Politics

11 October 2008 [13:24]

State allocates funds to presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyuev for holding agitation campaign

The Appellate Court has granted the claim of presidential candidate and chairman of the Muasir Musavat party Hafiz Hajiyev.
11 October 2008 [13:18]

Azerbaijani Economic Development Minister: "We assess the statement of presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev as libel and impoliteness"

"We assess the statement of presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev as libel and impoliteness...", reports Yeni Musavat newspaper with reference to Turan.
11 October 2008 [13:08]

Armenian Prime Minister: "The statements about the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan are dangerous if other principles are ignored"

The Karabakh problem must be settled in the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group and through negotiations, said Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan before the meeting with US vice president Dick Cheney in Washington.
11 October 2008 [12:56]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "Powers of municipalities should be expanded in Azerbaijan"

"Powers of municipalities should be extended that it is necessary to present them the status of the bodies of local powers", said presidential candidate and chairman of the United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Qudrat Hasanquliyev.
11 October 2008 [11:55]

CIS executive secretary initiates monitoring of election situation in Azerbaijan

CIS executive secretary Sergey Lebedev launched meetings in Azerbaijan to study preparations for presidential elections in the country.
11 October 2008 [10:46]

Rasul Quliyev's party holds agitation campaign in favor of Ilham Aliyev

In line with the recent decision of Supreme Medjlis, the Open Society Party, led by former speaker Rasul Guliyev, is holding an agitation campaign in favor of Ilham Aliyev on the spots, said deputy chairman of the party Yaqgub Abbasov.
11 October 2008 [10:39]

Presidential candidate considering necessary to hold "clean hands" anti-corruption operation

Fuad Aliyev, presidential candidate and chairman of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan stressed the need to hold a large-scale anti-corruption operation "clean hands" in the country.
11 October 2008 [10:15]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 9 and 10.
11 October 2008 [10:03]

Edward Nalbandyan: "The key issue is a status of Nagorno Karabakh, which must be defined on the basis of a free will of its people"

The issue of Nagorno Karabakh must be settled on the basis of the free expression of will of its people", said Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandyan by results of the meeting of Armenian, Russian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers in Bishkek.
11 October 2008 [09:42]

2008 - presidential elections are unique for lack of alternative in the whole history of independent Azerbaijan

Independent political scientist Rasim Aghayev assess the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan as the most non-competitive since Azerbaijan gained independence in 1991.
11 October 2008 [09:17]

Presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev files claim against CEC

Azerbaijani presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev has filed a claim to the Appellate Court, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the Baku Appellate Court.
10 October 2008 [17:07]

Presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli meets with voters in Qusar and Khachmaz regions of Azerbaijan

Presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli held a meeting with voters in Qusar and Khachmaz, said Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli.
10 October 2008 [16:58]

Azerbaijanis in Baltic states support Ilham Aliyev for presidency

The Congress of Azerbaijanis of Baltic states voiced support for candidacy of working president Ilham Aliyev at the presidential elections, said the press service for the state committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
10 October 2008 [16:46]

President of Azerbaijan receives head of the bureau of national security under Polish presidential administration

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation lead by Vladislav Stasiak, chief of the bureau of national security of the Presidential administration of Poland, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for AzerTac.
10 October 2008 [16:37]

Isa Qambar: "Repetition of events of October 16 of 2003 is not expected this year"

I do not expect the events of October 16 of 2003 to repeat this year, said Musavat party leader Isa Qambar.
10 October 2008 [16:12]

5,359 constituencies formed in Azerbaijan due to presidential elections

5,359 constituencies have been formed by the Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan in connection with the presidential elections of October, reports Day.Az with reference to the Independent press center.
10 October 2008 [15:47]

An Azerbaijani may become a member of Lithuanian seym

Azerbaijani Mahir Hamzayev is taking part in the elections to the Lithuanian seym to be held on October 12, reported the press service for the state committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
10 October 2008 [15:39]

Azerbaijan National Independence Party provides free choice for activists to define worthy presidential candidate

The leadership of the Azerbaijan National Independence Party provided a free choice to its activists in defining a worthy presidential candidate, said party's spokesman Ali Orujev.
10 October 2008 [15:07]

Azerbaijani parliament deputy promises to pay AZN 100 to 10 best students of Baku Slavic University from his funds

Deputy of Azerbaijani parliament Arastun Javadov promises to pay AZN 100 to 10 best students of the Baku Slavic University each month from his own funds.
10 October 2008 [14:33]

Azerbaijani, Russian and Armenian foreign ministers hold meeting

Foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Russia and Armenia Elmar Mammadyarov, Sergei Lavrov and Edward Nalbandyan held a trilateral meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
10 October 2008 [14:13]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "Azerbaijan must undertake steps in the sphere of formation of professional army

"It is necessary to hold cardinal reforms in the sphere of military construction", said presidential candidate and chairman of the Great Creation party Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
10 October 2008 [12:49]

Azerbaijanis of Sweden to support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy at presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The society "For Azerbaijan", functioning in Sweden, has released a statement on the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said the press service for the State Committee for Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
10 October 2008 [12:06]

Turkish President Gul to discuss Nagorno-Karabakh issue in Moscow

Turkish President Abdullah Gul will discuss Nagorno-Karabakh issue during his official Moscow visit, which is scheduled in December, Armenian media reported citing an Azerbaijani website.
10 October 2008 [11:31]

Azerbaijani diaspora in USA supports course, established by Heydar Aliyev

Presidential elections will be held in Azerbaijan on October 15 of 2008. On this day, the citizens of Azerbaijan, using their constitutional right, will elect the head of the state for the next 5 years.
10 October 2008 [11:10]

Azerbaijan presidential candidate: "Azerbaijan must liberate its lands before 2011"

"Currently, there are no prospects for the settlement of the Karabakh problem", said presidential candidate and chairman of the United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Qudrat Gasanquliyev.
10 October 2008 [10:03]

Opposition parties define 500 observers for presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Center of Cooperation of Opposition has defined over 500 observers, who will follow the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said head of the central office of the Musavat party Arif Hajili.
10 October 2008 [09:50]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 9 and 10.
10 October 2008 [09:19]

Azerbaijani presidential candidate: "A bicycle producing plant should have been built in Lenkoran in place of an airport"

The airport, built in Lenkoran, will not be profitable for long years and will exist on subsidies from Baku, said presidential candidate and chairman of the United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Gudrat Hasanquliyev.
10 October 2008 [09:11]

Azerbaijanis of Spain to support Ilham Aliyev during presidential elections in Azerbaijan

An event, organized by the society of the Azerbaijani-Turkish culture on the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan, was held in Spain, reported the press service for the Committee for work with Azerbaijanis residing abroad.
09 October 2008 [17:56]

Constituency created in Azerbaijani embassy to Great Britain

By provisions of the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan, an constituency on presidential elections has been established in the Azerbaijani embassy to Azerbaijan, report sources from the Azerbaijani embassy to Great Britain.
09 October 2008 [17:37]

Presidential candidate promises to settle Karabakh problem in six months

"In case I win the presidential elections I assume the responsibility to settle the Karabakh problem within six months", said presidential candidate and chairman of the Muasir Musavat party Hafiz Hajiyev.
09 October 2008 [15:49]

Chairman of Russian Central Electoral Commission to arrive in Azerbaijan

Representatives of the Russian Central Electoral Commission will take part in the presidential elections in Azerbaijan as international observers on October 13-17 of 2008, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the Russian Central Electoral Commission.
09 October 2008 [15:17]

CEC accredits 1104 international observers for presidential elections

1104 international observers were accredited in the Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan as of October 9 of 2009, said CEC chairman Mazahir Panakhov at a press conference.
09 October 2008 [14:53]

Opening ceremony of Independent Media Center held in Azerbaijan

The opening ceremony of Independent Media Center established in the threshold of the presidential elections has been held in Azerbaijan.
09 October 2008 [14:48]

Center of coordination of Azerbaijanis in Germany to support Ilham Aliyev during presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Center of coordination of Azerbaijanis in Germany has released a statement on the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan to be held on October 15, reports the press service for the State Committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
09 October 2008 [14:00]

Ilham Aliyev attends opening ceremony of new underground station in Baku - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of the Nasimi underground station in Baku.
09 October 2008 [13:38]

Iqbal Aghazade: "Azerbaijan must take a principal position in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict"

"The effectiveness of the activity of the Minsk Group depends on Azerbaijan's position", said presidential candidate and chairman of Umid Party Iqbal Aghazade.
09 October 2008 [12:07]

Yurddash party to monitor presidential elections in Azerbaijan

Yurddash party will hold a monitoring of presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said party chairman Mais Sadarli.
09 October 2008 [11:25]

Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli: "Azerbaijan must set a task of Euroatlantic integration"

Azerbaijan has several principal issues, which deserve special interest", said independent presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli.
09 October 2008 [11:15]

Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister: "Russia is interested in the parties of the Karabakh conflict to reach consensus"

Russia is interested in attaining a consensus between the parties of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict", said deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan.
09 October 2008 [11:08]

Armenians violate ceasefire in seven regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 8 and 9.
09 October 2008 [10:52]

Presidential candidate: "Minsk Group violates Azerbaijan's rights"

The OSCE Minsk Group is not interested in the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict", said presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
09 October 2008 [10:29]

Federation of Azerbaijani organizations in Turkey supports Ilham Aliyev's candidacy for presidency

The Federation of Azerbaijani organizations of Turkey has released a statement regarding the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said the press service for the State Committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
08 October 2008 [17:45]

Web cameras to be installed at constituencies during presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Central Election Commission will install web cameras at all constituencies to observe the voting process, said CEC chairman Mazahir Panakhov, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
08 October 2008 [17:25]

Presidential candidate Qudrat Hasanquliyev meets with voters in Sheki

Presidential candidate from the United Popular Front of Azerbaijan Qudrat Hasanquliyev held a meeting with voters in Sheki, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
08 October 2008 [17:01]

Mubariz Ahmedoghlu: "If Abdullah Gul had not visited Yerevan, Armenia would have fully agreed on the Turkey's Caucasus Security Platform"

Turkish initiative on creation of the Caucasus Security and Cooperation Platform will fail because of the Armenian position", said head of the center of political innovations and technologies Mubariz Ahmedoghlu at a press conference on political results of September.
08 October 2008 [16:45]

Azerbaijani Minister of Health meets with Finnish Minister of External Trade and Development

Health Minister of Azerbaijan Oqtay Shiraliyev received a delegation, led by Paavo Vajrinen, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the Azerbaijani Health Ministry.
08 October 2008 [16:35]

President of Azerbaijan visits southern region of Azerbaijan - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who paid a visit to Bilesuvar and Masalli regions on Tuesday, is currently in Lenkoran.
08 October 2008 [16:26]

Presidential candidate: "Today most Baku residents face great problems with gas supply"

"Our party is always struggling with officials who deceive the citizens of Azerbaijan", said chairman of the Muasir Musavat party and presidential candidate Hafiz Mustafayev.
08 October 2008 [15:54]

CIS observer mission familiarizes with Fazil Qazanfaroghly's preparations for presidential elections in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghly met with Oleg Kuleba, deputy chief of the CIS Observer Mission, said Fazil Qazafaroghlu personally.
08 October 2008 [14:18]

Rasul Guliyev's party to support Ilham Aliyev at presidential elections

The Open Society Party, led by former speaker of Azerbaijan, currently residing in the United States, Rasul Guliyev, will support candidate from Yeni Azerbaijan ruling party Ilham Aliyev, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
08 October 2008 [14:08]

Intellectual Traffic Regulation System to be established in Baku by 2011

The intellectual traffic regulation system, which will has no rivals in the post-Soviet area, will be established in Baku from February of 2011.
08 October 2008 [13:46]

OSCE monitoring on contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces records no incidents

OSCE held a monitoring on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces on October 8, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Defense Ministry Eldar Sabiroghlu.
08 October 2008 [12:12]

Laurence Schits: "Russia's unilateral and disproportional actions in Georgia have already had a negative impact on its relations with the West, which made the activity of the Minsk Group"

Day.Az interview with Laurence Schits, head of the program of International Crisis Group on the Caucasus.
08 October 2008 [11:54]

Ana Veten party selects observers to follow presidential electons in Azerbaijan

The Ana Veten party has selected 4500 observers to follow the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said Ana Veten party chairman, Fazail Aghamaly.
08 October 2008 [10:56]

Member of the House of Lords joins parliamentary group on Azerbaijan-Great Britain friendship

Azerbaijani ambassador to Great Britain Fahraddin Gurbanov held a meeting with member of the House of Lords lord Wolles, reports a source from the Azerbaijani embassy to Great Britain.
08 October 2008 [10:49]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 7.
08 October 2008 [10:42]

Azerbaijani opposition leaders planning to hold a forum

The Center of Cooperation of Opposition is planning to hold a forum, functioning in Azerbaijan, October 11, said Arif Hajili, head of the central office of the Musavat party.
08 October 2008 [10:07]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan will invest into Nagorno Karabakh in any case as it is an integral part of our country"

Day.Az interview with spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim.
08 October 2008 [10:00]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Vladimir Putin on his birthday

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev phoned to the Prime Minister of Russia Vladimir Putin on October 7.