Politics

26 December 2008 [18:30]

Azerbaijan receives the last shipment of metro carriages from Russia

Under an agreement between Baku Metro and Russian Metrovagonmash, 36 metro rail carriages have been delivered to Azerbaijan this year.
26 December 2008 [18:15]

Armenian economist: "Russia decided to frustrate Nabucco gas pipeline construction and promised Baku its support in the Karabakh issue"

The year of 2008 was force maj?ur in the Karabakh process, an Armenian expert said.
26 December 2008 [16:55]

Armenian expert: "Turkey, Azerbaijan’s main goal total extermination of Armenians"

It’s not a secret that the main goal of Turkey and Azerbaijan is total extermination of Armenian ethno-political entity in the Caucasus, an Armenian expert said.
26 December 2008 [16:15]

Isa Qambar meets with IRI representative

On December 26 head of Musavat party Isa Qambar received head of the International Republicans Institute Jake Johns, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
26 December 2008 [13:28]

MM deputy: "Campaign on apologizing to Armenians by Turks causes regret"

"The campaign held by representatives of Turkish intellectuals for apologizing to Armenians for 1915 events in Osman Turkey causes just regret", said chairman of the Great Creation party Fazil Gazanfaroghlu.
26 December 2008 [10:51]

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulates the people on Solidarity Day of World Azerbaijanis

President Ilham Aliyev congratulated the Azerbaijani People on December 31, the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day.
26 December 2008 [10:43]

Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan: "Turks should not apologize to Armenians, it is we that expect Armenians to apologize to us"

"Turks should not apologize to Armenians, it is we that expect Armenians to apologize to us", said Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic at a press conference yesterday.
26 December 2008 [10:26]

Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan: "An agreement on Caucasus security and cooperation platform, offered by Turkey, can be signed in 2009"

"An agreement on the basis of Turkey's Caucasus Security and Cooperation Platform Initiative might be signed in 2009", said Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic at a press conference yesterday.
26 December 2008 [10:04]

Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan: "The statements of some mass medias that Turkey will turn its back to Azerbaijan in the issue of Nagorno Karabakh should not be trusted"

The process of the Karabakh conflict resolution has lasted for 15 years and Turkey does not want it to last for another 15 tears, said Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic at a press conference yesterday.
25 December 2008 [18:00]

Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan puts of session for 2009

The Azerbaijan Popular Front Party has put off the session for January of 2009, reports deputy chairman of the party Hasan Kerimov.
25 December 2008 [17:13]

Kazakh diplomat: "Territorial integrity, right of nations to self-determination equal principles for Kazakhstan"

Kazakhstan’s presence in OSCE Troika in 2009 and its chairmanship in the Organization should be a manifestation of the country’s amicable and balanced policy, a Kazakh diplomat said.
25 December 2008 [15:45]

Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan finds office

The final session of the party was held under the leadership of chairman of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Fuad Aliyev, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
25 December 2008 [15:23]

Conference of Dalga youth movement frustrated in Lenkoran

Local powers prohibited to the local organization of Dalga movement to hold a conference.
25 December 2008 [12:53]

Chingiz Demiroghlu: "Azerbaijani people will define their future in the issue of referendum"

"Holding a referendum about elimination of restrictions on election of one and the same person as a president for more than twice must be perceived positively", said Tereggi party chairman Chingiz Demiroghlu.
25 December 2008 [11:52]

Azerbaijan and Turkish Presidents have phone talk

On December 24, Turkey`s President Abdullah Gul phoned Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
25 December 2008 [11:43]

Turkish FM: "Turkey attaches great importance to consultations with Azerbaijan on regional political issues"

Turkey attaches great importance to consultations with Azerbaijan on regional political issues, the Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said.
25 December 2008 [11:30]

Opposition parties of Azerbaijan to continue actions of protest against referendum

The Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, Musavat party and a number of other opposition parties are holding discussions on conduction of a protest, said deputy chairman of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Hasan Kerimov.
25 December 2008 [10:53]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Geranboy

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 24.
25 December 2008 [10:22]

President of European movement in Armenia: "If Azerbaijan is interesting for the western countries as oil supplier, Armenia attracts them as a leader of democracy in the region"

"Europe does not apply double standards to Armenia", considers president of the European movement in Armenia Viktor Yengibaryan.
24 December 2008 [18:50]

Eduard Shevarnadze: "To speak of peace in the Caucasus, it is necessary to establish relations of Azerbaijan and Armenia"

Turkish initiative of Caucasian Platform is untimely, ex-president of Georgia Eduard Shevardnadze says in an interview with iamik.ru.
24 December 2008 [16:10]

Action of opposition parties near Constitutional Court dispersed in Baku - UPDATED

The opposition parties of Azerbaijan have made an attempt to hold a protest near the building of the Constitutional Court.
24 December 2008 [16:03]

Gulamhuseyn Alibeyli's party applies for registration

On Wednesday the Aydinlar party, chaired by Gulamhuseyn Alibeyli applied for registration in the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan, said first deputy chairman Gorkhmaz Ibrahimli.
24 December 2008 [14:35]

Armenians refute information about killing of Azerbaijani civilian

Armenians refute information of Azerbaijani mass media according to which the Armenian armed forces killed an Azerbaijani civilian.
24 December 2008 [14:10]

Constitutional court reacts positively to draft act of referendum "On amendments and alterations to the Constitution of Azerbaijan"

The Constitutional Court has positively assessed the draft act of referendum "On amendments and alterations to the Constitution of Azerbaijan", according to sources from the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan.
24 December 2008 [13:00]

Ali Hasanov: "The main decision in the issue of the referendum must be made by Azerbaijani people"

Chief of public policy department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan considers that the final decision in the issue of referendum is to be made by the Azerbaijani people.
24 December 2008 [12:20]

Green Parties of Azerbaijan and Georgia urge to stop militarization of South Caucasus

The Green Parties of Azerbaijan and Georgia have released a joint statement, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
24 December 2008 [12:01]

Armenians violate ceasefire

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 23 and 24.
24 December 2008 [11:04]

President of Azerbaijan marks his 47th birthday

President of Azerbaijan is marking his 47th birthday today.
24 December 2008 [10:53]

Diplomatic source in Armenia: "EU, Armenian stand on Karabakh conflict resolution coincide"

The statements by Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, accord with the position of Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, a diplomatic source told PanARMENIAN.Net.
24 December 2008 [10:48]

Azerbaijani Defense Minister meets deputy chief of Turkish general staff

Azerbaijani Minister of Defense Industry Yaver Jamalov met Tuesday with a delegation of the Turkish Armed Forces led by Deputy Chief of General Staff, Army General Hasan Igsiz, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
24 December 2008 [10:46]

Peter Semneby: "We hope that the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia will meet to continue productive talks"

The Moscow declaration signed by Presidents of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia, encouraged the negotiation process on Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said EU special representative on South Caucasus Peter Semneby.
24 December 2008 [10:22]

Peter Semneby: "The countries will be proposed documents on Eastern Partnership program in the next three months"

The Eastern Partnership initiative, voiced by the European commission, is just a proposal and not an adopted decision, said EU special representative on South Caucasus states Peter Semneby.
24 December 2008 [10:11]

Azerbaijani FM meets EU special representative for South Caucasus

On December 23 Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mamedyarov met with EU special representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby, paying a one day visit to Baku on December 23.
23 December 2008 [18:50]

Congress of World Azerbaijanis starts collection of signatures to condemn Armenians' actions

The Congress of World Azerbaijanis has launched a campaign to collect signatures against crimes, committed by Armenians against Azerbaijanis, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the congress.
23 December 2008 [18:20]

Abu Bakr mosque not to open

23 December 2008 [17:35]

Turkish FM Babacan says disputes between Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan never been so close to resolution

The disputes between Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan, which have been continuing since World War One, have never been so close to their resolution, Turkey's foreign minister told Hurriyet daily on Monday.
23 December 2008 [17:16]

Israeli deputy, supporting pro-Azerbaijani position, distances from the politics

Russian-speaking deputy of the Israeli Knesset (parliament) Josef Shagal, chairman of the interparliamentary group Israel-Azerbaijan intends to quit politics.
23 December 2008 [17:01]

Progressive-Socialistic party of Azerbaijan supports idea of conduction of referendum on amendments to Constitution

A regular session of the Temporary central executive committee of the Progressive-socialistic party of Aezrbaijan was held, according to the press service for the party.
23 December 2008 [16:13]

Lala Shevket meets with EU delegation

23 December 2008 [15:53]

Kazakh expert: "Kazakhstan not ready to spoil relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey for Armenia’s sake"

Armenia has nothing to offer Kazakhstan except for brandy and stone working machines, transportation of which is rather problematic over the blockade, a Kazakh expert said.
23 December 2008 [15:18]

President of Azerbaijan receives EU special representative for South Caucasus

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan today received the European Union special representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby.
23 December 2008 [13:17]

Azerbaijan deputy Foreign Minister discusses delimitation of Azerbaijani-Russian border in Moscow

On December 22 deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov visited Moscow, said the press service for the Azerbaijani FM, said the press service for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
23 December 2008 [12:35]

Isa Qambar: "I do not know who will be the new leader of the Musavat party"

My decision to resign from the position of the Musavat party bashqan is not connected with today's political events, said bashqan of Musavat party Isa Qambar.
23 December 2008 [12:13]

Azerbaijani Prime Minister receives Georgian FM

On December 22 Azerbaijani Prime Minister Artur Rasizade received Foreign Minister of Georgia Grigol Vashadze, visiting Baku, said the press service for the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan.
23 December 2008 [11:28]

EU special representative on South Caucasus Peter Semneby arrives in Baku

EU special representative on South Caucasus Peter Semneby arrived on a one day visit to Baku, said official of the European Commission's Azerbaijan office Parvana Persiani.
23 December 2008 [11:04]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 22 and 23.
23 December 2008 [10:47]

Azerbaijan Musavat opposition party condemns campaign to apologize to Armenians

The Musavat party divan held a session last Monday.
23 December 2008 [10:30]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Japanese emperor on country's National Holiday

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory message to Emperor of Japan Akihito on the country`s national holiday – Emperor`s Birthday.
23 December 2008 [10:23]

Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff and Azerbaijani Defense Minister discuss military cooperation between two countries

Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff, Army General Hasan Igsiz has today met Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel-General Safar Abiyev, Defense Ministry’s Press Service told APA.
23 December 2008 [10:07]

President of Azerbaijan receives deputy chief of Turkish General Staff

On December 22, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Deputy Chief of the Turkish General Staff Hasan Igsiz and his accompanying delegation.
22 December 2008 [17:23]

Date of session of Plenum of Constitutional Court on introduction of amendments to the Constitution of Azerbaijan appointed

The session of the plenum of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan will be held at 11:00 on December 24, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
22 December 2008 [17:08]

Union for Democracy speaks against referendum on changes to Azerbaijani Constitution

The Union for Democracy held its regular session, according to Azadlyg party chairman Ahmed Oruj.
22 December 2008 [16:19]

Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Georgia meet in Baku

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mamedyarov met today with his Georgian counterpart Grigol Vashadze, paying a two day visit to Baku.
22 December 2008 [16:09]

Opposition parties of Azerbaijan to hold a protest near Constitutional Court

A regular session of the Musavat party Divan was held on Monday, said head of the central office of the party Arif Hajili.
22 December 2008 [14:05]

Frederick Starr: "It is obvious that Russia attempts to replace the Minsk process with the Moscow process"

Day.Az interview with Frederick Starr, head of the Institute of Central Asia and Caucasus of John Hopkins University.