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Famous Turkish actor passed away

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Famous Turkish actor Kanbolat Görkem Arslan has passed away. Elchi.az reports that NTV has released information about this. The information stated that the actor’s condition worsened at his home, and although he was hospitalized, it was not possible to save his life. The hospital has not made a statement regarding the cause of his death. […]
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The opening of the “European Squares” exhibition took place in Baku – PHOTO

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The opening of the photo exhibition “European Squares” was held in Baku within the framework of the FantazEU Cultural Heritage Festival. Elchi.az reports that the event was attended by the European Union Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mariana Kyuyundzhieva, and the ambassadors of EU countries. Mariana Kyuyundzhieva stated that the purpose of the exhibition is to build […]
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Famous choreographer selected as official ambassador of “Tangotoistanbul” festival

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The founder of the “Baku Tango Therapy” school and teacher Lenay Seideli-Zade has been selected as the official ambassador of the “Tangotoistanbul” international tango festival. She shared this on her social media account.   According to the information, “Tangotoistanbul” is considered one of the largest and most prestigious tango festivals that brings together well-known tango […]
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Azerbaijan’s 3 participants passed to the final stage of the selection of representatives for “Eurovision 2026”

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The selection process of candidates to represent Azerbaijan at the international song contest “Eurovision 2026” continues as planned. Elchi.az reports that during this period, performers and authors have shown great interest in participating in the competition. Thus, a total of 100 applications were received for the selection stage. Within the framework of these applications, 186 […]
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Corrections Made to Information on 87 Monuments

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The next meeting of the Expert Council on the Identification of Immovable Cultural Properties under the Ministry of Culture has been held. The Ministry of Culture told Elchi.az about this. It was noted that 500 monuments and newly discovered examples were discussed at the meetings held during the past period, and opinions were obtained from […]
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The “Winter Tale” Music Festival starts in Gabala

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The II International “Winter Tale” Music Festival starts in Gabala on February 5. Elchi.az reports that the festival is organized by the Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli, with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and “Gilan”. The Gabala Music Festival, which has been […]
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Corners dedicated to Azerbaijani history and our victory will be created in a museum in Turkey

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Corners dedicated to Azerbaijani history and our victory will be created in the “From Metehan to Mehmetcik” Turkish States Museum in Ordu, Turkey. The Azerbaijan Cultural Center operating in Turkey informed Telegraf about this. “The Turkish States Museum “From Metehan to Mehmetcik” was opened in Ordu, Turkey, within the framework of the cultural project of […]
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Azerbaijan will be represented at the 61st Venice Biennale with a national pavilion

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Azerbaijan will be represented at the 61st Venice Biennale with the project “The Attention” by Honored Artist Faig Ahmed, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of our country in Italy. Elchi.az reports that the exposition in the Azerbaijani national pavilion will be open from […]
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Khagani Shirvani’s 900th anniversary to be celebrated – DECREE

— CULTURE, CURRENT EVENTS
President Ilham Aliyev has signed a Decree on celebrating the 900th anniversary of the Great Azerbaijani poet Khagani Shirvani. Elchi.az reports that the Decree states: “In 2026, the 900th anniversary of the great Azerbaijani poet Afzaladdin Khagani Shirvani will be marked. Khagani Shirvani is one of the giant figures that the golden age of Azerbaijani […]
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Actress Masuma Babayeva has passed away

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Actress of the Azerbaijan State National Academic Theatre of Young Spectators, Masuma Babayeva, has passed away. This was reported to Elchi.az by Samira Ashraf, the head of the press service of the Azerbaijan State National Academic Theatre of Young Spectators. She stated that the actress passed away this evening after a long illness. It should […]