AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBaku’s Cultural Calendar: The 15th Gabala International Music Festival kicks off with a star-studded open-air ballet gala on July 29, featuring Timur Asgarov and Mariinsky talent alongside Bolshoi, Vienna State Ballet and Dutch National Ballet dancers. Photography & Heritage: Azerbaijan’s Culture Ministry launches the “Stone Chronicle of Karabakh” photography competition, inviting pro and amateur photographers to document historical, cultural and religious monuments in the liberated territories (entries due Sept 30). Cultural Diplomacy: Azerbaijan and Georgia keep deepening ties through a new round of talks between their culture ministries, mapping fresh joint projects for libraries and museums. Arts in the City: Residents in Baku’s Bayirshahar accuse authorities of arson-linked pressure during ongoing redevelopment of a 140-year-old heritage building. Sports Spotlight: Azerbaijan’s Special Olympics Unified Football women reach the World Cup final in Paris after a 6–0 semifinal win over Côte d’Ivoire. Pop Culture & Health: Turkish actor Kerem Bürsin receives Azerbaijan’s Walk of Fame honor after promoting skin-cancer awareness and screening.
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