Politics

08 October 2008 [09:24]

Center of Cooperation of Opposition to observe presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Center of Cooperation of Opposition intends to monitor the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said Arif Hajili, head of the central office of the Musavat party.
08 October 2008 [09:12]

Observer group from CIS Interparliamentary Assembly to take part in monitoring of presidential elections in Azerbaijan

A group of observers from the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly will take part in the monitoring of the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the Assembly.
07 October 2008 [17:15]

Police detains two activists of Umid party during the meeting with voters

Representatives of the Umid party have faced an interference of the police during the meeting with the students at the International university of Azerbaijan, said plenipotentiary representative of the presidential candidate Anver Aghazade.
07 October 2008 [14:14]

Stanislav Belkovski: "I do not rule out the most unfavorable scripts of developments for Russia, including its collapse in the next decades"

Day.Az interview with famous Russian political scientist and founder of the Institute of National Strategy Stanislav Belkovski.
07 October 2008 [13:26]

Azerbaijani Communist Party holds regional meetings in support of presidential candidate Ilham Aliyev at the elections

The Communist Party of Azerbaijan is holding meetings with voters due to the support of the candidate from the Yeni Azerbaijan ruling party at the presidential elections, said party chairman Rauf Gurbanov.
07 October 2008 [12:46]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister: "The phased resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict will create conditions for effective cooperation"

Azerbaijani Foreign minister received EU special representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby, said the press service for the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan.
07 October 2008 [12:15]

OSCE to hold monitoring of contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces

OSCE will hold a monitoring on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces on October 8, said the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
07 October 2008 [11:59]

Sergey Lavrov: "Armenia is, in fact, blocked due to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Turkey may help Armenia in the restoration of the blocked relations of this country with the external world.
07 October 2008 [11:26]

Presidential candidate Fuad Aliyev settles problem with head office temporarily

The Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan has temporarily settles the problem with the head office, said party chairman and presidential candidate Fuad Aliyev.
07 October 2008 [10:56]

Presidential candidate: "Opposition wants to come to power by a civilian way"

"Presidential candidates try to inform their voters of their platform even during minimal air time", said chairman of the Great Creation party and presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
07 October 2008 [10:22]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 7.
07 October 2008 [10:02]

Azerbaijani opposition leaders meet with Peter Semneby

Azerbaijani opposition leaders held a meeting with Peter Semneby, special representative of the European Union for South Caucasus, said chairman of the Great creation party and presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
07 October 2008 [09:21]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "Presidential elections in Azerbaijan are held in a civilian form"

"These TV debates are differing greatly from the speeches of the candidates in period of 2003 presidential elections ethically and culturally", said chairman of the United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan and presidential candidate Qudrat Hasanquliyev.
06 October 2008 [17:34]

Presidential candidate: "It is necessary to declare Russian language as the second state language of Azerbaijan"

"It is necessary to declare Russian language as the second state language of Azerbaijan", said chairman of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Fuad Aliyev.
06 October 2008 [16:40]

Musavat party demanding to allocate air time on the Azerbaijani Public Television

The Muasavat party divan held its regular session today.
06 October 2008 [15:14]

Azerbaijan National Independence Party to observe elections in 90% of constituencies

The Azerbaijan National Independence Party confirmed a decision to observe the presidential elections, said party spokesman for press and agitation Ali Orujev.
06 October 2008 [14:37]

All-Russian Congress of Azerbaijanis decides to support Ilham Aliyev at presidential elections

The All-Russian congress of Azerbaijanis held a meeting on the upcoming presidential elections, said the press service for the State committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
06 October 2008 [13:50]

Kamil Salimov: "Accusation of Armenian prosecutor general's office to Azerbaijan of the attempted murder of Melik-Shahnazaryan is similar to the jokes about the Armenian radio"

Interview with Kamil Salimov, doctor of law and chief of the chair of criminalistics of the Baku State University.
06 October 2008 [13:12]

President of Azerbaijan receives of EU special representative on South Caucasus

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received a delegation led by EU special representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
06 October 2008 [13:00]

One more party founded in Azerbaijan

The founding session of the Popular-Socialist Party of Azerbaijan was held in Baku on Monday.
06 October 2008 [12:35]

Hafiz Hajiyev: "I do not accuse Ismet Abbasov or Heydar Babayev, but I speak about their work"

"I am not fully satisfied with the situation, established in the country before the elections", said Hafiz Hajiyev, Muasir Musavat party chairman and presidential candidate.
06 October 2008 [11:05]

Chairman of Azerbaijan Green Party to appeal to Constitutional court against CEC

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Appellate Court about the appeal of the Azerbaijan Green Party against the Central Election Commission, said party chairman Mais Gulaliyev.
06 October 2008 [10:51]

Peter Semneby visiting Azerbaijan

Special representative of the European Union for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby is visiting Baku.
06 October 2008 [10:15]

Presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghlu meets with voters in Azerbaijan's south

Presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghlu met with residents of Azerbaijan's southern regions in Masally on October 5.
06 October 2008 [10:09]

Tereqqi party issues 3,000 booklets in Ilham Aliyev's support

The Tereqqi party has issued 3,000 booklets in support of presidential candidate from the Yeni Azerbaijan ruling party Ilham Aliyev, said party chairman Chingiz Demiroghlu.
06 October 2008 [09:48]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 5 and 6.
06 October 2008 [09:31]

Armenian Prosecutor General's office: "Azerbaijan attempts to order the murder of Armenian political scientist Levon Melik-Shahnazaryan"

The criminal case on the fact of the attempted murder of famous Armenian political scientist Levon Melik-Shahnazaryan has been passed to the court, said the press service for the Armenian prosecutor general's office.
06 October 2008 [09:10]

President of Azerbaijan visits country's southwest - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan visited country's southwest on October 4.
04 October 2008 [11:20]

Russian FM: "Persistence in settlement of Karabakh conflict is key of stability and cooperation in South Caucasus"

Persistent movement towards settlement of Karabakh conflict is the key of success in all these efforts including Turkey's initiative of Stability and Cooperation Platform in the Caucasus, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference in Yerevan Friday.
04 October 2008 [10:52]

Meeting of heads of CIS and OSCE observers missions held in Baku

Baku hosted the meeting of Eugeni Sloboda, head of the office of the CIS observers mission to observe presidential elections in Azerbaijan and Boris Frlec, head of the OSCE observer mission.
04 October 2008 [10:43]

U.S. State Department: "Trilateral meeting involving the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Armenia is certainly a positive step"

Trilateral meeting involving the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Armenia is certainly a positive step, said Sean McCormack, spokesman for the U.S. Department of State.
04 October 2008 [10:22]

President of Azerbaijan passes a decree to ratify amendments to the law "On state service"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has passed a decree to ratify amendments and alterations to the law "On State Service", reports AzerTac.
04 October 2008 [09:53]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 3 and 4.
04 October 2008 [09:41]

Rasul Quliyev's party discussing possible support of Ilham Aliyev's candidacy at the presidential elections

The Open Society Party, led by former speaker Rasul Quliyev, currently residing in the United States, held its next session, said the chairman of the party Akif Shahbazov.
04 October 2008 [09:24]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates South Korean counterpart on national foundation day

President Ilham Aliyev offered greetings to South Korean leader Lee Myung-bak on National Foundation Day.
03 October 2008 [17:13]

Presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli meets voters in Mingechevir and Yevlakh

"The agitation campaign in Azerbaijan is held in normal situation except for separate cases", said former chairman of the Supreme Medjlis of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan and presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli.
03 October 2008 [16:59]

574 international observers registered to observe presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Central Electoral Commission has registered 574 international observers to watch the presidential elections in Azerbaijan to be held on October 15, according to the press service for the Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan.
03 October 2008 [16:34]

Russian Foreign Minister: "Russia welcomes Turkey's Caucasus Platform"

Russia welcomes Turkey's initiative on formation of a Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform as well as all other moves meant for regional stability and security, Russia's Foreign Minister said.
03 October 2008 [15:33]

Ali Kerimli: "Opposition parties are searching for other ways of holding mass protests"

"The parties, represented in the Center of Cooperation of Opposition, are discussing definition of further actions, to be conducted before the presidential elections", said leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Ali Kerimli.
03 October 2008 [14:34]

National-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan to observe presidential elections

The National-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan has decided about the form of participation in the upcoming presidential elections, said party chairman Tufan Kerimli.
03 October 2008 [14:14]

Isa Qambar: "Azerbaijan's membership in NATO would not guarantee the return of 20% of Azerbaijani lands, occupied by Armenia"

"Azerbaijan is interested in establishing equal, mutual profitable relations with all countries, including with Russia, based on mutual respect", said chairman of the Musavat party Isa Qambar.
03 October 2008 [13:56]

Sergey Lavrov: "I am not familiar with the announcements of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry about support of the territorial integrity of Georgia"

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is not familiar with the announcements of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry that Baku supports the territorial integrity of Georgia, said Russian Foreign Minister at a press conference in Yerevan on October 3.
03 October 2008 [13:47]

President of Azerbaijan receives credentials of newly appointed ambassador of Greece to Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly appointed ambassador of Greece to Azerbaijan Ionannis Metaksas, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
03 October 2008 [13:18]

Sardar Jalaloghlu: "Organizers of mass actions should act consistently"

"If the activity of a political organization is built correctly, it is possible to hold mass actions in Azerbaijan", said chairman of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Sardar Jalaloghlu.
03 October 2008 [13:00]

Peter Semneby to arrive in Azerbaijan next week

EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and Central Asia Peter Semneby will visit Azerbaijan next week to familiarize with the pre-election situation in the country, Semneby told APA.
03 October 2008 [12:44]

Goran Lennmarker: "2009 will be the year of rapid progress in the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh problem"

Within five days of the Russian-Georgian military clash Armenia's economic loss made $682 mln, said head of the delegation of the National Assembly of Armenia Aram Safaryan, speaking at the OSCE parliamentary session.
03 October 2008 [12:29]

Mathew Bryza visits Azerbaijan

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Mathew Bryza visited Azerbaijan, APA reports.
03 October 2008 [12:24]

Chairman of British central electoral commission visiting Baku

Chairman of the Central Electoral Commission of Great Britain Sam Younger has arrived in Baku, said the press service for the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan.
03 October 2008 [12:16]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 2 and 3.
03 October 2008 [11:52]

U.S. Ambassador to Armenia: "Armenian-Turkish relations and Karabakh conflict will be settled soon"

The Armenian-Turkish relations and Karabakh conflict will be settled in the near future for the glory of the Armenian people and the entire region, the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia said.
03 October 2008 [09:24]

President of Azerbaijan offers Independence Day Greetings to Guinean leader

President Ilham Aliyev has offered greetings to Guinean leader Lansana Conte on the occasion of Independence Day.
02 October 2008 [17:47]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates German counterpart on national holiday

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated his German counterpart Horst Keler on the national holiday of this country - Day of German Unification, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
02 October 2008 [17:37]

Armenian Foreign Ministry: "Turkey's proposal on Karabakh is not on the negotiation table"

Armenian Foreign Ministry has rebutted information of Azerbaijani mass media that "Turkey's proposal regarding the resolution of the Karabakh conflict is on the negotiation table".
02 October 2008 [17:04]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "Presidential elections in Azerbaijan differ much from the previous ones"

"The agitation campaign in Azerbaijan is held in normal conditions without any restrictions", said chairman of the Great Creation party and presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
02 October 2008 [15:54]

Sabir Rustamkhanly heads for USA

02 October 2008 [14:26]

Azerbaijan to expand its military presence in Afghanistan

Azerbaijani parliament has passed decision on increasing the number of Azerbaijani peacekeepers in Afghanistan at the sitting of autumn session today, APA reports.
02 October 2008 [14:20]

Presidential candidate: "My life is endangered"

The Muasir Musavat party will hold a meeting near Sevinj cinema on October 11, said Hafiz Hajiyev, chairman of the party and presidential candidate.
02 October 2008 [14:09]

Select Energy GMBH to ship 1,000,000 barrels of Azeri Light oil from Ceyhan port

The SOCAR Department of Marketing and Economic Operations has declared a customer for 1,000,000 barrels of Azeri Light oil, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for SOCAR.