Politics

02 June 2010 [15:35]

"Armenia will either accept updated Madrid principles, or it will untie Azerbaijan's hands"

Day.Az interview Vice President of Russia-based Political Technologies Center, Russian political expert Sergey Mikheyev.
02 June 2010 [15:27]

Azerbaijan - an attractive country for foreigners

Chief of the State Migration Service Arzu Rahimov met delegation led by the UNHCR regional representative Guillermo Bettocchi.
02 June 2010 [10:40]

Speaker of Azerbaijani parliament to pay two-day official visit to Russia

Speaker of the Azerbaijani parliament Ogtay Asadov will pay an official visit to Russia.
02 June 2010 [09:43]

Baku hosts 5th interparliamentary conference on HIV/AIDS

Azerbaijan's capital has hosted a 5th interparliamentary conference aimed at exploring priorities of regional cooperation in improving HIV/AIDS legislation.
02 June 2010 [09:35]

Azerbaijani President offers Republic Day greetings to his Italian counterpart

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano on his country`s national holiday - Anniversary of the Republic.
02 June 2010 [09:13]

Azerbaijani official: Armed attack on humanitarian convoy should find its fair estimate

The armed attack on humanitarian convoy should be investigated and the incident should find its fair estimate, Novruz Mammadov, head of foreign relations department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, said on June 1.
02 June 2010 [08:48]

Book on Azerbaijan's diplomacy presented in Pakistan

A book marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of diplomacy in Azerbaijan has been launched in Pakistan.
02 June 2010 [08:40]

Azerbaijani MPs to attend 35th plenary session of PABSEC General Assembly

Azeri MPs Asaf Hajiyev, Mubariz Gurbanly and Jala Aliyeva have left for Belgrade to attend the 35th Plenary Session of PABSEC General Assembly.
01 June 2010 [17:44]

Azerbaijani MP conducts meetings within Doha Forum - PHOTOS

Azerbaijani MP Ganira Pashayeva conducted several meetings with the presidents of some countries within the 10th Doha Forum.
01 June 2010 [17:06]

Conference "Karabakh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" starts in Baku

A two day conference “Karabakh: yesterday, today and tomorrow” initiated by Karabakh Liberation Organization has convened in Baku.
01 June 2010 [15:55]

Azerbaijan Democratic Republic's 92nd marked in Paris

The embassy of Azerbaijan in France and the country's permanent delegation to UNESCO have co-organized a celebratory event to mark 28 May- Day of Republic.
01 June 2010 [15:25]

Ankara hosts international conference on NGOs' role in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement

An international conference has been held in Ankara on the role of the Turkic world's NGOs and Diaspora organizations in resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
01 June 2010 [15:03]

Azerbaijani parliament may include Electoral Law into agenda

Discussion on the Electoral Law can be included on the agenda of the Azerbaijani parliament, Deputy Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament Bahar Muradova told media.
01 June 2010 [14:51]

Azerbaijani embassy in Minsk marks Republic Day

Azerbaijani Embassy to Belarus has arranged a celebrative event to mark the Republic Day.
01 June 2010 [14:12]

ICRC representatives visit Armenian family in Azerbaijan

Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Azerbaijan visited the Armenian family, who crossed into the Azerbaijani territory on January 10, 2010, Spokesperson of the ICRC office Gulnaz Guliyeva said.
01 June 2010 [13:52]

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore to visit Baku and help solving the Karabakh conflict?

Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher, reportedly, wishes to visit Baku, and support Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute.
01 June 2010 [13:43]

Azerbaijani Deputy Speaker hopes for peaceful solution to Turkesh-Israeli conflict

Deputy Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament expressed hope for a peaceful solution of the problem between Turkey and Israel.
01 June 2010 [13:27]

Arnold Schwarzenegger: "We appreciate contribution of Americans of Azerbaijani origin to our "Golden State"

The governor of the U.S. State of California Arnold Schwarzenegger congratulated Azerbaijani people on the occasion of May 28 - Republic Day.
01 June 2010 [13:12]

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in Syria

The Azerbaijan's embassy in Syria has organized an official function to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
01 June 2010 [12:20]

"Visit to Nagorno-Karabakh was personal initiative of Russian MPs"

The visit to Nagorno-Karabakh was a personal initiative of members of the Russian State Duma, but not an official delegation, said the Vice Speaker of the Council of Federation Svetlana Orlova, RIA Novosti reported.
01 June 2010 [11:40]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry expressed attitude to tensions in Israel-Turkey relations

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry expressed its attitude to the tensions between Israel and Turkey.
01 June 2010 [10:33]

Heads of Azerbaijan local authorities visit France

Heads of local authorities from a number of Azerbaijan regions have visited France this week to learn about experience of French municipalities, water supply, environment protection, domestic waste recycling.
01 June 2010 [10:19]

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in Pakistan

Azerbaijan's embassy in Islamabad has organized an event to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
01 June 2010 [10:06]

Settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh dispute is just around the corner...?

Speaker of Russia's State Duma Boris Gryzlov said there are good chances to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the short run.
01 June 2010 [09:59]

Russia-Azerbaijan interparliamentary commission convenes in Moscow

The 9th session of the joint inter-parliamentary commission on cooperation between the Federal Assembly of Russia and Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan has been held at the State Duma in Moscow.
01 June 2010 [09:52]

Deputy foreign minister of Azerbaijan participates in 22nd meeting of BSEC Council of Foreign Ministers

Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Mahmud Mammadguliyev has attended the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) held on 28 May 2010 in Sofia with the theme “BSEC-EU Relations”.
01 June 2010 [09:44]

Azerbaijani FM meets Bundestag member

Azerbaijan's foreign minister Elmar Mammadyarov met member of the German Bundestag Michael Link on May 31.
01 June 2010 [09:37]

Azerbaijani parliament's speaker meets German delegation

On May 31, Speaker of the Azerbaijan Parliament Ogtay Asadov met German delegation led by Ralf Brauksiepe, Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
01 June 2010 [09:24]

Azerbaijani foreign minister meets U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense

Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov has met US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia Celeste Wallander.
01 June 2010 [09:19]

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in Turkmenistan

Azerbaijan's embassy in Turkmenistan has arranged an event to mark May 28th – Republic Day.
01 June 2010 [09:04]

Azerbaijan's embassy in China marks Republic Day

The embassy of Azerbaijan in China has organized an official reception to mark May 28th – Republic Day.
31 May 2010 [18:28]

European Parliament supports fair cause of Azerbaijan

By adoption of the EU Resolution on South Caucasus the European Parliament demonstrated its support for the fair cause of Azerbaijan.
31 May 2010 [18:13]

Azerbaijani parliament ends spring session

Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan Parliament) held its last meeting of spring session.
31 May 2010 [18:06]

Azerbaijani President receives governor of Chinese People's Bank

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Monday governor of the People's Bank of China Zhou Xiaochuan.
31 May 2010 [16:33]

Azerbaijan-Korea students' organization marks Azerbaijan's Republic Day in Seoul - PHOTO

Azerbaijan-Korea students’ organization BUTA organized a celebrative event to mark Republic Day of Azerbaijan in SONBUGK culture center in Seoul.
31 May 2010 [15:43]

Azerbaijan's consulate-general in Yekaterinburg marks Republic Day

Azerbaijan's consulate general in Yekaterinburg has organized an official reception marking May 28th – the Republic Day.
31 May 2010 [15:26]

U.S. Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy to make report at roundtable "US energy policy in South Caucasus and Caspian region" in Baku

A roundtable on the theme “US energy policy in South Caucasus and Caspian region” will be held at the Center for Strategic Studies under Azerbaijani President on June 2.
31 May 2010 [14:54]

Azerbaijan's Military Doctrine describes Armenia as aggressor

"The Military Doctrine of Azerbaijan describes Armenia as an aggressor. It also describes the situation and security threats in the region caused by this aggression”, member of the Defense and Security Committee of the Azerbaijani Parliament Zahid Oruj said.
31 May 2010 [14:22]

Russian expert: There is trend that Armenia's interests will be sacrificed

Day.Az interview with Director of the Russia-based Institute of Political Sociology Vyacheslav Smirnov.
31 May 2010 [14:13]

Azerbaijani Parliament increases fines for administrative offences

The Azerbaijani Parliament has increased the amount of fine for a number of administrative violations.
31 May 2010 [13:25]

Military-technical cooperation between Azerbaijan and U.S discussed in Baku

Military-technical cooperation between Azerbaijan and the U.S were discussed in Baku.
31 May 2010 [12:06]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Georgia meets his countrymen

Azerbaijan's ambassador to Georgia Namig Aliyev has met his countrymen living in this country to get information directly from them about their problems.
31 May 2010 [11:34]

Azerbaijani embassy in Vilnius marked Republic Day

Azerbaijani Embassy to Lithuania has arranged a celebrative event to mark the Republic Day.
31 May 2010 [11:16]

Azerbaijan's embassy in Seoul marked Republic Day

Azerbaijan's embassy to Korea has organized an official reception to mark May 28th – the Republic Day.
31 May 2010 [11:07]

Slovak MP "surprised" to be banned from visiting Azerbaijan

Slovak MP Frantisek Miklosko who illegally visited occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan was surprised to hear the news on including his name into the non-grata list in Azerbaijan.
31 May 2010 [10:15]

UNICEF to discuss country program for Azerbaijan

The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, will discuss a draft country program document for Azerbaijan as the organization`s Executive Body will kick off a four-day annual session in New York on Tuesday.
31 May 2010 [09:56]

German Parliamentary State Secretary for Labor and Social Affairs to visit Azerbaijan

Parliamentary State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs will kick off a 3-day visit to Azerbaijan on Monday.
30 May 2010 [09:08]

Azerbaijan, Germany to sign protocol

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare will sign a protocol on the results of the visit of a German delegation in Baku on Monday, the Ministry said.
29 May 2010 [10:54]

Azerbaijani embassy in Vienna marks Republic Day

Azerbaijan's Embassy to Austria has hosted a celebrative event to mark the Republic Day.
29 May 2010 [09:35]

US Senate to begin hearings on Matthew Bryza's nomination within couple of weeks

“According to procedural rules, the US Senate is expected to begin hearings on Matthew Bryza’s nomination within the couple of weeks, but exact time is not known”, Terry Davidson, Head of Public relations Department of the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan told journalists.