Baku / 14.10.17 / Turan: Ex-Minister of Culture of France, Audrey Azule, was elected on Friday to the post of Director-General of UNESCO. She urged the member countries of the organization to reform it, but not to leave. On the eve of the United States announced a decision to withdraw from UNESCO. The country will remain a member of this international organization until December 31, 2018, and from 2019 will be in the status of observer.
Following this, Israel announced its intention to leave the organization. News of the US withdrawal and Israel's plans came at a time when the 202nd session of the UNESCO Executive Board is taking place in Paris. "I think that in this crisis time it is necessary as ever to be involved in UNESCO, to support it, to think about how to reform it, but not to leave it," said Azule, who is of Moroccan Jewish origin. -02D-
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In Azerbaijan, the cost of books spans a broad spectrum, typically ranging from 5 to 25 AZN ($3 to $15). Yet, with the rising cost of living, many avid readers are finding it increasingly challenging to afford their favorite titles. As a result, second-hand books, e-books, and online international orders have become popular alternatives for those seeking affordable access to literature.
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In the heart of the COP29 Green Zone, where art and ecology coalesce, Azerbaijan made a bold statement. Amid the clamor of global voices, the ART Pavilion stood as a vibrant testament to the intersection of culture, creativity, and sustainability.
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In a dazzling ceremony held in Mexico City, 21-year-old Victoria Kjær Teilvig from the small Danish town of Dunstal was crowned the winner of the Miss Universe competition, marking the first time a contestant from Denmark has claimed the prestigious title.
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In a world increasingly marred by the effects of climate change, art has emerged as an unexpected, yet powerful, platform for raising awareness and sparking conversations on environmental responsibility. One such endeavor is the exhibition "A Different Kind of Climate," currently on display at Kapellhaus with support from the Goethe-Institut. The timing of this exhibition is no coincidence, aligning with the upcoming COP29, the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22. The exhibition seeks to engage audiences on pressing ecological issues, blending local and international perspectives.
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