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The meeting’s program will conclude with a gala ceremony presenting awards for global achievements in journalism
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Russians win World Fire and Rescue Sports Championships
An official opening ceremony of the 21st Men's and 12th Women's World Championships in Fire and Rescue Sports was held in Baku.
Over 30 people receive awards from the Head of Dagestan on National Unity Day
On National Unity Day, the Head of Dagestan, Fedor Shchukin, presented state awards to more than 30 Dagestani residents who distinguished themselves in various fields, his press service reports. A state awards ceremony …
Ilham Aliyev and Nikol Pashinyan receive Gernika Award for Peace and Reconciliation
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was awarded the 'Gernika Award for Peace and Reconciliation' in recognition of his efforts to achieve peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia and to encourage dialogue. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has also received this award.
Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders awarded Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has announced the honourees of the prize’s 2026 edition. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are among the distinguished recipients.
Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize from Machado
US President Donald Trump announced that María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader, presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. Machado expressed her support for the US military operation in Caracas.
RDIF CEO receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce award
Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO and the Russian president’s Special Envoy for investment and economic cooperation Kirill Dmitriev has said that he has received an award from the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia for his efforts to promote dialogue between the two countries.
Egyptian author Salwa Bakr receives first BRICS Literature Prize
The inaugural BRICS Literary Prize has been awarded to Egyptian writer Salwa Bakr during the International BRICS Arts Festival, with Russian author Alexey Varlamov among the ten finalists.
Trump receives Architect of Peace Award
U.S. President Donald Trump received the Architect of Peace Award from the Nixon Foundation during a ceremony at the White House, sources told CBS News.
Vladimir Putin awards Order of Friendship to Sahiba Gafarova
Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded the Order of Friendship to the Speaker of the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova . She received the award for her contribution to strengthening relations between Moscow and Baku.
Iranian film wins Oscar 2025 in U.S.
Iranian film “In the Shadow of Cypress” has won the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. The 20-minute short film made by Iranian …
Heydar Aliyev Foundation receives international Hamdan-ICESCO Prize
The prize is awarded for contribution to the development of educational institutions and the educational environment in the countries of the Islamic world
Putin awards Order For Valiant Labor to Moscow State University staff
The ceremony took place during the head of state's visit to the MSU History Museum
Those who aided plane crash passengers awarded in Kazakhstan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded a large group of citizens of Kazakhstan who demonstrated courage, professionalism and civic responsibility in rescuing passengers of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane near Aktau, Akorda reported. …
Igor Kshnyakin, Alexander Kalyaninov and Khokuma Aliyeva awarded 'National Hero' title
The title of 'National Hero of Azerbaijan' has been posthumously awarded to crew members Igor Kshnyakin, Alexander Kalyaninov, and Hokuma Aliyeva, who tragically lost their lives in the recent plane crash. The corresponding …
Oncologist Mamed Bagir Aliyev receives Government Prize
Aliyev was awarded for the second time: the first prize he received in 2006
Uzbekistan receives award for tourism development
Uzbekistan has been recognized as the best developing tourist destination, receiving an international award in London.
Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan is sports nation
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Azerbaijani athletes who won medals at the Paris Summer Olympic Games, along with their coaches. The head of state presented them with state awards, stressing their high achievements at the …
Russian Ambassador to Baku receives order from Vladimir Putin
Evdokimov has been representing Russia in Azerbaijan for a year
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.
