News for 07 January 2007

Politics

07 January 2007 [21:29]

Current geostrategy in the South Caucasus

In recent months, relations between Georgia and Russia have deteriorated. The clash between these two states is only a symptom of the broader strategic positioning of the West and Russia in and around the South Caucasus. In this scenario, at regional and global levels, countries and organizations are involved in a struggle for power and energy security. Considering these two issues, what is the current situation in the South Caucasus and what can be expected in the future?
07 January 2007 [02:13]

Iran reformists slam government's nuclear policy

Iranian reformist parliamentarians on Saturday blamed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government for failing to prevent United Nations sanctions.

Business

07 January 2007 [21:20]

Liquefied gas price hike in Ganja

In Ganja the price of liquefied natural gas rose 4 kopecks to 24 kopecks per liter.
07 January 2007 [21:08]

CIS Statistics Committee says Azerbaijan's economy growth 30% in 2007

The Statistics Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) has released prediction that gross domestic product (GDP) of Azerbaijan will beat 30% in 2007, this country will leave other CIS states far behind.
07 January 2007 [02:10]

Iran will resume gas flow to Turkey

Iran has still not restored natural gas exports to Turkey but has said gas flow will resume by tomorrow at the latest, a Turkish energy official said yesterday.

Society

07 January 2007 [22:35]

Hundreds of cars stand in lines at capital's petrol filling stations

As Day.Az informs, citizens, disturbed by information about a petrol prices rising, try to fill full tanks.
07 January 2007 [21:21]

Synthesis Caoutchouc Plant blast victim dies in hospital

One more victim of the Synthesis Caoutchouc Plant blast, Gafur Mikay?l Aliyev, 60, died in the intensive care department on Sunday.
07 January 2007 [21:06]

President Aliyev congratulates Orthodox Christians

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended Christmas congratulations to the Orthodox Christians of Azerbaijan.
07 January 2007 [01:52]

Rajabov wins first match at ACP World Rapid Cup

Azerbaijan's Teymur Rajabov started his performance at the First ACP World Rapid Chess Cup by a win over Russia's Eugeny Bareev.