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03 December 2008 [10:29]

Mother of imprisoned editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper sends appeal to Azerbaijan's Justice Minister

Mother of imprisoned editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid Khadija Zahidova sent an appeal to Azerbaijan's Justice Minister Fikret Mamedov, reports Day.Az with reference to Mediaforum.
02 December 2008 [13:51]

CE Secretary General: "Armenia has deprived itself of the opportunity to have a dialogue with Azerbaijan with its non-participation in the conference in Baku"

CE Secretary Terry Davis voiced regret with the fact that the Armenian Culture Minister refused participation in the conference of the Ministers of Culture of CE member-states in Baku.
01 December 2008 [17:42]

President of Azerbaijan becomes a granddad

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has become a granddad.
01 December 2008 [15:33]

European court of human rights takes four claims against Azerbaijani government for consideration

The stage of communication between the European Court of Human Rights and Azerbaijani Government on four claims has been launched, said chairman of the Forum of Lawyers Intigam Aliyev.
01 December 2008 [12:29]

Polish ambassador to Azerbaijan to visit Samukh region

On December 5 Polish ambassador to Azerbaijan Kshishtof Kraevski will visit the Samukh region, he told reporters according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
01 December 2008 [11:37]

Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism to arrive in Azerbaijan

Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Ertugrul Gunay will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan on December 2-3.
01 December 2008 [11:29]

Azerbaijani ombudswoman attends international conference in Prague

Azerbaijan`s ombudswoman Elmira Akhundova attended a two-day international conference held in Prague, Czech Republic, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
29 November 2008 [12:45]

President of Azerbaijan names honorary professor of Turkmenistan state university after Makhtumkuli

On November 28, President Ilham Aliyev was awarded a diploma of honorary professor of the Turkmenistan state university after Makhtumkuli, according to AzerTac.
29 November 2008 [10:23]

Poland's culture minister to arrive in Baku

Minister of Culture and National Heritage of Poland Bogdan Zdroevski will visit Azerbaijan on December 1-3, told sources from the Poland's embassy to Azerbaijan.
28 November 2008 [17:52]

Representatives of several diplomatic missions, accredited in Azerbaijan, meet Eynulla Fatullayev

On November 28 the representatives of several diplomatic missions, accredited in Azerbaijan, met with imprisoned journalist Eynulla Fatullayev.
27 November 2008 [17:30]

Former Defense Minister of Azerbaijan: "The events in the Azerbaijani army is hooliganism not bullying"

Today, former defense minister Dadash Rzayev arranged a press conference by results of his visit to military units, located on the front line and the situation in these units.
27 November 2008 [16:08]

Azerbaijani hacks on Armenian state website

An Azerbaijani has hacked on the state website of Armenia.
27 November 2008 [13:47]

Co-chairman of World Azerbaijanis Congress to visit Sweden and Belgium

On December 7-13 Sabir Rustamkhanly, co-chairman of the World Azerbaijanis Congress, chairman of the Civil Solidarity Party and Milli Medjlis deputy will visit Belgium and Sweden.
27 November 2008 [10:13]

Nushirevan Meherremli and Norwegian ambassador to Azerbaijan discuss activity of foreign TV and radio stations

On November 26 chairman of the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council Nushirevan Meherremli met with Norwegian ambassador to Azerbaijan Ion Ramberg, said sources from the National Council.
26 November 2008 [17:39]

Azerbaijani Culture Ministry publishes book "Karabakh - memory of heritage"

The book "Karabakh - memory of heritage" has been published by initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan.
26 November 2008 [17:13]

Activist of movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis goes on hunger strike in Iranian prison

One of the activist of the movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis Firuz Yusifi has gone on hunger strike at Evin prison in Teheran, reports Day.Az with reference to Mediaforum.
26 November 2008 [16:30]

Azerbaijani servicemen charged with high treason in Baku

The Military court of grave crimes is holding a court hearing on the criminal case of two Azerbaijani army soldiers, charged with high treason.
26 November 2008 [16:05]

Hospital exploded in Azerbaijan’s Garadag Region, casualties reported - UPDATED

Hospital No19 was exploded in Lokbatan settlement of Garadag Region.
26 November 2008 [15:43]

Number of AIDS-infected rising day by day in Azerbaijan

AIDS has recently covered 8 regions of the country, said Arzu Guliyeva, national coordinator of UN bureau on combat with drugs and crime, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
26 November 2008 [15:24]

Website of Azadlyg radio blocked in Nakhchivan

The websites of Azadlyg radio and Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety have been blocked for over two months in Nakhchivan.
26 November 2008 [15:05]

Claim of Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil filed to European court

The European court of human rights has submitted a claim of Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil, said director general of Azadlyg newspaper Azer Ahmedov.
26 November 2008 [14:10]

Tractor hits a mine in Aghdam region of Azerbaijan

A tractor has hit a mine in Aghdam region of Azerbaijan in the territory named Elgiduzu, reports Day.Az with reference to ANS-Press.
26 November 2008 [12:18]

Head of Abu Bakr mosque: "Today the situation is that when you support the government, you are called the agent of powers"

The Abu Bekr Mosque is closed today and its fate is being considered in the court, said Gamet Suleymanov, head of the Abu-Bakr religious community and Imam of Abu Bakr mosque.
26 November 2008 [11:49]

Representatives of the Red Cross meet with Azerbaijani servicemen, held in Armenian captivity

On November 25 representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross met with Azerbaijani serviceman Rafig Hasanov, held in Armenian captivity, reports Day.Az with reference to ANS-Press.
26 November 2008 [11:34]

December 8 and 9 to be non-working days in Azerbaijan

December 8 and 9 are considered non-working days in Azerbaijan due to the Gurban Bayramy holiday, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers Akif Ali.
25 November 2008 [17:51]

Azerbaijan and Korea create joint committee on environment

On November 25 Azerbaijan's Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Huseyn Bagirov received deputy minister of environment of Korea Hong Chun Seoka, visiting Baku, said the press service for the Ministry.
25 November 2008 [15:14]

Judge presiding over case on reopening Abu Bakr mosque dies

Judge Asif Allahverdiyev, who was to preside over the hearing on the suit on reopening Abu Bakr mosque this morning, died, chief of Religious Community "Narimanov district brethren" Gamet Suleymanov told APA.
25 November 2008 [14:29]

Most Azerbaijani regions to have their own TV channels by 2010

There are plans to open TV channels in most regions of Azerbaijan before the parliamentary elections to be held in the country by 2010, said chairman of the Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council Nushirevan Meherremli.
25 November 2008 [14:05]

Council for Press to discuss situation with foreign mass medias in Azerbaijan

A conference on "Foreign press in Azerbaijan: realities, problems and prospects" will be held in Baku on November 28, said the Council for press of Azerbaijan.
25 November 2008 [10:38]

Court dismisses Eynulla Fatullayev's claim against Azerbaijani Foreign Minister

The Yasamal district court has passed a decision to consider claim of imprisoned editor-in-chief of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper Eynulla Fatullayev against Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov, said journalist's defender Isakhan Ashurov.
25 November 2008 [10:02]

Azerbaijan's first lady meets prominent Azerbaijani artist Tahir Salahov

Azerbaijan`s First Lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador, MP Mehriban Aliyeva met Monday with prominent Azerbaijani artist Tahir Salahov.
24 November 2008 [18:08]

20 Iranian prisoners extradited from Azerbaijan to Iran

20 Iranian prisoners have been extradited from Azerbaijan to their country.
24 November 2008 [14:20]

One more Azerbaijani soldier dies

Azerbaijani army soldier Coshgun Abdurahmanov died.
24 November 2008 [12:07]

Terror act averted on Mozdok-Baku pipeline

A terror act has been averted on the Mozdok-Baku pipeline in Dagestan last weekend.
24 November 2008 [10:31]

Association of Azerbaijani graduates, educating in United States, marks fifth anniversary

Day.Az reports with reference to AzerTac that an event on the fifth anniversary of the association of Azerbaijani graduates, who received education in the United States, was held at the Baku entertainment center on November 22.
24 November 2008 [09:56]

Ayna-Zerkalo newspaper correspondent: "The police released a person, who committed assault against my house and then declared that they can not find him"

"I have detained and passed to the police a person, who committed assault against my house on November 18, by myself", said Ayna-Zerkalo newspaper correspondent Idrak Abbasov, Day.Az reports with reference to Azadlyg radio.
22 November 2008 [12:22]

Talat Aliyev: "I am confident that the future of Azerbaijani diaspora of Ukraine, as a pioneer of our diaspora movement is quite perspective"

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani ambassador to Ukraine Talat Aliyev.
21 November 2008 [18:40]

Azerbaijan will release 20 Iranian prisoners

Nazim Alekberov, head of the penitentiary service, met with Rasuli, chief of department for work with Iranians, residing abroad under the Foreign Ministry of Iran, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
21 November 2008 [18:14]

Nushirevan Meherremli: "Azerbaijani TV channels may not retransmit or lend their frequencies to other channels"

Azerbaijan television channels will be prohibited to retransmit other television channels, said chairman of the National Television and Radio broadcasting council Nushirevan Meherremli, according to Day.Az.
21 November 2008 [15:20]

Some relatives of Ideal newspaper founder Nazim Guliyev arrested

Some relatives of Nazim Guliyev, founder of Ideal newspaper have been arrested, the founder’s brother Ali Guliyev told the press conference held through selector, APA reports.
21 November 2008 [13:35]

One more soldier of Azerbaijani Army becomes martyr

One more soldier of Azerbaijani Army was killed as a result of ceasefire violation by Armenians.
21 November 2008 [12:25]

Soldier of Azerbaijani Army kills his fellow soldier and wounds another one

A soldier of Azerbaijani Army in N military unit of the Defense Ministry in Beylagan Region shot dead his fellow soldier and wounded another one with his duty gun on Thursday, APA Karabakh bureau reports.
21 November 2008 [11:51]

Cavad Heyeti: "Azerbaijanis, residing in Azerbaijan and Iran, must become closer to each other"

Day.Az interview with Cavad Heyeti, world famous Azerbaijani cardiologist, linguist, folklore scientist, public figure, member of the International Paris Academy of surgeons, editor-in-chief of Varlyg magazine, published in Iran.
20 November 2008 [18:09]

Activist of movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis arrested in Iran

Activist of the movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis Camshid Zarei was arrested in Iranian city of Tebriz, reports Day.Az with reference to Mediaforum website.
20 November 2008 [16:33]

Representatives of Azerbaijani Ministry of Justice attend conference on justice in the South Caucasus

The Council of Europe has called on the South Caucasus countries to intensify the reformation of judicial systems.
20 November 2008 [12:36]

Azerbaijan to present experience on e-government application in Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan is attending a conference "E-government initiative -2008", which kicked off Astana (Kazakhstan).
19 November 2008 [18:50]

Imprisoned editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper prohibited to meet with his defender

The Baku Appellate Court considered the appeal of defender Elchin Sadikhov, filed against the decision of the Narimanov district court of Baku, reports Day.Az with reference to the Institute for reporter freedom and safety.
19 November 2008 [18:26]

Does Abu Bakr mosque not belong to the Narimanov district religious community?

The Narimanov District Court held next hearings on Wednesday on the suit of the district believers’ community against the local police office.
19 November 2008 [12:45]

Mehriban Aliyeva to attend international symposium in Turkey

The Turkish Businesswomen Association will hold a symposium on "Intergovernmental cooperation of businesswomen in global changes" in Istanbul on November 21.
19 November 2008 [09:53]

Azerbaijani human rights activists meet with assistant US secretary of state for issues of democracy and human rights

Azerbaijani human rights activists have held a meeting with David Kraemer, assistant US secretary on issues of democracy, human rights and labor, visiting Baku, said human rights activist Saida Gojamanly.
18 November 2008 [17:37]

UNICEF officials to hold trainings for Ganja doctors

Beginning from November 19 UNICEF officials will hold seminar-trainings in the educational center of the health department of Ganja, said chief of healthcare department of Ganja Mehman Rzayev.
18 November 2008 [17:24]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to visit Switzerland

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov will pay a visit to Switzerland on November 19, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim.
17 November 2008 [10:29]

Investigation in Abu Bakr mosque delays

The investigation has not finished in Abu Bakr mosque, deputy chief of Narimanov district police office Akbar Ismayilov told APA.