Azerbaijani table tennis player becomes European champion
Junior Azerbaijani judo fighters win nine medals at European Cup
Azerbaijani wrestlers take five medals in Turkish tournament
Azerbaijani badminton duo clinch bronze at Lagos International 2018
Azerbaijani weightlifter crowned European champion
Azerbaijan`s female table tennis team win European Youth Championships
France in World Cup final, England and Croatia prepare for semifinal
Junior Azerbaijani wrestlers bring home eight world medals from Croatia
Azerbaijani grandmaster wins Gideon Japhet Memorial
27.12.2012 | Readed: 2081
Paul Steele, founder of BaldHiker.com and avid hiker, climber and trekker has travelled Azerbaijan`s Gabala town. He wrote an article “Azerbaijan – Five Star Gabala” which is available on baldhiker.com. Paul Steele says: “Gabala, or also and more......
26.12.2012 | Readed: 2020
Paul Steele, founder of BaldHiker.com and avid hiker, climber and trekker has travelled Azerbaijan`s Sheki town. He wrote an article “Azerbaijan – Sheki Kahn`s Palace” which is available on baldhiker.com. Paul Steele says: “To return to Azerbaijan......
22.12.2012 | Readed: 2027
The US-based Trafford Publishing has printed a book entitiled “Modern Azerbaijanian prose”. The book features the best samples of Azerbaijani literature of the last 30 years. The anthology includes more than thirty short stories and novels by Ismayil......
22.12.2012 | Readed: 1692
Works by Azerbaijani playwright and philosopher Mirza Fatali Akhundzade has been published in the Hungarian language for the first time. The publication dedicated to the bicentennial of Mirza Fatali Akhundzade. A book entitled “Mirza Fatali......
12.12.2012 | Readed: 1789
On December 11th the Museum Center hosted a press conference dedicated to the 5th International Biennial of Contemporary Art "Aluminium" in Baku. Department Head of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Director of the biennale Galib Gasimov provided......
01.12.2012 | Readed: 1869
On November 30th a Latvian delegation led by Prime Minister of Latvia Valdis Dombrovskis visited Gobustan State Reserve on Friday. Valdis Dombrovskis was informed that settled since the 8th millennium BC, the area contains more than 600,000 distinct paintings, going as far back as 20,000......
30.11.2012 | Readed: 1728
Prime Minister of Latvia Valdis Dombrovskis visited Icherisheher, one of the world`s cultural heritage sites, in Baku. The Latvian PM viewed the Maiden Tower built in 7th-6th centuries BC and restored in the 12th century. The Tower, 28m in height and 16-16,5m in diameter, is comprised of a......
28.11.2012 | Readed: 4485
Azerbaijan`s first lady, president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO goodwill ambassador, MP Mehriban Aliyeva met Turkish film actress Turkan Soray. Prior to the meeting the Turkish actress watched a documentary on the Heydar Aliyev Foundation's activities and its......
24.11.2012 | Readed: 1845
Monument to Mirza Fatali Akhundzade (Akhundov), a celebrated Azerbaijani author, playwright, philosopher, and founder of modern literary criticism, has been unveiled in Russia's capital Moscow. The monument created by Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute graduate Zaur......
18.11.2012 | Readed: 1978
On November 17th Azerbaijan`s capital hosted a solemn ceremony dedicated to the opening of five-star Four Seasons Hotel and an exhibition marking the 5th anniversary of Baku magazine. Vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Baku magazine Leyla Aliyeva......
16.11.2012 | Readed: 1841
An exhibition "Historical look at Azerbaijan`s rich pearls" opened Wednesday in Vatican. The exhibition, initiated and supported by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Azerbaijan and Vatican. Azerbaijan is a......
11.11.2012 | Readed: 1899
The exhibition has been held here as part of the Cultural Values of Azerbaijan - the Pearl of Caucasus project organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and supported by the Azerbaijani embassy. Speaking at the event, mayor of Romorantin-Lanthenay Jeanny Lorgeoux expressed satisfaction......
07.11.2012 | Readed: 1952
The 2nd Baku International Theater Conference on the theme "World Theatre Process in the 21st century: Problems, Prospects and Alternatives" organized by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and Azerbaijan Theater Figures Union has started as a part of the......
24.10.2012 | Readed: 1670
An event marking the 70th anniversary of great Soviet and Azerbaijani baritone opera and pop singer Muslim Magomayev has been held at the Baku Club in Berlin, Germany. The event, called "Muslim Magomayev - Unforgettable voice of Azerbaijan", was supported by the Azerbaijani Embassy to......
23.10.2012 | Readed: 1701
The 2nd International Muslim Magomayev Vocalist Contest dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the great singer's birth has been held in Moscow. On the 1st day of the contest People's Actress Tamara Sinyavskaya wished success to the participants of the contest. She noted......
21.10.2012 | Readed: 1924
First lady Mehriban Aliyeva attends the events{nl}Supported by Azerbaijan`s embassy in Paris, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation has launched a series of events aimed at promoting the Azerbaijani culture across France. A first event in the series took......
21.10.2012 | Readed: 1739
On October 20th chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegović and his spouse Sebia Izetbegović toured the Icharishahar, Inner City, historic core of Azerbaijan`s capital. Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and his spouse were informed about......
19.10.2012 | Readed: 1716
On October 18th spouse of Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sebia Izetbegović visited Sehrli Ilmeler (Magic Stitches) gallery owned by Azerilma Ltd, a carpet weaving company. She was briefed on the carpet weaving, one of the oldest and most traditional forms of art in......
19.10.2012 | Readed: 1709
On October 18th spouse of Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sebia Izetbegović visited the National History Museum of Azerbaijan. She was informed on the history of the museum. The museum building was constructed in 1895-1897 and it was the residence of famous......
10.10.2012 | Readed: 1817
The YAY! Gallery will open on Wednesday in the very Downtown with a joint exhibition of three emerging artists- Faig Ahmed, Farid Rasulov and Elshan Ibrahimov. Baku residents have already got familiarized with YARAT! Contemporary Art Space-implemented projects; each of them have left an......
09.10.2012 | Readed: 1782
On October 6th multiple Grammy Awards winning R&B queen Rihanna lit the hearts of her numerous fans at Baku Crystal Hall. Financed by Azerbaijan`s state oil firm, SOCAR, the concert was organized by Omnikomo Music Group, a representative of Universal Music Group in Azerbaijan. The......
09.10.2012 | Readed: 1670
Azerbaijani ambassador to Tajikistan Abbasali Hasanov has met the county`s Minister of Culture Mirzoshorukh Asrori. They discussed ways of expanding the relations in the cultural sphere. The ambassador expressed gratitude to Asrori for his participation in the events dedicated to the......
02.10.2012 | Readed: 1812
As reported earlier, a range of events were held in the country to mark the 870th anniversary of great Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi. To this end, the final event dedicated to the great thinker continued yesterday at the Heydar Aliyev Palace. Minister of Culture and Tourism......
08.09.2012 | Readed: 1681
On September 7th NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited Icherisheher, the Inner City of Baku. Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited the Palace of Shirvanshahs built in early 15th century and considered one of the landmark architectural monuments of Azerbaijan. He was informed......
18.08.2012 | Readed: 1845
New feature film ''The simplest surname '' about the life of national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev (1923-2003) is being shot in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani MP Elmira Akhundova, who wrote two books - "Heydar Aliyev" and "Personality & Epoch" said the......
07.08.2012 | Readed: 1823
The Gabala 4th International Festival organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation ended on Sunday. The festival has brought together musicians from Azerbaijan and foreign countries, as well as art collectives, soloists and directors. The London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has closed......
05.08.2012 | Readed: 1650
The London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has given another concert as part of the Gabala 4th International Music Festival, one of the numerous grandiose projects of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. The Orchestra, conducted by Charles Dutoit, performed "Dances of Galánta " by Hungarian......
04.08.2012 | Readed: 1861
The London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has given another concert as part of the Gabala 4th International Music Festival, one of the numerous grandiose projects of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. The Orchestra, conducted by Charles Dutoit, performed "Dances of Galánta " by Hungarian......
02.08.2012 | Readed: 1746
A Russian pianist who participates in the 4th Gabala International Music Festival has praised the event, saying it is well organized. Andrei Yaroshinsky, who won a piano competition as part of the 2nd Gabala festival, said the organizers were doing a great job. "The festival is better......
29.07.2012 | Readed: 1763
On July 28th mugham night was organized in Gabala as part of the 4th International Music Festival. The attendees saw performances by young mugham singers Ilkin Ahmadov, Gulay Zeynalli and Ehtiram Huseynov. The mugham singers were accompanied by Sahib Pashazade (tar), Khayyam Mammadov......
27.07.2012 | Readed: 1743
On July 26th a concert dedicated to the 90th anniversary of genius Azerbaijani composer Fikrat Amirov was arranged here within the 4th Gabala International Music Festival. Amirov`s compositions - suite "Azerbaijan," symphonic mugham "Kurd ovshari," arias from opera "Sevil" and......
26.07.2012 | Readed: 1648
The 4th Gabala International Music Festival officially opened its doors to participants, guests and music lovers. The festival is held in Gabala, a picturesque region of Azerbaijan, with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. Speaking to the opening ceremony, Farhad Badalbayli,......
21.07.2012 | Readed: 1819
The YARAT! nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art of Azerbaijan presented Nail Alakbarov's project "Seven beauties" in Baku on Friday. Famous artists and public figures attended the event organized during 012 Baku Public Art Festival. This......
19.07.2012 | Readed: 1643
On June 18th President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Mexican Congress Oscar Arce who is visiting Baku visited Icherisheher, one of the world's cultural heritage sites. The guest familiarized himself with the Maiden Tower built in 7th-6th centuries BC and restored in the 12th......
19.07.2012 | Readed: 1668
The fourth Gabala Music Festival will start on July 24 in Gabala region of Azerbaijan. Numerous cultural projects held in Azerbaijan in the last few years on the initiative and under the patronage of Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Heydar Aliyev Fundation, UNESCO and ISESCO good-will......
18.07.2012 | Readed: 1638
On July 17th Prime Minister of Montenegro Igor Luksic visited the Gala Archeological-Ethnographic Museum Complex near Baku as part of his trip to Azerbaijan. The Prime Minister was told that the complex created at the initiative of President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and......
17.07.2012 | Readed: 1639
On July 16th Prime Minister of Montenegro Igor Luksic toured the Icharishahar, Inner City, historic core of Azerbaijan`s capital. The Premier was informed about Icharishahar which was included in the UNESCO`s World Heritage List. Igor Luksic visited the 15th-century Palace of......
14.07.2012 | Readed: 1674
A consummate performer and entertainer with undoubted star quality, Emin Agalarov performed at Green Theatre in Baku on Friday. At the entry, Emin performed the song "Never Enough", which he preformed at the final stage of the Eurovision-2012 Emin has performed mostly songs from......
14.07.2012 | Readed: 2010
The YARAT! Non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art of Azerbaijan presented Fuad Salayev's project " Breath of the Earth " in Baku on Friday. Rector of the Baku branch of Lomonosov Moscow State University, art director of UNS Theatre Nargiz Pashayeva,......
14.07.2012 | Readed: 1610
IDEA (International Dialogue for Environmental Action) launched on July 12, 2011 by Mrs. Leyla Aliyeva successfully continues "Eco Cinema" project. It is pertinent here to mention that having already caused great interest by a wide range of students, "Eco Cinema" project, which......
11.07.2012 | Readed: 1613
On July 10th Azerbaijan`s first lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva met People`s Artist Alim Gasimov and Sabina Babayeva who represented the country in the Eurovision-2012 song contest, which has recently been held in Baku. The first lady congratulated Alim......
08.07.2012 | Readed: 1831
According to eurovision.tv, the Host Broadcaster, Swedish SVT, announced that Malmö to be the home of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest! SVT received proposals from Stockholm and Malmö. "It was not really an easy decision," Martin Österdahl, Executive Producer of the 2013 contest......
