Category: Azer News

Baku will, for the first time, step into the “Miyazaki Universe”, a vibrant multimedia concert set to take place on December 19 in the Chamber and Organ Music Hall, Azernews reports.

Audiences will be transported into a realm of enchantment where the music from Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved films comes alive. Much beloved melodies by Joe Hisaishi from Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind will be performed, accompanied by scenes from these timeless stories projected on a large screen.

Music and visuals will blend seamlessly, creating a fully immersive experience as though you have stepped directly into Miyazaki’s world. The chamber ensemble will guide listeners on a journey through sound, space, and imagination, where dreams, magic, and wonder awaken.

The Ars Caspia Ensemble unites outstanding musicians with international acclaim. Their mastery, energy, and refined taste transform every performance into a memorable emotional experience.

The ensemble includes renowned Azerbaijani Honored Artists Renata Abubekirova (first violin), Yulia Motorina (second violin), Alexey Milytykh (cello), and Rena Rahimova (viola), as well as international competition laureates Ravan Ahmedzade (double bass) and Ulviya Dadashova (piano).

Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry announced that obsolete and unusable munitions will be safely destroyed in Pirekeshkul and Agdere between December 1 and 5.

Azernews reports that the disposal operation will take place at a training ground near the Pirekeshkul settlement and at a military training center in the Agdere district.

The ministry noted that the process will be conducted strictly in line with safety protocols. Residents in nearby areas may hear the sound of explosions during the operation.

‘We call on the public to remain calm. There is no reason for concern,’ the ministry said, urging citizens not to be alarmed by the noise associated with the controlled detonations.

As part of the Berlin Science Week 2025, Azerbaijani curator and Deputy Chair of I-opener e.V., Zuleykha Ibad, presented a two-part international program titled “Beyond Now: How to Think Like a Forest When You’ve Been Raised by Screens,” which integrates art, science, and ecological thinking, Azernews reports.

“The opening of the festival took place on November 1 at the Berlin Museum of Natural History (Museum fr Naturkunde) and was a key event dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Berlin Science Week. The event brought together partners, researchers, and participating organizations, providing a platform for large-scale scientific and cultural dialogue. Representatives of scientific institutions, curators, musicians, and guests from various fields participated in the first meetings and discussions,” said Zuleykha Ibad to Trend Life.

The first part of the program took place at the Mahalla Berlin space and gathered more than 500 visitors over two days. Artists Vincent Jondo and Benjamin Klo explored themes of ecology, memory, and perception through various visual approaches:

Vincent Jondeau combined 19th-century botanical illustrations with photographs of endangered plants, highlighting how nature is gradually becoming invisible.

Benjamin Claux connected microscopic images of meteorites with textiles and digital video, exploring the links between ecological issues and cosmic imagination.

The second part of the program was held at the AirBerlin Alexanderplatz Project Space. It featured a panel discussion with 45 participants on the topics of ecological time, responsibility, and the collaboration between art and science. The discussion included contributions from Oliver Juan, Enrique Torres, and Vincent Jondeau, with Zuleykha Ibad as the moderator. Special attention was given to the ability of art to create emotional and visual access to scientific topics.

The “Beyond Now” program is seen as another significant step by I-opener e.V. in promoting ecological issues through art and fostering sustainable dialogue between different fields of knowledge.

The Azerbaijan National Art Museum will host the concert program “Under the Magic of Painting – from Baroque to the Present Day” on December 2 as part of the “Music in the Museum” project, Azernews reports.

The faculty and students of the Instrumental Performance Department of the Musical Art Faculty of the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts prepare the program.

The concert will feature performances by students Sunbul Safarli, Nargiz Safarli, Nushaba Rustamova, Hamaya Bakhyshova, Ryavana Musayeva, Ulviya Taghiyeva, Sevda Abbasova, Aynur Akhadova, Roya Ahmadova, Aysel Gafarova, Dilber Islamova, Nazrin Asgarli, Agha Babazade, Leyla Iskenderova, Jamila Huseynzade, Turkan Mustafayeva, Busat Yusifzade, Musa Musayev, Yahya Rzayev, and Ulvi Taghirov, who will perform together with their instructors – Mirkhalid Mammadzade, Zaur Mammadov, Gunel Guliyeva, Leyla Parlanova, and Aydan Vazirowa. The concert will be hosted by student Kimya Jafarli.

The program will include unforgettable works by world-renowned composers, from the Baroque era to the present day.

This musical evening will allow the audience to discover the subtleties of classical music and immerse themselves in a unique atmosphere.

Founded in 1937, the Azerbaijan National Art Museum offers art connoisseurs some of the best examples of decorative-applied arts of Western Europe.

Over 3,000 items in 60 rooms are on permanent display at the museum, and around 12,000 items are kept in storage. Here, you can see masterpieces of the Italian, French, German, and Polish masters of brush.

The museum has successfully organized and hosted numerous high-level international exhibitions, showcasing the works of renowned artists.

These exhibitions have not only attracted art enthusiasts but have also contributed to the cultural exchange between Azerbaijan and other countries.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has sent a congratulatory letter to Romanian President Nicu?or Dan, Azernews reports.

“Dear Mr. President,

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend to you, and through you to your entire people, my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of Romania.

We attach great importance to the development of friendship and cooperation with Romania, our friend and partner. Today, we are pleased with the expansion of the Azerbaijan-Romania bilateral cooperation agenda, built on good traditions and solid foundations, as well as with the enrichment of our fruitful joint activities with new content in the trade, economic, energy-particularly green energy-cultural, humanitarian, and other fields, alongside the strengthening of our strategic partnership.

I am confident that the traditional friendly relations between our countries and our fruitful cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally, will continue to expand through our joint efforts in the interests of our peoples, and that our strategic partnership will further deepen.

On this festive day, I extend my best regards to you and wish the friendly people of Romania everlasting prosperity and well-being,” reads the letter.

The Director-General of ICESCO, Salim bin Mohammed al-Malik, and the Chairman of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will visit Baku to participate in the international conference on “Developing the Artificial Intelligence Index in the Islamic World,” Azernews reports.

The event, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Education, in partnership with ICESCO, will take place on December 8-9 at the Heydar Aliyev Center.

The “Artificial Intelligence Index in the Islamic World” document, developed to measure the development trends of artificial intelligence on a scientific basis, will be presented for the first time at the Baku conference.

The conference aims to strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence in the Islamic world and discuss the ethical, social, and economic impacts of artificial intelligence.

The event will be attended by education ministers from 10 ICESCO member countries, international experts, representatives of government agencies, and a total of around 150 participants.

Within the framework of the conference, discussions will be held on the role of artificial intelligence in the education system, and a final declaration will be adopted on “Developing the Artificial Intelligence Index among ICESCO member countries.”

‘We attach great importance to the development of friendship and cooperation with Romania, our friend and partner,’ said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his congratulatory letter to President of Romania Nicu?or Dan on the occasion of his country’s national holiday, Azernews reports.

In his letter, President Ilham Aliyev noted, ‘Today, we are pleased with the expansion of the Azerbaijan-Romania bilateral cooperation agenda, built on good traditions and solid foundations, as well as with the enrichment of our fruitful joint activities with new content in the trade, economic, energy-particularly green energy-cultural, humanitarian, and other fields, alongside the strengthening of our strategic partnership.

I am confident that the traditional friendly relations between our countries and our fruitful cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally, will continue to expand through our joint efforts in the interests of our peoples, and that our strategic partnership will further deepen.’

An event of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will be held in Baku from December 9 to 11, Azernews reports, citing the State Civil Aviation Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport.

It is worth noting that the Agency has already begun preparations for the gathering.

The agency stated that, during the financing process, the Cabinet of Ministers’ decision dated November 4, 2008 – which approves the ‘Rules for Allocating and Spending State Budget Funds for International and National Events Held by State-Funded Organizations, as well as for Receiving and Servicing Delegations and Officials from Foreign Countries’ – will be taken into account.

The second meeting of the Mapping Working Group of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be held in Baku on December 2-3, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.

According to the Ministry, the gathering will bring together representatives of geodesy, cartography, land management, cadastre, remote sensing, and geographic information systems institutions from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Trkiye, as well as observer states Hungary and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Azerbaijan will participate in the session with delegates from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the Geodesy and Cartography Agency under the Ministry, and specialists from other relevant state bodies.

The meeting will review the implementation status of the goals set during the Working Group’s first session, held on September 30-October 1, 2024, in Ankara. Participants will also discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the field of mapping, outline new objectives, and examine opportunities for their practical implementation.

The event, taking place ahead of World Environment Day and the World Urban Forum (WUF13), both scheduled to be held in Baku in 2026, reflects Azerbaijan’s consistent efforts to enhance collaboration in geodesy, cartography, and geographic information systems, while advancing environmental protection and sustainable management initiatives.

The annual forum of ADA University alumni living abroad was held this year at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin, bringing together graduates, university leadership, diplomats, and partners for a wide-ranging exchange of ideas, Azernews reports.

Dedicated to the ‘Year of Constitution and Sovereignty’, the event was jointly organized by ADA University, the ADA University Foundation, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Germany, and the Azerbaijan Cultural Center, with support from Kolin Azerbaijan.

Opening the forum, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Germany Nasimi Aghayev stressed the importance of uniting ADA graduates in Europe, noting that the knowledge and experience Azerbaijani youth acquire abroad plays a critical role in representing the country’s intellectual potential globally. He highlighted that the achievements of ADA graduates in diverse fields reflect the university’s high educational standards and international outlook. The ambassador added that such initiatives strengthen Azerbaijani-German relations and help build long-term cooperation among alumni.

ADA University Vice-Rector Gunay Ziyadova delivered a detailed presentation on the university’s latest innovations, academic advancements, and future development plans. She underlined that ADA continues to progress in education and innovation, with its global alumni network playing an essential role in this growth.

Rector of ADA University, Ambassador Hafiz Pashayev, addressed the event as the keynote speaker, emphasizing that graduates-regardless of where they live-remain an integral part of the university’s mission. He encouraged alumni to actively participate in collaborative initiatives, stressing that such engagement creates new opportunities for both graduates and the institution.

The forum continued with a panel discussion moderated by Zohra Asadova from ADA’s Alumni Affairs Department. ADA graduates Mashdi Aliyev, Fidan Eminli, Sabira Imrani, Aydin Javadov, and Jamila Talibzadeh shared their professional journeys, academic experiences, and perspectives on how ADA’s values shape success across sectors. Participants also exchanged views on global trends, emerging challenges, and the evolving needs of international job markets.

Now a well-established tradition, ADA University’s alumni forums bring together graduates in various countries each year, contributing to stronger networks, closer cooperation, and new joint initiatives within the global ADA community.