Russian Monthly Oil Output Edges Off Record Amid Freeze Talk Energy
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Russian crude and condensate output edged lower in February from a record the previous month amid talks with Saudi Arabia and other exporters about a production freeze. Oil production fell 0.2 percent to 10.885 million barrels a day from January, according to
Khazaria: A Forgotten Empire History
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With the break-up of the Soviet Union and the troubles prevalent in the Balkans there has been much renewed interest in the early history of Eastern Europe. Troubles have fuelled nationalist tendencies in the region and there has been much
Rock Art Reveals Prehistoric ‘Serengeti’ in the Caucasus History
- 2016-03-07 21:44:42
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by Paul Salopek The boulders sit on a hillside above the glittering mirror of the Caspian Sea. They are made of limestone, these weathered, bone-smooth rocks. They are the color of chalk. Some are shaped—partly hewn—into oblong surfaces: into tympanums. Hammer them
It Works for the Turks: A Colour for Each Direction History
- 2016-03-10 15:07:58
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by Frank Jacobs What colour is the sea? Why, blue of course (1). Unless you're Homer. In which case your numerous references to the Aegean as the "wine-dark sea" will puzzle scholars for centuries to come (2).
Keppel FELS to deliver fifth accommodation vessel to Floatel Energy
- 2016-03-11 14:21:21
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Keppel FELS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) is on track to deliver a fifth high-specification accommodation semisubmersible (semi) to Floatel International Ltd (Floatel) on time, on budget and with a perfect safety record.
Kazakhstan taking 100 steps toward a new nation Political and military events
- 2016-03-11 14:33:44
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Kazakhstan is embarking on some of the most ambitious reforms in its independent history as President Nursultan Nazarbayev moves to implement his election campaign platform of five institutional reforms. President Nazarbayev announced in his inaugural speech last May that a “Plan
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
Challenges and opportunities for managing the Caspian Hyrcanian Forests Environment
- 2016-03-14 13:11:49
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Farnaz Heidari TEHRAN — Human-induced warming of the climate is expected to continue throughout the 21st century and beyond. Our climate is influenced significantly by changes in atmospheric
Topaz Energy and Marine Financial Results for the year ended 31 December 2015 Energy
- 2016-03-22 16:38:50
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Dubai, UAE - Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading offshore support vessel company, today announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2015 (in the following referred to as "the period"). Business Highlights · Net Profit for the period was US$
Azerbaijan pardons jailed activists in amnesty Political and military events
- 2016-03-26 10:32:01
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Nearly 150 political activists and rights campaigners have been released in Azerbaijan as the government of President Ilham Aliyev attempts to deflect international criticism of its human rights record. The dissidents were pardoned on Thursday as part of an amnesty
Floating Between Continents in a Ghost Ship Tourism
- 2016-03-26 10:48:13
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Trapped in limbo on the Caspian Sea, a watery link on the modern Silk Road. by Paul Salopek Paul Salopek is walking the global trail of the first humans who migrated out of Africa in the Stone Age.
A Secure and Stable Caspian Sea Is in America’s Interest Political and military events
- 2016-03-28 01:50:19
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The Caspian Sea is an important, if often overlooked, region in regard to many of the challenges the U.S. faces around the world, such as a resurgent Russia, an emboldened Iran, wavering allies, growing China, and the rise of Islamic
Topaz Energy and Marine Net $ 20.8m Profit Investment
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Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading offshore support vessel company, today announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2015. Business Highlights * Net Profit for the period was US$ 20.8m before exceptional items, impairment charge
Kashagan to expand and extend first production stage Investment
- 2016-03-30 01:50:15
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ASTANA – The Kashagan development project operator – North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) – is planning to substantially expand and extend the first production stage – the Experimental Programme (EP). The operator company has developed an AEP project – Additional
Turkmenistan approves rules for handmade carpet sale abroad Investment
- 2016-03-31 00:58:45
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Trend: Turkmenistan’s President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has signed a decree to improve the rules of selling wool, carpets and hand-woven carpets abroad, said the message from the Turkmen government. The document was presented during the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, during which
Why the Caviar-Producing American Paddlefish Is a Symbol of Luxury and Scarcity Fishing
- 2016-04-01 00:55:08
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Ever since relations between the United States and Iran grew strained after the Iranian revolution in 1979, as a nation, we have had limited access to the Caspian Sea, the sturgeon fish that reside there, and the roe contained in
KAZAKHSTAN: Good Friday in Almaty Caspian geography and anthropology
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By Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service Police and officers of other security agencies raided 11 church premises and homes of the leaders of New Life Pentecostal Church in Kazakhstan's commercial capital Almaty on 25 March, the day the Church was
Fishy Business: To Fry or To Steam, That is the Question Tourism
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Walking Baku: Stroll Through the World’s First Oil Capital Tourism
- 2016-04-04 23:22:24
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Take a virtual tour of the city on the Caspian Sea with 500-year-old steam baths and the world’s largest KFC. Paul Salopek is walking the global trail of the first humans who migrated out of Africa in the
Iranian photographer-journalist appreciated in Japan Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-04-04 23:36:23
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IRNA - Iranian photographer-journalist Afshin Valy Nejad was appreciated in a ceremony held in Tokyo. The ceremony was arranged by Iranian embassy in Japan to appreciate his valuable and impressive media activities especially those related to 2011 earthquake in Japan.
What I'm Learning From Walking 21,000 Miles Around the World Caspian geography and anthropology
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By Paul Salopek My intercontinental ramble, called the Out of Eden Walk, is a storytelling project that aims to retrace the footsteps of the first anatomically modern humans who migrated out of Africa back in the Stone Age. I am plodding
Fishing for vital company knowledge Fishing
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Fishing for vital company knowledge Large building projects are delayed by all sorts of issues — money, employees who lack the right skills, public sentiment. But sometimes it is fish spawn, or great-crested newts. The deliverer of such bad news might
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
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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 &
Caspian tiger Ecosystem
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The Caspian tiger (Panthera tigris virgata), also known as the Hyrcanian tiger, the Mazandaran tiger, the Persian tiger and the Turan tiger, is an extinct tiger subspecies that had been recorded in the wild until the early 1970s, and formerly
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
Groundwater depletion shifting Earth's axis: Scientists Environment
- 2016-04-21 19:05:58
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Groundwater depletion shifting Earth's axis: Scientists JAIPUR: Groundwater depletion in India is a calamity that now calls for urgent measures. What is less well known, though, is that Earth's spin around its axis too is especially sensitive to
Craze for LNG Energy
- 2016-04-23 18:51:40
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Craze for LNG Pricing policy of only one man, John D. Rockefeller, led to a decrease in the cost of kerosene in the US oil products' market of the late 19th century from 26 cents to eight cents per gallon
FSU crude exports hit record high Investment
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FSU crude exports hit record high Crude exports from former Soviet Union (FSU) countries rose by 1pc in March to a record high of 7mn b/d. Rising Russian crude exports outside the Transneft pipeline system helped offset a dip Azeri BTC
Azerbaijan's nimble gas plans Energy
- 2016-04-25 19:14:38
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Azerbaijan's nimble gas plans Azerbaijan, a key energy player in Eurasia, today is completely successful country both in terms of production and in terms of transportation of energy resources, and the country is committed to make great strides to boost
Azerbaijan may discover additional gas condensate reserves Energy
- 2016-04-25 19:24:51
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Azerbaijan may discover additional gas condensate reserves Azerbaijan has all opportunities for discovering additional gas condensate reserves at its fields in the Caspian Sea, said Natig Aliyev, Azerbaijani energy minister. The minister made the remarks Apr. 25 at the SOCAR International
To Walk This Wilderness, Carry a Shovel Tourism
- 2016-04-26 19:52:21
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To Walk This Wilderness, Carry a Shovel Caching water on the steppes of Kazakhstan is like an act of worship or a duty of penance. Paul Salopek is walking the global trail of the first humans who migrated out of
Original celebration of Int'l Jazz Day in Azerbaijan Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-05-02 23:01:32
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Original celebration of Int'l Jazz Day in Azerbaijan The International Jazz Day was celebrated worldwide on April 30 bringing together internationally acclaimed Jazz musicians from all part of the Earth. The UNESCO organized annual event featured the historical, cultural, and educational
No Way Out Ecosystem
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No Way Out The fate of the Caspian seal may have been decided five million years ago. The smallest earless seal on Earth, Pusa caspica, is the only mammal in the Caspian Sea. It is atop the aquatic food chain in this
Blue Water Shipping-Led JV Bags 350M Dollar Deal from Kazakhstan's Tengizchevroil Investment
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Blue Water Shipping-Led JV Bags $350M Deal from Kazakhstan's Tengizchevroil Blue Water Shipping reported Wednesday that a consortium led by the firm has been awarded a contract with a value in excess of $350 million by Kazakhstan's Tengizchevroil (TCO). For years, transport
Kiev, Ankara discussed possibility of Ukraine joining the Southern Gas Corridor project Energy
- 2016-05-15 09:42:57
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Kiev, Ankara discussed possibility of Ukraine joining the Southern Gas Corridor project Kiev and Ankara discussed the possibility of Ukraine joining the Southern Gas Corridor project, project, aimed to bring gas from the Caspian Sea to Europe, Ukrainian Vice Prime
Russia’s Humanitarian Response to the Armenian Genocide Political and military events
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Russia’s Humanitarian Response to the Armenian Genocide Humanitarianism and the Refugee Crisis on the Caucasus Battlefront During World War I By Asya Darbinyan Introduction The front page of the June 30, 1916 issue of the Parisian newspaper “Excelsior” carried an illustration of
Port capacity set to outstrip trade growth Investment
- 2016-05-23 20:19:14
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Port capacity set to outstrip trade growth Several world regions including China, Western Europe and the Middle East seem to have planned much more container terminal capacity than needed for the coming decades. A new
Russian oil exports to China hit record high in April Energy
- 2016-05-24 22:27:03
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Russian oil exports to China hit record high in April Beijing has ramped up imports of Russian oil by 52.4 percent last month compared to a year earlier. China's General Administration of Customs calculated a record 4.81
Scientists finally know what stopped Mongol hordes from conquering Europe History
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Scientists finally know what stopped Mongol hordes from conquering Europe In 1206, Genghis Khan, a fierce tribal chieftain from northern Mongolia, began to take over the world. The khan's ruthless tactics and loyal horde swept across Asia. One territory after another
Countdown to resumption of oil swap from north of Iran Energy
- 2016-06-08 10:10:11
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Countdown to resumption of oil swap from north of Iran Director of Iran's North Oil Station said the terminal is fully ready to begin the plan for oil swap.
Focus on Caucasian pit viper Ecosystem
- 2016-06-20 14:28:35
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Focus on Caucasian pit viper Vipers are the most efficient poisonous snakes of all. Their long fangs can inject venom deep into a victim. The venom acts mainly on the blood and muscles of the prey. Vipers usually have
SOCAR’s Turkish Partner Wins Massive No-Bid Construction Projects Energy
- 2016-06-22 13:34:27
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SOCAR’s Turkish Partner Wins Massive No-Bid Construction Projects Azerbaijan's state-owned energy company, SOCAR, likes Turkey’s Tekfen Construction and Installation building company so much, it tried to buy into it in 2008. But that move was blocked by the global financial crisis that
ArcelorMittal supplies 75,000 tonnes of steel for Trans-Adriatic Pipeline construction Investment
- 2016-06-22 13:54:26
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ArcelorMittal supplies 75,000 tonnes of steel for Trans-Adriatic Pipeline construction Steelmaking giant ArcelorMittal has delivered more than 75,000 tons of hot-rolled coils for the construction of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). TAP, whose construction will begin mid-2016, is the latest European leg
EIA says Shah Deniz 2 to more than double Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports Energy
- 2016-07-09 14:45:40
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By Amina Nazarli The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has once again confirmed Azerbaijan’s importance in ensuring energy security both at regional and international scale. In its Country Analysis Brief report, EIA said Azerbaijan, one of the oldest oil-producing countries in the
Russia's Duma approves bill requiring decryption backdoors Political and military events
- 2016-06-30 07:13:54
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Russia's lower house of parliament approved sweeping anti-terrorism legislation that requires companies to decrypt any message sent by users. The surveillance laws would enlist messaging apps, social networks, and other services in providing the Federal Security Service (FSB), the successor to
Exclusive: BP-Exxon impasse blocks renewal of giant Azeri oil deal - sources Energy
- 2016-07-09 14:45:48
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U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and Britain's BP (BP.L) are at loggerheads over a giant oil production deal with Azerbaijan, blocking renewal of what was once called "the contract of the
Schneider Electric holds workshop at Baku Higher Oil School
- 2016-07-02 23:49:36
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On June 28, Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS) and Schneider Electric started a three day workshop on Contemporary Standards of Process Safety for SOCAR management, engineers and technical employees. During the three separate workshop sessions, the presentations will be made
Exclusive: BP-Exxon impasse blocks renewal of giant Azeri oil deal - sources Energy
- 2016-07-04 13:56:40
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LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil and Britain's BP are at loggerheads over a giant oil production deal with Azerbaijan, blocking renewal of what was once called "the contract of the century", three high-level industry sources told Reuters. BP,
Iran joins Asia-Pacific RoboCup committee
- 2016-07-05 07:42:26
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TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Iranian RoboCup Committee Chairman Morteza Musakhani has been selected as Iran’s representative in the executive committee of Asia-Pacific Robocup competitions. “Holding the 11th edition of RoboCup IranOpen competitions in Tehran, gaining valuable
Iran commemorates 28th anniversary of Air Iran plane downed by the US Political and military events
- 2016-07-05 07:42:57
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The plane, an Airbus A300B2 of Iran’s flag carrier, Iran Air, had just taken off from the southern Iranian coastal city of Bandar Abbas at 10:17 a.m. local time (UTC 0330) with 274 passengers and 16 crew members on board,
‘Zero Days’ details US-Israeli effort to use malware against Iran Political and military events
- 2016-07-08 18:07:48
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A National Security Agency source from Alex Gibney's "Zero Days." MUST CREDIT: Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures “Zero Days” is an extremely thorough documentary about Stuxnet, a joint plan by the U.S. and Israeli governments to derail (or at least delay) the
Iran Wants to Develop Its Solar Market With Foreign Help. But Trade Restrictions Are Still a Problem Energy
- 2016-07-08 18:07:38
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Solar firms rushing into Iran’s nascent renewable energy market may face challenges due to lingering trade restrictions. In June, for example, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international anti-money-laundering body, opted to keep Iran on a blacklist of high-risk territories,
Azeri Banker under Indefinite Arrest for Politically Motivated Charges Faces Illness Alone Political and military events
- 2016-07-08 18:07:16
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One of Azerbaijan’s top bankers has been jailed indefinitely as part of what appears to be an attempt by the ruling family to take control of the bank he led for many years. Jahangir Hajiyev, 54, isn’t a household name outside
Saipem and Topaz secure Caspian contracts Energy
- 2016-07-11 14:42:42
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Saipem and Topaz secure Caspian contracts Vessel owners have secured a series of contracts and charters to support offshore projects in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. A Saipem-led consortium received another contract from BP for the Shah Deniz Stage 2 project. Saipem will
Ashgabat is Turkmenistan’s white marble city of love Tourism
- 2016-07-13 00:05:15
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Ashgabat is Turkmenistan’s white marble city of love Ashgabat is an amazing city with gleaming gold domes, extravagant white marble palaces and picturesque well-tended vast green parks situated in the middle of an oasis at the foot of the Kopet-Dag mountain
I Had My DNA Tested. The Rest Is History Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-07-14 14:28:27
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I Had My DNA Tested. The Rest Is History "Well we know where we're going, but we don't know where we've been..." On Mother's Day this year, while many mothers were receiving their gifts of bath salts and aromatherapy soaps
Time travel in Mideast History
- 2016-07-18 12:18:41
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Time travel in Mideast ‘Wars are won in peace’ In addition to grain, survival of the Romans also heavily depended upon the availability of spices. Fortunately or unfortunately, like the present day oil, the Middle East then had some ‘Arabian
Ossetian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
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Ossetian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries The Ossetians are a people of the central Caucasus who speak an Iranian/Iranic language called Ossetian. The primary dialects of Ossetian are Iron and Digor. In the present day, their homeland is divided into North Ossetia
Kazakh Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-07-18 13:00:56
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Kazakh Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Kazakhs (Qazaqs, Kazaks) are a Turkic-speaking people living in several modern countries including (but not limited to) Kazakhstan, China, and Mongolia. They are approximately 70% Mongoloid and 30% Caucasoid and this admixture explains why some Kazakhs
Russia concerned about unstable situation in neighboring countries Political and military events
- 2016-07-19 13:13:07
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Russia concerned about unstable situation in neighboring countries The Russian authorities admitted their concern about the climate of instability and insecurity in the area close to their borders, especially in the territories of allied countries. The Presidential
Time travelling to the mother tongue History
- 2016-07-20 13:16:37
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Time travelling to the mother tongue The sounds of languages that died thousands of years ago have been brought to life again through technology that uses statistics in a revolutionary new way. No matter whether you speak English or Urdu, Waloon or
Kazakhstan's wheat production forecast at 13 million tonnes Agriculture
- 2016-07-24 00:54:01
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Kazakhstan's wheat production forecast at 13 million tonnes Kazakhstan’s wheat production for market year 2016-17 is forecast at 13 million tonnes, same as the previous estimate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) said in a July 15
Trans Adriatic Pipeline compressor trains to be supplied by Siemens science
- 2016-07-25 00:27:42
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Trans Adriatic Pipeline compressor trains to be supplied by Siemens The Trans Adriatic Pipeline consortium has ordered six 15MW SGT-400-driven turbo compressor trains from Siemens for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). The TAP will transport Caspian natural gas to Europe,
Dismal delivery puts big oil and gas energy projects at risk Energy
- 2016-07-26 13:17:13
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Dismal delivery puts big oil and gas energy projects at risk Oil companies have tens of thousands of employees, tens of billions of dollars in reserves, and decades of experience in running large investment projects. Yet time and again big oil companies
No longer lost for words: How researchers rediscovered the mother of all mother tongues cultural
- 2016-07-26 13:34:11
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No longer lost for words: How researchers rediscovered the mother of all mother tongues No matter whether you speak English or Urdu, Waloon
Russia Oil Output Pumps to New Record Boosted by Arctic Projects, says GlobalData Energy
- 2016-07-26 13:38:53
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Russia Oil Output Pumps to New Record Boosted by Arctic Projects, says GlobalData Anna Belova, Ph.D., GlobalData’s Senior Analyst covering Oil & Gas, says: “Russian president Vladimir Putin ceremoniously opened the Arctic Gate marine oil terminal on May 25. The
Caspian Overview: BP's Caspian Gas Energy
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Caspian Overview: BP's Caspian Gas Azerbaijan produced about 9.363bn m³ of commercial gas in the first half of this year, down 8.8% year-on-year, of which BP-operated fields counted 71.6%, a top energy official told NGE. BP is the operator of the Caspian Sea’s
7 Continents of the World, Know About the Continents of the World Map science
- 2016-07-31 00:57:53
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7 Continents of the World, Know About the Continents of the World Map The Great Panzea- First Super Continents At that time, there was no life but only one continent, it better can be called super continent- The Great
Russian ambassador: Iran’s missile tests did not violate UN resolution Political and military events
- 2016-08-04 00:36:37
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Russian ambassador: Iran’s missile tests did not violate UN resolution The Russian Ambassador to Tehran has rejected the claim that Iran’s missile tests were not consistent with the spirit of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231. In an
Epic journey across Caspian Sea to break world record cultural
- 2016-08-07 23:14:44
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Epic journey across Caspian Sea to break world record An enough ambitious swimmer has decided to swim in an epic journey across Caspian Sea along line which connects Astara the westernmost port to Bandar Turkman in easternmost port,
On the wings of Caucasian Black Grouse in Iran Ecosystem
- 2016-08-07 23:33:14
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On the wings of Caucasian Black Grouse in Iran “The Birds of Iran” is an important landmark and the best avian reference so far. Only 5,000 copies of the book were produced at the time (1975) and they had
Map of seismic risks in Azerbaijan to be developed soon Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-08-10 16:09:26
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Map of seismic risks in Azerbaijan to be developed soon The Republican Seismic Survey Center (RSSC) at the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) will soon sign a contract with the Geological Survey of Germany on implementation of the zoning
Trade between Russia & Iran surges 71 percent Investment
- 2016-08-13 15:03:30
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Trade between Russia & Iran surges 71 percent With the lifting of sanctions, trade turnover between Moscow and Tehran has grown 70.9 percent in year-on-year terms, according to Russia's ambassador to Iran, Levan Dzhagaryan. Since international sanctions against Iran
Major rise seen in Russia’s trade with Iran Investment
- 2016-08-13 15:05:30
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Major rise seen in Russia’s trade with Iran Russia says its trade with Iran has increased by 70.9 percent after the sanctions against the Islamic Republic were removed earlier this year. Russia’s Ambassador to Tehran Levan Dzhagaryan was quoted
Lankaran sees rise in tourist flow [ PHOTO] Tourism
- 2016-08-17 13:08:29
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Lankaran sees rise in tourist flow Azerbaijan’s Lankaran region, one of the oldest settlements in Azerbaijan, has recorded rise in number of foreign and local tourists coming to see the beauties of this region. Director of the Lankaran Tourism Center Ilgar
Is Putin the new Stalin? Political and military events
- 2016-08-30 23:02:48
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Is Putin the new Stalin? ‘Tom’ thinks Vladimir Putin is the new Josef Stalin. As he’s never been to Russia, his views surely reflect the power of a Western media narrative which continuously demonizes the Russian President. Last week, an optician from
Local rivers under mudflow threat Environment
- 2016-09-05 19:36:01
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Local rivers under mudflow threat Heavy rains of the past few days increased a risk of mudflows and floods in some mountains rivers of Azerbaijan, said Elbrus Alizadeh, the deputy director of the Geography Institute under the Azerbaijani National Academy
It’s time for the United States to act on Azerbaijan Investment
- 2016-09-10 11:36:45
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It’s time for the United States to act on Azerbaijan David J. Kramer is [the] senior director for human rights and democracy at the McCain Institute for International Leadership and a former assistant secretary of state for democracy,
Turkmenistan opens 2.3 billion dollar bird-shaped international air terminal Tourism
- 2016-09-18 15:05:59
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Turkmenistan opens $2.3 billion bird-shaped international air terminal Turkmenistan opened a $2.3 billion air terminal at Ashgabat International Airport on Saturday as part of its bid to become an international transport hub and offset a plunge in traditional revenues from gas
Oil Rebounds on Talk of Russia-Iran-OPEC Cooperation Energy
- 2016-09-21 12:44:35
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Oil Rebounds on Talk of Russia-Iran-OPEC Cooperation Russia supports year-long deal to stabilize oil, its OPEC representative tells Interfax Oil prices rebounded from a new one-month low Tuesday after further talk of cooperation to cap output among the world’s largest oil exporters. Russia
Russia Is Pumping Oil at Its Fastest Pace Since the Soviet Era Energy
- 2016-09-24 14:26:35
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Russia Is Pumping Oil at Its Fastest Pace Since the Soviet Era September output has averaged 11.09 million barrels a day Putin gives command to start Siberia’s East Messoyakha field Russian oil output rose to a record ahead of
Russia Ups Oil Output Ahead of OPEC Meeting Energy
- 2016-09-24 14:30:25
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Russia Ups Oil Output Ahead of OPEC Meeting Russia Ups Oil Output Ahead of OPEC Meeting Russia could soon become the world’s biggest oil producer if it continues pumping oil at levels not seen since Soviet times. Russian Energy Ministry data shows that
Gas Pipelines Threaten EU Climate Goals, Critics Contend Environment
- 2016-09-24 14:35:57
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Gas Pipelines Threaten EU Climate Goals, Critics Contend Civil society campaigners have accused the European Union of pouring unprecedented amounts of state aid into a huge energy project that runs counter to its own climate change objectives. Critics say funding the construction
Caspian terns discovered nesting 1,000 miles farther to the north than ever recorded in Alaska Ecosystem
- 2016-09-24 14:43:14
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Caspian terns discovered nesting 1,000 miles farther to the north than ever recorded in Alaska In the late summer of 2016, a field team monitored Caspian tern chicks through to fledging in Cape Krusenstern National Monument in Alaska. This discovery
Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran are meeting to discuss oil this week – and this is why it matters Energy
- 2016-09-27 00:03:31
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Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran are meeting to discuss oil this week – and this is why it matters If you have low expectations you won’t be disappointed – not a bad way to approach life, as well as economics.
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
Seismic hazard in Baku to be assessed Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-10-07 09:29:47
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Seismic hazard in Baku to be assessed An intensive civil and industrial construction, a rapid growth of population, land and water instabilities and the lack of public awareness regarding seismic hazard contribute to growing vulnerability of the Baku city to
Brown bear, cub sighted in Kordkuy Ecosystem
- 2016-10-13 09:17:15
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Brown bear, cub sighted in Kordkuy Two environmental patrol officers have recorded video of a female brown bear and her cub in Kordkuy. Two environmental patrol officers who were on mission in forests of Kordkuy, in Golestan
Russia's oil output in Oct hits new post-Soviet era high Energy
- 2016-11-03 13:10:29
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IIKSS- Russia's oil output set a new post-Soviet era record high in October, rising 0.1 percent from September to 11.2 million barrels per day (bpd), energy ministry data showed on Wednesday. The rise underscores the difficulty the government
Caspian oil platform workers evacuated after quake Environment
- 2016-11-06 12:47:29
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IIKSS- SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan) has evacuated a number of workers from the offshore platform #10 at the Gunashli field due to the earthquake in the Caspian Sea, SOCAR said in a message. “Yesterday, aftershocks were
Iran, Czech ready to embark on joint venture Investment
- 2016-12-11 09:37:40
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IIKSS - Iran’s economy minister and Czech’s parliament speaker has agreed in joint investment in automaking as well as construction of railroads in Iran. Ali Tayebnia, who is staying in Prague to attend the meeting of Iran-Czech Joint
Azerbaijan ranks first in volume of investments in Georgia Investment
- 2016-12-12 15:32:38
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IIKSS - Being the top foreign investor of Georgia, Azerbaijan invested some $434 million in the economy of the neighboring country within three-quarters of 2016. Georgia’s National Statistics Office reported that the volume of investments recorded an increase
2016 EBRD Investment in Kazakhstan Breaks Record for Third Year Investment
- 2016-12-13 11:28:06
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IIKSS - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided loans and technical cooperation for more than 30 projects in Kazakhstan in agricultural business, public utilities, infrastructure, energy, financial institutions and financed dozens small and medium-sized enterprises in
Russia is ready to provide most advanced anti-terror gear to its customers Political and military events
- 2016-12-13 11:52:03
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IIKSS - Russia is prepared to offer its customers the most advanced equipment and gear for fighting against terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the commission for military-technical cooperation with other countries on Monday.
Turkmenistan’s economic growth slowing down — IMF Investment
- 2016-12-14 09:45:56
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IIKSS - Turkmenistan’s economic growth has slowed down as a result of external factors, although domestic non-hydrocarbon growth has been supported by credit and structural policies in support of diversification, Mr. Martin Sommer, head of an International Monetary
Iran drills: Missile defense systems deployed against mock hostile aircraft Political and military events
- 2016-12-28 16:05:25
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IIKSS - Iran has successfully test-fired its long-range surface-to-air S-200 missile as its air defense drills enter the final phase in the country’s southern belt. Wednesday marked the third and final day of Modafean-e-Aseman-e-Velayat 7 (The Defenders of
Azerbaijan agrees with Russia on international status to another border checkpoint Political and military events
- 2016-12-29 09:07:32
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan has agreed with Russia on the assignment of international status to one more border checkpoint. Azerbaijani sources say that such an agreement was reached within the recent visit of Russian vice premier Dmitry Rogozin
Rosneft to increase oil supplies to China through Kazakhstan Energy
- 2017-01-11 09:58:28
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IIKSS - Russian Rosneft and Chinese CNPC signed an amendment to the agreement envisaging additional oil supplies to China via Kazakhstan, the Russian company said. Moreover the contract on oil supplies from June 21, 2013 was prolonged till
Bahram Amirahmadian: ‘Russia is a pragmatic state, and Iran at times plays an emotional attitude in the political game’ Political and military events
- 2017-08-15 17:44:09
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International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) - In an interview with International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) (Farsi), Bahram Amirahmadian, an assistant professor at University of Tehran and the senior fellow at IRAS, discussed some deeper layers
Analysis of fluctuation of the budget of Azerbaijan and its political consequences Political and military events
- 2017-09-03 08:36:05
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Analysis of fluctuation of the budget of Azerbaijan and its political consequences International institute of khazar sea studies (IIKSS) - Currently, the economy is one of the most important index of the assessment of countries and also
The budget per capita of Azerbaijan and its effect on the political weight and government weight of this country Political and military events
- 2018-04-12 16:24:41
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The budget per capita of Azerbaijan and its effect on the political weight and government weight of this country Note: the budget per capita index is different from the budget per capita. The budget per
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
Iran to negotiate with Europeans, Russia and China about remaining in nuclear deal Political and military events
- 2018-05-09 12:25:14
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday that his government remains committed to a nuclear deal with world powers, despite the U.S. decision to withdraw, but is also ready to resume uranium enrichment should the accord no longer offer benefits.
Merkel And Aliyev Hold 'Open' Talks On Human Rights In Azerbaijan Political and military events
- 2018-08-26 10:30:32
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel held what she called "intensive" discussions with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in talks that addressed energy cooperation, human rights, and the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The meeting between Merkel
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
Iran says OPEC players frustrated with Saudis, Russia Energy
- 2018-12-04 10:33:23
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Iran says OPEC players frustrated with Saudis, Russia Iran says Qatar’s decision to quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) shows the frustration of small producers at the dominant role of a Saudi and Russia-led panel
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