Azerbaijan

The first half of 2022 was full of memorable events in the field of Azerbaijan's youth and sports policies, given the numerous reforms and successes of athletes, as stated by the head of the Sports Department of the country's Ministry of Youth and Sports

At the opening ceremony of Baku Energy Week yesterday, 1 June, a letter by US President Biden read out for the occasion said the country is playing a critical role in helping to stabilise European energy security

The mosque in Zangilan, vandalised during the Armenian occupation, has been restored, thanks to the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, which revived religious monuments and mosques

5th Kharibulbul International Folklore Festival, held in Shusha, cultural capital of Azerbaijan and organised among others by the Ministry of Culture, saw musicians, dance groups from different countries, folk groups from different Azerbaijan's regions

A number of modular hospitals will be opened in the liberated areas of the country, with the first one starting operation in the city of Shusha, liberated in 2020, in October 2021

The Fifth Congress of Azerbaijanis of the World kicked off in the city of Shusha, with President of the Republic Aliyev giving a speech to the Congress

Excise duty rates on excisable imported goods have been increased; excise duty rate for alcohol increased for some products by as much as 20%

Students from Turkey, Iran and Russia are the most numerous among those who chose Azerbaijan as their study destination; out of 5.513 international students, 2.257 are from Turkey

The competition comes to a close today at the 28th FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships, with some 170 gymnasts from 17 countries taking part in the championship, which has been held in Baku for the first time

The draft law 'On Food Safety' was discussed at the Agrarian Policy Committee of the Azerbaijani parliament and now the country the country recommends it for discussion at the plenary session of the parliament

Karabakh's historical places are now included in the "Victory Route"

Teknofest, the world's largest aerospace festival, will be held in Baku from 26 to 29 May; the organisation of an international festival of aviation, space and technology in the country is considered a significant step forward in technological development