Politics

03 December 2008 [15:15]

Action of protest to be held in front of Iranian embassy to Baku

The Union for Democracy plans to hold an action of protest in front of the Iranian embassy to Azerbaijan on December 18, said chairman of the Azadlyg party, joining the union, Ahmed Oruc.
03 December 2008 [14:13]

Nushirevan Meherremli: "The issue of closing foreign radio stations in Azerbaijan should not be politicized"

The meeting of chairman of Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Council Nushirevan Meherremli with US representatives was held on December 3, said sources from the National Council.
03 December 2008 [12:18]

Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi likely to visit Azerbaijan

Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi is likely to visit Azerbaijan next year, Italian ambassador to Azerbaijan Gian Luigi Masha told APA.
03 December 2008 [11:53]

OSCE chairman: "I hope "a regional declaration" on Nagorno Karabakh will be adopted at the meeting in Helsinki"

"Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached progress in the resolution of the long-standing conflict around Nagorno Karabakh", considers Foreign Minister of Finland Alexander Stubb, chairing in OSCE.
03 December 2008 [11:25]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 2 and 3.
03 December 2008 [11:00]

CE Secretary General: "I am astonished at the plans to halt broadcasting of foreign radio stations in Azerbaijan"

The Council of Europe following the United States called on Azerbaijan to reject plans to halt broadcasting of BBC, Voice of America and Liberty radio stations in the country.
03 December 2008 [10:32]

Future of security in Europe in focus as OSCE Foreign Ministers gather in Helsinki

By OSCE Chairman-in-Office Alexander Stubb, Finnish Foreign Minister.
02 December 2008 [18:50]

Ilham Aliyev: "Armenia's aggression against Azerbaijan is a threat to peace and stability in the region" - UPDATED

A two-day conference of Ministers of Culture of CE states "Intercultural dialogue is a basis of stable development of peace in Europe and its neighbor states" started in Baku.
02 December 2008 [17:14]

President of Azerbaijan receives head of Tatarstan's State Council

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received chairman of the State council of Tatarstan Farid Muhametshin, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
02 December 2008 [13:26]

Samed Seidov: "The PACE winter session will discuss a problem, which emerged between the OSCE and CE mission of observers during presidential elections in Azerbaijan"

The agenda of the winter session of PACE includes an issue on joint missions of observers of elections from OSCE and CE, said head of the Azerbaijani delegation in PACE Samed Seidov.
02 December 2008 [12:53]

CE: "Non-participation of five parties at the presidential elections in Azerbaijan was a political maneuver"

The standing committee and CE bureau decided not to discuss the presidential elections in Azerbaijan at the PACE winter session, said head of the Azerbaijani delegation Samed Seidov, who attend the session of the standing committee.
02 December 2008 [10:49]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 1 and 2.
02 December 2008 [10:21]

German Justice Minister to arrive in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan`s Minister of Justice, Chairman of the Judicial Council Fikrat Mammadov met with German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Per Christofer Stanchina, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
02 December 2008 [10:04]

President of Azerbaijan extends National Day greetings to UAE counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory message to President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his country`s National Day.
01 December 2008 [18:45]

Armenia refuses participation in CE Conference of Culture Ministers in Baku December 2-3

Armenia will not participate in the conference of Culture Ministers of the Council of Europe member-states to be held in Baku on 2-3 December.
01 December 2008 [18:23]

Azerbaijan Democratic Party: "Ilham Aliyev's position in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict reflects national interests"

A regular session of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan was held on Monday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
01 December 2008 [17:37]

Artur Rasizade meets Foreign Minister of Turkey

On December 1 Azerbaijani Prime Minister Artur Rasizade met with Turkish Premier Ali Babacan, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
01 December 2008 [17:04]

Musavat party declares 2009 the year of Mamedemin Rasulzade

A regular session of the divan of the Musavat party was held on Monday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
01 December 2008 [16:14]

President of Azerbaijan receives Turkish Foreign Minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Foreign Minister of Turkey Ali Babacan, reports Day.Az with reference to ANS-Press.
01 December 2008 [15:55]

Gudrat Hasanquliyev's party: "Any ties between Turkey and Armenia contradict to Azerbaijan's interests"

A regular session of the Party of the United Popular Front of Azerbaijan was held on Monday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
01 December 2008 [14:59]

Dennis Summut: "Every day that passes is a day lost for everyone because people on both sides of the conflict divide are suffering"

The Nagorno Karabakh conflict has been too long already, and this is not good for anybody, according to a British expert.
01 December 2008 [13:47]

Youth organization of Yeni Azerbaijan party meets with Milli Medjlis deputies

Activists of the youth organization of the Yeni Azerbaijan ruling party with deputies of Azerbaijani parliament was held on Monday.
01 December 2008 [13:20]

Turkish Foreign Minister: "The current diplomatic activity in the region must be effective"

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mamedyarov met with Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan, visiting Baku, on December 1.
01 December 2008 [13:12]

Opposition youth to discuss variants of holding actions in front of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports

On December 3 the youth organizations of opposition parties of Azerbaijan will discuss problems of youth in Azerbaijan, said chairman of the youth organization of the Musavat party Tural Abbasly.
01 December 2008 [12:16]

Rasul Guliyev's party not to cooperate with Center of Cooperation of Opposition

The Open Society Party holds talks with other political structures on creation of a bloc, said deputy chairman of the party Yagub Abbasov.
01 December 2008 [11:54]

U.S. Navy experts to train Azerbaijani Navy specialists

The U.S. Navy experts have arrived in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani Navy told APA that the U.S. experts would stay in Baku for a few days.
01 December 2008 [11:23]

Will Saakashvili politically survive?

By Alexander Jackson, Caucasian Review of International Affairs www.cria-online.org.
01 December 2008 [11:18]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Terter and Aghdam

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on November 30 and December 1.
01 December 2008 [10:49]

Speaker of Afghan parliament arrives in Azerbaijan

Chairman of National Assembly of Afghanistan Magomed Yunis Ganuni arrives in Baku, Azerbaijan, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
01 December 2008 [10:07]

President of Azerbaijan wraps up his official visit to Turkmenistan

On November 29, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev ended his official visit to Turkmenistan.
01 December 2008 [09:49]

Turkish President: "The Turkish people were happy with our meeting"

The trilateral meeting of the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Turkmenistan was appreciated by the Turkish people, said the President of Turkey, Day.Az reports with reference to the official website of the Turkish presidential administration.
29 November 2008 [13:45]

Arif Yunusov: "Azerbaijani and Armenian people always lived and will live together in Karabakh"

"Azerbaijan will never accept the fact that Karabakh may become an independent state", said Azerbaijani political scientist Arif Yunusov in his interview to Aravot newspaper.
29 November 2008 [12:25]

President of Azerbaijan visits Turkmenbashi mausoleum - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan started his official visit to Turkmenistan.
29 November 2008 [11:04]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on November 28 and 29.
28 November 2008 [18:15]

Armenian former speaker: "Azerbaijan will define a dominating power in the South Caucasus region"

"Armenia has intensified its external policy, but has gained nothing", said former speaker of Armenian parliament Tirgan Torosyan at a press conference on November 28.
28 November 2008 [16:42]

Afghanistan national assembly speaker to visit Azerbaijan

Speaker of the Afghanistan National Assembly Mohammad Younis Qanooni will officially visit Azerbaijan on November 30, according to the press service of Azerbaijan Parliament.
28 November 2008 [16:30]

Armenian policemen attack participants of hunger strike-Karabakh war veterans

Armenian participants of the Karabakh war continue the hunger strike with a demand to recognize Karabakh as part of Armenia in Yerevan.
28 November 2008 [15:31]

Russian ambassador to Azerbaijan says proposal for joint use of Gabala radar is in force

“Russia’s proposal for joint use of Gabala radar station is in force”, Russian ambassador to Azerbaijan Vasiliy Istratov told APA.
28 November 2008 [14:35]

Asim Mollazade: "I have never cooperated with special services"

Day.Az interview with Asim Mollazade, with chairman of the Party of Democratic Reforms, Milli Medjlis deputy Asim Mollazade.
28 November 2008 [14:14]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Sweden: "Unless Armenia holds Azerbaijani lands under occupation, no ties between the states are possible"

The Azerbaijani ambassador to Sweden Rafael Ibrahimov met with the teaching staff, as well as students of the history of economy faculty of Stockholm University, said a source from the Azerbaijani embassy to Sweden.
28 November 2008 [13:50]

Yeni Azerbaijan party not to join any blocs or coalitions

The Yeni Azerbaijan party does not intend to join any blocs or coalitions before municipal and parliamentary elections, said executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Mubariz Gurbanly.
28 November 2008 [12:23]

Eldar Zeynalov: "The Shiite Iran prefers to be friends not with Shiite Azerbaijan but with Christian Armenia"

"There is a threat for Azerbaijan from the Iranian side", said head of the human rights center of Azerbaijan Eldar Zeynalov.
28 November 2008 [11:10]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on November 27 and 28.
28 November 2008 [10:50]

President of Turkey: "The meeting of the Presidents of Turkey, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan will create a foundation for an important dialogue between the fraternal countries"

President of Turkey Abdullah Gul will visit Turkmenistan on November 28-29 of 2008 by invitation of Turkmen President Kurbangulu Berdimuhammedov, says the statement for press, posted on the official website of the Turkish presidential administration, according to Day.Az.
28 November 2008 [10:38]

President of Azerbaijan offers flag day greetings to Albanian counterpart

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to Albanian leader Bamir Topi on the occasion of his country`s Flag Day.
28 November 2008 [10:07]

Secretary of Lybian committee on international affairs: "Libya will support Azerbaijan's position during voting at the UN general assembly"

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov received secretary of the Libyan committee on international ties Magomed Al Baradi, said the press service for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.
28 November 2008 [09:42]

President of Azerbaijan considers assessment of international nongovernmental organizations Freedom House and Transparency International on Azerbaijan to be not objective

Azerbaijan is satisfied with the current level of relations with the European Union and the further accession of the country to the European Union will depend on Brussels.
27 November 2008 [18:55]

NGOs ask for more transparency in the Karabakh Peace Process and for more contact between governments and non state actors working on this issue

NGOs ask for more transparency in the Karabakh Peace Process and for more contact between governments and non state actors working on this issue.
27 November 2008 [18:45]

Sardar Calaloghlu: "The parties can be financed only by the principle of results of elections in the parliament"

The principle of financing the parties by results of parliamentary elections is profitable for us, said chairman of the democratic party of Azerbaijan Sardar Calaloghlu.
27 November 2008 [18:28]

Armenian Foreign Ministry: "The Moscow declaration has repeated the EU approach in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict"

"The Moscow declaration on Karabakh creates a definite opportunity for establishment of atmosphere of trust in the South Caucasus region", said deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Arman Kirakosyan.
27 November 2008 [18:15]

Hafiz Hajiyev launches next campaign against Azerbaijan's Agricultural Minister

The Muasir Musavat party held a regular session Thursday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
27 November 2008 [17:48]

Google Earth: hackers rename Armenian Genocide Memorial into "Talaat Pasha monument"

Hackers renamed Armenian Genocide Memorial into "Talaat Pasha monument" in the Google Earth project, independent French journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net.
27 November 2008 [15:19]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry: "Delimitation of borders with Georgia is important for Azerbaijan"

"Delimitation of the intergovernmental borders of Azerbaijan and Georgia remain a problem, still far from resolution", said the press service for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan, noting that the experts of the two countries still have to work on the said issue.
27 November 2008 [15:06]

Sardar Calaloghlu: "Opposition parties of Azerbaijan are not going to unite"

"No opposition bloc can be created at the moment", said chairman of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Sardar Calaloghlu.
27 November 2008 [13:10]

Armenia does not confirm participation in conference of Culture Ministers of CE member-states to be held in Baku

Armenia has not confirmed its participation in the conference of the Culture Ministers of the CE member-states to be held in Baku, said Azerbaijani Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfaz Garayev.
27 November 2008 [12:37]

Armenians are deliberately rejecting the results of the Moscow declaration

Anar Mamedkhanov, Milli Medjlis deputy of Azerbaijan.