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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.
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The operation is part of ongoing measures to eliminate outdated ammunition stockpiles and ensure the safety of both military personnel and civilians living in adjacent areas.
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.
An art competition titled “Z?F?R – 44” has been announced in the country to mark the 5th anniversary of the Azerbaijani Army’s historic victory in the 44-day Patriotic War, achieved under the leadership of the President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, Azernews reports.
The art contest aims to foster a sense of patriotism among the younger generation and to promote the high spiritual values associated with the liberation of Azerbaijan’s territories from occupation.
Contest Rules. Entries should reflect:
Life during the occupation period;
Reconstruction efforts after the Victory;
Emotional state of the people;
Courage of the Azerbaijani Army;
Fighting spirit of the people;
Unity of the Azerbaijani Army and the people.
Note that art works may be created in the genres of visual arts and sculpture.
Age of participants: 10 to 21 years
Application deadline: October 25, 2025
Submission email address: zefer44gun@gmail.com
Participant application form must include:
Photo of the artwork;
Title of the artwork;
Date of birth;
Dimensions and technique;
Contact details;
Full name;
Name of educational institution.
Maximum artwork size: up to 40×50 cm
A total of 44 works will be selected for the exhibition. All participants whose works are chosen for the exhibition will receive certificates and gifts. An online catalog of the exhibition will be prepared as well.
We look forward to receiving new works born from your emotions and inspiration!
For more information, please contact: +994 51 310 74 01 (phone/WhatsApp)
The art contest “Z?F?R – 44” is organized by Azerbaijan Artists’ Union, State Art Gallery, Khatai Children’s Art Gallery, Khatai Arts Center, with the support of the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry, “Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting” CJSC, Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Arts, Khatai District Executive Power and Nakhchivan Artists’ Union.
Media partners of the event are Azernews.Az, Trend.Az, Day.Az and Milli.Az.
On October 6, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary-General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), in Gabala, Azernews reports.
Volleyball competitions are ongoing at the third CIS Games in Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.
The match between the women’s teams of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan ended with a 3-1 victory for the national team.
With this win, the Azerbaijani women’s team secured the bronze medal of the CIS Games.
The Uzbekistan team finished the competition in fourth place.
Note that the match took place at the Ganja Sports Palace.
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.
On November 2, Azerbaijan will celebrate the 5th anniversary of its glorious victory in the 44-day Patriotic War, Azernews reports.
To mark this occasion, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with the Baku City Circuit Operations Company and the Azerbaijan Athletics Federation, will organize the next charity event, the “Victory Run.”
The Victory Run will start near the “Seven Beauties” fountain in the Seaside National Park. The run will cover a distance of 10 km, and the participants who reach the finish line first will be declared winners and awarded prizes.
In addition to the race, various interesting and entertaining activities will be organized. All participants who reach the finish line will receive a medal. They will also be able to download their participant certificate from the official website of the event.
Those who wish to join the race, held under the slogan “Pride Forward,” must pay a minimum registration fee of 20 manat for charitable purposes. The funds raised from the run will be donated to YASHAT Foundation.
The Victory Run has been held annually since 2021 as a tradition.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Azerbaijan on October 6 to attend 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 at Gabala International Airport in honor of the high-ranking guest.
Orban was welcomed at the airport by Azerbaijani Minister of Culture Adil Karimli and other officials.
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS), previously known as the Turkic Council or the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States, is an intergovernmental entity that includes all but one of the internationally recognized Turkic sovereign nations. The primary objective is to foster extensive collaboration among the Turkic nations. The General Secretariat of OTS is situated in Istanbul, Trkiye.
President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ersin Tatar 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.
The Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Vienna has once again participated in the “Long Night of Museums” project, organized by the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF), Azernews reports.
More than 700 museums, galleries, and cultural institutions across Austria, with nearly 200 from the capital Vienna, took part in the event.
The Azerbaijani Cultural Center presented the exhibition titled “In the Beginning Was the Word… and Music, Colors, and Thoughts”.
This exhibition, held in collaboration with the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, the Azerbaijan State Theater Museum, Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture, the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), and ADA University, showcased the development of the national cultural identity formed in Azerbaijan through literature, music, theater, and fine arts.
At the heart of the exhibition were the life and work of Mirza Gadim Iravani, Uzeyir Hajibayli, Hasan bay Zardabi, and Mirza Fatali Akhundov, focusing on their contributions to Azerbaijani culture, modern perspectives, and ideas of enlightenment.
The exhibition, which attracted hundreds of visitors, also featured the European debut of the works of Mirza Gadim Iravani, whose 200th anniversary is being celebrated this year. Iravani played a crucial role in the development of 19th-century national visual arts in Azerbaijan.
Additionally, to promote the upcoming new production of Uzeyir Hajibayli’s “The Cloth Peddler” operetta in Vienna, arias and duets from the work were performed. The performances by Gunel Shirinova (soprano), Lukas Kartzel (tenor), and Tamilla Sadigbayli (piano) were met with great interest and applause.
A special program was also prepared for young visitors. Azerbaijani Cultural Center staff Rashida Asgarli and Guler Azizova presented a puppet show in German, based on the motifs of the fairy tale “Cirtdan”.
For the 25th time, the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation organized the “Long Night of Museums,” where a ticket purchased for one museum grants access to other participating museums for the evening.
Last year, over 300,000 visitors attended the museums during the event, with half of them visiting locations in the capital, Vienna.