News for 02 December 2009

Politics

02 December 2009 [17:25]

Azerbaijani opposition to start talks to combine efforts in early 2010: opposition leader

“The politics requires the opposition to combine efforts under current circumstances,” Azerbaijan Democratic Party Chairman Sardar Jalaloglu said.
02 December 2009 [14:49]

Ruling New Azerbaijan Party voices protest to Euronews

The New Azerbaijan Party has sent a letter of protest to the Euronews TV channel over the video report about Nagorno-Karabakh.
02 December 2009 [14:33]

Azerbaijani conflictologist: Turkey-Armenia protocols not to be ratified any time soon

Interview with Azerbaijan-based Peace and Conflict Resolution Center Director Elkhan Mehdiyev.
02 December 2009 [13:57]

Azerbaijani foreign minister holds bilateral meetings in Athens

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov held several bilateral meetings in Athens, where he attended the 17th OSCE Ministerial Council.
02 December 2009 [12:28]

Azerbaijani political expert: U.S. diplomat's statement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is baseless

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani political expert Vafa Guluzade.
02 December 2009 [11:23]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

02 December 2009 [11:06]

Azerbaijani president congratulates Romanian counterpart

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to his Romanian counterpart Traian Basescu on Great Union Day.
02 December 2009 [10:47]

Everyone talks about progress in settlement of Karabakh conflict, but nobody sees it: political expert

“I do not think that return of seven Armenian-occupied regions is advantageous for Azerbaijan,” Azerbaijani political analyst Araz Alizade said.
02 December 2009 [10:02]

Azerbaijani president extends National Day greetings to Laotian leader

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of congratulation to his Laotian counterpart Choummali Saignason on his country`s National Day on Dec. 1.
02 December 2009 [09:33]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chair countries' foreign ministers issue statement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict - UPDATE

A joint statement on the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict was adopted at the 17th Ministerial Council in Athens on Dec. 1.

Business

02 December 2009 [13:11]

TAP Managing Director Robert Klein: Azerbaijan plays strategic role in enhancing Europe’s security of supply

Trend Capital exclusive interview with Managing Director for Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) Robert Klein.
02 December 2009 [11:48]

Samuel Lussac: Caspian Sea will help European Union reduce dependency on Russia

Day.Az interview with Ph.D. in International Relations at Bordeaux Institute of Political Studies Samuel Lussac.

Photo Galleries

02 December 2009 [11:14]

Morning beauty of Baku - PHOTOS

We offer readers to enjoy beautiful morning views of the Azerbaijani capital.

Society

02 December 2009 [16:06]

Police officer kills his colleague in Baku

Police officer was stabbed to death in Azerbaijan’s capital, Nasimi District Prosecutor’s Office said.
02 December 2009 [13:32]

Caucasian Mojaheeds claims responsibility for Nevsky Express train blast

The Caucasian Mojaheeds group have claimed responsibility for the blast in Nevsky Express train on its website.
02 December 2009 [10:34]

Azerbaijani parliament to hold hearings on violence against women

Parliament of Azerbaijan will hold hearings on “Let`s say no to violence against women."
02 December 2009 [10:09]

Azerbaijani president inspects construction work at new building of Azerbaijan State Carpet and National Applied Arts Museum

President Ilham Aliyev inspected construction work at a new building of the Azerbaijan State Museum of Carpet and National Applied Arts on Dec. 1.