On June 7 the Committee to Protect Civil Society will hold a roundtable on the topic: "The History of Baku erased. What should the civil society make? " The event will be held in the office of the Azerbaijan National Committee of Helsinki Citizens Assembly Baku (Istiglaliyat Street, 63.)
Issues of urban development in Baku, the problem of violation of property rights, the environment and man-made hazards, budget spending, and others will be discussed at the roundtable. A special place in the course of discussions will be devoted to the fate of the historical sites that illegally demolished in the capital city under the pretext of beautification.
Consistent destruction of architectural buildings increased in the area of the former Sovetskaya Street under the protection of the state, where most of the 138 houses built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, have been demolished. According to the law "On protection of historical and cultural monuments" of 2001 was approved the list of architectural monuments, taken under state protection. By the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers dated August 2, 2001, at the entire territory of the country more than 8,000 historical and cultural monuments were taken under the state protection.
"In 2009 the Milli Majlis ratified the European Convention for the Protection of the architectural heritage, and all the historical and cultural monuments are the subject of this Convention," said Aytekin Imranova, co-chairman of the public committee "Sacred Property."-0-
Culture
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While the electronic music scene in Azerbaijan has been growing in recent years, the number of female DJs remains limited. Women who want to establish themselves in the industry not only need technical skills but also have to fight against societal expectations and gender imbalances in the music business.
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With sustainability initiatives gaining momentum worldwide, the European Union's "Green Future 2025" competition has emerged as a platform for young innovators in Azerbaijan to present business-driven solutions to environmental challenges. The fourth edition of the competition, held in Baku, showcased the creativity and commitment of Azerbaijani youth to green innovation, reinforcing the EU’s broader "For Our Planet" campaign.
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In a celebration of artistic exchange and cultural diplomacy, the Ambassador Cultural Club in Baku hosted the third phase of the “Hungary Through the Eyes of Azerbaijani Artists” project, featuring a curated exhibition of paintings inspired by Hungarian traditions and heritage. The initiative, organized by the Hungarian Embassy in Azerbaijan and the independent arts platform «Arts Council Azerbaijan», marks a deepening of artistic and cultural ties between the two nations.
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Ahmet Güneştekin answered questions from Turan Information Agency a few days after the opening of his solo exhibition, Lost Alphabet, held in the 8,000-square-meter indoor halls of the Feshane Cultural Center, managed by the Istanbul Municipality. The exhibition, inaugurated by Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, will remain open until July 20.
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