Baku/16.01.18/Turan: Italian architect Laura Peretti and Sandro Teti have developed and proposed a project for the construction of the state historical and cultural reserve "Yanardag". The idea of creating a modern museum complex was previously voiced by the head of state Ilham Aliyev. According to the PR of United-Cultures Baku, the Italian project is a concept of the Museum of Fire and Energy, symbolizing the natural wealth and historical specifics of Azerbaijan. In addition, the project of Italian architects and designers allows using the future museum and as a theatrical stage in the open air. The project is proposed to be made of metal structures and glass.
"Yanardag" is a natural eternal flame in 30 km. from Baku. This is one of the many places in Azerbaijan where natural gas breaks out of the earth and burns for many centuries. -02D-
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The Italo-Azerbaijani University, established with the participation of five leading Italian universities, is operating in Azerbaijan. Establishment of such a joint educational institution in Azerbaijan is evidence of strategic partnership between the two countries. This was stated by President Ilham Aliyev, speaking at the Chernobio International Forum on 6 September.
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Preliminary official results of the parliamentary elections held on September 1 confirmed the results of the exit polls. The New Azerbaijan Party (NAP) of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is renewing its absolute majority in the Milli Majlis and receives 68 seats.
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Alain Delon, the French screen icon whose smoldering looks and magnetic presence defined European cinema for decades, has died at the age of 88. His children confirmed his death in a statement to Agence France-Presse on Sunday.
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On July 9, the 2024 Germany-France Gender Equality Award for contributions to gender equality was presented at the residence of the German Embassy in Azerbaijan.
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