News for 17 July 2008

Politics

17 July 2008 [17:39]

Eldar Namazov to file a claim to Constitutional Court against Central Election Commission

"I have already appealed to the Sabail district court of Baku with a complaint against the Central Election Commission and received a response from this instance", said head of the forum "For Azerbaijan" Eldar Namazov.
17 July 2008 [16:10]

National Revival Party may hold session in an open air

A session of the steering committee for preparations to the session of the National Revival Party, functioning in Azerbaijan, was held today, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
17 July 2008 [14:36]

French ambassador to Azerbaijan: "Resolution of the UN General Assembly, adopted by Azerbaijan's initiative, contradicts to Madrid principles"

The OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries voted against the resolution, adopted by Azerbaijan's initiative in the UN General Assembly, as it contradicts to the Madrid principles, said new French ambassador to Azerbaijan Gabriel Keller at a press conference today.
17 July 2008 [13:33]

Eldeniz Guliyev: "If not for the OSCE Minsk Group, we would have settled the Karabakh problem long before"

The Azerbaijan's Intellectuals Movement has worked out a concept of Karabakh conflict settlement, said movement leader Eldeniz Guliyev.
17 July 2008 [13:15]

French ambassador to Azerbaijan: "EU regards Azerbaijan as a participant country in ensuring Europe's energy security"

France, as a chairman in the European Union, and on the whole, the European Union, regard Azerbaijan as a participant country in ensuring Europe's energy security, said new ambassador of France to Azerbaijan Gabriel Keller at a press conference today.
17 July 2008 [10:53]

Mubariz Qurbanly: "Yeni Azerbaijan party does not need to create a bloc"

"The Yeni Azerbaijan party does not intend to create a bloc with any party", said deputy executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Mubari Qurbanly.
17 July 2008 [10:42]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "Azerbaijan's bellicose statements do not get due assessment in the world"

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan considers that Azerbaijan's bellicose statements do not get due assessment of the world community.
17 July 2008 [10:12]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on July 16 and 17.
17 July 2008 [09:33]

Yeni Azerbaijan party finishes preparations for the session

"The Yeni Azerbaijan party held conferences in all regional organizations", said deputy executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Mubariz Qurbanly.

Business

17 July 2008 [17:24]

Azerbaijan's banking deposits make AZN 1,603,000,000

As of July 1 of 2008, the banking savings of the Azerbaijani population made AZN 1,603,000,000.
17 July 2008 [17:16]

SOCAR-Turcas-Injaz unveils $5 billion investment plan for Petkim

The SOCAR-Turcas-Injaz alliance (Azerbaijan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia), the owner of a 51% stake in Petkim Holding, the largest petrochemical firm in Turkey, unveiled a $5 billion investment plan.
17 July 2008 [15:05]

GDP makes $18.5 bln in first six months of 2008

Azerbaijan's GDP make $18.5 bln in the first six months of 2008, said a source from the state statistical committee of Azerbaijan.
17 July 2008 [12:23]

Underground gas reservoir under construction in Nakhchivan

For the purpose of stable gas supply to the population of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, it was decided to drill wells in the Boyukduz and Guivrag settlements.

Society

17 July 2008 [16:29]

Criminal case on attachment of refugee status to Azerbaijani criminal Rovshan Lenkoranski initiated in Ukraine

Kiev prosecutor's office has instituted a criminal case on provision of a status of a refugee to Rovshan Janiyev -Azerbaijani criminal, known as Rovshan Lenkoranski.
17 July 2008 [14:26]

Azerbaijani army soldier dies

Serviceman of the National Army of Azerbaijan, 19 year old Turam Musayev died in a result of an accident in N military unit in Ganja, reports Novosti-Azerbaijan with reference to local TV channels.
17 July 2008 [12:00]

Court declines claim of journalist Ahil Halil regarding fact of his being beaten in the Olive Garden

The Nasimi district court, presided by judge Ikram Shirinov, held a court hearing on the claim of Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil, reharding the fact of his being beaten in the Olive Garden.
17 July 2008 [11:19]

14 students to study abroad within SOCAR scholarship program

The SOCAR commission on selection of scholars to study abroad has held a session and discussed results of a contest, held last month.
17 July 2008 [10:01]

ICRC leader in Azerbaijan meets with Milli Medjlis vice speaker

Head of the representative office of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Azerbaijan Martin Amasher met with vice speaker of Milli Medjlis Bahar Muradova, reports Day.Az with reference to AzTv channel.
17 July 2008 [09:18]

Prisoners detainment conditions to be improved in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has ratified amendments to legislation, ensuring improvement of prisoners detainment conditions by its decree, reports Interfax-Azerbaijan with reference to the presidential administration.
17 July 2008 [09:04]

Ammunitions confiscated from director of one of Azerbaijan's national parks

Officials of the Aghjebedi region police confiscated ammunitions from the director of the Abgel national park yesterday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the Interior Ministry.