Politics

24 June 2010 [17:30]

Azerbaijan appeals to ICRC to return Azerbaijani soldier's body

The State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Citizens appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on the return of the body of Azerbaijani soldier-martyr.
24 June 2010 [17:17]

Forum of GUAM youth leaders to be held in Azerbaijan

The forum of GUAM youth leaders will be held in Azerbaijan June 25, according to the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
24 June 2010 [15:45]

"Karabakh conflict is being discussed at each PACE session"

Armenia continues to back a nonconstructive position on the question of reopening the Nagorno-Karabakh Subcommittee, head of the Azerbaijani Delegation to PACE Samad Seyidov said.
24 June 2010 [14:38]

OSCE monitors contact line of Azerbaijani and Armenian troops

Monitoring on the contact line of Azerbaijani and Armenian troops took place without incident.
24 June 2010 [13:54]

"Europe of interests has replaced Europe of values"

PACE held its next summer session on June 23.
24 June 2010 [12:45]

Baku to host International forum on initiative of Heydar Aliyev Foundation

Baku will host an international forum on the topic "The interaction of cultures in terms of globalization" on the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation's Russia office on June 29-30.
24 June 2010 [12:35]

UNESCO's Goodwill Ambassadors convene in Paris

UNESCO's Goodwill Ambassadors' tasks will be considered today at a meeting in Paris, according to ITAR-TASS.
24 June 2010 [12:25]

"Europe should be more active in this process, sometimes acting in parallel with Turkey"

Interview with senior research fellow at Madrid-based FRIDE (European Think Tank for Global Action) Jos Boonstra.
24 June 2010 [12:06]

"One cannot hurt religious feelings of millions of Muslims by using expressions 'Islamic extremism"

Member of the Azerbaijani parliament Ganira Pashayeva participated in the discussions on the report “Islam, Islamism and Islamophobia in Europe” prepared by Mogens Jensen (Denmark) on the third day of the summer session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
24 June 2010 [11:45]

IDB prizes presented in Baku

An official reception was given to participants of the 35th annual meeting of IDB Group Board of Governors on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev.
24 June 2010 [11:15]

Details of Azerbaijani FM's visit to Austria announced

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has been invited to an international conference in the Austrian city of Salzburg.
24 June 2010 [10:46]

U.S. expert on U.S. and Russia interests in Karabakh conflict resolution

Interview with Stephen F. Larrabee, expert on CIS countries, head of Distinguished Chair in European at "Rand Cooperation".
24 June 2010 [10:05]

Austrian Embassy officially opened in Baku

Austrian Embassy was opened in Baku on June 23.
24 June 2010 [09:53]

Participants of IDB Board of Governors' 35th annual meeting visited Heydar Aliyev Foundation

The participants of the 35th Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors visited the Heydar Aliyev Foundation on June 23.
24 June 2010 [09:33]

President Ilham Aliyev receives Iranian Minister of Economy and Finance

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received IRI Minister of Economy and Finance Shamsaddin Husseini and his accompanying delegation on June 23.
24 June 2010 [09:10]

Azerbaijani President receives IFAD chief

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Kanayo Nwanze on June 23.
23 June 2010 [18:23]

Greek government guarantees to "compensate all expenses" to Azerbaijani tourists in case of unexpected difficulties

The Greek government guarantees Azerbaijani tourists to compensate all expenses in case of force majeure.
23 June 2010 [18:15]

Azerbaijani expert: Azerbaijani army needs just 6 days to liberate Armenia-occupied lands

Azerbaijani political expert Mubariz Ahmadoglu says the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will not interfere in case of resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict by a use of force.
23 June 2010 [18:07]

President Ilham Aliyev received Austrian FM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Michael Spindelegger and his accompanying delegation.
23 June 2010 [17:58]

Azerbaijani FM meets Austrian Federal Minister for European and international Affairs

Azerbaijan's minister of foreign affairs Elmar Mammadyarov has today met Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Michael Spindelegger.
23 June 2010 [17:33]

PACE summer session elects judges to European Court of Human Rights

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), meeting this week in plenary session in Strasbourg, elected Angelika Nussberger as judge to the European Court of Human Rights with respect to Germany.
23 June 2010 [14:34]

Russian expert: Azerbaijan's Military Doctrine will force Armenian side to make some changes

Interview with editor-in-chief of Russia-based Agency of Political News Konstantin Krylov.
23 June 2010 [13:49]

Azerbaijani FM: Baku may refuse from military rhetoric only after deoccupation of Azerbaijani lands

"Baku may refuse from the military solution only after deoccupation of Azerbaijani lands," Azerbaijani Foreign Minister said at the joint press conference with Austrian Foreign Minister.
23 June 2010 [13:32]

Azerbaijani President attends opening of 35th annual meeting of IDB group in Baku

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today attended the opening of the 35th annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group in Baku.
23 June 2010 [13:24]

Austrian Foreign Minister: Cooperation with Azerbaijan is priority for Austria

Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Austria always had deep roots. Now it moves to a new level, Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Shpindelegger said at a joint press-conference with Azerbaijani counterpart in Baku.
23 June 2010 [13:15]

"Recent Armenian frontline provocation aims to divert attention from country’s disregard of international resolutions"

Interview with Azerbaijanu military expert Mehdi Mehdiyev.
23 June 2010 [12:58]

Special session of Azerbaijani Parliament ends

The special session of the Azerbaijan Parliament finalized. Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan Republic informed on the bills on agenda.
23 June 2010 [12:45]

Azerbaijan ruling party deputy chief meets OSCE ODIHR electoral chief

Deputy Chairman, Executive Secretary of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), MP Ali Ahmadov has met head of the Election Department at the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Nicolas Kaczorowski.
23 June 2010 [12:13]

Areas for construction of settlements for disaster zones' residents defined

Areas for construction of building for the residents of the disaster zones in Azerbaijan are defined, Emergency Situations Minister Kamaladdin Heydarov told media.
23 June 2010 [11:59]

Conference on "Young leaders of the south-eastern Europe for cooperation and security" wrapped up in Istanbul

A two-day international conference entitled "Young leaders of the south-eastern Europe for cooperation and security" wrapped up in Istanbul on June 22, according to the Organization of the Islamic Conference Youth Forum.
23 June 2010 [11:25]

"Azerbaijan, Indonesia to expand legal basis"

Azerbaijan and Indonesia plan to expand a legal basis.
23 June 2010 [11:07]

Azerbaijan, Indonesia to exchange mutual state visits

Azerbaijan and Indonesia expect mutual state visits.
23 June 2010 [09:45]

Baku hosts IDB Strategic Partnership Forum

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has today held a Strategic Partnership Forum in Baku, aimed at contributing to developing strategic policy dialogue and exchanging experience in tackling common challenges in IDB member countries.
23 June 2010 [09:15]

Azerbaijani Premier meets IFAD chief

Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Artur Rasizade met President of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Kanayo Nwanze on June 22.
23 June 2010 [09:08]

Azerbaijani, Armenian delegations to PACE meet in Strasbourg

On the second working day of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) delegations of Azerbaijan and Armenia have had a meeting on the initiative of PACE President Mevlut Cavusoglu.
23 June 2010 [09:00]

Azerbaijani President received credentials from incoming Austrian ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly-appointed Austrian Ambassador Sylvia Meier-Kajbic on June 22.
22 June 2010 [18:07]

Azerbaijan President congratulates Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated his Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg on the country`s national holiday.
22 June 2010 [17:43]

Armenia opposes possible re-launch of PACE Committee on Nagorno-Karabakh

The Armenian delegation is preparing a statement on the possible re-establishment of the PACE Committee on Nagorno-Karabakh, Mediamax agency reported.
22 June 2010 [17:16]

Chancellor: Germany supports OSCE Minsk Group's efforts

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan discussed the settlement of the Karabakh problem in Berlin today, according to ArmToday.
22 June 2010 [16:36]

ODIHR mission studies pre-election situation in Azerbaijan

Pre-election assessment mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) studies the pre-election situation in Azerbaijan on the eve of parliamentary elections.
22 June 2010 [15:28]

"Azerbaijani armed forces must be prepared to liberate the occupied territories"

Interview with expert on security at Oslo-based International Peace Research Institute Pavel Bayev.
22 June 2010 [15:03]

Azerbaijani opposition party to hold mass rallies next month

The opposition Musavat party and Union for Democracy will hold mass rallies next month. The decision was made at a meeting June 21, the party said.
22 June 2010 [14:03]

President Ilham Aliyev receives incoming UN resident-coordinator in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received new UN resident-coordinator Fikret Akcura today.
22 June 2010 [13:24]

Exposed: Armenians turned the mosque in Azerbaijani Agdam region into a... - PHOTOS

Armenians have turned the mosque in Azerbaijan’s Agdam town built by the architect Kerbalai Safi Khan Qarabaghi in 1868-1870 into a pigpen and cowshed, according to Kavkazcenter website.
22 June 2010 [12:45]

Turkish MP explains Ankara's role, if another Karabakh war breaks out

Interview with member of the Grand National Assembly (Parliament) of Turkey from the ruling Justice and Development Party Irfan Gunduz.
22 June 2010 [12:07]

Declaration on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict circulated at PACE

The declaration, entitled "Necessity of intensifying the activities of the subcommittee on Nagorno-Karabakh", prepared by a member of the Azerbaijani delegation Rafael Huseynov, was circulated at the PACE on the first day of organization's summer session.