News for 18 November 2009

Interviews

18 November 2009 [11:27]

PACE will be informed about destruction of Azerbaijani cemetery in occupied territories: Azerbaijani MP

Day.Az interview with member of Azerbaijani parliament and member of Azerbaijani delegation to PACE Ganira Pashayeva.

Politics

18 November 2009 [18:45]

Azerbaijan, U.S. discuss energy cooperation

Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met senior assistant to U.S. Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Daniel Stein on Nov. 18.
18 November 2009 [17:10]

We have no funds for municipal elections campaigning through media: Azerbaijani opposition party

“Our party has nominated over 700 candidates in 635 municipalities,” Azerbaijan’s opposition Great Establishment Party Chairman Fazil Mustafa said.
18 November 2009 [14:58]

We place great importance on protection of Azerbaijan's lands: Turkish FM

“Our target with those protocols is mutual recognition of the borders by Turkey and Armenia,” Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said.
18 November 2009 [13:14]

Turkish student punished in France for denying so-called "Armenian genocide"

13-year-old Turkish Mustafa Dogan studying at one of French lyceums has been forced to leave the school for denying the so-called "Armenian genocide", Turkish Hurrieyt reports.
18 November 2009 [12:18]

"Return of occupied territories to Azerbaijan will not compensate for moral and geopolitical damage from a 20-year occupation"

Interview with renowned Russian philosopher of Azerbaijani origin, public figure and ideologist of a political Islam Heydar Jamal.
18 November 2009 [11:54]

Georgia appoints new ambassador to Azerbaijan

Ivane Noniashvili has appointed a new Georgian ambassador to Azerbaijan.
18 November 2009 [11:39]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

18 November 2009 [11:14]

Azerbaijan's municipal poll to be monitored via internet

Web-cameras will be installed in a number of polling stations during the municipal pol in Azerbaijan on Dec. 23.
18 November 2009 [11:06]

Azerbaijan to open consulate general in Batumi

President Ilham Aliyev issued an order to open Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Batumi, Georgia.
18 November 2009 [09:53]

Mother of Armenia-captured Azerbaijani sergeant sends letter to her son

Mother of Armenia-captured Azerbaijani sergeant has sent a letter to her son.
18 November 2009 [09:46]

Berlin hosts EU-Azerbaijan conference

18 November 2009 [09:35]

Azerbaijan sets National Flag Day

Business

18 November 2009 [13:32]

Baku Metro chief says raising subway fares beyond his powers

The number of Metro users reduced by 10 percent after the price was increased, chief of Baku Metro Tagi Ahmadov said.
18 November 2009 [12:34]

Gold inches up to mark all-time high

Gold prices inched up to touch another record high on Wednesday as inflation worries and economic uncertainties continued to encourage buying.

Photo Galleries

18 November 2009 [14:35]

Azerbaijani national football team holds training prior to match with Czech Republic - PHOTOS

On Nov. 18, the Azerbaijani football team held a training session before the match against the Czech Republic for third place in international tournament in the UAE.
18 November 2009 [12:55]

Best of 2009 from National Geographic - PHOTOS

Take a look at the best photos of 2009 from National Geographic.

Society

18 November 2009 [18:09]

Strong wind knocks down roof of residential building in Baku

Strong wind knocked down roof of residential house in Baku.
18 November 2009 [17:47]

OSCE launches implementation of Civic Action for Security and Environment Programme in Azerbaijan

OSCE has begun implementing Civic Action for Security and Environment (CASE) Programme in Azerbaijan.
18 November 2009 [17:29]

Turkey suspends Strait of Bosphorus to all vessels

Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, which connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, was closed on Wednesday due to heavy fog, a shipping agency said.
18 November 2009 [15:57]

Russian journalist presents book about Azerbaijan in Moscow

Azerbaijani embassy in Russia has hosted an event on the National Revival Day.
18 November 2009 [13:51]

Baku Metro to launch new Azadlig Prospekti station

Baku Metro plans to open a new metro stop in late December, 2009, said Taghi Ahmadov, Chief of Baku Metro.
18 November 2009 [10:55]

Int’l conference on Justice for Children adopts Baku declaration

The international conference on “Justice for children: legislation and its application” adopted a Baku declaration on Nov. 17.
18 November 2009 [10:15]

Azerbaijan to amend Family, Labor Codes

Azerbaijan will amend Family and Labor Codes, Law on Children’s Rights.
18 November 2009 [10:06]

Budapest hosts conference 'Azerbaijan-Hungary: dialogue of cultures'

The next section of the 4th International Scientific Conference from the series “Azerbaijan-Hungary: dialogue of cultures” was held in Budapest on Nov. 17.

Sports

18 November 2009 [18:30]

Azerbaijan's national soccer team wins third place in int'l tournament in UAE

Azerbaijan’s national soccer team won third place at an international tournament held in the United Arab Emirates on Nov. 18.