News and events //
10/03/2010 //
Since the beginning of the 1990s Azerbaijan and Norway have developed an increasingly strong relationship. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 5 June 1992, and the Norwegian Embassy in Baku was opened in June 1998.
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News and events //
09/03/2010 //
Ambassador Jon Ramberg and First secretary Lars R. Aalerud Hansen visited Gali in Abkhazia, Georgia, in late Februar together with representantives of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), including its director, Petr Kostohryz. The main purpose was to see NRC-supported projects for Georgians in Gali, in particular restored dwellings and schools. The NRC report of the visit you can find he...
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News and events //
19/01/2010 //
An adaptation of Knut Hamsun’s novel “Victoria” was performed at State Youth Theatre on Saturday, 16 th of January. The project has been financed by the Norwegian Embassy. The Norwegian ambassador attended the premiere of the play. Victoria is the story of a young girl, who comes from a noble and rich family and she distinguishes herself from her surrounding with her independence and cou...
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News and events //
15/01/2010 //
Impressions about Azerbaijan: Been here three years and fortunate to have travelled a lot. If I have a favourite spot, I think it must be Sheki. But many other places also have special charm: Gabala with Nic, Guba with its Khinalig, Lenkaran with its wonderful hill landscape and beaches and Lahidj with its handcrafts. But certainly also the capital, which has impressed me with its variety...
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