National Press Day of Azerbaijan
July 22 · Level 3 · #1786 of 2238
Azerbaijan's National Press Day honours journalism and the history of publishing in the Azerbaijani language. It recalls the first issue of Əkinçi, the newspaper founded by educator Hasan bey Zardabi in 1875.
How it is celebrated: journalists attend professional gatherings, newsrooms revisit the country's media history and awards recognise contributions to the press. Discussions also address the responsibilities of journalism and its relationship with readers.
Əkinçi means “cultivator” or “ploughman”. The title reflected a practical side of the paper: alongside public affairs, it shared agricultural knowledge with its readers.