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Measures will be taken to compensate for the damage to cultural heritage in the liberated territories

CULTURE
Measures will be taken to improve activities related to the protection of cultural heritage, including archaeological monuments, in the liberated territories, to increase the awareness of the international community about the damage to cultural heritage, and to compensate for the damage. Elchi.az reports that this is reflected in the “Azerbaijan Culture – 2040” Cultural Concept […]
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“e-culture” platform will be created

CULTURE
“e-culture” platform will be created. According to Elchi.az, this is reflected in the “Azerbaijan Culture – 2040” Culture Concept of the Republic of Azerbaijan, approved by the order of President Ilham Aliyev. According to the document, the Ministry of Culture, together with the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and other relevant state bodies (institutions), […]
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A project will be established regarding the translation of Azerbaijani literature into foreign languages

CULTURE
The “Azerbaijani Literature Abroad” project will be established to promote Azerbaijani literature, including Azerbaijani scientific literature, and to systematically translate and disseminate it into the official languages of the United Nations, Turkic languages, and other languages. Elchi.az reports that this is reflected in the “Azerbaijan Culture – 2040” Cultural Concept of the Republic of Azerbaijan, […]
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National film fund archive to be digitized

CULTURE
The archive of the National Film Fund will be digitized. Elchi.az reports that this is reflected in the “Azerbaijan Culture – 2040” Cultural Concept of the Republic of Azerbaijan, approved by the order of President Ilham Aliyev. It was noted that at least 60 percent of the national film fund and at least 50 percent […]
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German-born artist will continue her career at the Russian Drama Theater.

CULTURE, SOCIETY
German-born artist will continue her career at the Russian Drama Theater. German-born artist Zinaida Mirzazade will continue her career at the Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theater. She told Elchi.az about this in her statement. According to her, the premiere of the play “Ключ от чемодана с кирпичами”, where she was the first production designer, took […]
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Azerbaijan to perform in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026

CULTURE
Azerbaijan will perform in the second semi-final of the Eurovision 2026 song contest. Elchi.az reports that the list has been published on the official website of the competition based on the draw. In the second semi-final, along with Azerbaijan, Armenia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Romania, Switzerland, Albania, Australia, Cyprus, Denmark, Latvia, Malta, Norway and Ukraine […]
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Changes Made to the List of Nationally Important Monuments

CULTURE
Changes have been made to the List of nationally important immovable historical and cultural monuments. According to Elchi.az, the Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision on this matter. According to the decision, relevant changes have been made in connection with the change of the names of the location addresses of nationally important architectural monuments […]
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Agency responds to the presentation of “Sari Gelin” as an Armenian song in Iran

CULTURE
Recently, on a television channel of the Islamic Republic of Iran, singer and composer Araz Torosyan (Araz Dare) performed the Azerbaijani folk song “Sari Gelin” in Armenian and Persian. According to the Intellectual Property Agency to Elchi.az, a number of Iranian websites presented the Azerbaijani folk song “Sari Gelin” as an Armenian song. It was […]
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Beyoncé Becomes a Billionaire

CULTURE
American famous singer Beyoncé has joined the list of billionaires. Elchi.az reports that the “Forbes” magazine has released information about this. It was stated that Beyoncé is the 5th singer to join the list of billionaires. The list of the world’s richest people includes famous singers such as 44-year-old rapper Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, […]