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Euroviews. Council of Europe at 70 — achievements and concerns ǀ View
The Council of Europe, Europe’s leading human rights body, is celebrating its 70th birthday this week, but it’s not a great time for a party. Crisis overshadows the anniversary gathering in Helsinki on 16-17 May of foreign ministers from the 47 member states.
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Sri Lankan movement seeks to reduce communal violence through dialogue
In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Survey shows most Sri Lankans don't have any friends in communities outside their own, group tells The World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in the Azerbaijani capital Baku.
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Azerbaijan's new Nasimi Festival honours Sufi icon
In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Imadeddin Nasimi's guiding principles of tolerance and multiculturalism will guide event's blend of words, art and music over the coming years, say organisers.
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Piti, a rich taste of Azerbaijan
In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Piti is a traditional and delicious dish from the town of Sheki, in Azerbaijan.
It's a mix of lamb meat, cooked with chick peas, chestnuts and fat. Everything is cooked in a ceramic pot. Lamb meat is the base of many meals, in Azerbaijani cuisine. It can be cooked in a variety of ways and every pro
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The Naftalan bath oil, Azerbaijan's slick beauty treatment
In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Naftalan bath oil is rich with Naftene carbohydrates, which produces a painkiller, an anti-inflammatory and also treats musculoskeletal and skin diseases.
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Discover the Shahdag mountain and the Greater Caucasus range
In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Shahdag mountain resort in Azerbaijan is renowned for its amazing rocks, high mountain herds and flocks and the traditional way of life of local villagers.
It’s the perfect place to explore the Greater Caucasus range.
