9.9.2011
Forbes magazine’s annual list of the highest-paid authors
  
Due to the Forbes magazine, James Patterson was declared world's best-paid author. No wonder he had become the world’s best-selling author, financially at least, with sales of $US84 million.
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9.9.2011
Exhibition of Irina Zagovorcheva
  
On September, 15th at 16:00 in the Russian information-cultural center wiil take place opening of the exhibition of Russian painter Irina Zagovorcheva «The Pearl of the Fires Country».
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8.9.2011
Lunar orbiter find footprints on the moon
  
Some people were in awe as they watched to first men walk on the moon in 1969. Others still remain in skepticism of the lunar landing.
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8.9.2011
Laser power systems is developing cars fueled by nuclear power
  
There may finally be a way to power your car forever — the only catch is that the fuel would be radioactive. Charles Stevens of Laser Power Systems (LPS) is working on creating an emissions free turbine/electric generator powered by nuclear thorium lasers.
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8.9.2011
Chelyabinsk trams are provided with WIFI
  
Trams in Chelyabinsk will be provided with 3G WIFI. Local authorities are going to improve the comfort of public transport and make it more popular among young people.
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8.9.2011
Azerbaijani film gains Grand-Prix in 9th “Moscow Premiere” Film Festival
  
The film of Azerbaijani director Fuad Ibragimbekov "Flies” has won Grand-Prix in best movie nomination at the “Art Line” contest of the 9th “Moscow Premiere” Film Festival.
The film directors are Fuad Ibragimbekov and Sergey Shvidkov.
Fuad Ibragimbekov "Flies" was also awarded at the 4th All-Russia film festival which was held from August 27 to September 2 «the Gold Phoenix» in Smolensk in the “Debut” nomination.
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9.9.2011
Azerbaijani film maker receives diploma from Moscow Government
  
The director of “Precinct” film Ilgar Safat has been awarded with a diploma of the Government of Moscow in the 15th Forum of National Cinematographies.
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8.9.2011
Issues on simplification of foreign tourists’ visits to Azerbaijan discussed in Baku
  
Visits to Azerbaijan, foreign tourists and conditions that will be created for them in connection with the development of the tourism sector and conduct musical competition "Eurovision-2012 ", as well as actions in the country in connection with the Year of tourism were discussed at an enlarged meeting, organized today by the Caspian-European Integration Business Club (CEIBC) together with travel agencies and relevant state agencies.
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8.9.2011
Null stern hotel
  
Here’s some fun news from Switzerland, the part I grew up in: Null Stern Hotel is an invention by the Swiss twin brothers and concept artists Frank and Patrik Riklin from the Atelier für Sonderaufgaben (studio for special works) in St.-Gallen.
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9.9.2011
Tableaux Vivants
  
24 years old American artist Alex Mid creates tableau vivant. She uses live people for painting their works and it’s impossible to distinguish them after their painting from the drawn.
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8.9.2011
Hand Painted Feathers by feather artist Julie Thompson
  
Alaskan artist Julie Thompson has mastered the technique of scale and perspective in her amazing pieces of artwork. Julie's work dances with the play of light and shadow and shines with a brilliant, ethereal color palette.
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8.9.2011
Azerbaijani chess-player reaches World chess cup quarterfinal
  
Second legs in the round of 16 of the World Chess Cup were held in Russia’s Khanti-Mansiysk. Teymur Rajabov played with black pieces against Russian Dmiriy Yakovenko ending in a draw, which led him to the quarterfinal, since a day earlier our grandmaster won with white pieces.
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8.9.2011
In November trainings will start for staff of 3 or 4 star hotels in Baku
  
According to the head of Department of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Aydin Ismiyev, the present time work began on the connection of Baku hotels to on-line system.
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8.9.2011
İnteresting photos by the finalists of the International Photography Awards Competition
  
The International Photography Awards conducts an annual competition for professional, non- professional, and student photographers on a global scale, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the contemporary world of photography.
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7.9.2011
Sculptural portrait of Azerbaijan`s first lady – “Divine Muse, protectress of Azerbaijani Mugham” presented in Canada
  
A bust of the President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador, MP Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva has been presented in the picturesque city of Canada - Niagara on the Lake.
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7.9.2011
Russian Information Cultural Center to host exhibition `Moscow through the eyes Bakuvite`
  
A photo exhibition "Moscow through the eyes of Bakunin` will open on September 9 at the Russian Information and Cultural Center. The event organized by the Embassy of the Russian Federation to Azerbaijan will mark the Day of Moscow.
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7.9.2011
Baku to host Second International book fair
  
National library named after Mirza Fatali Akhundzadeh hosted the meeting of representatives of publishing houses and polygraphic enterprises.
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7.9.2011
Baku launches construction of arena presumably to host Eurovision 2012
  
Construction of alternative venue to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 - "Baku Crystal Hall" arena at National Flag Square has been already started, Eurovision Song Contest official website reported.
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6.9.2011
Int'l festival in Ankara to feature folk music of Azerbaijan
  
Etimesqut municipality of Ankara will hold Anatolian Days international arts and culture festival on 9 to 18 September. The evening of Azerbaijan to be held on the first day of the festival will feature folk songs and national dances.
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6.9.2011
Zagatala to host CoE training seminar as part of Kiev Initiative
  
A town of Zagatala, Azerbaijan, will host a training seminar of the initial stage of the project titled “Restoration of cultural heritage in historical cities”, implemented as part of the Kiev Initiative, regional programme of the Council of Europe.
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