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“4th Baku Contemporary Music Days” Festival to be held

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With the support of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and organized by the Baku Contemporary Music Society, the “4th Baku Contemporary Music Days” Festival will be held from May 18 to 24. “Elchi” reports that local and foreign composers […]
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Azerbaijani Cinema Days are being held in Turkey

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Azerbaijani Cinema Days are being held in Turkey. This was reported by the Azerbaijan Cultural Center operating in Turkey. The days, organized within the framework of the Turan Film Festival, kicked off with an official opening ceremony held at Ege University in Izmir. The event was supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic […]
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Heydar Aliyev Foundation begins implementation of new projects for the restoration of historical monuments in the Vatican

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Another agreement on restoration works at St. Paul’s Basilica has been signed between the Governorate of Vatican City State and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. “Elchi” reports that the document was signed at a meeting held in the Vatican by Anar Alakbarov, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Executive Director of the […]
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120th anniversary of Latif Karimov to be celebrated – DECREE

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The 120th anniversary of the prominent carpet artist Latif Karimov will be celebrated. elchi reports that President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree to this effect. The decree notes that November 2026 marks the 120th anniversary of the great master of Azerbaijani fine arts, prominent carpet expert, pedagogue and art historian, USSR State Prize laureate, […]
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Exhibition of Azerbaijani female artists to be held in Turkey

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The “Exhibition of Contemporary Azerbaijani Artists” will be held in the cities of Izmir and Antalya with the support of the project of the Azerbaijan Cultural Center under our Embassy in Turkey, the Azerbaijan Academy of Arts, and the Izmir and Antalya Azerbaijan Solidarity and Culture Associations. This was reported to “Elchi” by the Azerbaijan […]
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A special procedure for granting grants in the field of culture will be established

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A special procedure for granting grants in the field of culture will be established, and grants will be allocated to other legal entities and individuals along with NGOs. elchi reports that this is reflected in the amendment to the Law “On Culture” approved by President Ilham Aliyev. According to the law, grant financing of projects […]
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“Azerbaijan Culture Day” held in Brazil

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An event titled “Azerbaijan Culture Day” was held in Lago Sul, Brazil, with the aim of promoting Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage. This was reported to elchi by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora. The event was organized with the support of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan and […]
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Director of Nizami Cinema Center resigns

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The director of the Nizami Cinema Center has changed. elchi reports, citing Report, that Ali-sattar Guliyev has left his position due to the expiration of his contract. The information has been confirmed by the Cinema Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan. It is noted that Turan Mammadli is currently acting as the director of the […]
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Our Eurovision 2026 representative has presented her new photoshoot

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Jiva, who will represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Just Go”, has presented a new photoshoot ahead of the contest. This was reported to elchi by ITV. It was stated that the presented looks were prepared in accordance with the song’s plot. In the first look of the photoshoot, Jiva portrays a woman […]
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Personal exhibition titled “Image etched in memory” opened at the National Carpet Museum

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At the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, with the support of the .ART global domain, a personal exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Madina Gasimova titled “Image etched in memory” has been opened. elchi reports that Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva attended the event. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Amina Malikova, Director of the National […]