News for 26 November 2009

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Politics

26 November 2009 [18:53]

Azerbaijani parliament ratifies several documents

Azerbaijani parliament has ratified Nakhchivan agreement on “Establishing Cooperation Council of the Turkic-speaking States."
26 November 2009 [18:42]

Benita Ferrero-Waldner: EU has always offered to contribute to resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner spoke in an exclusive interview with Trend News European Desk on the eve of her abdication.
26 November 2009 [17:50]

Azerbaijani MP offers to adopt law on occupied territories

Azerbaijani parliament had a regular sitting on Nov. 26.
26 November 2009 [17:23]

Azerbaijani interior minister puts forward additional charges against editor-in-chief

Yasamal district court held hearing on the suit filed by Azerbaijani Interior Minister Ramil Usubov against editor-in-chief of the Femida 007 newspaper Eyyub Karimov on Nov. 26.
26 November 2009 [17:11]

Newly appointed PACE co-rapporteur named timing of his visit to Azerbaijan

"I am glad to have been appointed co-rapporteur for Azerbaijan."
26 November 2009 [16:49]

Azerbaijani parliament repasses Constitutional law on human rights commissioner

Azerbaijani parliament repassed the amendment made to the Constitutional law on human rights commissioner (ombudsman) on March 18, 2009.
26 November 2009 [16:15]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry comments on media reports about progress achieved in Azerbaijani, Armenian presidents’ Munich meeting

“Azerbaijan's position in Nagorno-Karabakh negotiations remains unchanged,” Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Elkhan Polukhov said.
26 November 2009 [14:17]

Wilton Park Conference on South Caucasus wraps up in London

Sixty scholars and politicians gathered in Wilton Park conference in London to discuss the conflicts and EU integration in South Caucasus on Nov. 23-26.
26 November 2009 [13:41]

Azerbaijani FM meets outgoing Moldova ambassador

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with Moldovan ambassador to Azerbaijan Ion Robu who is completing his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan on Nov. 25.
26 November 2009 [11:34]

Azerbaijani president receives Polish delegation led by national defense minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Wednesday Polish delegation led by Minister of National Defense Bogdan Klich on Nov. 25.
26 November 2009 [11:25]

Azerbaijani political expert: Statement's from Armenia about possible recognition of breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh are political bluff

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani political expert Fikrat Sadigov.
26 November 2009 [11:12]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

26 November 2009 [10:33]

Azerbaijani FM meets “Ago” group

26 November 2009 [09:44]

Azerbaijani FM meets Finnish ambassador

Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met ambassador of Finland Petri Salo on Nov. 25.

Business

26 November 2009 [14:58]

Azerbaijani MPs pass Bill on State Budget 2010

Milli Majlis (Azerbaijan’s parliament) adopted the Bill on State Budget 2010 on Nov. 26.

Society

26 November 2009 [18:18]

Azerbaijani Health Ministry cancels licenses of three drugstores for deliberate rise in respirator prices

Azerbaijani Health Ministry has canceled licenses of three drugstores.
26 November 2009 [15:32]

Azerbaijan releases results of next avian flu monitoring

State Veterinary Service under the Azerbaijani Ministry of Agriculture has announced results of the next avian flu monitoring in the country.
26 November 2009 [12:13]

Center for Protection of Freedom of Conscience and Religion: Gurban Bayrami is associated only with process of slaughtering sheep in Azerbaijan

Day.Az interview with Head of the Azerbaijan-based Center for Protection of Freedom of Conscience and Religion (DEVAMM) Ilgar Ibrahimoglu.
26 November 2009 [12:05]

About 50 pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

26 November 2009 [10:47]

Azerbaijani mugham singer among U.S. National Public Radio's nominees for 50 great voices in recorded history

In January 2010, The United States National Public Radio will launch a year-long exploration of 50 great voices in recorded history.
26 November 2009 [10:22]

Azerbaijan grants registration to twenty religious communities

Azerbaijan State Committee on Work with Religious Associations have presented registration certificates to 20 religious communities.
26 November 2009 [10:12]

Baku state university hosts Days of Turkish Culture

The Days of Turkish culture were held at the Baku State University.
26 November 2009 [09:57]

Brussels hosts days of Azerbaijani cuisine

Gourmets in the Belgian capital had an opportunity to taste a wide range of Azerbaijani dishes last week.