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Russia 'to revive the KGB' after Putin wins biggest majority

Mon, 19/09/2016 - 17:16
Russia plans effectively to revive the KGB under a massive shake-up of its security forces, a respected business daily has reported.
Categories: Russia & CIS

US sent 63 observers to monitor Russian parliamentary elections

Mon, 19/09/2016 - 15:46
According to preliminary results, the United Russia gathered support of 54.22 percent of the voters.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Armenian author expresses regret over lack of schools in country

Mon, 19/09/2016 - 14:57
As of September 1, the number of first graders decreased in Armenia.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Central Bank attracts AZN 65m at auction

Mon, 19/09/2016 - 14:50
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) said it attracted AZN 65m at a deposit auction on September 19.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Azerbaijan posts increase in insurance market

Mon, 19/09/2016 - 14:14
25 insurance companies of Azerbaijan gathered AZN 356.18m in insurance duties in January-August of this year.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Actress robbed during presentation of Emmy award

Mon, 19/09/2016 - 14:07
Sherlockstar Amanda Abbington had a mixture of emotions on Sunday night at the 2016 Emmy Awards.
Categories: Russia & CIS

UN special rapporteur meets with Ilgar Mammadov

Mon, 19/09/2016 - 14:01
Azerbaijan’s Shaki Court of Grave Crimes sentenced Ilgar Mammadov to 7 years and Tofig Yagublu 5 years in prison.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Presidential order awards group of oilmen

Mon, 19/09/2016 - 13:53
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order on conferring the honorary title of "Honored Engineer" to workers of the oil industry of Azerbaijan.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Khamenei bans Ahmadinejad from running in presidential vote

Mon, 19/09/2016 - 13:19
An advisor to commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has banned the former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from running in the 2017 presidential election.
Categories: Russia & CIS

A large number of cartridges stolen from Armenia military warehouse

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 10:28
A large number of cartridges have been stolen from a military warehouse in Armenia, local newspaper Arovat reports.
Categories: Russia & CIS

“Korean Times” newspaper publishes article about nuclear facility in Armenia

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 10:08
The Korean Times newspaper has published an article titled “Nuclear facility in Armenia”, AzerTag reports.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Russian boxer Aloyan tested positive for stimulant

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 10:06
Aloyan’s August 21 doping test showed the presence of tuaminoheptane (a nasal decongestant drug) in his body.
Categories: Russia & CIS

"Fitch" welcomes Azerbaijani government preserving assets in foreign currency

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 09:51
While the economic situation in Azerbaijan, a post-Soviet Russian republic that has been going through a currency crisis, was difficult, the situation was not critical, Fitch senior director Paul Gamble said on Wednesday.
Categories: Russia & CIS

President Ilham Aliyev inaugurates new building of school in Baku

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 09:38
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of a new building of school No. 311 in Sabunchu district, Baku on September 15.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Oil rises on draw in U.S. crude stocks, but supply worries remain

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 09:18
Oil prices rose on Thursday after falling around 3 percent in the previous session, supported by an unexpected fall in U.S. crude inventories.
Categories: Russia & CIS

IMF: Azerbaijani government takes a number of actions against external shocks

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 09:15
A number of negative shocks have impaired economic performance in Azerbaijan
Categories: Russia & CIS

German Embassy and other offices in Turkey temporarily closed

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 08:59
Germany has temporarily closed its embassy, all other consular offices and schools in Turkey, reportedly due to fears of a possible attack, Hurriyet reported.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Minister: Azerbaijani tourism is developing

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 08:53
Azerbaijan's tourism industry is on its way of development today.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Alleged FETO member testifies before US Congress

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 08:44
US lawmakers invited Ahmet Sait Yayla to speak about recent coup attempt.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Customs transfers to state budget doubled

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 08:41
State Customs Committee has released an information.
Categories: Russia & CIS

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