police makes public catastrophic situation on roads
This is the outcome of updated police methods of traffic control
