CULTURE

As a result of the intense rains observed recently, collapses were recorded yesterday in the roof section and inter-floor layers of the Boyuk Mardakan Castle. This was reported to elchi by the State Service for the Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture. It was stated that in connection with […]

Ballet master, People’s Artist, and individual scholarship holder of the President, Maqsud Mammadov, has passed away at the age of 97. “Elchi” reports that the Ministry of Culture has released information regarding this. It should be noted that Maqsud Davud oglu Mammadov was born on May 30, 1929, in Ganja. He began practicing dance at […]

As a result of research conducted at the Institute of Manuscripts named after Muhammad Fuzuli of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, some scientific facts regarding the work of Gasim bey Zakir have been obtained. This was reported to elchi by ANAS. It was stated that during the research, errors made in previously published works […]

Turkish singer Yusuf Güney has been detained. elchi reports that Turkish media has released information regarding this. It was stated that the singer was detained for promoting ayahuasca tea, which has been determined to contain narcotic substances. It should be noted that 14 well-known individuals were arrested in Turkey today as part of a “narcotics […]

The “Kharibulbul” IX International Music Festival will be held in Shusha on May 14-15, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture. “Elchi” reports that this year’s festival will also be remembered for its interesting program and presentations by talented art figures from various countries around the world. One of the main […]

Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s “Arshin Mal Alan” was showcased on the opera stage in Ankara, Turkey. This was reported to “Elchi” by the Azerbaijani Cultural Center operating in Turkey. According to an agreement reached between the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s General Directorate of Opera and Ballet and the Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Turkey, works by […]

Within the framework of the international photography project “Children’s Eyes on Earth” (literally “The Earth Through the Eyes of Children”), implemented under the patronage of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of IDEA Public Union, and at the initiative of Reza Deghati, founder of “Reza Visual Academy” association and internationally […]

JIVA will represent Azerbaijan in the “Eurovision 2026” song contest. JIVA (Jamila Hashimova) is an Azerbaijani singer. “Elchi” reports that this information was provided on the official page of the contest. Her creative journey began in 2003 when she won 2nd place in the “Baku Autumn” competition. She participated in the “Show Time” project in […]

Oleg Amirbayov has been dismissed from the post of advisor to the Minister of Culture. “Elchi” reports that the Ministry of Culture informed APA in response to a request. It was noted that Oleg Amirbayov was dismissed from his post a few days ago due to his appointment as director of the Academic Russian Drama […]