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Azerbaijani Health Minister signs order on coronavirus
Over 920,000 "ASAN Visa" issued last year
Photo exhibition of Azerbaijani carpets opens in Brazil
12 people hospitalized in Turkey for suspected coronavirus
"Azerbaijan Innovation house" to be founded in Silicon Valley
Seven 'ASAN Service' centers to be opened this year
Azerbaijan to commission new INNOLAND centers
Azerbaijan's ASAN Visa issues over 900,000 visas in 2019
Plane overshoots runway, skids into street in Iran – NO COMMENT – VIDEO
Azerbaijani delegation led by Energy Minister to visit Ukraine
CIS observation mission continues monitoring of parliamentary elections
Trump says to reveal controversial Middle East peace plan on Tuesday
28 years pass since Armenians shooting down helicopter in Shusha
President Ilham Aliyev's interview to Rossiya-24 TV channel
India mulls sending special flight to bring back Indians stranded in China's Wuhan as coronavirus death toll soars
China's PM calls for 'resolute fight' against coronavirus outbreak as death toll climbs to 106 with over 1,700 new cases
India tells Europe to mind its own business as MEPs consider anti-citizenship law resolutions
France urges U.S. to stay in fight against Islamists in Africa's Sahel
Prince Andrew 'uncooperative' over Epstein inquiry, US prosecutor says
Head of Azerbaijani delegation to PACE: Necessary to think about CoE's fate
Baku hosts World Turkish Business Council meeting – LIVE – VIDEO
Award-winning documentary on Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict screened in Los Angeles – VIDEO
Earthquake kills 19, injures hundreds in Turkey – PHOTO – VIDEO
Thousands protest as Macron's government adopts pension reform plan – VIDEO
PM: Cooperation between Caspian countries is essential – VIDEO
Hundreds protest tax reforms in Colombia – NO COMMENT – VIDEO
Volodymyr Zelensky and SOCAR President mull new projects – VIDEO
Hikmat Hajiyev: Azerbaijan expects the EU to be more involved in a number of issues in energy and trade – VIDEO
Hikmat Hajiyev: Last year was a lost year regarding the resolution of Karabakh conflict – VIDEO
Hikmet Hajiyev: EU-Azerbaijan new partnership agreement should meet requirements of both sides (VIDEO)
Azerbaijan sees further potential to develop political consultation and dialogue with NATO: top official (VIDEO)
'We've have seen counter-productive, destructive policy by Armenia with regard to Karabakh conflict's settlement' – VIDEO
Afghan Economic Minister: Work on Lapis-Lazuli project continues successfully – VIDEO
Murat Seitnepesov: Transport corridors passing through Azerbaijan are major corridors in the region – VIDEO
'After I take care of McGregor, I'll baptize Usman' – Jorge Masvidal planning 'violent' 2020 (VIDEO)
Pilot of Baku-Moscow flight leaves cockpit 'to chat' with his friend – VIDEO
12:39 Azerbaijani Health Minister signs order on coronavirus
12:26 Over 920,000 "ASAN Visa" issued last year
12:14 Photo exhibition of Azerbaijani carpets opens in Brazil
12:13 12 people hospitalized in Turkey for suspected coronavirus
12:01 "Azerbaijan Innovation house" to be founded in Silicon Valley
11:56 Seven 'ASAN Service' centers to be opened this year
11:55 Azerbaijan to commission new INNOLAND centers
11:52 Azerbaijan's ASAN Visa issues over 900,000 visas in 2019
11:40 Plane overshoots runway, skids into street in Iran – NO COMMENT – VIDEO
11:28 Azerbaijani delegation led by Energy Minister to visit Ukraine
11:26 SOCAR CEO re-elected AFFA president
11:14 CIS observation mission continues monitoring of parliamentary elections
11:01 Rovnag Abdullayev re-elected as president of AFFA
10:52 Philippines stops issuance of visas on arrival of Chinese nationals
10:17 AZAL: Due to the situation in China, passengers will be able to return the tickets without penalty
10:13 Supreme Court allows White House to proceed with wealth test' rules for immigrants
10:00 Trump says to reveal controversial Middle East peace plan on Tuesday
09:53 Australia readies for more bushfires with temperatures set to soar
09:53 28 years pass since Armenians shooting down helicopter in Shusha
09:41 Armenia breaks ceasefire 21 times throughout the day
09:40 China records first virus death in Beijing as toll passes 100
09:27 Austrian investors could be interested in Azerbaijan's special economic zones
09:14 President Ilham Aliyev's interview to Rossiya-24 TV channel
08:39 India mulls sending special flight to bring back Indians stranded in China's Wuhan as coronavirus death toll soars
07:13 China's PM calls for 'resolute fight' against coronavirus outbreak as death toll climbs to 106 with over 1,700 new cases
07:00 China reports 25 more deaths from coronavirus as confirmed cases rocket
05:26 India tells Europe to mind its own business as MEPs consider anti-citizenship law resolutions
05:14 US stops all weapon deliveries to Iraq, citing security concerns – Air Force spokesman
04:39 Woman dies in Australia Day lamington-eating contest
03:00 Coronavirus: Infectious disease professor explains how coronavirus may have spread to humans
01:40 Coronavirus: Two in quarantine in Samoa as precaution
01:40 Radical feminists attempting to BAN sport chat in the workplace will isolate, not include women
00:01 France urges U.S. to stay in fight against Islamists in Africa's Sahel
23:39 Holocaust Day prompts new anti-Semitism warnings
22:53 British PM on Huawei: We will do 5G without hurting security
22:27 Prince Andrew 'uncooperative' over Epstein inquiry, US prosecutor says
22:26 Head of Azerbaijani delegation to PACE: Necessary to think about CoE's fate
22:14 USAF says 'it appears we lost a plane' as Afghani journos uncover DOCUMENTS from crash site (PHOTOS)
22:00 Trump impeachment: Calls grow for Bolton testimony after book claim
21:56 Germany considers pulling citizens out of Wuhan, but as more countries enact evacuation plans, will the coronavirus go with them?
21:52 Human rights watchdog Amnesty slams Saudi consortium bid for EPL side Newcastle United
21:26 Coronavirus: China extends new year holiday to curb mass travel
21:14 President Ilham Aliyev allocates AZN 6.4m for renovation of roads in Sumgayit
21:00 India to begin teaching teens how to build their OWN AI using DIY kits
20:00 SpaceX is about to launch a historic mission with actual people on board crew dragon
19:47 Nearly 500 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean seek safe ports
19:41 West Bengal becomes 4th Indian state to reject citizenship law
19:40 Azerbaijan's CEC talks accreditation of int'l, local observers for upcoming elections
18:39 EU's Barnier says still risk of Brexit cliff edge at end of 2020
17:52 CEC unveils number of registered local observers
17:52 Space station astronauts fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
17:26 S&P affirms Azerbaijan's credit rating at "BB /B"
17:13 Erdogan to visit Ukraine in early February
16:52 Azerbaijan names first organization to hold exit-polls during parliamentary elections
16:39 US moves to restrict entry for pregnant women on 'birth tourism'
16:39 Azerbaijan posts 64% growth in honey production
16:13 MLSPP, UNFPA and UNDP raise awareness of local communities to support social inclusion of PwDs
16:13 Britain reportedly ready to approve limited 5G access to Huawei despite US pressure
15:52 Azerbaijani judokas to contest medals at Sofia European Open 2020
15:52 PACE winter session opens in Strasbourg
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A meeting of the World Turkish Business Council (DTİK) kicked off in Baku.
The meeting opened after the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Turkey were played.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as representatives of Turkish and Azerbaijani business circles and academicians attend the meeting.
Turkish leader Erdogan is delivering a speech at the event.
Multimedia 28/01/2020 11:40
After what seems like a botched landing, an Iranian passenger plane with some 150 passengers aboard, ended up belly-down on a highway near the airport in the city of Mahshahr, Iran.
The documentary film "Black Orchards: Azerbaijan and Armenia's Wars" produced by "TRT World" was screened at Azerbaijan's Consulate General in Los Angeles on January 23, 2020. It should be noted that last week the film received the "Best Short Documentary" award at the Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival in Los Angeles.
Hosted and organized by Azerbaijan's Consulate General in Los Angeles, the event was attended by the film's senior producer Oubai Shahbandar and the director and producer Atakan Kerkuklu, as well as Consuls General and Honorary Consuls of various countries, faith and community leaders, media representatives, scholars, members of the local Azerbaijani community and leaders of Turkish, Pakistani, Jewish, Iranian, Korean, Latino and other communities.
Opening the event, Azerbaijan's Consul General in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev gave detailed information on the history of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and Armenia's policy of aggression, military occupation, and ethnic cleansing against Azerbaijan. He stated that as a result of this illegal occupation of around 20 percent of Azerbaijan's sovereign territory, over 800,000 Azerbaijani civilians were expelled from their ancestral lands in the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts. Consul General also noted that Armenia refuses to fulfill four United Nations Security Council resolutions condemning the occupation and demanding the unconditional and complete withdrawal of Armenian troops from Azerbaijan's occupied areas.
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Then the documentary film "Black Orchards: Azerbaijan and Armenia's Wars" was screened. The audience received the film with much interest.
Following the screening, the film's senior producer Oubai Shahbandar spoke about the events highlighted in the film and the filming process.
Then Oubai Shahbandar and Atakan Kerkuklu responded to various questions from the audience on the film and the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.
At least 19 people died, 772 were injured in a major earthquake in the eastern Turkish provinces of Malatya and Elazig, Report says, citing Anadolu Agency.
According to the Emergency Management Agency, 493 rescue teams from 28 Turkish provinces work in the disaster area. 1,689 tents, 1,656 beds, and 9,200 blankets were delivered to the earthquake zone.
Mobile operators announced free communication services in Elazig and Malatya.
France's hardleft trade unions on Friday threatened industrial action for months to come, as they searched for a way to force President Emmanuel Macron to ditch the biggest overhaul of the country's pension system since World War II.
After a brief respite from a seven-week strike that extended over the Christmas period, French unions called for major shutdowns and demonstrations on Friday to show their "determination" to halt Macron's pension reform plan.
The call came as Prime Minister Edouard Philippe presented the new plan instituting a "universal system" of point-based pensions to the cabinet Friday, before it is sent to the National Assembly, France's lower house, where debates will begin February 17.
The unions on Friday brought thousands of protesters into the streets for a seventh day of nationwide demonstrations, which took place as their large-scale protests have been petering out and they are increasingly resorting to wildcat actions to cause disruption.
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"Our determination remains intact," Yves Veyrier, head of the Force Ouvrière union, told reporters ahead of a street march in Paris. "We have weeks, months, of protest ahead of us."
On Thursday evening, demonstrators held torch-lit protests in Paris ahead of a "Black Friday" of strikes and shutdowns.
Reforms needed to create flexible job market, says Macron
France's hardline CGT union's leader, Philippe Martinez, warned that opposition to the pension reform "has not weakened" in an interview with the Public Sénat TV station, with polls showing that 61 percent of French people are calling for the reform to be withdrawn.
The CFE-CGC confederation of trade unions however declared it wanted to "take (a) break" after Friday's mobilisation. "Our members are difficult to mobilise on a long-term basis, they have responsibilities and are not asking for economic activity to be too disrupted," said senior CFE-CGC official Gérard Mardiné.
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Macron wants to streamline the existing setup of 42 different pension schemes, each with their own levels of contributions and benefits, into a single system that gives every pensioner the same rights for each euro contributed.
The myriad special benefits deter job mobility, says Macron, for whom the reform is central to a drive to create a more flexible labour market.
'We Shall Overcome' say protesters
Trade union opponents say the reform will require people to work longer for a full pension.
"I still believe in our fight," said one protester in Paris who identified herself as Karine and carried a banner reading 'We Shall Overcome'.
Walkouts at power plants left electricity generation reduced by 6.4 percent of available capacity, according to grid operator data. Power demand is outstripping supply due to cold weather, leaving France a net importer of electricity from its neighbours.
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French Prime Minister Philippe insists the pension reform must result in a balanced pension budget by 2027.
Under pressure from the unions, he has withdrawn a proposal to raise the retirement age for a full pension by two years to 64. But unions must now find another way to balance the pension books or the provision will be added back in before the bill is due to be voted into law this summer.
Friday is the 51st day of France's longest strike in 40 years and unions hope there will be enough protesters in the streets to force the government to back down.
FRANCE 24 with AFP and REUTERS
Cooperation between Caspian countries is essential, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said at Caspian Week, a platform for global ideas at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Report informs.
The PM spoke about Georgia's position in the region.
"We consider that our country is a door to the Caspian region. This moment is important for us. We believe that our country can play the role of a platform in the trade spaces of the EU, Turkey, China, and others. Georgia is in a remarkable position. We think about how to benefit from this resource for the interests of our citizens. Georgian government pays attention to this issue."
Gakharia also touched upon the significance of coordinated operation: "Establishment of relations is of great importance to us. That's why we are here in Davos. We are here to speak about relations in our region, in Georgia and the Caspian region."
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The PM said cooperation in the Caspian region is essential: "Cooperation among Caspian countries is essential. This event is a result of our joint activity. I am proud to be here today and that our country is also in this region."
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Bogota on Tuesday to call on Colombian President Ivan Duque to abandon plans for tax reform.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev have met in Davos, Report says, citing Ukrainian media.
Zelensky and Abdullayev noted the significance of investing in infrastructure projects, enterprises, as well as Ukraine's transportation capacities.
Zelensky recalled his visit to Azerbaijan in December 2019, saying the trip was very productive.
"I think that visit raised the relations between our countries to a new level," Zelensky said.
They also discussed the implementation of joint projects with SOCAR based on agreements reached during the Ukrainian President's visit to Baku.
"Almost 90% of the agreement has already been completed, but we expect the European side to be more involved in energy and trade issues."
"The European Union and Azerbaijan are closely cooperating in the areas of security, transport, and energy. Azerbaijan and the EU are strategic partners mainly in the field of energy," Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmat Hajiyev said in his interview with Euroactive.
"This year is particularly important for both of us: in the middle of summer, Azerbaijani gas delivered via TAP and TANAP will physically be on the territory of EU. And we will complete the final portion of the TAP project," Hajiyev said.
According to him, official Baku is currently negotiating with the European side to develop a new partnership agreement with the EU.
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And there are certain fundamental areas, we have a lot of different views, but both sides have a constructive engagement to narrow this gap. Almost 90 percent text of the agreement has been finalized. But there are energy issues and also trade issues, we are looking for more engagement on the side of the European Union, but they should not take a preferential position or in other words offensive trade approach with regard to the agreement and based on that understanding with the belief that we can move forward."
The Assistant to the President noted that Azerbaijan is strategically important for the EU, as it is at the stage of internal reforms and gives preference to economic initiatives.
"The agreement should be prepared and assessed so that it should meet the requirements of both sides. It should be mutual and beneficial for all," Hajiyev said.
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Relations with the European Union are one of the main directions of Azerbaijan's foreign policy, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmat Hajiyev said in an interview with Euroactive.
He touched upon issues of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the EU, including in the energy sector, negotiations on a new agreement, the EU's position on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement, geopolitics, trade, the events of January 20, 1990, and other matters.
"As my president said, unfortunately, last year was a lost year regarding the resolution of the conflict. We can't see any particular movement in this respect. On the contrary, we have seen counterproductive destructive policy by Armenia. The Armenian side tried to change the format of the negotiation process. Nevertheless, we have already established the format of the negotiation process. Armenia and Azerbaijan as parties to the conflict, and OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs as mediators," Hajiyev said.
EU-Azerbaijan new partnership agreement should meet requirements of both sides, Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev told EURACTIV.
"The negotiation process is still going on between EU and Azerbaijan. There are certain fundamental areas, on which we have a little bit different views, but both sides with constructive engagement are working together to narrow this gap. Almost 90 percent of the text of the agreement has been finalized. But there are energy issues, but also trade issues, we are looking for more engagement from the EU side. They shouldn't take preferential
position, or in other words, offensive trade approach with regard to the agreement. Based on that understanding, we do believe that we can move forward. Because for Azerbaijan, it is also strategically important that we have own internal reform process and own economic priorities and initiatives. The agreement should meet the requirements of both sides and in the meantime, there should be mutually beneficial approach," he said.
Hajiyev noted that Azerbaijan's relations with the European Union are one of the important directions of Azerbaijan's foreign policy.
"Azerbaijan and the EU are cooperating in many different spheres. Azerbaijan is also an important partner of the EU in terms of trade. Biggest investors in Azerbaijan are mainly EU countries. The EU and Azerbaijan are closely cooperating in security, transport and energy fields. Especially, in the energy field the EU and Azerbaijan are strategic partners. This year is particularly important, as we will finalize the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) and Azerbaijani gas will physically be on the territory of Europe," he added.
As for the Eastern Partnership program, he noted it should be tailor-made.
"As regards the Eastern Partnership, my president has once again mentioned that in general, it is a framework that brings together different countries and we are also a part of this process to be engaged. We are participating in the Eastern Partnership program. Currently, there are some talks and discussions about further development of Eastern Partnership. But for us inclusiveness in this process, and also not to rank the partners are extremely important. Eastern Partnership should be designed in a sense that particularly, needs and requirements of the partner countries should be met and it also should be tailor-made. Because from Azerbaijani perspective, we see the Eastern Partnership as a general framework and we are not asking for any kind of donor support or any kind of financial support within the Eastern Partnership. We want to build up further cooperation with the European Union by using the wider framework," noted Hajiyev.
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Moreover, he talked about Azerbaijan's role in improving the connectivity between the East and West.
"In general, the Silk Road concept resonates with Azerbaijan's own perception, because Azerbaijan was historically located on the ancient Silk Road. Therefore, along this road, along the Caspian Sea, we are building different connectivity mechanisms with our Central Asian partners. It is not only about transportation, it is also about information and communication technologies. Along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan with our Central Asian partners, with China and some other partnering countries involved, is building a new fiber-optic line as well. We are working on maritime and air component of the Silk Road. Simply, things are going well. There is a big potential for trade turnover between China and EU and as a mid-corridor, Azerbaijan can play its role. Especially, with Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway system we see that we can do a lot with our EU partners. Azerbaijan's railway system is well integrated and connected with Russian railway system. Now we are working with our Iranian partners, so that we can bring goods from wider Indian ocean to the northern part of Europe within a short range of time," added Hajiyev.
Azerbaijan sees further potential to develop political consultation and dialogue with NATO, Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev told EURACTIV.
"Last year we celebrated 25th anniversary of the Partnership for Peace Program that Azerbaijan joined in 1994. Since then, cooperation with NATO played an important role in security reform and defense reform in Azerbaijan. Education, training and exercises provided by different NATO programs were important instruments in Azerbaijan's defense building and defense reform process," he said.
Hajiyev pointed out that currently, Azerbaijan is considered as a reliable and committed partner by NATO.
"And I am proud to say that today Azerbaijani soldiers shoulder-to-shoulder to NATO allies and partner countries are serving in Afghanistan against terrorism and trying to provide and bring peace and security to this country. Azerbaijan also plays an important role as a transit and logistic hub for the transportation of lifesaving goods for NATO allied partner countries. We also see that there is further potential to develop political consultation and dialogue. Within the visit to Brussels, we had 29 + 1 format, that is NATO + Azerbaijan format of discussions on general political and regional issues, including Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict that I had a good chance to brief NATO colleagues and friends from the partner and allied countries," he added.
We've have seen counter-productive, destructive policy by Armenia with regard to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict's settlement, Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev told EURACTIV.
"As it was said by my president, unfortunately, last year was a lost year with regard to the resolution of the conflict. We can't see any particular movement with regard to the resolution of the conflict. On the contrary, we have seen counter-productive, destructive policy by Armenia. Armenian side tries to change the format of the negotiation process. Nevertheless, we have already established the format of the negotiation process. Armenia and Azerbaijan are conflicting parties and OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs are mediators. Armenian side has at a very high level said "new territories, new wars", "no inch of territory back" and finally, Armenian Prime Minister in occupied Khankendi city of Azerbaijan said that "Nagorno-Karabakh is Armenia". It is a pure annexation of the territory of a sovereign state at the level of leadership of one country against other country. It is completely unacceptable. It was an element of not just undermining, but destroying the entire negotiation process. We have communicated with message to co-chair countries, to the international community that Nagorno-Karabakh is Azerbaijan and exclamation mark," said Hajiyev.
As for EU's approach to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict's settlement, he said Azerbaijan has taken a positive note about the EU's principled and firm position with regard to territorial integrity, sovereignty and inviolability of internationally recognized borders of Azerbaijan.
"Particularly, it has been reaffirmed in the partnership priorities document that has been signed between the EU and Azerbaijan. We also see continuation of this policy, especially, in the implementation of the Common foreign policy and security document of the EU that has been endorsed in the European Parliament. It is a bounding principle that says that EU supports territorial integrity of all Eastern Partnership countries. For us it is critically important and we appreciate that position. We do think that these core fundamental principles that are deriving from the Helsinki Final Act and international law should in non-selective manner be applied to all countries and with respect to all Eastern Partnership countries. We would also like to see further continuation of this policy and see it also reflected in EU positions in some other different foras – in OSCE, UN and some other foras, because territorial integrity is a must for every country," he added.
Work on the Lapis-Lazuli project (transport corridor Lazurite) continues successfully, Mustafa Mastoor, Minister of Economy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, told Report in Davos.
"Thanks to the project, which was launched in December 2018, Afghanistan has already transported cargo twice. We thank all countries working on this project, including Azerbaijan. We have almost solved administrative issues such as visas, customs, and others, to complete this project," the minister said.
He noted that Azerbaijan has great potential and can contribute to many fields in Afghanistan: "Relations between Azerbaijan and Afghanistan have always been on a high level. I think Azerbaijan can play an important role in different issues, including the political and economic life of Afghanistan. Azerbaijan can contribute to the restoration of peace in Afghanistan. Moreover, Azerbaijan achieved successes in oil and gas and transport issues. Azerbaijan is also strong in the tourism sphere and can help attract investors in Afghanistan."
The five-party agreement on the Lapis-Lazuli route was signed on November 15, 2017, at the 8th Regional Conference on Economic Cooperation on Afghanistan (RECCA) between Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey. The agreement provides for the modernization of transport infrastructure (motor, railway, and sea transport) of the member-states and facilitation of customs procedures. The corridor is the most profitable route to supply cargo from Afghanistan and Asia to Europe.
"Transport corridors passing through Azerbaijan are major corridors in the region," Head of Caspian Week's Organizing committee Murat Seitnepesov told Report during the Caspian Week, a platform for global ideas at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
He noted that the Caspian Week, a platform for global ideas, has been held for the fourth time at the World Economic Forum in Davos: "This year, we'll mainly discuss transport corridors in the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijan and Georgia play a great role in this issue. Two corridors pass through Azerbaijan and Georgia, which have the potential to transport cargo from the Great Caspian region to the world markets and from the world markets to the Great Caspian region. One of the topics we'll discuss today is the Trans-Caspian pipeline. The platform will be attended by experts from Azerbaijan, the US, Russia, and other countries. They'll share their opinions, ideas, recommendations, and suggestions."
Murat Seitnepeov said that the Great Caspian region plays a leading role in the development of the world economy: "The Great Caspian region does not cover only five countries. The region stretches to countries around the Caspian and Black Seas, including the area from China that embraces Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkey. It covers 500,000 people and an area of 5 million sq km. This region is of particular economic importance. We believe that it has great potential in both economic and other fields."
UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal had the most successful year of his career in 2019 but as he tells RT Sport, he has a whole lot more in the tank ahead of what he describes as a 'Rated R' year in 2020.
To adapt a well-worn fight cliche, it took 16 years for Jorge Masvidal to be an overnight success. 'Gamebred' began last year by entering enemy territory in London to take on hometown favorite Darren Till, where it was assumed by practically everyone in the arena that Masvidal's role in the production was very much a supporting one.
That was until the second round.
"Definitely the Till knockout [was important]," Masvidal explained to RT Sport in Las Vegas when describing his phenomenal ascent in 2019. "If you look at the whole fight, we were exchanging a lot of chess pieces there. Till was setting up to murder me, I was setting up to murder him. It was a battle of wits as much as it was physicality. So I'm proud that I was able to outsmart that individual."
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Ever since that fight last year, Masvidal has spoken in respectful tones when referring to Till. However, the same enthusiasm doesn't quite extend to some of his other foes in the UFC's 170lbs fold.
"But man, this day and age, when people want to skip lines and chat sh*t to people, you can't do that man," he said. "No with me at least, you can go around punking people, but you're never to punk me motherf*cker, never in your f*cking life."
Masvida's rise – including his record-breaking KO of Ben Askren in July and anointment as the UFC's 'BMF' against Nate Diaz in November – could be seen as a victory for the good ol' days, a traditional, blood and guts fighter succeeding in the age of social media callouts and post-fight blitzes on the mic.
But are characters like him slowly but surely disappearing from the sport?
"Yes and no," he says. "Let's go before The Ultimate Fighter [TV show], right, it was a little different, the characters, the landscape, the amount of athletes involved. The Ultimate Fighter comes out, everyone wants to be a fighter, it gets harder to find fighters, there's plenty of fighters with the heart, the talent, the drive, amazing fighters, there's plenty of those guys.
"But the sport is switching more and more towards what are you driving, what are you eating, how much are you talking before the fight, how much are you actually fighting in the cage."
Of course, one half of this weekend's UFC 246 main event is well known for his verbal barbs – and Masvidal admits that there is room for trash-talk in the mixed martial arts, so long as you know what you are doing.
"Let me say one thing, I'm not an anti-trash-talker, there's guys that talk trash, I like it. It's when it's just like high school shit. 'Your mom's fat, your dad's left you.' Man, show some originality, you know… I like something funnier or at least something good and technical.
"When guys are just making stupid jokes or talking about people's wives, I don't think we need it in this sport man."
Heard it might be true, if so it was fun sharing the #cage with you. Whenever you get that itch again, let's run it back. I'm gonna go make this paper in the mean time @natediaz209 #theresurrection
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Masvidal, who was speaking at the launch of his 'El Recuerdo' (which means 'memory') mezcal brand in Las Vegas, indicated that he sees himself as fighting for three more years, at which point he will retire and enjoy the fruits of his labor.
There is a whole lot more work to be done before that day comes, however.
"I can't slow down," he says. "It's painful to get my body there, it's hurts, I have to make a lot of sacrifices, but I'm willing to do it every time, because I love it. I want to win more than anything else, and I want to show every other motherfucker in my weight class that they've never been a threat, it's always been me."
And as for what's next, Masvidal says he is currently unsure. He has stated on numerous occasions that he doesn't want to 'wait around' for anyone but given the choice of fighting for the world title or taking on the sport's biggest star in Conor McGregor, he sees that as an easy decision to make.
"The belt's always going to be there. Conor, we don't know. And that one happens to make the most money possible. We gotta take that. After that, I'm gonna baptize that hoot guy [Usman], that bald motherf*cker. Your time's up man."
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Before the interview concluded, RT Sport took the opportunity to invite Masvidal to Russia for a future UFC card and asked as to whether he would like to sample some of the local vodka in Moscow.
"Vodka f*cks me up the next day, if I drink vodka I can't go to the gym the next day. Since I been 18, 19, I can't drink no vodka," he says.
All of that said, Masvidal concludes that the eyes of the mixed martial arts world should remain fixed to him this year.
"2019 was PG 13 rated movie for my career, 2020 is going to be rated R as it gets. It's going to be violent, my brother."
A passenger of an airplane flying en route Baku-Moscow has recorded the ship commander regularly leaving the cockpit to chat with his acquaintance, who was also aboard the plane.
Report says, citing News.ru, that on January 7, the mentioned passenger was flying from Baku to Moscow's Vnukovo aboard AZAL's Airbus A320. The witness recorded the crew commander leaving the cockpit and entering the salon to talk to a man sitting in the business class. To the passenger's questions, the senior pilot responded, saying he met his wife's acquaintance, and therefore he comes to the salon to talk to him. The witness said the way the commander behaved bothered those who were flying with him, mainly because the airplane occasionally hit the turbulence zone.
NEWS.ru sent an official inquiry to AZAL with a request to comment on the passenger's complaint.
"In response to your inquiry, we bring to your attention that the aviation company needs to conduct an internal investigation to assess the commander's actions and take the respective measures about the crew, in case the norms and rules of the aviation company are violated," AZAL said.
All the same, the company ignored the request to name the commander of the flight. According to NEWS.ru, the pilot's name is Tahir Zarbalayev.
News.ru asked the experts whether the actions of the senior pilot of the crew correspond to the flight rules and whether the pilot put the passengers' lives at risk with his actions.
Yuri Sytnik, Honored Pilot of the Russian Federation:
"Usually, when there are two crew members, they close and sit like two groundhogs in a hole. And it is allowed to leave the cockpit for a short time with the permission of the ship's commander. It happens that there is a third pilot checking it. Then he can safely walk around the cabin. But he cannot do so without a particular need. Of course, after the publication of this video, they will find the pilot and issue him a warning. It is just like in the case when the ship commander invited his girlfriend and let her take the controls of the An-24. Under Mezhdurechensk, the A310 ship's commander allowed his son to fly the aircraft. During the reversal, his son added speed, leading to an accident that killed 300 people. After that, they banned entry for unauthorized persons and put a camera in. And if a camera shows someone entering the cockpit, the trouble is there for the ship commander. You can leave the workplace only briefly and in case of an emergency. These are physiological needs. But at the same time, when one of the crew members leaves the workplace, the senior flight attendant must go in and stay in the cockpit. After all, you cannot leave one person in the cabin. It happened that a co-pilot remained at the helm, and the commander went out to chat with passengers. As a result, the plane "stuck" uphill. These developments prompted a recommendation – when a pilot leaves the cockpit, the flight attendant must be in the cockpit. Because if one pilot remaining in the cockpit suddenly feels bad, and the door is closed, it would be impossible to open the cockpit from the outside because the door is armored. The flight attendant will have to open this door and let in the next crew member, and the plane must make a safe landing at the destination airport at the nearest airfield."
In contrast to the retired pilot, his working colleague and trade union activist defended the flight crew commander of the Azerbaijani airline.
Alfred Malinovsky, vice president of the Russian Flight Union:
I don't see anything criminal here. The ship commander is not a chained slave in the galleys, who has no right to leave his place. He has a co-pilot. He can go to the toilet, walk around the cabin to see what is happening there, and chat with passengers. Answer their questions and even meet friends. What is not forbidden is allowed. Otherwise, everything may become absurd. It is already a sort of a phobia."
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WestTour | Levada do Risco
A route totally immersed in Nature between two parallel "levadas" (walking trails along water channels). If the walking already impresses with its lush vegetation of Laurissilva forest, at 1000 meters of altitude we will have a real treat with an impressive waterfall, which in its verticality will form a line in the rock. Nature in fullness.
Impact: we will donate 2.5% of sales to support an association
What will you take with you? The sound of water from the waterfall and the refreshing breeze of the droplets touching your face. Lightness of spirit.
Tags: Adventure
SunriseTour | Sunrise on Pico
Sunrise is for everyone. But at 1818 meters high, it will be a special awakening, with Madeira at your feet, among dazzling cliffs that follow your gaze to the coast. On the way back, you will surrender to the beauty of the Ribeiro Frio Forest Park, located in a deep valley in the north of Madeira, surrounded by mountains, and then follow the Levada dos Balcões. A mandatory stop at the viewpoint over the deep valley of Ribeira da Metade and the parish of Faial. It will only be difficult to choose the best place for the photos.
Impact: we will donate 2.5% of sales to support an association.
What will you take with you? It will be worth getting up a little earlier to see a simply stunning sunrise. An image you will retain and remember, always bringing you a sense of absolute tranquility.
Tags: Adventure, Sightseeing, Cultural
SanTour | Levada das Queimadas and Houses of Santana
The typical houses of Santana are a must in Madeira. Unique in their colors and triangular shape, covered by thatch. In other times, they had at the top an attic where agricultural products were kept, and at the bottom the residential area. It will be the Levada das Queimadas, starting at Caldeirão Verde that will take us to Santana. Along the way you can see the orography of the interior of the island.
What will you take with you? Besides the traditional photo opportunity next to the little Houses of Santana, you can also feel the history of Nature from old times in a levada that is an impressive work of art built in the 18th century.
Tags: Adventure, Cultural
SParkTour | Levada das Queimadas & Park of Santana
The levada of Caldeirão Verde goes along the entire route where you can follow a forest patch of transition between the natural forest of Madeira (Laurissilva forest) and exotic forest (trees introduced by man on this island). Nature imposes itself with its beauty and with some of the indigenous bird species such as the chaffinch or the Trocaz Pigeon. At the end, you will have time to learn a little more about Madeira in the Theme Park of Santana, a magnificent space dedicated to history, science and tradition. It will be fun to learn!
What will you take with you? Moments of fun and learning about the traditions and culture of Madeira. And the flavors of the island's gastronomy, which always comes with the knowledge.
FunTour | Teleférico, Monte Palace e Carreiros do Monte
Pure fun in a half day full of adventure and entertainment. Two different ways to feel Madeira. By air, hovering over the striking beauty of Funchal, the Garden city. By land, feeling the vibration and the speed with which the "carreiros" will carry you in their baskets. While in the cable car you will have a unique view of the beauty of the capital, with a feeling of plenitude and serenity, the adrenaline will then increase as you are transported in the baskets, used since the XIX century for fast mountain transport from the Mountain to Santa Luzia. Between the two adventures, you will have a moment of contemplation of exotic fauna and flora at the Monte Palace museum.
What will you take with you? Memory postcards of the beauty of the city as seen from the sky and fun moments as you ride down the hill in the baskets.
LoboTour | Cabo Girão Viewpoint, Cable Car from Rancho and Vila de Câmara de Lobos
The Cabo Girão viewpoint is on the highest cape in Europe, at 580 m high, famous for its suspended glass platform. Another of the many ways to enjoy a breathtaking view of the island. The cable car ride will get your adrenaline pumping, but it will be worth it for the immensity of the landscapes that connect the Rancho to the Fajãs of Cabo Girão. Before returning, we will pass through the village of Câmara de Lobos which looks like a colorful picture with its fishing boats. Maybe that's why Winston Churchill painted it, during his stay in Madeira in January 1950.
What will you take with you? A rich palette of colors from the immense greens of nature to the splash of color in the village, memories of magical and unique places.
CoulTour | Pedestrian Walk in Camacha and Botanical Garden
We will be in the south of the island, with a mild climate and in what they consider the cultural hub of Madeira. Camacha is known for preserving some of the essence of Madeira's history and traditions, including the dances of the colorful and lively Folklore and Ethnographic Groups and the Handicraft. After culture, we move on to Nature, visiting the Botanical Garden created by the Reid family, at Quinta do Bom Sucesso, originally from 1881. In its 80.000 m² of extension you will find a fascinating collection of species of various plants, a research and conservation area and the Natural History Museum.
What will you take with you? Culture, tradition, and nature among the stories of the past and the experiences of the moment, which you will certainly remember with nostalgia in the future.
PicTour | Pico do Areeiro, Ribeiro Frio and Levada dos Balcões
Don't let go of your camera! Because you will want to photograph everything around you! We start at the top, at Pico do Areeiro. Even on cloudy days, due to its altitude of 1818 meters, the sun can appear through the dance of the clouds that form, making the experience incredible. We continue to the municipality of Santana, to the Ribeiro Frio Forest Park, where you can observe the extensive flora of the Laurissilva forest. And to relax, nothing better than a walk along Levada dos Balcões. And we hope you still have a battery in your camera or cell phone, because you won't stop taking pictures.
What will you take with you? The invigorating energy of a sunrise that you can always revisit to brighten your days.
CulTour | Botanical Garden, Funchal Cable Car and a tour of your choice
Do you have a special place that you would like to visit? Then share it with us and we will be happy to join you on your visit. Not before we visit one of the most beautiful gardens in the region, at Quinta do Bom Sucesso, which boasts over 2000 exotic plants from all over the world. The Botanical Garden is today a pole of science and culture, for the conservation of endangered plants that are so well adapted here, as in their environment of origin. To enliven the visit we will board the cable car for a journey of complete delight between the green of the island and the intense blue of the sea.
What will you take with you? Beyond the beauty of the flora and fauna, the rest is up to you

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Sleep was not the best even though I was exhausted last night. I woke up twice in the middle of the night and had trouble going back to sleep right away.
Breakfast: Coffee with 1 Tbsp heavy cream, about 1 Tbsp coconut oil, and stevia.
Lunch: Large handful of Caesar salad with 1/2 an avocado and 3 slices of deli-style ham.
Dinner: A palm-sized portion (approx. 4 oz) of grilled ribeye steak, half a plate of Caesar salad (lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheddar cheese) with 2 Tbsp Caesar dressing. - Mood: pleasantly full although I got a sharp craving for sweets (CAKE?!?!) right after eating.
Exercise: Decided to skip soccer tonight. Got off work too late and didn't have time to eat dinner before the game.
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Scholes on why England AND Arsenal are wasting Wilshere!!
Paul Scholes was not the first former player or TV pundit to cast doubt on the progress being made by the Arsenal and England star Jack Wilshere, but his harsh slating of the midfielder and his Arsenal team mates was the one to really hit the headlines last season.
It seemed to hit home with Jack as well, perhaps because Scholes played the same sort of role for England and Manchester United and Wilshere has great respect for him. I think that may have helped Jack to really get his football career moving in the right way again, with his performances so far this season for the Gunners getting better game by game.
And Scholes has dropped the criticism of the 22-year old, but he does think that England made a mistake in trying to turn him into a defensive midfielder. He wrote in The Independent about the England win in Switzerland and Wilshere's new role, which he feels is completely wasting his talents.
Scholes also feels that the young Gunner could do with a proper defensive midfielder to play alongside, for both Arsenal and England, to really get the best out of his attacking instincts.
Scholes explained, "Jack has great ability and at some point I hope that he will be in a position to score goals and to create them. But I just do not believe that playing in front of the back four, on his own, suits him.
"Wilshere is an attacking midfielder, as I was for most of my career. He is not a defensive midfielder and I feel at the moment he is stuck between the two roles. He is being asked to control the play from a deep position, which does not play to his strengths.
"As an attacking midfielder at United, I was lucky to play alongside some of the best defensively-minded midfielders in the game: Nicky Butt, Roy Keane and Michael Carrick. What they gave me was the confidence to get forward, to take risks and score goals safe in the knowledge that they would provide the cover.
"It was not just me at United who benefited from that kind of partnership. For much of his career at Chelsea, Frank Lampard was given the same protection by the likes of Claude Makélélé.
"In my case I had the trust in my team-mates in midfield that if we lost the ball they were capable of covering. On top of that I played in front of great centre-halves like Jaap Stam, Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, who had the ability to take the ball off strikers with ease. It was another layer of protection that you need as an attacking midfielder.
"I feel that Wilshere does not have that freedom. He is caught between being an attacking midfielder and one with defensive responsibilities. At Arsenal he does not have the security of a top-level defensive midfielder alongside him. It is the same with England."
I agree and wish that someone could get this through to Arsene Wenger, but will the penny ever drop?
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ADORABLE pictures! I can't keep up with your celebratory posts, though! It was such a great game....and I can't imagine how it feels to be a Pgh. Steeler today...they must be exhausted and yet bursting with excitement and energy all at the same time. It's a great day for everyone here!
I'm so glad you had such fun!
As much as it pains me to admit, they definitely deserved the win : ) Congrats!
there should be some award for you guys or something. between the last post and this one - could there have been a better party??? i'm glad i got to enjoy it with in phone-spurts. go steelers!!
I love the family photo! You guys are some serious fans. We had my FIL at our house to watch the game. His health is still bad but he stayed awake for the entire game.
About the B-Day letter...Fred's not a writer and he finds things like this corny! He just laughs and me but also knows it's a sweet thing to do.


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This page covers Microstrip to Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) transition or SIW (Substrate Integrated Waveguide) to Microstrip Transition. The formula or equations to calculate width of this transition are also mentioned.
We have seen use of two wire cables and coaxial cables for transmission of EM waves. These types of transmission lines result into radiation loss, skin effect, copper loss and dielectric loss. Moreover as they are non planar integration with planar circuit and components is complex task.
Metallic waveguides are used as better options compare to these traditional transmission line types. But they are bulky and non-planar in nature.
SIW is used as alternative option for metallic waveguides and will overcome limitations of it. SIW stands for Substrate Integrated Waveguide.
SIW is planar structure. It is fabricated using two rows of metallic via holes connecting top and bottom planes which are grounded. The dielectic is used as the middle layer of SIW. Like microstrip lines and coplanar lines SIW components are compact, light, cost effective and easy to fabricate.
The figure-2 depicts microstrip line to SIW taper or transition.
SIW is fabricated on planar circuits which requires to be integrated to planar transmission lines such as microstrip lines. This requires microstrip to SIW transition as shown in the figure-2.
The microstrip line width by height can be determined as per equation above. Equations uses microstrip width "W" and waveguide width "Ag".


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Q: For Vector Spaces V and W with one Infinite Dimensional , is Hom(V, W) Isomorphic to Hom(W, V)? If V and W are both finite then clearly Dim (Hom(V, W)) = Dim(V).Dim(W) = Dim(Hom(W, V)) so they are isomorphic.
I'm not so sure if one is infinite. An "infinite matrix" construction for a linear transformation from V to W would have Dim(V) rows each with a finite number of non-zero entries, while from W to V it would have Dim(W) rows each with a finite number of non-zero entries. This suggests that perhaps Dim (Hom(V, W)) $\ne$ Dim(Hom(W, V)) ?

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Malika Circle Reception brings women of color together
Camille Paul, News Reporter|February 7, 2017
Photo by Wire Stock Photo
Of the 2,002 freshman students on campus, 29.3 percent are students of color.
"At Marquette, students of color are, numbers-wise, in the minority," Bianca Howell, the Coordinator for Intercultural Engagement, said. "There are times when you can go through a large chunk of your day or week and not see someone who looks like you."
Friday, Feb. 3, the Office of Intercultural Engagement hosted the Malika Circle Reception in the Alumni Memorial Union Henke Lounge to bring women of color together and have a space to connect with one another.
"It's not meant to be exclusionary, but it's something different to acknowledge their presence on campus," Ericka Brown, an Ethnic Alumni Association board member, said. "This allows women (of color) to socialize since we are so marginalized, to get to know each other and come together."
Brown graduated from Marquette in 1997 and was president of the Black Student Council, an Educational Opportunity Program member and was in the Lambda Lambda chapter of Zeta Phi Beta. Alumni were invited to network with women in attendance.
"I think this event is important every month, every day of the year so that students of color have a place they belong," Brown said. "This is a way for people to come together and talk about issues, whether they be positive or negative."
Men to Men was the first group offered last year to bring male students of color together once a month and talk about their experiences or concerns. Latinas Unidas, created last fall, is centered around providing women who identify as indigenous and Latina the chance to speak with one another.
"There is not enough of our types here," said Elijah Ikhumhen, a junior in the College of Health Sciences and president of the African Student Association. "Most of my classes, I'm the only black person in there. It doesn't bother me, but it bothers some of my friends."
Ikhumhen attends Men to Men and hopes more groups like it appear on campus.
The Malika Circle Reception was part of Black History Month and a test run for starting another group on campus for women of color.
"We were having a problem with the relatively low number of black women on campus to start the program," Howell said. "So it was easier for us to start the first base and hold the space."
Nica Assana, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, attended the event after receiving an email invitation from Howell.
"I think the school needs to offer more options of outlets for people to speak their minds," Assana said. "People tend to be frustrated when they're not being heard. Students of color, in general have that concern, but females almost have their own special concerns."
Latinas Unidas
Malika Circle Reception
Men to Men
Nick Assana
Office of intercultural engagement


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Q: GNU Crypto Encrypt returns blank string I'm using GNU Crypto library to encrypt simple strings. I believe I have followed to documentation correctly, but the problem is that it just returns an blank string (in this case 5 characters) of spaces. I'm not sure whether I miss coded it or if its some encoding issue. I hope its not something embarrassingly simple.
import gnu.crypto.cipher.CipherFactory;
import gnu.crypto.cipher.IBlockCipher;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;

public class FTNSAMain {

public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {
    String data = "Apple";
    String key = "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP";

    byte[] temp = Encrypt(data.getBytes(), key.getBytes(), "AES");
    System.out.println(new String(temp));
}

public static byte[] Encrypt(byte[] input, byte[] key, String algorithm) throws Exception {
    byte[] output = new byte[input.length];

    IBlockCipher cipher = CipherFactory.getInstance(algorithm);
    Map attributes = new HashMap();

    attributes.put(IBlockCipher.CIPHER_BLOCK_SIZE, 16);
    attributes.put(IBlockCipher.KEY_MATERIAL, key);
    cipher.init(attributes);

    int bs = cipher.currentBlockSize();
    for (int i = 0; i + bs < input.length; i += bs) {
        cipher.encryptBlock(input, i, output, i);
    }
    return output;
}

}

A: GNU Crypto documentation have the following to say about the void encryptBlock(..) methode:

Encrypts a block of bytes from plaintext starting at inOffset, storing
  the encrypted bytes in ciphertext, starting at outOffset. It is up to
  the programmer to ensure that there is at least one full block in
  plaintext from inOffset and space for one full block in ciphertext
  from outOffset. A java.lang.IllegalStateException will be thrown if
  the cipher has not been initialized.

Your input:
String data = "Apple";

Is not a full datablock as AES needs data in blocks of 16 bytes. Also, your output buffer is also too short.
For starters, try encrypting with an input that ends up as 16 bytes like:
String data = "Apple56789abcdef";


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Q: Localizable string warning R# I'm a beginner in c# syntax, been programming in vb.net for quite a few years.
ToolStripMenuItem setPriorityDropdown = new ToolStripMenuItem {Text = "Set priority"};

In this code, R# warns that "Set priority" is a localizable string.
I've searched online and found that to remove the warning you should use @ before the string, becoming @"Set priority", however for this case, R# continues to tell me it's localizable.
I couldn't get a proper answer of why a string shouldn't be localizable, and why R# warns about it with (at "first" glance) no option to turn it off.
Why
setPriorityDropdown.DropDownItems.Add("Priority 1"...

doesn't get the warning?
What's wrong about the first one? How can i fix it?

A: Check the answer to this question for the solution. Your R# setting is set to ignore verbatim strings and still report them as localizable. This means that R# wants you to move the "magic" string to a resource file that helps with language localization. This is so that if you wanted to deploy your application in a different language, you could easily define the translations in the resource files instead of searching through the entire code base. In reference to why using the object initializer syntax throws the error and not the Add() method, I am not sure. It could be that R# is complaining about another problem instead, like preferring that you use the object initializer syntax.


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Sailing is yet another creative and stylish looking hotel WordPress theme we absolutely love. A full package of whatever what you require to get a professional hotel booking website, it is advanced both visually and characteristically. Get over 5 stunning looking demos you can work with. Designed especially for hotels and resorts, it offers features for bookings, reservation, pricing plans, and customer management as well. It is also integrated with WooCommerce and provides 4 different payment gateways. Completely responsive, retina-ready, this hotel WordPress theme is also performance optimized. What's more is that you also get praise-worthy premium sliders and featured sections to highlight your preferred contents.
Responsive, retina-ready and SEO optimized design.
Another great alternative to choose for your hotel website is Luxe Hotel. Just as you get with the name, this premium WordPress hotel theme is designed especially with the niche in mind. Visually appealing, this theme package has a lot to offer. You get over 10 professionally designed templates to start with. But that's not all, it also features over 7 creative Sliders to make things interesting. Perfectly complimented with the design structure as well as the typography options, this theme also has simple and easy to use Booking Management system. In addition to this, you can even personalize the menu as well as the headers to your preference. What's more is that it is completely SEO optimized and fast loading. And the best part? You can install them all in one-click!
Live Theme Customizer with Drag and Drop Page Builder.
Mykonos is an attractive, clean and professional looking WordPress theme for hotels and similar niche of business. Elegant and chic, this theme focuses on the visual aspects making sure that each and every little detail has been kept in mind. The typography, as well as the simplistic design structure, looks close to perfect. But don't be fooled as this theme has more to give than just the advanced visuals. The unique gallery structure is perfect to highlight the services you wish. In addition to this, you also get complete hotel and room management options. Making things even easier for you, this theme includes professional looking booking forms, SEO optimization and even multi-level drop-down menu options.
7 different custom post types.
Sample content and widgets available.
Designed for hotel, chalet, bed and breakfast, resorts and similar niche of businesses, Hotel Booking is the ideal choice for you. Why? Because not only is this theme amazing to look at and fully responsive, it has amazing features that accommodate your requirements. Start fully equipped with tons of pre-built pages alongside a range of other customizing options. Integrated with WooCommerce, get easy payment options as well. Additionally, hotel, rooms and guest management are also fully taken care of with booking forms, filtered search option, branch locator and more. You can easily display your services, rooms available, add membership and even add pricings for each. What's more is that the minimal and appealing theme is completely responsive and featured HD imagery.
Exclusive pre-built demo pages available.
An edgy and modern designed hotel WordPress theme, Adomos is unique and fully responsive. Rated for their elegant visual aspect as well as easy personalizing options, this theme is surely an ideal choice. It features professional looking Booking forms as well as event management calendar. Especially with the hotels and event management category in mind, Adomos also provides easy payment methods using the popular payment methods like PayPal. Another unique feature it includes is the option to add flexible rates. It is also multilingual and fully internationalized. Get awesome personalizing options that are sure to make your site stand out from the rest. Easily manage your whole business in an organized and professional manner with ease.
Clean and organized design style.
Booking and reservation tools included.
Hotel Zante is yet another stunning WordPress hotel theme that is worth an investment. Designed with great attention to details, it is visually charming and is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who lands on your site. Completely responsive and retina-ready, it automatically adjusts to every device screen size with ease. Additionally, it is powered with the advanced Bootstrap framework which gives you the flexibility you are looking for. As it is clean and lightweight, it also features an amazing speed. What's more is that it is equipped with advanced features that add to the effectiveness and overall functionality of the site as a powerful management tool. You can even choose to start with pre-built demo pages or you can personalize your own.
4 uniquely designed pre-built demo pages.
Easy to manage Booking system.
Designated especially for travels, tourism and hospitality business in mind, Venture is a simplistic and minimal WordPress hotel theme. Completely responsive, retina-ready and visually appealing, this theme is sure to take your professional site to the next level. What's more is that this plugin is also compatible with most popular plugins which adds to the efficiency of the overall theme. Even the codes used are well-commented and clean making way for a more developer-friendly interface. Adding to all this, you also get access to a full-screen slider that allows you to easily highlight your desired contents in an attractive manner.
Flat, modern and minimal design style.
Google Fonts and icons available.
Fully translatable and WPML compatible.
A directory based premium WordPress hotel theme, Locales is perfectly suited for businesses like restaurants, hotels, inns and similar niche. A perfect combination of attractive design as well as effective features, this premium template is written with clean and well-commented codes. It includes a powerful Visual Page Builder that makes the process of customizing easy as a breeze. Additionally, it is optimized for speed and performance, giving you the top-notch experience. Cross-browser compatible, social integration and complete localization, this theme gives your business the step forward. What's great is that it even has built-in shortcodes, which means that adding useful elements is also super easy.
Various Pages option to choose from.
Yet another amazing premium hotel WordPress theme for you is Riverside Resort. With a creative concept of meeting the requirement of a professional hotel website, this theme is complete with amazing features. The visuals are aesthetically beautiful to look at and completely responsive. It allows you to easily add descriptions and images of all your services and rooms. In addition to this, it comes with features that make it easy for the users to reserve or book your services within a matter of seconds. The best part, however, is that you get various services pages for Spa, Meeting, Events and even Rooms so that you don't have to waste any extra effort. It is completely translation ready as well.
Stylish and unlimited Page variations.
Hotelia by TeslaThemes is another great option for those looking for a worthy investment in Hotel WordPress theme. With a design that is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who lands on the site, this theme is perfect for hotels, inns, resorts and similar niche. Clean, elegant and professional style of the theme is perfectly complemented with the Google Fonts, easy to access menu options and even the unique gallery design. But the visual aspects are not the only thing that is great about it. It includes the powerful Visual Composer which makes the customizing and personalizing process a whole lot easier. It even has a range of premium plugins included with the package that adds to the essence and effectiveness of the theme.
Powered with the Bootstrap framework.
A multipurpose and flexible WordPress theme, Talon Pro is ideal for corporate and business sites of all kind. Whether you are a freelancer or simply someone who wants to take their professional site to the next level, this theme is the perfect choice for you. As the free version of this theme has gained quite a name for itself, we could not help but add the premium version on our list. It comprises of advanced and powerful features that make this theme super effective. In addition to the responsive and retina-ready surface, it even includes a Live customizer that makes editing easy. The theme is WooCommerce friendly and compatible with all the major internet browsers as well. What's more is that you also get access to a range of awesome widgets.
Custom Header, Footer and Background option.
Fast and dedicated theme support.
Yet another amazingly flexible and multi-purpose WordPress theme, Kallyas is an amazing option to opt for. Why? Because with over 12 Home Page Designs including the one for hotels and variations of HTML pages, this package is all-in-one. Powered by the Bootstrap framework, this template is designed to be extremely responsive, retina-ready and even SEO friendly. It comes with WooCommerce integration which gives way for an easy payment method. In addition to this, you get access to an unlimited range of Siders and Pages option. Furthermore, you also get Pricing Table, and various Custom Pages included. Optimized for speed and performance, this theme assures the optimum experience to their users.
Unlimited Home Page and Slider Variations.
A theme designed especially for luxury hotels, inns and resorts, Soho hotel booking is a great way to enhance your current site. Just as the name would suggest, this theme includes options for easy booking system as well as Live Availability Checker. But that's the least of what this premium option can do for you. You can easily change and manage the pricing during the on and off season and adjust the charges you take for the services. In addition to this, with the integration with WooCommerce, this theme provides easy payment options. Not only this but you also get to add coupon codes and offer discounts. Even the customizing is super easy and you will have a professional site in a matter of minutes.
Amazing slideshow option with Revolution Slider plugin.
Clean, professional and modern, Nation Hotel is an extraordinary premium WordPress hotel theme. Designed for the hospitality businesses, this theme is user-friendly and is fit even for novices. For your ease, this theme uses the in-built booking system to manage and organize your guests, booking and reservation. Additionally, it provides easy payment gateway thanks to the WooCommerce integration. Even the looks are to die for and is sure to make an impression on anyone who lands on your site. Completely responsive and retina-ready, the HD imagery showcases the gallery section in an appealing manner. Get over 45 different theme options alongside over 13 custom widgets to get started right away.
Slider Revolution included creating stunning slides.
Highly customizable and translation ready.
With a high-quality interface that is super responsive and retina-ready, Leisure is another great option for those looking for a hotel WordPress theme. It includes two pre-defined demos that suit every niche of hotels. The gorgeous header, as well as the elements included, are stunning to look at. Additionally, this theme offers unlimited colour scheme options as well as easy customizing options. This ensures that you get the result you are looking for. The full-screen sliders are well as the lightbox image option makes it easy to highlight your preferred content with ease. It is also optimized for speed and even SEO. But that's not all, this theme is completely compatible with all the major internet browsers as well.
Star Hotel is a great start to anyone looking to get a professional and effective website up and running without any expert help. User-friendly and easy to customize, this hotel WordPress theme is complete with responsive reservation forms, booking management system and more. Even the visuals are impressive and adjust to every device screen size with ease. The powerful Drag and Drop Page Builder it features makes the customizing process easier. But that's not all! You get options for Google Fonts, icons, custom widgets and built-in shortcodes as well. In addition to this, this theme is built on an SEO friendly surface and features an HD imagery. Adding to the amazing list of features, it also has parallax sections, amazing animated effects and so much more!
Reservation and Booking forms included.
Last but not least, Hoteller is a stunningly flexible premium WordPress theme that is certainly worth a mention. With various hotels and similar niche of business in mind, this theme package includes various kinds of pages that are ready to be used. Whether you want to go for a simpler design or a luxurious option, this theme has it all. With a complete booking system that will take care of all your reservation, booking and guests lists, this powerful theme is sure to leave a lasting impression. Apart from the HD resolution as well as responsiveness, it is also cross-browser compatible. Not only this but as it highly customizable, you can add or remove any element to your liking. You also get professional forms, WooCommerce compatibility and much more!
Easy to customize pre-built pages.
Flexible price options for on and offseason.
20 Best Free WordPress Hotel Themes For 2019!
Now that we have listed out the best of Premium WordPress Hotel Themes for you, let's get onto the free options. While there are tons of options out there to choose from, we have included the ones that are reviewed by thousands of users and are approved by them. Because these free hotel WordPress themes provide lesser options than their premium counterparts, these are ideal for start-ups and smaller scaled businesses. But we do not mean that these options are any less than the premium options. Aimed at smaller budgets with feature-rich packages, get the perfect start right away!
Let's start off our list of free WordPress hotel themes with Courtyard. It is a uniquely designed clean and minimal theme that is ideal for hotels, inns and all the hospitality businesses out there. Completely responsive and featuring an HD imagery, this theme is the key to get your site started in a professional manner. The full-screen image background can be customized to your preference and you can highlight your business with ease. It includes pages for rooms and services, blogs, galleries and even holiday packages if you want. Even the typographies and the colour schemes can be personalized to your liking. The great thing is that it is SEO friendly as well as cross-browser compatible as well. Get a head-start for free only with Courtyard!
Clean, minimal and simple style.
SEO friendly and cross-browser compatible.
The complete package of what you might require to start a professional looking website with ease, Hotel Galaxy is the epitome of what these free WordPress hotel themes can offer. The design and the colour combinations used are pretty much amazing when it comes to the visual aspect. However, that's not the only thing that this theme has managed to nail. It comes with a set of amazing customizing options as well as user-friendly options. Additionally, the theme is also designed to be retina-ready and super-responsive. The Home Page is animated and you can easily swap the images and contents to match your requirements. What's more is that this amazing hotel WordPress theme is also SEO friendly!
Custom menu, logo, background and colour scheme options.
Another great alternative to meet all of your business requirements is the free WordPress hotel theme Hotel Resort. Attractive and appealing with visuals, this theme is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who lands on the site. It is built using the powerful Bootstrap framework which gives you the flexibility you are looking for. What's great is that the theme offers plenty of personalization options to change the elements according to your preference. This ensures that the end result is always up to your expectations. Additionally, it provides the users with creative looking CTAs as well as beautiful banners to engage your visitors. But that's not all, the theme is completely responsive, secure and multipurpose.
Mobile-friendly and responsive design structure.
One of our own in-house themes Explore is a creatively designed free WordPress themes. It is minimal with design and focuses majorly on the content you wish to display to your users. With a responsive and retina-friendly structure, this theme is suitable for personal blogs, corporate websites especially those related to hotels, travels and tours. Coded and designed with utmost perfection, we have made sure to include all of the necessary features that you might require to get a professional website with ease. The design is SEO-friendly, cross-browser compatible and light-weight. The Awesome Slider is also integrated as to make sure that your Featured images and pages are displayed in a manner to leave a lasting impression.
Boxed and wide layout design.
Social Menu and icons included.
Theme Customizer with Real-time preview.
Another great choice for a professional and organized hotel website is Spacious, a multi-purpose WordPress theme. Perfect for almost every kind of corporate and business based sites, this theme makes everything easier to accomplish. Just as the name would suggest, this theme is spacious, clean and professional looking. Adding to the charm, it is also highly flexible, which means that you have easy access to personalize it however you wish. Completely responsive, retina-ready and SEO friendly, it is incredibly user-friendly as well. Get custom widgets that add to the effectiveness and over 12 widget friendly areas that you can easily place them. But that's not all, the visually appealing theme also features exclusive dark and light skins that you can choose.
Demo content available to install.
Yet another amazing choice we have in line for you is Hotel One, a stunning hotel WordPress theme. Designed especially with hotels, inns, lodges and similar businesses in mind, this theme is completely responsive and retina-ready. The subtle and minimal design structure it follows gives the site an attractive appeal. The graphics and animations used are cleanly coded as well. What's more is that this theme is multipurpose which means that you can use it for professional and even personal websites with ease. Compatible with all the major plugins to make things easier, this theme is sure to manage and handle all of your business requirements with minimal effort.
Compatible with Sliders, Photo Galleries, Maps and more.
Elegant and beautiful design structure.
Travern by Flythemes is created especially to soothe the requirements of the fastest-growing industries and businesses all over the world. To help you get everything you need in one place for your users to see, this WordPress hotel theme is the perfect getaway. It is super responsive as well as flexible making sure that you end up with what you want. Get a beautiful site with appealing visuals, creative typography as well as engaging elements with ease. Even the colour combinations, as well as the logo and the background, is up to you to choose. Compatible with the latest version of WordPress, as well as WPML, WooCommerce and Contact Forms, this theme package will get you started within a matter of minutes.
Full-width template with attractive elements.
A professionally designed and crafted WordPress hotel theme, VW hotel is an elegant and chic looking theme. Perfect for hotels and similar niche of businesses, this theme is retina-ready as well as mobile friendly. The peppy and unique design it features is complete with complimenting colour schemes as well as typography options. Not only this but each and every page included are designed with extreme attention to details. Customizing options are easy to access and use and the visuals offer advanced graphics that are pleasing to the eyes. Whether you want to promote your business, provide details, contacts or even start a booking and reservation website, this theme goes along with everything.
Exclusive range of customizing options.
Just as the name would suggest, Hotel Pagoda Lite is yet another Free hotel WordPress theme that we have in line for you. Perfect for any types of hotel based businesses, this theme is aesthetically beautiful and visually impactful. And by that, we mean that each element included are well-coded and looks stunning no matter which device or browser you use. With this free theme, you can easily come up with a professional website within a matter of minutes. Personalize it according to your requirements, add reservations and booking options, add details and much more. The template is also Woocommerce compatible and gives access to easy payment methods as well.
Just as the name would give away, Hotel Luxury is a luxurious hotel WordPress theme that is surely an ideal choice. Charming, elegant and clean to look at, this theme is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who visits your site. But that is not the only appealing factor as this template includes powerful features. With an attractive Features header to highlight the services, creative sections for images and galleries this theme has taken care of everything that you might need. It is compatible with WooCommerce, WPML and much more. The coding structure is clean and easy to customize so that your website ends up looking exactly how you want it. What's more is that the colour schemes, as well as typography and fonts, perfectly complements the theme design.
Elegant fonts and typography options.
Hotel Melbourne is an amazing WordPress hotel theme that is creatively designed especially for the hotel businesses. The animated Home Page displays your desired background and header images in an engaging manner. Additionally, adding to the visuals, the typography, as well as the multiple style choices, add the extra appealing factor. The theme is completely responsive as well as retina-ready. To make sure that your website always stays on top, it is designed following the SEO friendly concept as well. It comes with Pages for Contacts, Testimonials, Services, Calendars and more. manage your guest's bookings, reservations and more with ease.
A fully responsive and retina-ready theme, Holidays is a multi-concept WordPress theme that is compatible with multiple niches. Perfect for agencies as well as hotel and travel businesses, it is highly flexible. You can add custom logos, backgrounds, choose sidebar styles all the while monitoring the changes in real-time. Compatible with multiple devices and browsers, your site will always look flawless. The creative blogging sections and the galleries to showcase your contents are visually attractive. Additionally, the animations and effects included are well-coded which ensures a great online experience.
Stunning galleries and blog sections.
Contact and subscription forms included.
Amazing CSS animations and effects.
Minimal and simplistic design strcuture.
For businesses related to hotels, travels and tours, Luxury Travel is yet another amazing WordPress hotel themes to try. Whether you own a hotel, travel agencies or similar niche of business, or you simply want to start a blog or personal website, this theme is flexible to meet all of the requirements. The theme is completely responsive and retina-ready ensuring that your theme adapts to every device screen. It comprises of superb layout structures, useful UI elements as well as compatibility for WooCommerce, WPML and more. Not only this, but it is also integrated with Google Maps which makes it easier to display locations for your users. Additionally, the animations, scrolling effect as well as hover effects further enhance the theme design.
Yet another stunning hotel WordPress theme is Hotelica, and just as the name suggests, this theme is the perfect choice to opt for. The minimal and simplistic nature of the design is sure to allure your visitors. In addition to this, the typography and the colour schemes make this theme visually stunning. Completely responsive and retina-ready this theme automatically adjusts to every device screen size with ease. Apart from the visuals, it is complete with tons of amazing features for personalizing and customizing the theme according to your preference. It even includes custom Page templates that allow you to have structural variations. The HomePage is nicely animated and provides the users with an engaging interface.
Customizer API with real-time preview.
Creative gallery and blog sections.
Multiple layout options to choose from.
Great typography and fonts option.
The Moments is a multipurpose WordPress theme that you can use for both professional and personal use. Perfect for wedding websites, photography websites, and even blogs and corporate sites, this theme is flexible and highly customizable. It includes a range of amazing features and options that you can utilize to your benefit. Completely responsive and retina-ready, this theme is visually elegant and chic. In addition to this, it features stunning looking gallery sections to showcase your contents in an appealing manner. What's more is that this template is designed in an SEO-friendly manner so that your website always stays on top!
Fully responsive and elegant design.
Featured Sliders and Home Page Banners option.
Oceanica Lite is a free WordPress hotel theme that is responsive, retina-ready and visually minimal. Extremely light-weight and fast-loading, this theme ensures a high-performance. It includes tons of variations for colour schemes, fonts as well as page layout styles you can choose from. The awesome Featured Header Images highlights the images in a high-quality format. Additionally, adding to the engaging factors, this theme offers stunning gallery and blog sections. What's more is that this free hotel WordPress theme includes pages for testimonials, contact, and even Featured Pages. The theme is WooCommerce compatible which makes it easier to even set up an online store, add options for booking, reservations and more.
Featured Header Image and Featured Page sections.
Fully responsive and retina-ready layout.
WooCommerce compatible with Shop Pages layout.
Hotel Center Lite by Grace Themes is a clean, easy and simplistic WordPress hotel theme. It is perfect for creating a professional website that functions both as an information outlet and even guest managing tool. Built with a simple framework that follows a creative design, the overall theme is pleasing to the eyes. To make things more functional, this theme includes integration with Google Maps, Google Fonts and more, Additionally, it automatically fits every device screen size with ease. What's more is that the personalizing options alongside the user-friendly aspect is the perfect way to start off. Optimized for SEO, cross-browser compatible and even retina-ready, this theme is the epitome of the perfect free package you can enjoy.
A multipurpose WordPress theme for business purposes, Township is ideal for professional sites of all kinds. Whether you are involved in the tours and travel, hotels and even construction and more, you can customize this theme to get the preferred result. Completely responsive and retina-ready, this theme is attractive, modern and stunning to look at in every way. The design structure is also SEO optimized and lightweight. This ensures that the theme loads fast and easy making it more effective. In addition to this, you also get live-preview while you edit and make any changes so that you only save the changes that you like. What's more is that it is fully compatible with WPML and translation ready.
FineDine is a free WordPress Restaurant and Hotel theme that is perfect for hotels, inns and restaurant businesses. While it is designed with food and hospitality in mind, this theme can be customized as per your requirements. It is responsive and retina-ready which makes sure that your site looks amazing no matter what. The design is SEO friendly and ensures that you always end up higher on the search engines. In addition to this, the creative full-width sliders make it easier to highlight the content you wish. What's more is that this theme is completely compatible with WooCommerce so that you have an easier payment gateway.
Last but not least, Palazio is a free WordPress theme designed for hotels, inns, lodges and similar niche of businesses. With a clean, minimal and simplistic design, it makes way for a more content-focused site. Display your services and the rooms you offer with ease. With user-friendly and easy to use personalizing option, this theme is sure to get you your desired result. The full-width sliders also work amazingly to enhance the focus on your preferred images and contents. What's more is that you also get sections for blogs, galleries, services and more. Furthermore, this theme is translation ready and compatible with WPML. As it is cross-browser compatible, you can be assured that no matter which browser your users prefer this theme loads fast and easy.
And with this, today we end our list of best premium and free WordPress hotel themes out there! We have made sure to include only the best of the best so that our users are ensured of a great online experience. Packed with amazing features whether free or premium, these theme packages are sure to take your business to the next level. And if you haven't started out yet, what are you waiting for? Get amazing visuals as well as a stunning list of features that will take care of everything for your business today!
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