Category: Azer News

Competitions in 8 sports will be held on October 6 as part of the 3rd CIS Games, Azernews reports.

A match for the bronze medal in chovqan will take place in Shaki between the teams of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Rhythmic gymnastics competitions will also begin there.

Medalists in volleyball and shooting will be determined at Ganja Sports Palace. Meanwhile, fencing competitions will continue. Medal winners in 3×3 basketball will also be revealed in the city.

Finals in kayak and canoe will take place in Mingachevir.

Azerbaijan is hosting the third Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Games from September 28 to October 8, 2025, marking a significant event in the region’s sports calendar.

This multi-sport competition brings together athletes from CIS member states and invited countries, aiming to promote friendship, cooperation, and athletic excellence.

For the first time in the history of the CIS Games, competitions are being held across seven cities in Azerbaijan: Ganja, Mingachevir, Gabala, Shaki, Goygol, Yevlakh, and Khankandi.

Each city hosts events in different sports, with the second-largest city, Ganja, serving as the main hub and officially designated the CIS Sports Capital for 2025.

Around 23 sports are being contested across 12 venues, highlighting a broad and inclusive athletic program.

A total of 1,624 athletes from 13 countries had confirmed participation. Event mascots Babir and Leyla are helping to generate enthusiasm among young fans.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Azerbaijan on October 6 to participate in the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Azernews reports.

From October 6 to October 10, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan will conduct the disposal of expired and unusable ammunition. The process will take place under strict safety regulations at the training ground near Pir?k?skl settlement and at a military training center in the Aghdara district, Azernews reports.

The Ministry announced that residents in nearby areas may hear loud explosion sounds during this period. However, officials stressed that there is no cause for concern, as the destruction is being carried out in a controlled and secure manner.

The operation is part of ongoing measures to eliminate outdated ammunition stockpiles and ensure the safety of both military personnel and civilians living in adjacent areas.

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Azerbaijan on October 6 to participate in the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Azernews reports.

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov arrived in Azerbaijan on October 6 to participate in the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Azernews reports.

A guard of honor was lined up for the Kyrgyz President at Gabala International Airport.

At the airport, President Sadyr Zhaparov was welcomed by Azerbaijani Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev and other officials.

On October 6, the Baku Military Court continued the trial against citizens of the Republic of Armenia, with the announcement of documents related to the rocket attacks on the city of Ganja during the 44-day Patriotic War in 2020, Azernews reports.

According to court materials, the Armenian armed forces, in gross violation of the ceasefire and international law, including the Geneva Convention, targeted residential areas, educational and medical facilities far from the front line, using 9K58 “Smerch” (BM-30) and 9K72 “Elbrus” missiles on October 4, 5, 8, 11, and 17, 2020. These strikes resulted in acts of terrorism, large-scale destruction, civilian casualties, and significant damage to private property.

The documents reveal that 26 civilians were deliberately killed, including 10 men, 10 women, and 6 minors, and 175 people sustained injuries, including 61 men, 66 women, and 48 minors. Investigators conducted crime scene inspections, medical examinations, and collected witness testimonies, as well as statements from legal heirs and injured parties.

The trial of the Armenian citizens accused of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, and other offenses linked to Armenia’s military aggression continues.

Azerbaijan’s Mine Action Agency has released its latest weekly report on demining operations carried out in the territories liberated from occupation, Azernews reports.

The operations were conducted across several districts, including Tartar, Aghdam, Aghdara, Lachin, Fuzuli, Shusha, Khojaly, Khankendi, Kalbajar, Khojavand, Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan. Additionally, mine clearance was carried out in the recently liberated villages of Baghanis Ayrim, Ashagi Askipara, Kheyrimli, and Gyzylhajili in the Gazakh district.

During the week, a total of 82 anti-personnel mines, 74 anti-tank mines, and 517 unexploded ordnances were detected and safely neutralized.

In total, an area of 1,432.8 hectares was cleared of mines and explosive remnants of war.

These efforts are part of ongoing operations to ensure the safe return of displaced residents and support reconstruction and development in the region.

On October 6, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Binali Yildirim, Chairman of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), in Gabala, Azernews reports.

Iran is preparing to launch its latest upgraded communications satellite, ‘Do-Namay 1,’ by the end of 2025, a senior Iranian aerospace official revealed on Sunday, Azernews reports.

Speaking to Tasnim News Agency, Hossein Shahrabi, head of Tehran-based aerospace firm Omid Faza, confirmed that the satellite is scheduled to launch in December, using the same launch vehicle that successfully deployed the Kosar and Hodhod satellites in 2024.

Shahrabi highlighted technical upgrades in the new satellite, including enhanced imaging capabilities and an S-band communication link for more robust data transmission.

‘The issue linking attitude control to solar energy absorption has been resolved,’ Shahrabi stated, referring to a key technical challenge affecting previous missions.

The launch is part of Iran’s broader push to expand its indigenous space and satellite technology, amid growing interest in satellite-based communications across the region.

The energy sector continues to be the primary source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing the International Energy Agency (IEA).

IEA data shows that between 2011 and 2020, emissions from the country’s energy sector ranged from 20.9 to 22.2 million tons of CO2, making it the largest contributor to atmospheric pollution. Following energy, the main sources of emissions are agriculture and construction, while the lowest emissions come from waste management, industrial production, construction activities, and transport.

Despite some fluctuations, total CO2 emissions in Azerbaijan reached approximately 56.7 million tons in 2020, exceeding the levels recorded in 2011.

Globally, Azerbaijan’s share of greenhouse gas emissions is relatively small, accounting for 0.12 percent, according to IEA. Data from the EU4Climate program indicate that between 1990 and 1995, Azerbaijan reduced its emissions by 37 percent, stabilizing at nearly the same level by 2010.

The report highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing energy production with environmental sustainability and underscores the need for continued investments in clean energy and emission reduction strategies.