Caspian Sea Region: Legal Issues Legal Issues
2016-02-29 18:24:56
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CASPIAN SEA ISSUES Questions surrounding the legal status of the Caspian Sea have hindered--but not stopped--further development of the Sea's mineral resources. Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to the independence of three new countries
Azerbaijan, Iran enjoy potential to be key gas suppliers to Europe, expert says Energy
- 2016-03-07 20:26:52
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/By Azernews/ By Aynur Karimova Azerbaijan and Iran, both nations enjoying huge natural gas reserves in the world, have a potential to become key suppliers of gas to the European market, Omid Shokri Kalehsar believes. The energy
Azeri SOCAR says construction of TAP to begin in May Energy
- 2016-03-07 22:03:17
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Construction works for the Trans-Adriatic pipeline (TAP) are planned to begin in May, SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev told ANS TV on Sunday. The construction work on the TAP had been expected to start in March but the date
Road Warrior - border delays, Aer Lingus award, record numbers for US carriers, Iran travel market Tourism
- 2016-03-11 14:37:28
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Aer Lingus business class wins wine award Aer Lingus has won an award for the red wine served in business class in the prestigious Business Traveller magazine Cellar in the Sky Awards. The wine chosen by food consultant
EU expects significant progress in Southern Gas Corridor project Energy
- 2016-03-18 19:29:34
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By Aynur Karimova The Southern Gas Corridor project, aiming to bring the Caspian gas to Europe, is one of the biggest construction projects of our time. This was announced by Vice-President of the European Commission for Energy Union, Maros Sefcovic at the
Caspian Sea - Persian Gulf canal prospects evaluated negatively in Azerbaijan Investment
- 2016-03-18 19:39:25
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Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Russia has remembered the project of construction of the canal Caspian Sea –Persian Gulf, developed for the first time by Russian engineers in 1889-1892. Thus, the portal of Russia’s Military & Industrial Courier points out that today such a
The Early Temples and Monuments of the Alban People in Ancient Azerbaijan History
- 2016-03-23 14:10:18
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The Early Temples and Monuments of the Alban People in Ancient Azerbaijan According to the information gleaned from numerous historical sources, the territories of ancient Azerbaijan, known as Caucasian Albania (not to be confused with the modern-day Albania in Europe) covered
New fishing regulations for 2016 Fishing
- 2016-03-28 13:46:30
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FRANKFORT — It is no longer getting dark at dinner time. We are beginning to have days cresting the 50 degree mark. It is enough to make you want to go fishing. Before you cast a line, however, you need to
Greece sees TAP as major investment, significant geopolitical tool Energy
- 2016-03-29 00:36:08
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The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, a part of the Azerbaijan-initiated giant Southern Gas Corridor, is not just a major investment for Greece, but also a significant geopolitical tool for this country. Such a remark was made by TAP's country Manager for Greece, Rikard
full text of The Anglo-Russian Entente - 1907 History
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Agreement Concerning Persia The Governments of Great Britain and Russia having mutually engaged to respect the integrity and independence of Persia, and sincerely desiring the preservation of order throughout that country and its peaceful develop ment, as well as the
full text of Treaty of Gulistan (1813) History
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full text of Treaty of Gulistan (1813) In the name of Almighty God With the intention to cease horror of the war and re-establish steady peace and well-wishing friendship neighborhood shared by Russia Empire and the State of Iran since the
full text of Treaty of Turkmenchay (1828) History
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full text of Treaty of Turkmenchay (1828) Treaty of Turkmenchay (1828) ARTICLE I His Majesty the Russian Emperor and His Majesty the King of Iran have agreed to eternal peace, friendship and full agreement between them, their heirs to the throne,
Caspian littoral states agree on several provisions of draft Convention Legal Issues
- 2016-04-07 23:26:22
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Caspian littoral countries agreed on a number of important provisions of the draft Convention, including issues related to sovereignty, the implementation of sovereign rights and jurisdiction of the parties in the Caspian Sea. This is reflected in the final Communiqué
Iranian FM hopes for early completion of work on Caspian status convention Legal Issues
- 2016-04-09 23:32:02
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Iranian FM hopes for early completion of work on Caspian status convention Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif voiced a hope for completion of work over the Convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea this year. "We hope we’ll
Azerbaijan achieves milestones in energy policy in Q1 2016 Energy
- 2016-04-11 20:39:56
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Azerbaijan achieves milestones in energy policy in Q1 2016 The energy policy of Azerbaijan, which has turned into one of the main guarantors of Europe’s energy security, recorded important achievements and milestones of historical significance in the first quarter of 2016. Energy
ECO-Caspian energy transition through gas Energy
- 2016-04-17 23:06:30
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ECO-Caspian energy transition through gas The oil price slide since mid-2014 has severely constrained economic growth and investment in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) & Caspian region. Despite this, regional governments nevertheless expect an improved market climate &
The International Stage – Connected Energy Energy
- 2016-04-18 22:37:26
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<header class="article-header entry-header"> The International Stage – Connected Energy </header> Greece—and DEPA—are at the heart of major initiatives to increase energy security in Greece and hence the European Union. At the same time, Greece is securing its role
First TAP pipes arrive in Albania Energy
- 2016-04-20 23:01:14
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First TAP pipes arrive in Albania The Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) announced the arrival of the first steel line pipes and machinery for the construction of the Albanian section of the pipeline. The occasion was marked by a ceremony in
Natural Gas and the ‘Lesser’ Caspians: How New Players Might be Good for Everyone Energy
- 2016-04-28 12:08:36
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Energy: what was once a largely single-resource/two-state controlled industry has given way to other resources of significance. In turn, this has also given rise to other states as major players in the arena. Given the increased need for energy among
Iran, Russia's cultural ties go much deeper than you think Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-05-16 19:34:52
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Iran, Russia's cultural ties go much deeper than you think With the 29th Tehran Intl. Book Fair just wrapped up, Mehr News conducted an interview with Sergey Kaykin, head of Russia's International Book Exhibitions and Fairs, who represented Russia stand
29th TIBF:Stop Stalling, Start Reading Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-05-19 01:47:41
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29th TIBF: ‘Stop Stalling, Start Reading!’ The 29th edition of Tehran International Book Fair with the slogan “Tomorrow Is Too Late to Read” ran from May 4 to 14, 2016 at the Shahr-e Aftab International Exhibition Complex.
Diplomat: Multiculturalism - reflection of mood of Azerbaijani society Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-06-08 09:45:28
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Diplomat: Multiculturalism - reflection of mood of Azerbaijani society Throughout its history, Azerbaijan has played an important role in bridging East and West through connecting Central Asia with Anatolia, the Black Sea and beyond. Situated on the west coast of
Posidonia 2016: DNV GL presents modern classification solutions Investment
- 2016-06-08 09:47:55
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Posidonia 2016: DNV GL presents modern classification solutions The promise of new modern classification solutions to deliver quality, fulfill customer’s needs, and implement innovative technologies was the key theme for DNV GL at their
Total Seeks Better Terms for Baku’s No 2 Field Energy
- 2016-06-14 11:08:53
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Total Seeks Better Terms for Baku’s No 2 Field Azerbaijan has extended the deadline for French major Total to submit the development plan for the first phase of the country’s second biggest gas field, Absheron, which contains 350bn m3 of gas
From Tatarstan to Persia and back: how descendants of a Tatar Sheikh turned out in Iran History
- 2016-06-24 15:49:56
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From Tatarstan to Persia and back: how descendants of a Tatar Sheikh turned out in Iran Saga about a history of five generations of Magfuri-Bulgari's dynasty told by a ‘100% Tatar man’ from Iran A descendant of an ancient dynasty of
Caspian Overview: Major Upstream Investment Approved Energy
- 2016-07-11 14:46:48
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Caspian Overview: Major Upstream Investment Approved Kazakhstan and the Chevron-led consortium Tengiz Chevroil (TCO) approved on July 5 a $36.8bn plan to expand the giant Tengiz field, which has 45% of the country’s total production now. The sides plan to increase
A tale of continuity cultural
- 2016-07-11 14:50:18
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A tale of continuity In Azerbaijan, you can see a confluence of the old and the new One can say that this country has a foot each in two worlds — One in the modern world with industrial aspirations
Putin, Erdogan to meet in Russia soon Political and military events
- 2016-07-21 22:59:26
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Putin, Erdogan to meet in Russia soon The Kremlin has announced that the Presidents of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will meet in the first half of August. Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov stated
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Turkish Leaders to Meet for Gas Talks Energy
- 2016-07-26 13:20:51
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Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Turkish Leaders to Meet for Gas Talks A high-level meeting reportedly set to take place later this year in Turkmenistan could put talk of building a natural gas pipeline across the Caspian Sea back on the agenda. The
Europe works on Turkmen gas import Energy
- 2016-07-28 22:38:35
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Europe works on Turkmen gas import The European Commission is following and implementing the Ashgabat declaration from 2015 on energy cooperation with Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Turkey, a source in the European Commission told Trend. Within the implementation of this declaration the
Foraging strategies of smallest seals revealed in first ever satellite tracking study Ecosystem
- 2016-08-04 00:43:48
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Foraging strategies of smallest seals revealed in first ever satellite tracking study The first ever satellite tracking study of one the world's endangered seal species has revealed new information about their migration habits and hunting patterns. Using satellite trackers, scientists humanely tagged
Europe's most beautiful rivers - and how to explore them Tourism
- 2016-08-24 07:26:48
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Europe's most beautiful rivers - and how to explore them The Rhine Easily the most popular river for cruising, the Rhine has its source in the Alps, becomes navigable at Basel, in
SOCAR reveals date of first gas production at "Absheron" Energy
- 2016-08-29 16:26:04
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SOCAR reveals date of first gas production at "Absheron" It is planned to produce first gas from the Absheron gas condensate field in 2019, First Vice-President of the Azerbaijani state oil company SOCAR Khoshbakht Yusifzade said. He made the remarks at
Kazakhstan Caspian pipe delayed indefinitely despite Kashagan restart Energy
- 2016-09-27 23:59:07
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<header class="article-header entry-header"> Kazakhstan Caspian pipe delayed indefinitely despite Kashagan restart </header> The rapidly approaching date of re-start of production at Kashagan on October 23 automatically reanimates the question of the need for construction of another major project, namely,
FAO stresses criticality of marine cage culture for Iran Agriculture
- 2016-09-28 00:00:34
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FAO stresses criticality of marine cage culture for Iran The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is conducting a four-day technical workshop on Marine Cage Culture in Tehran thought which the Organization will lend its
Aktau and Kuryk Seaports Should Be Provided with Own Vessels Investment
- 2016-11-07 10:24:53
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IIKSS- The Aktau seaport and the new Kuryk ferry port must concentrate 35 percent of all traffic on the Caspian Sea, Minister for Investment and Development Zhenis Kassymbek said during a Nov. 1 government meeting on developing the
EBRD helps Turkmen packaging company launch new products Investment
- 2016-12-22 12:48:41
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IIKSS - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is deepening its support for the private sector in Turkmenistan by arranging a US$ 1 million loan Intizar Yurek, a leading packaging company in the country. The loan
Citizens of more countries to visit Kazakhstan visa-free in 2017 Tourism
- 2016-12-28 15:37:24
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov said that starting from 1 January 2017, citizens of 45 more countries, including member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union, and the United Arab
Azerbaijan after the Presidential Elections: Internal and Foreign Policy Dynamics Political and military events
- 2018-05-07 10:19:46
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The campaign, which ended on April 11, was held ahead of schedule. If it had been held in the “normal mode,” the vote would have taken place on October 17. Thus, the shift of the election
Caspian countries to sign agreements in fields of transport and trade Legal Issues
- 2018-06-13 11:57:56
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The working meeting of experts of the Caspian states will be held in Astana on June 18-19, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi told reporters June 12. "On June 18-19, Astana will
Kazakhstan announces date of summit on Caspian Sea Legal Issues
- 2018-07-12 11:42:48
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The summit of the heads of the Caspian states will be held in August, the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Kairat Abdrakhmanov said, Sputnik Kazakhstan reported. It was reported earlier that, the summit of the "Caspian group of five" will
Azerbaijan intends to expand geography of exports to Persian Gulf (Exclusive) Investment
- 2018-08-19 10:44:35
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Azerbaijan plans to send two export missions to the UAE by the end of 2018 in order to expand the geography of exports of its products to the Persian Gulf markets, the Trade Representative of Azerbaijan in Dubai Elnur
UN invites Iran, Russia, Turkey to Syria talks in Geneva next month Political and military events
- 2018-08-25 08:02:36
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United Nations Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura has invited Iran, Russia and Turkey to talks due to be held in Geneva next month on forming Syria's Constitutional Committee, a UN spokeswoman says. "Special Envoy de Mistura continues his consultation
Azerbaijan to present logistics and tourism potential in China Investment
- 2018-08-25 08:06:22
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declared the year of import in China, which means that the country is widely opening its gates for import of goods from around the world. Therefore, at the moment, our task is to carefully prepare for the first Chinese
New generation biometric ID to be issued in Azerbaijan science
- 2018-09-04 09:15:24
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Azerbaijan will start issuing electronic identity cards of a new generation starting from September 1. To obtain the document, citizens can apply to all territorial police authorities and ASAN service centers. Identity cards of the new generation will surpass
We criticize the issue of minus 28.0 (-28.0) in determining the Base Line in Caspian Sea Convention Legal Issues
- 2018-11-03 14:10:19
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Dr. Maysam Araee Daronkola, the director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) in an interview with The Iran-newspaper: we criticize the issue of minus 28.0 (-28.0) in determining the Base Line in Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan to export 50,000 tons of date until end of March Agriculture
- 2019-01-05 10:24:17
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Azerbaijan is one of the major producers and exporters of date. The dates are grown mainly in Goychay, Balakan, Agjabadi and Ganja. Date holds a major share in the export of non-oil products of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan will continue to
Azerbaijan’s Central Bank to auction manat bonds Investment
- 2019-01-16 12:39:30
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An auction for placement of 200 million manats worth short-term bonds of Azerbaijan’s Central Bank will be held at the Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) on Jan. 16, the BSE said. Two million bonds at a par value of 100
New Law on Natural Monopolies has been adopted in Kazakhstan Legal Issues
- 2019-01-19 10:40:16
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On December 27, 2018, a newly adopted Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Natural Monopolies” (the Law) was signed. The Law was published officially on January 4, 2019 and became effective after 10 calendar days following the
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