News for 27 October 2009

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Politics

27 October 2009 [18:46]

Ganja-Istanbul flight resumed

Ganja-Istanbul flight has been resumed after a month’s break.
27 October 2009 [18:21]

No alternative to Azerbaijan-Turkey friendship: Senior Azerbaijani official

"There are forces that seek to cause trouble and cool the friendly and fraternal relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey,” Azerbaijani Presidential Administration International Relations Department Chief Novruz Mammadov said.
27 October 2009 [16:26]

Azerbaijani MP: I do not understand why Turkey can not become OSCE Minsk Group co-chair?!

Day.Az interview with the member of Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) Jamil Hasanli.
27 October 2009 [16:02]

Consequences of failure in Caucasus will impact everyone: U.S. Vice President

The consequences of failure in the Caucasus will concern everyone, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said.
27 October 2009 [15:31]

Azerbaijani, Turkish flags will be installed back in Martyrs’ Lane: Azerbaijani political expert

“Those who insulted Azerbaijan’s flag in Bursa must be severely punished."
27 October 2009 [15:09]

Azerbaijan’s Umid Party to nominate over 2,500 candidates for municipal elections

“We have already decided to participate in the elections,” Chief of Azerbaijan’s opposition Umid Party Igbal Agazade said commenting on his party’s participation in the coming municipal elections.
27 October 2009 [13:53]

Armenian National Congress says Robert Kochairan, Serzh Sargsyan are responsible for 1999 act of terrorism

Armenian National Congress has issued a statement on 10th anniversary of the act of terrorism in the Armenian parliament.
27 October 2009 [13:14]

Former speaker of Azerbaijani parliament: Frienship with Turkey must not be disrupted

“We must not disrupt friendship with Turkey”, former speaker of the Azerbaijani parliament, MP Murtuz Aleskerov said.
27 October 2009 [12:52]

EU to deepen partnership with three South Caucasus countries

The European Union intends to further deepen the partnership with three South Caucasus countries, the communique released after the meeting between the EU Troika and Azerbaijan, Armenian and Georgian foreign ministers in Luxembourg said.
27 October 2009 [12:16]

We will prevent implementation of Turkey-Armenia protocols’ provisions: Turkish parliamentarian

Day.Az interview with member of Turkey’s Grand National Assembly (Parliament) and co-chair of the parliamentary faction of the Nationalist Movement Party (NMP) Ogtay Vural.
27 October 2009 [11:17]

U.S. Department of State: Azerbaijani government actively promites religious tolerance

The Azerbaijani Government actively promotes religious tolerance, International Religious Freedom Report issued by the U.S. Department of State annually said.
27 October 2009 [10:13]

Adviser to Iranian president commented on insult against Azerbaijan's flag

"No obstacle can pose problems between the two countries."
27 October 2009 [09:54]

Nomination of 15,147 of people approved for municipal elections in Azerbaijan

As many as 1,5147 nominees have been confirmed for 1,536 municipalities in Azerbaijan thus far.

Business

27 October 2009 [18:10]

Baku-Astrakhan-Baku flight launched

“Azerbaijan airlines”, AZAL, has launched today Baku-Astrakhan-Baku flight.

Society

27 October 2009 [18:37]

Azerbaijan will host First National Internet Forum

Azerbaijan will host the first National Internet Forum 2009 on Dec. 3-4, organizers of the forum said at a press conference.
27 October 2009 [17:18]

Turkish film director shoots feature film about Khojaly Genocide

A new feature film will be made about Khojaly tragedy.
27 October 2009 [16:41]

Google launches social search

27 October 2009 [14:40]

Azerbaijan's delegation attends discussions on draft standard of Halal products in Istanbul

The discussions on the draft standard of "Halal" products ended up with divergence of opinions in Turkey.
27 October 2009 [12:34]

Azerbaijan State Border Service rescues wrecked Russian ship

Azerbaijan’s ships "Ayla" and "Avior" rescued the Russian motor vessel "Phili" owned by Arkhangelsk-based Vagna Shipping Ltd.
27 October 2009 [11:49]

Book about Armenian agression against Azerbaijan presented in Tbilisi

The book entitled “Aggression of Armenian Republic against Azerbaijan Republic and its legal consequences ” was presented in Tbilisi on the initiative of the Azerbaijani embassy in Georgia.