First of all, the national anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played. Then a video was shown about the essence of the Enactus program. Vusal Guliyev, head of the sector for work with youth organizations within the Presidential Administration's Socio-political Department, Yusuf Majidov, Enactus Global 's vice president for CIS countries, Sulhaddin Gozalov, head of Student Support Sector of the Ministry of Education, Shafag Bayramova, representative of the Youth Fund under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilgar Musabalıyev, representative of “AGBank” OJSC, Naila Ismailova, head of the "New Life" Humanitarian and Social Support Public Union, Elbrus Isayev, Dean of the Faculty of Management at the University of Nakhchivan, Mehman Badalzade, graduate of the Enactus Azerbaijan program, and Kamala Mammadli, Country Director of "Enactus Azerbaijan", made a speech at the event. In their speeches, they spoke about  Enactus Azerbaijan`s activity, youth development in the field of business and entrepreneurship and emphasized the importance of program in terms of improving people's living standards, reaping additional revenue and increasing the activeness of the youth. As well as, congratulations were voiced on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Enactus Azerbaijan program. The semi-final and final stages of the competition were held at "Monolit Plaza" on May 31. The competition was attended by 9 teams of Azerbaijan - spokespeople of Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts, Azerbaijan Technological University, Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University, Ganja State University, Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan University and Sumgait State University. Two teams, selected from each league, won the right to participate in the final round. The teams of Azerbaijan State Agrarian University and Sumgait State University competed in the first league and the teams of Nakhchivan University and Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts competed in the second league. The team of Azerbaijan State Agrarian University was the winner of the competition and gained the right to represent our country at "Enactus World Cup 2015" to be held in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa on October 14-16, 2015. Nakhchivan State University was selected in "The best team spirit" category, Nakhchivan State University's "Guide" project was selected in "The best social project" category, Azerbaijan Technological University`s "Edial" project was selected in "The best ecological project" category and "Iron Wonder" project of Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts was selected in "The best business project" category.

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The campaign, organized with the support of the Office of the National Seaside Park, was held in order to demonstrate children`s support for the Baku 2015 First European Games and their creativity. Within the framework of the campaign entitled "The colors of SABAH", white board that can be painted and paints were placed in the special corner of the Seaside National Park by volunteers studying in SABAH groups of the Ministry of Education. The board and paints have attracted the attention of parents who come with their children. Parents and children were informed about the Baku 2015 First European Games by "SABAH Volunteer". Then the colorful paints were presented to children who want to participate in the campaign. After submission of paints, "European Games" logo was painted within 4 hours by more than 150 children. Every child, drawing a picture, has signalized his (her) name and age by putting the handprint on paintings. The gifts, reflecting the symbols of the European Games, were presented to children, participating in the campaign, by "SABAH Volunteer". Photographs and video taken during the event were shared on social networks. Link for photographs: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1636633186555152.1073741856.1487428338142305&type=3 Link for a video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI4w7m70wVM&feature=youtu.be) It should be noted that "SABAH volunteer" program plays a significant role in increasing the social activity and applying knowledge to practice, as well as developing management skills and leadership potential of students of “SABAH” groups without leaving the academic training and by involving students in voluntary activity. SABAH groups have been organized from Educated, Skilled and Trained students studying at higher education institutions subordinated to the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan Republic in order to improve the quality of education in higher education, to ensure personnel training in accordance with modern requirements and to create the new environment in the higher education system. Currently, SABAH groups cover 755 students in 34 specialties in 7 higher education institutions (Baku State University, Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University, Azerbaijan Technical University, Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and Azerbaijan University of Languages).

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It should be noted that Mugam Television Contest is held since 2005 with support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, on the basis of the project of Azerbaijan Culture Foundation, with organizational support of Azerbaijan TV, with participation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. 20 young singers were chosen from among 500 candidates participating in selection process (rounds) held in Barda, Shamakhi and Baku. Performances of young singers were assessed by a jury consisting of connoisseurs of mugham - People's Artists Alibaba Mammadov, Arif Babayev, Sakina Ismailova, Mansum Ibrahimov, Ramiz Guliyev and honored artists Sardar Farajov and Nadir Akhundov. Nisbet Sedrayeva participated in many competitions and festivals during the study period at school. She was awarded first place in the II Republican contest of young performers dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev and organized by the Ministry of Education in 2013. She became the laureate of the II Republican contest of national musical instruments and singers in 2014.

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During the meeting, the issues of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Poland in the field of education, the prospects of expansion of bilateral relations between the higher education institutions of the two countries and implementation of joint education programs were discussed. Minister of Education provided detailed information about the education reforms proposed in the "National Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" approved by Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and an exchange of views was held on the possibilities of the implementation the mutual exchange of experience between the two countries in this regard. 

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Circle members led by Lala Ibrahimova performed the national dances ("Gaval", "Tello", "Bulag bashi", "Meyvalar"), at the same time, the dances of the world's peoples ("Greek", "Holland", "Tajik", "Uzbek", "Kyrgyz", "Italian", "Kukaraca", "Lambada") at the "Friendship Wreath" concert held at the Azerbaijan State Theatre of Russian Drama named after Samad Vurgun. The composition entitled "The dance of friendship of peoples" was demonstrated by children and was met with great interest among the participants of the event. The joyful songs sung by the vocal group of the Center, the performances of children's theater "Chicheyim" and the Children's Fashion Show attracted the attention of the participants. The concert ended with "Holiday" dance.

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The presentation was organized by Nijat Bakhshaliyev studying at University College London within the framework of the State Program on Education Abroad. The event was attended by our fellow countrymen and students from Great Britain, France and Italy. Prior to the presentation, the European Games posters were placed in College. During the presentation, the participants were informed about the Baku 2015 First European Games considered one of the most significant events in Europe. It was noted that more than 6200 athletes from 50 European countries would compete for medals in the First European Games to be held in Baku. It was also reported that 253 competitions would be held in a total of 20 sports, including 16 Olympic sports and 4 non-Olympic sports during the Games and this information was met with great interest by the participants. During the presentation, the photographs about sports arena that will host the Games and the video clip made on the European Games were brought to the attention of the participants.

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Eldaniz Alakbarzada, third-year student acquiring an education on "Piano" specialty at Music College, was awarded 1st place in the International Competition of Young Pianists held in Izmir by Music Academy named after Mozart. The young performer was awarded with the gold medal of the competition.

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The event was attended by Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education, Mark Harald Ehler, Managing Director of "Absheron Hotel Group" LLC, as well as the heads of educational institutions and entrepreneurs taking part in the service sector. Speaking at the ceremony, Mikayil Jabbarov, the Minister of Education, noted that the development of vocational education is one of the priority fields. Mikayil Jabbarov mentioned that the State Strategy for the Development of Education intends to develop the vocational education and involve entrepreneurs, employers in this field and the Ministry of Education is consistently working on this issue. The Minister also reminded that the Baku 2015 First European Games will take place in Azerbaijan in the next few days. It will lead to the arrival of thousands of athletes and visitors to our country and increasing the prestige of Azerbaijan as a tourist zone. As a result, there is a need for training of personnel which meets international standards and increasing the level of professionalism of existing staff in the service sector. Mark Harald Ehler, Managing Director of "Absheron Hotel Group" LLC, mentioned that according to the agreement reached with the Ministry of Education, it was planned to hold trainings in line with international standards by experts for 430 pupils in Baku vocational Lyceum No. 5. Initially, 220 people participated in the trainings. It was noted in the event that the purpose of these trainings being held for the first time on vocational education is to create personnel resources for the newly opened five-star hotels - "Boulevard Hotel" and "Intourist Hotel" in Baku on the eve of the first European Games. The participants of the trainings will have the opportunity to be employed in hotels opened on the eve of the European Games and in the restaurant chain included in "Absheron Hotel Group" LLC. After the speeches, certificates were presented to persons who have completed the course.

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2830 pupils are studying in 111 classes of this academic institution. In previous years, the school-lyceum had about 3200 pupils. 289 teachers work at the school, 5 of them are honored teachers, 5 of them have been named “Teacher of the Year” and 3 of them are Candidates of Sciences. A number of innovation-oriented projects have been implemented in school-lyceum No. 20 as e-Education institution. Currently, this school has been temporarily placed at the other two schools of the capital. Due to the school-lyceum is located in the most densely populated place of Baku, it was planned to build the newly constructed building of educational institution in accordance with modern requirements. The new school building, designed for 3000 pupils and with total area of 25,000 square meters, will be put into operation for the academic year 2016-2017. The draft design and other relevant documents of school-lyceum were approved by the Executive Power of Baku City.   The photos are reflecting the appearances of the newly constructed building of school No. 20 on the project.

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The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education and higher education institutions, as well as experts. It was noted that the main goal of the competition is to stimulate the formation of careful attitude towards the environment and ecological worldview of children and youth by increasing their knowledge in the field of afforestation and to teach them special skills and abilities in the field of protection, restoration and sustainable use of forests. It was informed at the ceremony that the competition, attended by V-XI grade students of secondary schools and members of "Young forester" groups of the ecological education and practice centers, was held in 3 categories. 70 ecological projects have been submitted to the final stage of the competition. The results of ecological investigations on the importance of forests, their fauna and flora, the protection of rare plant and animal species, natural monuments and studying anthropogenic impacts on the ecological condition of forests and the ways of solving ecological problems were reflected in the projects by schoolchildren. In the Republican stage of the competition, the projects prepared by schoolchildren from Ismayilli, Gakh, Shamakhi, Balakan, Sheki, Guba, Gusar, Goranboy, Lankaran, Jalilabad, Tovuz were highly appreciated by a jury and were awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd and stimulating places. The winners were awarded with diplomas of the Ministry of Education and valuable prizes.

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