Politics

21 February 2008 [10:39]

Rasim Musabekov: "International community does not see Nagorno Karabakh on the political map of the world"

"Serbia will recognize Kosovo's independence in the framework of the European Union within 5 years".
21 February 2008 [03:41]

Azerbaijan: Council of Europe Commissioner calls for effective implementation of human rights reforms

The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, today presented a report on the overall human rights situation in Azerbaijan.
20 February 2008 [18:09]

US Senator Sam Brownback: "Kosovo will not set a precedent for Karabakh"

US Senator Sam Brownback met today with Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Khafiz Pashayev and delivered a lecture on "The new vision of Great Silk Road Region" in the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy.
20 February 2008 [17:29]

Thousands protest in Armenia over election result

Thousands of opposition supporters gathered in Armenia's capital on Wednesday to protest at a presidential election they say was rigged to give victory to Prime Minister Serzh Sarkisyan.
20 February 2008 [17:03]

PACE observers: "Presidential elections in Armenia were held in line with international commitments"

Presidential elections in Armenia were mostly in line with international commitments.
20 February 2008 [16:53]

Union for Democracy to hold one more Karabakh forum

A regular session of the Union for Democracy was held today.
20 February 2008 [16:45]

President of Azerbaijan to pay visit to Moscow

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Moscow tomorrow.
20 February 2008 [16:05]

Armenian presidential election mostly in line with international commitments, but further improvements necessary

Please, find below an unchanged press release post on the OSCE website regarding presidential elections in Armenia.
20 February 2008 [15:48]

President of Azerbaijan receives US Senator Sam Brownback

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by US senator Sam Brownback.
20 February 2008 [13:44]

Araz Azimov: "Baku expects the new Armenian leadership to recognize territorial integrity of Azerbaijan"

Official Baku expects the new leadership of Armenia to recognize territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and undertake steps for achievement of peace.
20 February 2008 [13:04]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians to attend first meeting of Turkic States’ Interparliamentary Council

A delegation led by the first vice-speaker of Azerbaijani parliament Ziyafat Asgarov will leave for Antalya tomorrow to attend the first meeting of Turkic States’ Interparliamentary Council.
20 February 2008 [13:02]

Nearly complete results show Sarkisian winning Armenia presidential election

Nearly complete preliminary results show Prime Minister Serge Sarkisian winning Armenia's presidential vote in the first round, election officials said Wednesday.
20 February 2008 [12:11]

Kazakhstan's new ambassador to arrive in Azerbaijan late February

Kazakhstan's new ambassador Serik Primbetov will arrive in Baku in late February.
20 February 2008 [11:32]

Kosovo independence, or a precedent of threats and bribery

Declaration of Kosovo independence caused euphoria among the unrecognized formations on the territory of the former Soviet Union.
20 February 2008 [11:11]

Draft law recognizing PKK as terrorist organization introduced to Azerbaijan's Parliament

Panakh Guseyn, representative of the Musavat parliamentary group, introduced a draft law to recognize PKK as a terrorist organization to Milli Medjlis (Parliament).
20 February 2008 [10:56]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on February 19 again.
19 February 2008 [18:51]

Rasim Agayev: "Armenian people is a professional structured organization which has its tasks and goals"

"Armenia has put forward its claims not only on Nagorno Karabakh, but also on Baku and other regions of Azerbaijan".
19 February 2008 [18:44]

Ilham Aliyev to visit Ukraine

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay a two-day official visit to Ukraine on May 21.
19 February 2008 [18:23]

Zardusht Alizade: " Azerbaijan has almost lost Nagorno Karabakh"

"It is necessary to put efforts to take Nagorno Karabakh back".
19 February 2008 [17:48]

Chairman of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly's committee to visit Azerbaijan

Solomon Pasi, chairman of the committee of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly will pay a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan in March.
19 February 2008 [17:29]

Imprisoned political scientist Rovshan Novruzoglu rejects his defender's services

A court hearing on the case of Rovshan Novruzoglu, head of the Center of Combat with International Terrorism and Corruption, was held today in the Court of Grave Crimes.
19 February 2008 [15:59]

Azerbaijan considering possible commissioning of Gabala radar station to USA and Turkey

Possible commissioning of the Gabala radar station to the United States and Turkey is being considered in Baku.
19 February 2008 [14:38]

Prosecutor demands 5-year imprisonment for Azadlyg newspaper's reporter Ganimat Zahid

A court hearing on the case of imprisoned editor-in-chief of the Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid and Baku resident Vusal Gasanov was held in the Yasamal district court under the chair of Sudaba Mamedova.
19 February 2008 [14:03]

Chairman of Armenia National Assembly: "Karabakh will gain independence"

It can be proven from the scientific point of view that the case of the so-called "Nagorno Karabakh Republic" is invulnerable as to the recognition of independence.
19 February 2008 [13:44]

Vasily Istratov: "Azerbaijan is not a white spot for Dmitri Medvedev"

"Our relations with Azerbaijan are long-term and strategic and they can not be affected by any events or even by any people".
19 February 2008 [13:27]

President of Ukraine to visit Azerbaijan

President of Ukraine Viktor Yushenko is to pay a working visit to Azerbaijan in late March.
19 February 2008 [13:10]

The lesson from Kosova: no peacekeepers be allowed to Azerbaijan

Given the realities of negotiations on Karabakh, Azerbaijani diplomacy must draw one important lesson from the recent events around Kosova.
19 February 2008 [12:29]

US Senator Sam Brownback to arrive in Azerbaijan

Member of the US Senate Sam Brownbank is to arrive in Azerbaijan today.
19 February 2008 [12:03]

CoE mission on mass media issues arrives in Baku

A CoE mission on the mass media issues has arrived in Baku today.
19 February 2008 [11:33]

Separatist issue overshadows Armenia's election

Armenians are voting for a new president today in an election likely to transfer power from outgoing leader Robert Kocharyan to his ally and prime minister Serzh Sarksyan.
19 February 2008 [11:05]

Azerbaijan, Hungary sign three documents

A one-on-one meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and President of Hungary Laszlo Solyom, held in the framework of Ilham Aliyev's visit to Hungary, ended yesterday.
19 February 2008 [11:00]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on February 18 and 19 again.
19 February 2008 [10:48]

Vasily Istratov: "Russia has never seen Nagorno Karabakh conflict in the context of Kosovo problem"

“Kosovo’s declaration of independence is an illegal action”, Russian ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Azerbaijan told reporters.
19 February 2008 [10:34]

Musavat party approves Azerbaijani President's decree to mark 90th anniversary of Azerbaijan People's Republic

The Divan of the Musavat party voiced approval for the decree of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to mark the 90th anniversary of the Azerbaijan People's Republic at its session yesterday.
18 February 2008 [18:58]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Qazakh

18 February 2008 [18:29]

Ilyas Ismaylov: "Kosovo's recognition by the international community encourages separatist regimes"

Azerbaijan's position will be shaken by appearance of independent Kosovo.
18 February 2008 [17:03]

Khazar Ibragim: "We are seriously dealing with the issue of the British travel guide on Armenia"

We have already been informed that British Bradt Travel Guides has published a travel guide on Armenia, fixing Nagorno Karanakh almost as part of Armenia.
18 February 2008 [16:34]

Khazar Ibragim: "Nagorno Karabakh is an interstate conflict, while Kosovo is an internal one"

Azerbaijan does not support anyone in the issue of Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence.
18 February 2008 [16:02]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry: "Information about movement of PKK terrorists to Azerbaijan's occupied lands evidences seriousness of the situation"

Information about the displacement of PKK terrorists in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan should be treated seriously.
18 February 2008 [15:34]

Soros Fund not to finance control over presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Institute of Open Society (Soros Fund) decided not to finance projects for monitoring and control over elections of president of Azerbaijan in 2008.
18 February 2008 [14:35]

Khazar Ibragim: "There can not be any borders between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan"

There can not be any borders between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan and Serj Sarkisyan does not have a right to demand anything from Azerbaijan.
18 February 2008 [14:00]

Levon Ter-Petrosyan: "Last proposal of the co-chairmen regarding the resolution of the Karabakh conflict is a starting point for any elected president"

The conflict can only be settled by compromises, based on mutual concessions.
18 February 2008 [13:40]

Ramiz Rzayev: "Azerbaijan occupies one of the last places in the world by the number of judges"

Azerbaijan currently accounts for 4 judges per each 100,000 people.
18 February 2008 [13:24]

Levon Ter-Petrosyan: "The balance has been broken in favor of Azerbaijan and today it is economically and politically stronger than Armenia"

"Armenia is still able to rival Azerbaijan and we will not be defeated if a new war is resumed".
18 February 2008 [13:03]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry: "Declaration of Kosovo independence contradicts to international norms of law and is illegal"

The temporary self-government body of Kosovo has declared its independenceю
18 February 2008 [12:24]

Azerbaijan should intensify diplomatic efforts on Nagorno Karabakh after Kosovo's declaration of independence

"Azerbaijan should intensify diplomatic activity on Nagorno Karabakh after Kosovo's declaration of independence".
18 February 2008 [11:57]

Levon Ter-Petrosyan: "Armenia will have no chances for economic development until the Karabakh conflict is resolved"

The resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict lies in the necessity "to demonstrate political will for the soonest resolution of the problem".
18 February 2008 [11:43]

Issue of Khojaly tragedy to be raised at PACE winter session

Members of the PACE delegation will leave for Vienna (Austria) to participate in the PACE winter session.
18 February 2008 [11:03]

Azerbaijani militaries partaking in trainings "On combat with human trafficking" in Ankara

Representatives of the Azerbaijani armed forces will take part in a number of NATO arrangements in line with the program of individual partnership with NATO in the framework of the program of "Partnership for Peace".
18 February 2008 [10:54]

Serj Sarkisyan: "Recognition of Kosovo's independence will be an additional argument for supporters of Nagorno Karabakh's independence"

Recognition of independence of Serbian province of Kosovo by the international community will be an additional argument for supporters of Nagorno Karabakh's independence.
18 February 2008 [10:47]

Armenians break ceasefire

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on February 17 again.
18 February 2008 [10:39]

Robert Kocharyan: "I will vote for working Prime Minister Serj Sarkisyan"

President of Armenia Robert Kocharyan binds all his hopes for the further economic success and future of Armenia with Serj Sarkisyan.
16 February 2008 [14:54]

Panarmenian congressmen inform US Secretary of State about threat of new war in Nagorno Karabakh

52 US congressmen sent a letter to US Secretary of State, informing of the continuing threats by Azerbaijan to resume war in Karabakh.
16 February 2008 [13:28]

Novruz Mammadov: "Talks should continue regardless of outcomes of presidential elections in Armenia"

"Negotiations on the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict should continue basing on the work done up to now,” Novruz Mammadov, chief of the Department of Foreign Affairs under President’s Office told APA.
16 February 2008 [13:20]

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry: "OSCE monitoring held once or twice a month on the contact front line is of no use"

"Casualties are reported from both Armenia and Azerbaijan during ceasefire violation on the contact front line".
16 February 2008 [12:38]

Serj Sarkisyan: "I will continue Robert Kocharyan's policy"

Candidate for Armenian President Serj Sarkisyan intends to continue the policy of country's working president.
16 February 2008 [11:42]

Azerbaijan to celebrate 90th anniversary of Azerbaijan People's Republic

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed an executive order on celebrating the 90th anniversary of Azerbaijan People’s Republic, President’s press service told APA.
16 February 2008 [11:05]

Pardoned reporter Faramaz Novruzoglu threatened with death

Faramaz Novruzoglu, pardoned reporter of the Nota Bene newspaper, is threatened with death, Day.Az reports with reference to Azerbaijan Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety.
16 February 2008 [10:51]

Armenians violate ceasefire

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on February 15 again.
16 February 2008 [10:17]

Representatives of Azerbaijan to observe presidential elections in Russia

Azerbaijan's Central Electoral Commission composed of 9 people will observe presidential elections in Russia to take place on March 2 of 2008.
16 February 2008 [10:09]

Armenian Defense Minister: "Nagorno Karabakh can not be a part of Azerbaijan"

"Karabakh can not be a part of Azerbaijan"
15 February 2008 [18:43]

Azerbaijan to join European Convention "On prevention of terrorism"

A session of the parliamentary commission on defense and security has been held today.
15 February 2008 [18:31]

Samed Seidov: "Serious people know that there is nothing in common between the Karabakh and Kosovo conflicts, therefore, Vladimir Putin has responded not at random"

We have told repeatedly that conflicts in Kosovo and Karabakh are quite different and stated our position on the issue in all international organizations.
15 February 2008 [17:41]

Center of Democratic Elections demands from Azerbaijani government to make details of talks with Venice Commission public

A regular session of the Center of Democratic Elections was held in the office of Azerbaijan's Party of Classic Popular Front today.
15 February 2008 [17:30]

Putin breaks Armenia's last hope

Armenia's last hope for application of the precedent of possible recognition of Kosovo independence to Nagorno Karabakh is melting away with each new announcement of the officials of various countries, as well as international organizations.