News for 25 November 2006

Politics

25 November 2006 [17:24]

Serzh Sarkisian: "Side starting hostilities to lose more"

"The hostilities can start in any unexpected time.
25 November 2006 [17:22]

RWB issues statement concerning ANS shutdown

Reporters Without Borders has today issued a statement concerning media condition in Azerbaijan.
25 November 2006 [14:19]

Akif Muradverdiyev's health deteriorates

Former chief of administrative department of President's Office Akif Muradverdiyev's health has deteriorated again.
25 November 2006 [13:29]

Azeri delegation participated in conference on combat against corruption

The 12th International conference on combat against corruption passed in Guatemala, November 15-18.
25 November 2006 [13:22]

Sergey Mironov: "Russia appreciates OSCE MG's role in settlement of Karabakh conflict"

Russia highly appreciates the OSCE Minsk Group's role in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh Conflict, Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia Sergey Mironov said in the meeting with Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Tigram Torossyan.
25 November 2006 [13:22]

15th anniversary of ANS not to be marked in Heydar Aliyev Palace

The ceremony on the 15th anniversary of the ANS will not be held in Heydar Aliyev Palace, Sunday, Palace Director Farhad Babayev said in a letter to ANS Group of Companies Director Fuad Jabbarov.
25 November 2006 [13:19]

Authorities evict opposition media, party from offices in Azerbaijan's capital

Authorities threw a leading opposition party and newspaper out of their offices Saturday, removing furniture and equipment a day after a court ordered the evictions. A journalists' union leader called them part of a government campaign to silence dissent.
25 November 2006 [11:10]

BBG statement regarding ANS closure

On November 24, Washington, D.C.-based the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) expressed its dismay and concern at the sudden and forcible closure of Azerbaijan's first private radio and television company, ANS, which has carried shows produced by the Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).
25 November 2006 [11:01]

Norwegian ambassador to arrive Dec 28

The newly-appointed ambassador of Norwegian kingdom to Azerbaijan Ramberg will come to Baku on December 28.
25 November 2006 [10:48]

ANS chief plans to appeal to President Aliyev

The private Azeri broadcasting company ANS, which was stripped of its broadcasting license on November 24, plans to appeal to the Azeri leadership.
25 November 2006 [10:27]

U.S. Embassy disappointed by ANS shut down

"We are deeply disappointed by the decision not to renew the broadcast license of ANS Television and Radio," U.S. Embassy in Baku stated.
25 November 2006 [10:20]

$13, 6m donated to so-called "NKR" in LA

25 November 2006 [10:17]

Musavat's appeal on rally rejected

Baku Major's Office officials rejected Musavat's appeal to hold a rally fixed for Nov 26.

Business

25 November 2006 [13:31]

Roundtable on special economic zones held in Park INN hotel

As a part of the cooperation with European Union Tempus-TACIS program, Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO) hosted the roundtable discussion on the special economic zones on November 24 at the Park INN-Azerbaijan Hotel with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development.
25 November 2006 [13:27]

Babayev meets Bulgarian Speaker

Economic Development Minister Heydar Babayev met November 24 with the visiting delegation of Bulgaria led by chairman of the Bulgarian Parliament Georgi Pirinski.
25 November 2006 [13:23]

Gas supply to Lenkeran restored

Natural gas supply to Lenkeran was restored on Friday.
25 November 2006 [11:06]

Azerenergy: "No investment in Absheron power grid during past years"

Azerenergy President Etibar Pirverdiyev gave a press conference on the situation of energy grid and preparation for winter
25 November 2006 [11:04]

Azerbaijan, Moldova to cooperate in equity market

Azerbaijan and Moldova have signed an agreement on experience and information exchange in staff qualification in equities, State Securities Committee said.
25 November 2006 [11:03]

UBSCC to hold meeting

Union of Black Sea and Caspian Confederation of Enterprises (UBSCC) will hold the first meeting in Istanbul in November 26-27.
25 November 2006 [10:46]

Azercell concludes roaming agreement with Vinaphone

Azercell Telecom JV has signed a roaming agreement with Vinaphone of Vietnam.
25 November 2006 [10:44]

Electricity prices to be increased

"Electricity supply has never been limited in Baku with exception of accidents," Azerenergy President Etibar Pirverdiyev said.

Society

25 November 2006 [17:18]

Emergencies Ministry carries out tactical exercise in Sumgait

Ministry of Emergency Situations has today organized a special tactical exercise.
25 November 2006 [14:18]

Lala Eyvazova and Rustam Jabrayilov win Best Model of Azerbaijan-2006

13 boys and 13 girls competed for Best Model of Azerbaijan-2006 in Heydar Aliyev Palace, Friday.
25 November 2006 [10:59]

Allahshukur Pashazadeh to visit Kuwait

The delegation under the head of Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh, the Head of Caucasian Muslims Office will visit Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwait Ministry of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
25 November 2006 [10:58]

Seven pardon acts adopted and 41 pardon decrees issued within 12 years

Seven pardon acts were adopted and 41 pardon decrees were issued within passed 12 years.
25 November 2006 [10:52]

Azeri football team to join President's Cup Tournament

Azerbaijani national football team will leave for Kazakhstan after test match with Uzbekistan on February 7.
25 November 2006 [10:45]

Registered NGOs reach 2 300

4,100 legal entities, including 3,650 commercial organizations were registered during past nine month.
25 November 2006 [10:44]

Health of two IAU students on hunger strike deteriorated

The health of two Independent Azerbaijan University students holding hunger strike deteriorated.
25 November 2006 [10:43]

Exams to State Services to be held in Baku

State Students Admission Commission will hold exams to State Service on November 25-26.
25 November 2006 [10:41]

Deadly road accident in Barda

Three cars crashed in Barda-Agdam road.
25 November 2006 [10:39]

Nazim Ibrahimov: "We are worried about Azerbaijanis living in Russia and Georgia"

"Thousands of Georgian Azerbaijanis live in Russia without registration now. It is inevitable that they will come to Azerbaijan, in case they are deported from the country," Nazim Ibrahimov, the chairman of the Committee on Work with Azerbaijanis Living Abroad said.
25 November 2006 [10:19]

Elchin Behbudov monitors BMPB detention ward

Chief of Committee against Torture Elchin Behbudov monitored to the detention ward of Baku Main Police Board.
25 November 2006 [10:15]

1st Forum of Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas leaders to be held in Baku

Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas leaders 1st forum will be held in Baku in March, 2007.