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After major blackout in Azerbaijan is Baku’s bid for EXPO2025 still on?

A massive blackout hit Azerbaijan and affected most of the cities including the capital, Baku, the EXPO 2025 candidate, on Tuesday. The blackout reportedly became the worst power cut since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

The accident was investigated under personal control of President Ilham Aliiyev at a power plant in Mingechavir that caused the blackout, according to officials. The Emergencies Ministry said the breakdown of a transformer in Mingechavir initiated a fire that was put out in 20 minutes. No deaths were reported, though.

Among the extra reasons of the power outage is the extreme hot weather in the Caspian region with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) that caused power consumption to spike.

Officials said power was restored in Baku after several hours, but a number of subway stations in the capital remained closed for a while. Furthermore, on Tuesday evening, Baku and other regions suffered a second blackout.

Due to extremely dynamic economic and urban development of Azerbaijan such accidents are uncommon for the Caspian country. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union Baku has demonstrated fantastic development and became an attractive destination both for tourists and investors from all over the world. However, many experts believe that Baku’s victory to host EXPO2025 is most unlikely. For instance, Urso Chappell, the founder of digital ExpoMuseum said the city is perfectly designed for hosting national or regional events, but still lacks some key components of a smart city, e.g. automation systems, energy and water efficiency and others.

July 7, 2018
1st International Youth Forum of Cultural Heritage and Tourism 1-2 February 2015 Baku, Azerbaijan

MIRAS Social Organization in Support of Studying of Cultural Heritage announces 1st International Youth Forum of Cultural Heritage and Tourism.

Information. Forum will be held under slogan “Explore, Protect and Promote!”. Youth of the age till 35 from different countries will forward new ideas in the line of study, protection and promotion of cultural heritage. In the end speakers and participants will be granted certificates.

Purpose. The Forum aims at maintaining collaboration perspectives in the direction of protection and study of cultural heritage, tourism and new fields of tourism by gathering youth among the countries, achieving wide application of exchange of new ideas and successful practices.

For this purpose:
– brings together young people from different countries; helps widening of cultural and tourism relations among those countries;
– displays the role of youth in exploration, protection and promotion of cultural heritage;
– tries to study culture, tourism, traditions of different countries;
– promotes traditions, rich history, culture and tourism of our country among youth of various world countries;
– gives “peace and unity” message to the world;
– listens to the youth’s ideas and initiatives and on its basis adoption of Declaration.

Terms of participation: Youth of 16-35 ages having cultural heritage and tourism activities, wishing to have new relations are invited to participate as presenters of forum and share ideas and practices. Along with Azerbaijan, youth from Turkey, Iran, Georgia, Russia, Italy, Macedonia, India, France, Germany, Spain, Egypt and other countries will participate there. The papers covered new ideas, methods and conception, understandings and the analysis of successes and failures in the field of cultural heritage and tourism will be preferred. Take into consideration the following when sending the abstract:
1. Abstracts must be in Azerbaijani or English languages.
2. Abstracts must be short (maximum 300 words) and should cover main purpose and results. Basic measurements for the forum: quality, originality, comprehensiveness. Abstract covers: (a) title ( abstract topic); (b) entrance with the forum purposes; (c) short description of relevant practice processes; (d) new and non-published information base (d) result.

Authors are accountable for any ideas, as well as writing and grammar rules or mistakes in scientific facts indicated in the abstract. The participant should fill in this application form on ‘miras.az’ web-site to register and then send an abstract.

Deadline: 8th January, 2015
The accepted will be notified till 22nd January, 2015.

E-mail: [email protected]
Web page: www.miras.az

There is no limit for participants of the forum. Fill in the application form on web-site miras.az and register.

Fees:
Presenters – 60 AZN (publications, 2-day coffee breaks and lunch);
Participants – 30 AZN (2-day coffee breaks and lunch).

Venue and date:
1-2 February, 2015
Modern Hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan

Advisory Board:
Veli Aliyev, ANAS Associate member
Jafar Giyasi, ANAS Associate member
Prof.Dr. Gafar Jabiyev
Prof.Dr. Luigi Scrinzi (Italy)
Prof.Dr. Kubra Aliyeva
Prof.Dr. Minakhanim Tekleli-Nuriyeva
Prof.Dr. Shikar Gasimov
Prof.Dr. Abbas Seyidov
Prof.Dr. Kamil Ibrahimov
Dr. Fariz Khalilli
Dr. Juanjo Pulido (Spain)
Dr. Irina Gusac (Russia)
Ahmet Aytaç (Turkey)
Emil Safarov
Maleyka Huseynova
Arzu Soltan
Gulshan Huseynova
Teymur Najafzade
Mammad Rahimov

Organization Committee:
Jafar Mansimi
Shola Bayramova
Aida Malikova
Valeh Jafarov
Elnur Aliyev (Georgia)
Chinara Aliyeva
Ilgar Babayev (Turkey)
Karim Musazade (Iran)
Enrico Greco (Italy)
Zeyneb Gasimova

Program:

1 February, 2015
10.00-11.00-Registration of participants
11.00-12.30-Opening ceremony of the Forum
12.30-14.00- Lunch
14.00-18.00-The session “Explore”

2 February, 2015
09.00-13.00-Session “Protect”
13.00-14.00-Lunch
14.00-18.00- Session “Promote”
18.00-19.00-Discussions (cultural heritage and tourism studies), adoption of Declaration
19.00-19.30-Granting of certificates

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SOURCE OF INFORMATION:JAFER MANSIMI

January 23, 2015
Can Bonomo looks forward to see Baku’s rich culture

Turkish participant at “Eurovision-2012” song contest Can Bonomo hopes that this contest will give him a lot of friends and experience. “I have never been to Baku yet. That’s why I am doubly excited. I’m looking forward to see its rich culture and meet some new friend,” he said.

Semifinal rounds of the contest will be held in Baku on May 22 and May 24, Final will be held on May 26.
TRT’s decision was a surprise for me, too. Maybe they wanted something different than Turkish POP music this year, something alternative. However, the list of Turkey’s representatives included Hande Yener, Atiye, Murat Boz.

It’s too soon to think about choreography or the stage performance for now. We are still focusing on the song that we are going to present. We all have ideas in our minds but it will be fully shaped after the song is finished, he said.
“Our song will have our ethnic instruments, a healthy dosage of POP and a good beat to make people dance,” he said.

The honor and pride of being selected to represent my country is good enough.

“I trust my work,” he said. “I don’t think that anything will go wrong.”
Can Bonomo is Turkish jazz singer of Jewish origin. He was born in Izmir in 1987. He began singing from 8 years old. At the age of 17 he moved to Istanbul. His first performances were heard on the radio during his college career. Later, he began appearing on television.

Today.Az

January 23, 2012
Hilton Baku is now open: What’s inside?

Hilton Baku has unveiled some exciting food and beverage offerings from its new bars and restaurants available for guests to enjoy following the hotel’s grand opening.

The upscale Hilton Hotels & Resorts property will boast some of the best dining and bar locations in the city for local residents and hotel guests. Hilton Hotels & Resorts has a long tradition of culinary firsts and its a world-class food and beverage offering. The brand that created the Pina Colada, American brownie and other recipes will be bringing its global expertise to the new Hilton Baku.

Hilton Baku’s flagship restaurant Sky Grill, situated on the 24th floor, will be the dining centrepiece and jewel of the hotel’s culinary offering. Sumptuous flame-grilled steaks will be cooked on an open grill in the Argentinean tradition under the expert eye of head chef and Argentinean native, Ms. Gabriela Gomez. The Sky Grill promises to deliver the best meat cuts and flavours in the region. Also on offer will be a wide variety of fresh daily seafood catches, served in the large dining terrace, perfect for special occasions.

Chef Gomez, who joins Hilton Baku from the Hilton Diagonal Mar, Barcelona, said, “I am thrilled to lead the brigade of chefs at the new Sky Grill and we have gone to great lengths to source the finest flavours and ingredients with an unrivalled wine list to match. With incredible panoramic views of Baku, Sky Grill promises a first class dining experience coupled with the exciting theatre of an open kitchen.”

In addition to Sky Grill, the all-day dining restaurant Cilantro is also unveiled today. Inspired by middle-eastern flavours, the restaurant adds a modern touch to traditional favourites and will be an ideal location for business and social occasions. The restaurant will also prove popular for shoppers as there will be direct access to the Hilton Baku via an underpass from the Park Boulevard Shopping Centre. Complimenting Cilantro, the hotel’s Sugar Lounge will offer drinks and cocktails throughout the day and evening in a relaxed and ambient setting.

For evening and late night entertainment, 360 Bar is set to take the Baku evening social scene by storm with its upbeat atmosphere and unique revolving bar. Guests will be able to enjoy live music and DJ sets against the backdrop of Baku cityscape and Caspian Sea views. The showpiece of the hotel, 360 Bar will offer sophisticated cocktails created by a team of experts and premium spirit labels, wines and Champagnes – promising to be one of Baku’s hottest late night destinations.

Today.az

October 5, 2011
Bloomberg photojournalist deported from Baku because of her Armenian origin

PanARMENIAN.Net – In the evening of June 28, Bloomberg news agency photojournalist Diana Markosian was deported to Istanbul from Baku, contact.az reported, citing Turan.

According to RFE/RL Azeri service, on June 28, Diana Markosian was detained at Baku airport.

Emin Huseynov, director of Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety, who’s been in contact with Markosyan, stated that Markosyan came to Baku in the early hours of 28 June, but was not permitted to go out of the airport. “Markosian is dual citizen of U.S. and Russia. She came to Baku with her Russian passport. Her documents are all in order.”

Elkhan Polukhov, head of the press office for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Markosian did not have accreditation. “She sent her documents, presented herself. Bloomberg directors as well as Diana herself were told that her visit here would not be possible, the accreditation cannot go through – because problems may arise in providing her safety here. It was suggested that she be replaced by another journalist.”

Photos taken by Markosian have been published in newspapers such as the New York Times, Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.

On 18 April 2011 Swedish journalists Charlie Laprevote, My Rohwedder Street and Charlotta Wijkstrom were detained and deported from Baku, having come there to film a documentary about freedom of expression in Azerbaijan.

via Bloomberg photojournalist deported from Baku because of her Armenian origin – PanARMENIAN.Net.

June 29, 2011
Azerbaijani, Turkish MPs to strengthen ties

Azerbaijan, Baku, Aug. 25 / TrendK.Zarbaliyeva /

Azerbaijani and Turkish MPs from the regions are strengthening ties, Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic-Speaking Countries (TurkPA) Secretary General Ramil Hasanov told Trend today.

He added that an agreement was signed during Turkish President Abdullah Gul’s recent visit to Azerbaijan. The document seeks to establish cooperation between MPs from the Azerbaijani and Turkish regions of Sheki and Bursa.

Hasanov said local entrepreneurs will also develop closer ties under the cooperation agreement.

“It is important to establish cooperation in the economic, political, cultural and scientific fields,” he added. “Businessmen and MPs from the regions will also take part in the meetings.”

Baku hosted the TurkPA’s first plenary meeting Sept.29, 2009.

TurkPA’s main goal is to support Turkic-speaking countries in international organizations, as well as to help them share their experiences in legislative processes. The assembly also aims to preserve language, culture and history in Turkic-speaking countries, and to further strengthen political, economic and cultural ties between member countries.

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https://en.trend.az/news/politics/foreign/1740640.html, Aug. 25 2010

August 26, 2010