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Governor of California congratulates people of Azerbaijan on Republic Day
The Governor of California Jerry Brown has congratulated the people of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijani community in California on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. In his letter sent to the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles, Governor Brown notes that Azerbaijan has a rich history and "the Azerbaijani people in California and throughout ...
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Azerbaijan`s Minister of Health visits Hungary
Azerbaijan`s Minister of Health Ogtay Shiraliyev has visited Hungary. During the visit, Ogtay Shiraliyev had a number of meetings with Hungarian dignitaries, including Hungarian Minister of Human Resources Zoltan Balog, State Secretary of the Prime Minister`s Office and co-chair of the Hungary-Azerbaijan joint economic commission Peter Szijjarto, to discuss bilateral cooperation in the health ...
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Azerbaijan`s State Budget receives AZN 46694 mln in January-March 2013
Azerbaijan`s state budget revenues in January-March, 2013, amounted to AZN 34669,4 mln, expenses - AZN 4514,8 mln. According to the State Statistical Committee, compared to last year budget revenues increased by 33.9%, while expenses rose by 58.8 % and made 1.2% of ...
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IFC approves first loan on Azerbaijans energy efficiency
IFC approves first loan to finance energy efficiency and alternative energy in Azerbaijan. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has endorsed the first loan to finance into renewable energy and energy efficiency (RE/EE) in Azerbaijan. The IFC informs that on 17 May the Corporation`s Board of Directors endorsed a loan for Bank Respublika OJSC to finance energy efficiency and expand ...
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Romanian presidential advisor Azerbaijan NATO enjoy good relations
'Azerbaijan, NATO are enjoying good relations in different fields'. "Azerbaijan and NATO are enjoying good relations in different fields, particularly in the field of security. Azerbaijan is NATO`s partner in transportation of military equipments to Afghanistan. Azerbaijan is also enjoying cooperation with the European Union (EU), with the Eastern Partnership Program to be ...
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Sri Lankan tour operators explore Bali with eye on joint ventures
With the picturesque Bali Island in Indonesia, launching a massive tourism promotion, Sri Lankan tour operators were exploring the hitherto largely unexplored market, with a focus on joint ventures.A Business Seminar entitled "Bali Tourism Prospects Reaching Out To South and Central Asian Market", held at the Grand Kuta Bali Hotel last week, revealed that over 1300 Lankans had visited ...
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Dollar rebounds in Asia as investors await Bernanke
The dollar turned higher against the yen in Asia on Tuesday as investors waited for testimony by the US central bank chief and a policy meeting of the Japanese central bank. The dollar was changing hands at 102.61 yen in Tokyo morning trade, up from 102.26 yen in New York late Monday. The euro rose to 132.20 yen from 131.76 yen in New York while slipping to $1.2868 from $1.2884. The dollar ...
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Asia stocks muted ahead of Fed meeting
The Fed is currently conducting the third round of massive bond purchases known as quantitative easing to help drive down interest rates and spur lending. But recently improving data on the U.S. economy has led to speculation that the Fed might consider scaling back the program or winding it down earlier than ...
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Azerbaijan hints at Eurovision vote breach
THE head of Azerbaijan's state broadcaster has questioned the vote tally in the Eurovision Song Contest where it embarrassingly gave "nul points" to the entry from neighbouring Russia. The broadcaster is claiming votes for Russia were apparently not taken into account. "It is of serious concern and surprise that at the final count of votes from Azerbaijan, Russia was not given ...
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Centerra Gold risks Kyrgyz collapse
By Fozil Mashrab A legal dispute between the Kyrgyzstan government and Centerra Gold has entered a decisive stage for both sides after the Kyrgyz parliament instructed the government either to renegotiate a 2009 deal with the Canadian mining company or withdraw its mining license, though Kyrgyz Prime Minister Jantoro Satybaldiev recently ruled out any steps to nationalize the mine. The ...
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Domestic violence continues to haunt the women of Azerbaijan
Domestic violence effects up to 80% of women in Azerbaijan, though official figures on the problem do not exist. In recent years the government has attempted to address the issue, but the bulk of responsibility remains with the public.
Azerbaijan has much to be proud of, it was the first country in the Muslim world to establish a democratic and secular government, it has contributed significantly to peace-keeping operations in Iraq, it has a rich history and much diversity in both its people and its landscape, and yet there remains a shameful reality in Azerbaijan, that casts a shadow on much of the country’s success: the prevalence of domestic abuse, and especially the abuse of women. Read more
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