Politics

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.
27 November 2008 [12:04]

Mirmahmud Miralioghlu: "Two more parties will join the Union for Democracy"

The Union for Democracy continues talks with other political structures regarding its expansion, said chairman of the Classical Popular Front party of Azerbaijan Mirmahmood Miralioghlu.
27 November 2008 [11:30]

President of Azerbaijan ends official visit to Italy

On November 26, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev ended his official visit to Italy, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
27 November 2008 [11:00]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on November 26 and 27.
27 November 2008 [10:38]

Turkish Foreign Ministry: "Ali Babacan will discuss the Caucasus stability and cooperation platform with Elmar Mamedyarov"

Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan will discuss the Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mamedyarov, reports the official website of the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
27 November 2008 [10:33]

Armenian Defense Minister: "Karabakh conflict is a military threat for Armenia"

The Karabakh conflict is the main military threat for Armenia, said defense minister of the country Seyran Ohanyan, speaking at the 7th Yerevan seminar on the program of Black Sea security of the Harward university.
27 November 2008 [09:57]

Union for Democracy demands restoration of rights of Azerbaijanis, deported from Armenia

On Wednesday the Union for Democracy arranged a round table on the "Mass deportation of Azerbaijan from present-day Armenia - West Azerbaijan".
26 November 2008 [18:50]

Azerbaijan, Libya sign protocol on bilateral cooperation

Azerbaijan`s deputy foreign minister Khalaf Khalafov and his Libyan counterpart Mohammad Al Barrani have signed a protocol on bilateral cooperation in Baku, Day.Az reports with reference to AzerTac.
26 November 2008 [16:21]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "The state must finance the parties, which took part in the parliamentary and presidential elections"

The Great Creation Party has presented its additions to the law "On political parties" to Milli Medjlis, said chairman of the Great Creation party Fazil Gazanfaroghlu.
26 November 2008 [14:49]

Protest might be held in front of the building of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports

The Youth Organization of the Musavat party is planning to hold a protest in front of the building of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Youth and Sports, said chairman of the youth organization Tural Abbasly.
26 November 2008 [13:37]

Program of Turkish Foreign minister's visit to Azerbaijan made public

The press service for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan has made public the program of the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan to our country.
26 November 2008 [12:24]

Turkish Foreign Minister: "Normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia will have a positive impact on the process of the Turkish-Armenian dialogue"

"The negotiation process between Azerbaijan and Armenia will undoubtedly assist to restoration of Turkish-Armenian ties", said Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan, Day.Az reports with reference to Turkish Anadolu.
26 November 2008 [11:51]

Movement for Justice calls on Obama to recognize NKR as full-fledged party to talks

Bakour Karapetyan, the leader of the Movement for Justice, writer and publicist addressed an open letter to the President of the United States, Mr. Barack Obama.
26 November 2008 [11:15]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on November 25 and 26.
26 November 2008 [10:23]

First meeting of Azerbaijani-Libyan inter-governmental commission held in Baku

The first meeting of the Azerbaijani-Libyan inter-governmental commission commenced in Baku on 25 November.
25 November 2008 [18:50]

Activist of movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis undergoes trial in Iran

The Zanjan revolutionary court considered the case of activist of the movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis Safarali Hoeni, reports Day.Az with reference to Mediaforum.
25 November 2008 [18:03]

Ali Kerimli: "Center of Cooperation of Opposition will not be transformed into a political bloc"

"The Center of Cooperation of Opposition is holding talks to define further actions", said leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Ali Kerimli.
25 November 2008 [17:28]

President of Azerbaijan arrives in Italy - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Italy.
25 November 2008 [17:19]

NBA: "VTB does not and will never have any business interests in Karabakh"

The National Bank of Azerbaijan has presented some comments and details of the deal on the purchase of Azerbaijani AFBank by Russian VTB.
25 November 2008 [16:59]

Ara Papyan: "It is necessary to declare "NKR" as a Nagorno Karabakh region of Republic of Armenia"

"Armenia must restore sovereignty on the territories, presented to it in line with international law", said former ambassador of Armenia to Canada, international expert Ara Papyan.
25 November 2008 [15:27]

OSCE monitoring on contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces records no incidents

The OSCE monitoring held on November 25 on the contact front line of the Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces near Ashaghy Seyidahmedli village of Fizuli region of Azerbaijan recorded no incidents, said the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
25 November 2008 [13:35]

Arif Yunusov: "The current talks are held in the direction, favorable for Armenians"

Day.Az interview with famous conflict expert Arif Yunusov.
25 November 2008 [13:11]

Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers to meet in Helsinki on December 3

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov and Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will meet in Helsinki, the capital of Finland on December 3, Matthew Bryza , OSCE MG US Co-Chair told APA.