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22 December 2008 [10:22]

Head of Bafra department of Association of State Officials of Turkey: "The pain of genocide, committed by Armenians in Azerbaijan, has not relieved yet"

22 December 2008 [10:15]

Armenian Defense Ministry rules out possible pressure on Armenian-captured Azerbaijani soldier

Spokesman for Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Shahsuvaryan refuted the statements, voiced in Baku, about pressure on Azerbaijani soldier Rafig Hasanov.

20 December 2008 [14:06]

Fazail Aghamaly: "The political parties of Azerbaijan and Turkey must hold a conference in Baku"

20 December 2008 [13:20]

Leaders of Azerbaijani opposition to join efforts against conduction of a referendum

20 December 2008 [12:43]

Deputy of Turkish parliament: "Despite numerous statements by the international organizations, the Armenians didn’t withdraw from the occupied lands of Azerbaijan"

20 December 2008 [12:39]

Ali Kerimli: "Strengthening of relations between Turkey and Armenia is not a positive fact in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict"

20 December 2008 [12:22]

Araz Alizade: "Turkey will agree to ignore Azerbaijan's interests if Armenians renounce demands for contributions for events in the Osman empire in 1915"

Turkey will agree to ignore Azerbaijan's interests if Armenians renounce demands for contributions for events in the Osman empire in 1915, said chairman of the Social-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Araz Alizade.

20 December 2008 [11:57]

Governor of Georgia’s Kvemo-Kartli region appoints Azerbaijani as his aide

Governor of Georgia’s Kvemo-Kartli region dense populated by Azerbaijanis David Kikitadze appointed his new aide.

20 December 2008 [11:33]

Sergey Markedonov: "It can not be said that the relations of Moscow and Baku have worsened radically..."

Interview with Sergey Markedonov, famous Russian political scientist, chief of department of problems of international relations of the Institute of Political and Military Analysis.

20 December 2008 [11:24]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 19 and 20.

20 December 2008 [10:48]

Georgian Foreign Minister to pay official visit to Azerbaijan

On December 22-23 Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan.

20 December 2008 [10:13]

President of Azerbaijan receives credentials of newly appointed ambassadors of Hungary and Belgium in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly appointed ambassadors of Hungary and Belgium Jeno Boros and Philippe Jottard, according to AzerTac.

19 December 2008 [17:06]

Azerbaijan, Jordan sign protocol on exchange of instructions in ratification of agreement on extradition

19 December 2008 [16:27]

President of Azerbaijan receives head of OSCE Baku office

19 December 2008 [14:40]

Tomris Azeri: "I do not think that Obama will recognize the so-called "Armenian genocide" but the first two months of the next year will create many problems for the Turkish people"

19 December 2008 [14:15]

MM sends decision to hold a referendum to Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan

Milli Medjlis decided to send the decision about holding a referendum to the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan with 95 voting for, 4 against and 1 abstaining from voting.

19 December 2008 [12:42]

Number of Adalyat party members growing

51 people joined the Adalyat party, functioning in Azerbaijan, in December, said deputy chairman of the party Mutallim Rehimli.

19 December 2008 [12:25]

Has the Armenian-captured Azerbaijani soldier decided not to return to his country?

Armenian mass medias claim that Armenian-captured Azerbaijani army soldier Rafik Hasanov rejects to return to the country.

19 December 2008 [12:07]

Siyavush Novruzov: "The Yeni Azerbaijan party is ready to launch open discussions with all political powers"

19 December 2008 [11:51]

Armenian deputy: "Moscow, which had become "the godfather" of the Moscow declaration, will be resented over the recognition of Karabakh"

19 December 2008 [11:32]

Ilham Aliyev goes on vacation

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has gone on vacation, said chief of the public policy department of the presidential administration Ali Hasanov.

19 December 2008 [11:21]

Panah Huseyn: "I do not understand the ruling party which rushed to urgently include the issue of a referendum to the agenda of Milli Medjlis"

19 December 2008 [11:11]

Siyavush Novruzov: "Currently there is no need for restoration of the proportional system of parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan"

19 December 2008 [11:00]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 18 and 19.

19 December 2008 [10:30]

Expert Masis Mayilyan: "Turkey is capable to persuade Azerbaijan to renounce Karabakh"

Turkey has a profound influence on Azerbaijan and it is capable to persuade Azerbaijan to renounce Karabakh and thus secure its eastern regions, independent expert Masis Mayilyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.

19 December 2008 [10:28]

Azerbaijan FM receives head of OSCE Baku office

19 December 2008 [10:22]

Siyavush Novruzov: "Restriction in voting is the most antidemocratic action"

The restriction in voting is the most antidemocratic step", said deputy executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Siyavush Novruzov.

19 December 2008 [10:14]

Armenian occupants refute information about wounding of Azerbaijani army soldiers

18 December 2008 [17:04]

Bahar Muradova: "The majority of the public supports lifting restrictions on election as president for more than twice"

18 December 2008 [15:52]

Umid party against elimination of restrictions on election as president of Azerbaijan for more than twice

The next session of the Umid Party, functioning in Azerbaijan, was held on Thursday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.

18 December 2008 [14:41]

Is Azerbaijani black caviar sold in Armenia?

Smuggle caviar, brought to Azerbaijan, is revealed in Armenia.

18 December 2008 [13:39]

MM publishes changes likely to be introduced to Azerbaijani Constitution

18 December 2008 [11:29]

Mirmahmood Miralioghlu: "It is not correct to introduce any amendments or alterations to the Constitution of Azerbaijan"

18 December 2008 [11:11]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 17 and 18.

18 December 2008 [10:57]

Chairman of Armenian Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Union: "Armenia must be ready for serious cooperation first with Turkey and then with Azerbaijan"

"Serious integration is possible between the two countries in case the Armenian-Turkish border opens", considers chairman of the Armenian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Arsen Kazaryan.

18 December 2008 [10:47]

Organizers of alternative campaign in Turkey demand apologizes for Khojaly events from Armenians

As a response to the internet campaign of Turkish intellectuals, who demand to apologize for "Armenian genocide", another group of the Turkish citizens launched an internet campaign "We are waiting for apologizes".

18 December 2008 [10:41]

Election as President for more than twice. History of the issue

18 December 2008 [09:59]

President of Azerbaijan sends National Day greetings to Emir of Qatar

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of congratulation to Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on the country`s National Day.

17 December 2008 [18:35]

Protest in front of Iranian embassy to Azerbaijan put off in Baku

The Baku executive powers did not allow the parties, represented in the Union for Democracy, to hold the protest near the Iranian embassy to Azerbaijan.

17 December 2008 [17:47]

Novella Cafaroghlu: "I do not believe that Ilham Aliyev will undertake the step to introduce changes to the Constitution regarding the presidency term"

17 December 2008 [16:52]

Mikhail Zabelin: "If Ilham Aliyev is not elected for the third term, this will affect the further development of Azerbaijan"

17 December 2008 [16:25]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "The dialogue between powers and opposition can be held anytime in Azerbaijan"

"The organization of a dialogue between opposition and powers mostly depends on the willingness of powers in Azerbaijan", said chairman of the Great Creation Party Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.

17 December 2008 [15:46]

Musavat party prepares six projects on cooperation of Azerbaijani opposition

"The Musavat party is preparing projects on cooperation of the opposition parties of Azerbaijan", said head of the central office of the Musavat party Arif Hajili.

17 December 2008 [14:29]

Azerbaijan to send a new peacekeeping contingent to Afghanistan

On December 17 Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Safar Abiyev received Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Daftar Spantan, visiting Baku, said sources from the press service for Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry.

17 December 2008 [14:05]

Hafiz Hajiyev: "Head of Azerigaz considers that he will avoid responsibility for cutting gas supply to the Azerbaijani population"

17 December 2008 [13:43]

Armenian prosecutor general's office: "It has been revealed that Azerbaijani leadership has ordered the murder of Levon Melik-Shahnazaryan"

17 December 2008 [13:21]

Cuban ambassador: "Azerbaijanis and Cubans have much in common, primarily, both are hospitable"

17 December 2008 [12:21]

Zardusht Alizade: "The policy of the Russian leadership is leading to a new war in the North Caucasus"

17 December 2008 [11:15]

Milli Medjlis deputy: "It is necessary to reduce prices on energy sources in Azerbaijan"

"The suggestion of different parties and public organizations of Azerbaijan about reducing prices on energy is quite possible", said chairman of the Great Creation party Fazil Gazanfaroghlu.

17 December 2008 [11:05]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 16 and 17.

17 December 2008 [10:36]

Afghan Foreign Minister: "Afghanistan fully supports Azerbaijan's position in the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict"

On December 16 Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov received Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Daftar Spantan, visiting Baku, reports the press service for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.

17 December 2008 [10:20]

Azerbaijan Democratic Party: "Armenia must apologize to Azerbaijan and the whole world"

17 December 2008 [10:03]

NATO Deputy Secretary of State: "NATO does not see its role in the resolution of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict"

The principal position of NATO is that the Karabakh conflict must be settled peacefully, said deputy secretary general of NATO Claudio Bisogniero at a briefing in Baku.

16 December 2008 [18:50]

NATO Deputy Secretary General: "The alliance welcomes the expansion of Azerbaijan's peacekeeping contingent in Afghanistan"

The aim of my first visit to Azerbaijan is to deliver several message from NATO, said deputy secretary general of NATO Claudio Bisogniero at a briefing by results of his visit to Azerbaijan.

16 December 2008 [17:41]

Parliament of Azerbaijan creates group of friendship with SAR and Afghanistan

The Milli Medjlis deputies have today approved the decision to create the parliamentary group of friendship with the South African Republic and Afghanistan.