Politics

20 May 2008 [11:04]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 19 and 20.
20 May 2008 [10:09]

PACE co-rapporteurs call on Azerbaijani opposition to participate in elections

The problem of the law on freedom of assembly lies in its incorrect execution, but not in its content, said Andres Herkel, PACE Monitoring Committee Co-Rapporteur on Azerbaijan.
20 May 2008 [10:04]

Andres Herkel: "Discussions between Azerbaijan and Venice Commission, related to the Electoral Code, were incomplete and not all issues are settled"

Discussions on the Electoral Code between Azerbaijan and Venice Commission were incomplete and not all issues are settled.
20 May 2008 [09:56]

Issue of PACE special rapporteur on political prisoners in Azerbaijan to be settled in late June

The issue of a special rapporteur on political prisoners in Azerbaijan will be settled in late June.
20 May 2008 [09:42]

Fiber optic communication set in self-declared "Nagorno Karabakh Republic"

Affiliate of Arminco company in "Nagorno Karabakh Republic" got access to digital networks on basis of fiber optic communication, existing in Armenia, bypassing satellite technologies, technical director of the affiliate Samwell Mailian said in Khankendi.
20 May 2008 [09:16]

President of Azerbaijan receives Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-Soo

On May 19, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received visiting Prime Minister of South Korea Han Seung-soo and accompanying delegation.
20 May 2008 [09:06]

Andres Herkel: "Criminal cases against the three journalists in Azerbaijan are trumped-up"

We have repeatedly analyzed the cases of the three imprisoned Azerbaijani journalists and we consider that the criminal cases against them are trumped-up.
19 May 2008 [17:32]

President of Azerbaijan receives PACE co-rapporteurs

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received PACE co-rapporteurs Andres Herkel and Eugenia Zhivkova, according to the press service for the President.
19 May 2008 [17:23]

Four memorandums signed within Azerbaijani-Korean business-forum

Four bilateral memorandums were signed in Baku today in the framework of the Azerbaijani-Korean business-forum.
19 May 2008 [17:20]

Ilham Aliyev receives President of Turkmenistan - UPDATED

President of Turkmenistan Qurbanqulu Berdimukhammedov is visiting Azerbaijan.
19 May 2008 [17:06]

Azerbaijan's Democratic party calls to mark 90th anniversary of Azerbaijan People's Republic

A regular session of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan was held today, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
19 May 2008 [16:39]

Ali Huseynov: "Azerbaijan pays special attention to commitments undertaken before the Council of Europe"

The government of Azerbaijan has executed most of commitments, undertaken before the Council of Europe.
19 May 2008 [15:28]

Turkish gendarmerie commander to arrive in Azerbaijan

Commander of Turkish gendarmerie, general Ibrahim Achiqmeshe is to arrive in Azerbaijan today.
19 May 2008 [14:48]

Azerbaijani opposition leaders meet with PACE co-rapporteurs

Leaders of political parties have met with PACE co-rapporteurs on Azerbaijan Andres Herkel and Eugenia Zhivkova.
19 May 2008 [12:59]

NATO to hold trainings in Baku, Azerbaijan

NATO will hold trainings in the capital of Azerbaijan.
19 May 2008 [11:39]

Fazail Aghamali: "Opposition has no chances to win presidential elections in Azerbaijan"

"In real conditions Azerbaijani opposition has no chances to win presidential elections".
19 May 2008 [11:25]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 18.
19 May 2008 [10:05]

South Korean Prime Minister visiting Azerbaijan

Prime Minister of Republic of Korea Han Seung-Soo is visiting Baku, according to AzerTag.
19 May 2008 [09:42]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "Each political structure has a right to express its views via rallies"

The Great Creation party, functioning in Azerbaijan, appreciates the decision of separate political structures about holding rallies, said party chairman and Milli Medjlis deputy Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
19 May 2008 [09:29]

Nikolai Bordyuzha: "If Azerbaijan had decided to join CSTO, its policy and practical activity within the organization would have been directed for strengthening of collective security"

Expansion of cooperation in the system of collective security would ensure raising of the state security level in Azerbaijan.
19 May 2008 [09:09]

PACE co-rapporteurs on Azerbaijan arrive in Baku

PACE co-rapporteurs on Azerbaijan Andres Herkel and Eugenia Zhivkova have arrived in Baku.
19 May 2008 [08:57]

Georgian opposition meets with voters of Azerbaijani-populated Marneuli region

Representatives of Georgia's associated opposition-David Qamkrelidze, Zviad Dzidziquri, Qoqa Khaidnrava and candidate for Marneuli Bejan Gunava held a meeting with voters of the Azerbaijani-populated Merneuli region.
17 May 2008 [13:09]

Arif Hajili: "Azerbaijani opposition has chances to win presidential elections"

"The main problem of the Azerbaijani opposition is not that it is not supported by the people but that it is not able to struggle for the votes until the end".
17 May 2008 [12:01]

PACE co-rapporteurs Andres Herkel and Eugenia Zhivkova to arrive in Baku

Co-rapporteurs of PACE Monitoring Committee on Azerbaijan Andres Herkel and Eugenia Zhivkova will arrive in Baku tonight.
17 May 2008 [10:35]

Mikhail Kasyanov: "Russia should have made for the West long before and I recommend Azerbaijan to do the same as well"

Day.Az blitz-interview with former Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Kasyanov.
17 May 2008 [10:04]

Fazail Aghamaly: "Meetings of the Azerbaijani opposition is not a method to attract attention of people"

"Azerbaijani opposition is not a real power to resist authorities".
17 May 2008 [09:54]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Tovuz and Geranboy

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 16 and 17.
17 May 2008 [09:01]

President of Georgia: "I am grateful to the government of Azerbaijan for support of the resolution on Abkhazia refugees"

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution of a historical importance, which envisions return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes in Abkhazia.
16 May 2008 [20:09]

New Special Representative of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe to Azerbaijan has been appointed

Ms. Veronika Kotek has been appointed as a new Special Representative of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe to Azerbaijan.
16 May 2008 [17:51]

Azadlyg newspaper correspondent files claim against Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's office and Frontier Service

Previous beaten and stabbed Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil has filed a claim against Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's office and Frontier Service.
16 May 2008 [17:43]

Milli Medjlis deputies plan to discuss renewed arsons committed by Armenians in Azerbaijani occupied lands

Unfortunately, Armenians have started to commit arsons in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan and we will have to appeal to international organizations again.
16 May 2008 [17:23]

Parliamentarian Jamil Hasanli: "Conference in Moscow about history of the Caucasus Albania is an attempt to breed separatism in Azerbaijan"

The conference, held in Moscow on "Cultural heritage, culture of Lezguin people: history and present day world", is an attempt to breed separatism in Azerbaijan.
16 May 2008 [16:38]

Musavat party puts meeting off

Musavat party, functioning in Azerbaijan, has put off the meeting, planned to be held on May 18.
16 May 2008 [16:03]

Azerbaijani opposition leaders fail to come to an agreement on nomination of a single candidate for President

A regular session of the Center of Democratic Elections, functioning in Azerbaijan, was held today, according to Azadlyg party chairman Ahmed Oruj.
16 May 2008 [14:20]

President of Azerbaijan: "Armenian policy of ethnic cleansing against Azerbaijani people has caused great damage to our historical monuments" - PHOTO

President Ilham Aliyev took part in the ceremony of laying foundation for the building of the State Museum of Azerbaijani carpets and popular art, reports the press service for the President.
16 May 2008 [14:03]

President of Azerbaijan receives professor of Harvard university

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received professor of Harvard university Joseph Nye, according to the press service for the president.
16 May 2008 [13:49]

Armenian Defense Ministry: "War between Azerbaijan and "Nagorno Karabakh Republic" is currently unreal"

The wide-scale armed clashes between the armed forces of Azerbaijan and self-declared "Nagorno Karabakh Republic" are currently unreal, said Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Oganyan.
16 May 2008 [13:05]

George Bush Sr.: "President Heydar Aliyev will always be remembered for playing an important role in helping Azerbaijan establish its footing in the early years of its independence"

On the eve of the 85th birthday anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev, former US president George Bush Sr. shared his memories of him with Baku`s magazine:
16 May 2008 [12:24]

Armenians sell red oaks and nut-trees, cut in Lachin, occupied Azerbaijani land, in Europe

Red oaks, cut by Armenians in Pidjenis and Hajishamli forests of the Lachin region are exported to France for manufacture of tuns, used in cognac production.
16 May 2008 [11:40]

Sabir Rustamkhanly: "It is hard to say anything about the results, opposition will attain in the presidential election in Azerbaijan"

"It is hard to say anything about the results, opposition will attain in the presidential election in Azerbaijan".
16 May 2008 [11:10]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 1 and 15.
16 May 2008 [10:37]

NATO: Armenian army well-trained

The Armenian army is well-trained, a NATO Brigadier General said.
16 May 2008 [10:02]

Iranian first deputy Foreign Minister to visit Azerbaijan

Iranian first deputy foreign minister Alirza Sheikh Attar will visit Azerbaijan soon, says ANS TV channel with reference to Azerbaijani embassy to Iran Abbasali Hasanov.
16 May 2008 [09:42]

Armenian mass medias: "Azerbaijanis have killed an Armenian soldier"

"Armenian soldier Andranik Hayrapetyan was killed as result of firing commenced by the Azeri side.
15 May 2008 [17:57]

OSCE encourages the Azerbaijani government to facilitate the registration of the Election Monitoring Centre

The OSCE Office in Baku issued a statement today to express regret over the 14 May decision of Azerbaijan’s Khatai District Court to cancel the registration of the Election Monitoring Centre, a local civil society organization.
15 May 2008 [17:38]

Arif Hajili: "Musavat party can start conduction of unsanctioned protests"

The Musavat opposition party, functioning in Azerbaijan, has not yet obtained permission for holding a protest on May 18.
15 May 2008 [17:25]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "There always exist real grounds for the peaceful resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

There always exist real grounds for the peaceful resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
15 May 2008 [17:01]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "Principles of the conflict resolution, voiced by Araz Azimov, have nothing to do with the document, which is on the negotiation table"

The key issue of talks on the peaceful resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict is a status of Nagorno Karabakh, which should be settled by way of plebiscite.
15 May 2008 [16:22]

President of Azerbaijan receives Israeli Minister of Agriculture

President of Azerbaijan received Israeli Minister of Agriculture and Agricultural Development Shalom Simkhon, reports press service for the President.
15 May 2008 [16:12]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sarkissyan will meet on June 7"

Meeting of Armenian President Serzh Sarkissyan and Azerbaijan's head of state Ilham Aliyev will be held in Saint-Petersburg on June 7 of 2008.
15 May 2008 [14:43]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Legality in two villages in Azerbaijan's north-east will be restored by administrative methods"

Some mass medias, including Russian editions, speak about presence of enclaves in the territory of Azerbaijan. But it is not true and there are just illegal settlements here.
15 May 2008 [13:52]

Ramiz Mehtiyev: "We should control activity of all structures of vital importance basing on Russia's experience"

A delegation led by Ramiz Mehdiyev, Chief of the President’s Executive Office, held a meeting with the Russian Presidential Administration, APA reports with reference to Azertaj.
15 May 2008 [13:39]

Sabir Rustamkhanly: "I will decide about participation in the presidential elections after the session of the World Azerbaijanis' Congress"

"The format of the participation of the Civil Solidarity Party in the presidential elections will be defined in early June.
15 May 2008 [13:24]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan will give adequate response in case any separatist announcements are made at a conference on Lezguin issue in Moscow"

Azerbaijani Embassy to Russia is closely watching the process of conference "Cultural heritage, culture of Lezguin people: history and present day world" in Moscow.
15 May 2008 [12:53]

Armenians taking over Azerbaijan's occupied lands

The separatist Armenian authorities plan to take over the occupied Askeran and Lachin regions of Azerbaijan.
15 May 2008 [11:53]

Shair Hasanov: "...someone in Russia is interested in deterioration of the "Lezguin issue" in Azerbaijan"

Day.Az interview with Shair Hasanov, chairman of the Lezgium national center Samur.
15 May 2008 [11:03]

Baku city administration refuses to sanction protest of Parliamentarian Fazil Qazanfaroghlu

Baku city administration refused to sanction the protect of the Great Creation party, functioning in Azerbaijan, scheduled for May 16.
15 May 2008 [10:50]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 14 and 15.
15 May 2008 [10:35]

Sardar Jalaloghlu: "Opposition has all chances to win the presidential elections in Azerbaijan"

"Azerbaijan has all chances to win the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan".
15 May 2008 [10:14]

Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil interrogated in Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's office

Previously beaten and knifed correspondent of Azadlyg newspaper Agil Halil was interrogated in the Investigation Department of Grave Crimes under the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's office.
15 May 2008 [10:00]

Grigory Karasin: "Russia backs the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan" - UPDATED

Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Grigory Karasin is visiting Azerbaijan.
15 May 2008 [09:44]

Special representative of NATO Secretary General for South Caucasus Robert Simmons to visit Azerbaijan

The final assessment on the first phase of Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP) between Azerbaijan and NATO will finish in July, NATO’s headquarters in Brussels told APA.
15 May 2008 [09:12]

Once more about principal position of Azerbaijan on resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict

Day.Az correspondent asked deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Araz Azimov to voice principal position of Azerbaijan on the resolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict once again.