Day: November 7, 2021

The Israeli publisher of Irish writer Sally Rooney said Sunday it would not stop selling her titles even after two bookshop chains took them off their shelves in protest of her criticism of Israel. The 30-year-old-author of three novels said last month that she could not partner with a Hebrew publisher that did not “publicly distance itself from apartheid and support the UN-stipulated rights of the Palestinian people“. That prompted a furious reaction in Israel, including by the Steimatzky chain, which has 130 branches. The company removed Rooney’s works from its connection, including the title a… Read More “Sally Rooney’s Israeli publisher will not boycott her”

By Trend Azerbaijani wrestler Osman Nurmohammadov became the World champion at the competition in Belgrade, Trend reports citing Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation. Azerbaijani wrestler participating in the World Championship in Belgrade and joining in the fight with the 1/8 finals, having defeated an opponent from Moldova, advanced to the quarterfinals. Then he defeated the representative of Germany, and in the semifinals of the Iranian athlete. In the final, Nurmohammadov, having defeated the Russian wrestler, became the World champion, bringing the third gold medal to the piggy bank of the Aze… Read More “Azerbaijani wrestler becomes champion”

Matt Nagy did his best early this week to sidestep the idea that Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is a must-win affair. He has talked about remaining in the present as a mantra for this season dating to the start of training camp, when he borrowed from what Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said. “When you focus on the past, that’s your ego,” Antetokounmpo said. “And when I focus on the future, it’s my pride. … And I like to focus in the moment, in the present. And that’s humility.” You don’t have to peer into the future to determine if this Chicago Bears season wil… Read More “Brad Biggs: Let’s label the Chicago Bears-Pittsburgh Steelers game in Week 9 what it is — a must-win”

By Tobias Carroll Since the beginning of the pandemic, there’s been an increase in the number of jobs being done remotely. That, in turn, has led a number of people to venture across the country or around the World without the need to go into an office on a daily basis. Some of them might seek out smaller cities, scenic rural regions or spots where a larger place can be had for less money. For others, the aim might well be to live in somewhere tropical and idyllic — which might explain why demand for real estate in Hawaii is escalating dramatically. A new article by Michael Croley at The New Y… Read More “Remote Work Has Made Hawaii’s Real Estate Market Tighten”

By Trend Holding such a significant event on a planetary scale as the VIII Global Baku Forum “The World after COVID-19” shows Azerbaijan’s authority, which formulates global meanings, creates conditions and provides a platform for their analysis and thoughts on where and how humanity will move further, Editor-in-Chief of the authoritative Russian National Defense magazine, well-known military expert Igor Korotchenko told Trend. “The fact that such a large-scale forum was held in Baku does not surprise me because we remember the initiatives of Azerbaijan in the UN, dedicated to the appeal to an… Read More “Holding Global Baku Forum shows Azerbaijan’s authority – Russian expert”

By Trend The partnership between Uzbekistan and the special economic zone (SEZ) in Russia – “Innopolis” (in Tatarstan), in terms of development of technological entrepreneurship is a mutually beneficial cooperation for both parties, General Manager of the SEZ Renat Khalimov told Trend. “Startups and IT companies from both Russia and Uzbekistan will receive benefits such cooperation,” Khalimov said. “This partnership expands access to highly qualified personnel for both parties.” He added that the acceleration program for start-up projects will simplify entry into a new market and open up new o… Read More “Uzbek IT companies to benefit from co-op with Russian Innopolis”

By Laman Ismayilova Over 100 art pieces have been showcased at Baku Museum Center’s gallery as part of “Victory Exhibition”. The event was organized by the Culture Ministry, Baku Museum Center and Azerbaijan Artists’ Union, Trend Life reported. The exhibition features some of the best examples of decorative and applied arts created by prominent artists Salhab Mammadov, Siruz Mirzazade, Arif Huseynov, Odtekin Agababaev, Irina Eldarova, Inna Kostina, Eldar Babazade, Eldar Hajiyev, Orkhan Huseynov, Nazim Rahman, Natik Farajullazade, Rza Avshar, Nizadi Atayev, Hajimirza Farzaliyev, Asim Rasuloghlu… Read More “Victory exhibition displays over 100 art pieces”