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After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges "rethink" of US immigration policy
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (533+ words) Baku, June 10, AZERTAC The United Nations" top human rights official called Wednesday for a "massive rethink" of immigration policies especially in the United States around the World Cup, according to AP. Issues around "racial profiling, surveillance and immigration enforcement" were…...
U. S. Embassy delegation tours Azerbaijan Sports Academy
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (145+ words) Baku, June 10, AZERTAC The U. S. Embassy delegation led by Charg" d'Affaires Amy Carlon visited the Azerbaijan Sports Academy (ASA). The guests were briefed on the activities of the Media Lab and the Sports Medicine Research Laboratory, as well as the Academy's…...
Azerbaijan's rich cultural heritage showcased at Silk Road " 2026 festival
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (127+ words) Baku, June 10, AZERTAC The international cultural festival Silk Road " 2026 was held at the "Oceana" Theater in New York City, the United States. The event was organized with the support of the Azerbaijan State Committee on Work with Diaspora, the Fund…...
Dutch intern: Middle Corridor can also attract new investments for infrastructure in the South Caucasus - AZERTAC
6+ hour, 52+ min ago (676+ words) Dutch intern: Middle Corridor can also attract new investments for infrastructure in the South Caucasus Az'rtac Dutch intern: Middle Corridor can also attract new investments for infrastructure in the South Caucasus Baku, 10 June, AZERTAC "For the future development of the…...
" Birbank introduces new opportunity: Pensioners up to the age of 73 can now apply for loans
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (689+ words) Az'rtac " Birbank introduces new opportunity: Pensioners up to the age of 73 can now apply for loans Good news for customers who receive their pensions through Birbank. The country's first digital bank has further expanded access to its financial services for…...
Azerbaijan, UK hold talks on draft Convention to eliminate double taxation
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (237+ words) Baku, June 10, AZERTAC The first round of negotiations on a draft new Convention between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom on the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of tax evasion was held in…...
Five Azerbaijani sailors ready for action at 2026 Optimist World Championship
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (139+ words) Baku, June 10, AZERTAC Azerbaijani sailors will test their skills at the 2026 Optimist World Championship, which will be held in Tangier, Morocco, from June 18 to 28. Azerbaijan will be represented by five athletes at the prestigious international competition, which brings together the…...
Marking historic progress on rights for persons with disabilities, UN conference tackles critical gaps - AZERTAC
10+ hour, 10+ min ago (357+ words) Baku, June 10, AZERTAC Historical gains have been hard-won, but much more needs to be done to advance progress in realising promises made two decades ago, said the UN chief at the opening on Tuesday of the 19th global meeting on the…...
" First mass distribution of T'hsil Plus cards takes place in the Ganja-Dashkasan region
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (800+ words) Az'rtac " First mass distribution of T'hsil Plus cards takes place in the Ganja-Dashkasan region The first mass distribution of T'hsil Plus cards has taken place in the Ganja-Dashkasan region as part of the T'hsil Plus project, implemented through the collaboration…...
" Baku hosts "Force of Love" 2026 Summer Festival
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (269+ words) Over the course of three days, residents and visitors of the capital alike were able to purchase jewellery, home decor items, books, clothing, bags, and much more, while also enjoying a variety of food and beverages. The first day of…...