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SIA flight diverts to Azerbaijan for medical emergency; Woman falls to her death at Jewel Changi Airport: Singapore live news
A woman died after falling from a height at Jewel Changi Airport. (PHOTO: Getty Images)A 56-year-old woman died following an incident at Jewel Changi Airport on 16 Oct, where she is believed to have fallen from a height. The police and the...

First VP Mehriban Aliyeva visits Europe’s largest pediatric hospital Bambino Gesù
On October 16, First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva visited Europe’s largest pediatric hospital, Bambino Gesù. The First Vice-President familiarized herself with the hospital’s molecular genetics and clinical...
Compliant LHF ads build trust in smaller brand, finds new Azerion research
Smaller less healthy food (LHF) brands should not fear the forthcoming legislation that will restrict when and where they advertise. Rather than weaken performance, compliant ads can increase comfort and trust and evoke positive emotions with...

First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva visited Europe’s largest pediatric hospital Bambino Gesù
Vatican, October 16, AZERTAC On October 16, First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva visited Europe’s largest pediatric hospital, Bambino Gesù. The First Vice-President familiarized herself with the hospital’s molecular...

Restoration project of the Catacombs of Commodilla inaugurated in the VaticanFirst Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva attended opening ceremony
Vatican, October 16, AZERTAC First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva arrived in the Holy See – Vatican on an official visit. On October 16, as part of the visit, First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, along with family...

Nobu Hospitality Announces Dual Debut in Baku and Montenegro
Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residences brand proudly announces the debut of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Baku, along with the upcoming Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences...
SIA Flight 301 diverted to Azerbaijan after unwell passenger requires emergency medical help
SINGAPORE - A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight heading to Singapore from Manchester in Britain was diverted to Azerbaijan’s capital Baku on Oct 14 when a passenger suddenly became unwell. SIA Flight SQ301, an Airbus A350-900 aircraft, was carrying...
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Washington relies on Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Indonesia to stabilise Gaza [INTERVIEW]
As the world watches the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the spotlight is turning to an unusual coalition of Muslim-majority nations — Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan, as potential contributors to a U.S.-proposed international stabilization force....

Washington relies on Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Indonesia to stabilise Gaza
By Akbar Novruz As the world watches the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the spotlight is turning to an unusual coalition of Muslim-majority nations — Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan, as potential contributors to a U.S.-proposed international...

Ramiz Mehdiyev: From Azerbaijan’s ‘grey cardinal’ to house arrest
Azerbaijan’s gray cardinal arrested Ramiz Mehdiyev, one of the most influential figures in Azerbaijan’s political system for decades, a former head of the Presidential Administration and ex-president of the National Academy of Sciences, has become...

Azerbaijan reveals population figures for Khankendi, Aghdara, and Khojaly
"Large-scale infrastructure projects are currently being carried out in the liberated territories. New highways and railways, airports, electricity and water supply systems are being established, and important projects are being implemented in the...

World : Third Azerbaijan National Urban Forum Kicks Off In Khankendi
KHANKENDI, Oct 16 (Bernama-AZERTAC) -- The 3rd Azerbaijan National Urban Forum, opened Wednesday, gathering gathered nearly 400 participants from around 60 countries, AZERTAC, the official news agency of Azerbaijan said. Anar Guliyev, Chairman of...

Accreditation Commission, Azerbaijani Delegation Discuss Academic Cooperation
Ammon News - Chairperson of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission (AQAC) Dhafer Sarayrah on Thursday met with an Azerbaijani academic delegation representing the State Agency for Science and Higher Education and the Azerbaijan State...

Nobu Hospitality Announces A Debut in Baku
Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residences brand proudly announces the debut of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Baku, developed in partnership with Sea Breeze Resort. Nobu Hotel,...

Azerbaijani poet Alisamid Kur passes away
Poet Alisamid Kur (Jafarli) has passed away, his family members told APA. According to the family, he died today at City Clinical Hospital No. 3 (Sabunchu Hospital). Alisamid Kur will be buried today in the Salyan district. It should be noted that...

Armenian Prime Minister on Armenian prisoners in Baku: Work is underway every day
NEWS » Politics » Armenian Prime Minister on Armenian prisoners in Baku: Work is underway every day Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan responded to an inquiry during a press briefing concerning the status of Armenian prisoners detained in...

Third Azerbaijan National Urban Forum continues with panel discussions
Khankendi, October 16, AZERTAC The second day of the Third Azerbaijan National Urban Forum on the theme “Towards Climate-Resilient and Healthy Cities: Harnessing Regional Partnerships and Innovative Solutions”, organized in partnership with the...

3Rd Azerbaijan National Urban Planning Forum Delegates Arrive In Shusha (PHOTO) (UPDATE)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Participants of the 3rd Azerbaijan National Urban Forum have arrived in the city of Shusha, Trend reports. Held under the theme“Towards Climate-Resilient and Healthy Cities: Harnessing...

3Rd Azerbaijan National Urban Planning Forum Delegates Arrive In Shusha (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Participants of the 3rd Azerbaijan National Urban Forum have arrived in the city of Shusha, Trend reports. Held under the theme“Towards Climate-Resilient and Healthy Cities: Harnessing...

UN official: Urbanization pressures are increasing in surrounding areas of Baku
Urbanization pressures are increasing in the surrounding areas of Baku, said Katja Schafer, regional advisor of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), during her speech at the “3rd Azerbaijan National Urban Forum” held in...