By the order of the President, the status of the State Historical-Architectural Reserve "Yukhari Bash", covering the ancient part of the city of Sheki (350 km north-west from Baku) has vbeeb raised. There are numerous mosques and minarets, caravanserais and craft shops, museums and other buildings of historical significance. The President instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to prepare proposals, "the adaptation of buildings that violate the street network and the planned configuration of the reserve " Yukhari Bash" prejudicial to its architectural value and style."
The Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Environment, the National Academy of Sciences and Sheki Executive Power are entrusted to prepare and submit within two months proposals for the preservation of the natural landscape and the landscaping of the city of Sheki. -02D-
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On February 11, the Ritual Theatre and Creative Laboratory in Baku hosted a powerful documentary theatre performance, “The Melting Snow Stories of Baku,” marking the conclusion of a workshop dedicated to site-specific theatre. This workshop brought together 15 artists from various age groups, all exploring the transformative power of storytelling to address climate change. The event was directed by British theatre director Sebastian Harcombe of SECRET/HEART Theatre Company and Aynur Zərrintac of Ritual Theatre. It was supported by the British Council.
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The presentation of Elmaddin Aliyev's feature-length documentary Return was held at the Nizami Cinema Center.
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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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