Politics

17 June 2008 [16:57]

President of Azerbaijan receives chairman of Turkish parliament

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by chairman of Turkish parliament Koksal Toptan, reports the press service for the president.
17 June 2008 [15:54]

Armenian and Russian Defense Ministers discuss issues of regional security in Moscow

Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, visiting Moscow, met with Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, said spokesman for the Armenian Minister, colonel Seyran Shahsuvaryan.
17 June 2008 [15:00]

Ana Veten Party nominates Ilham Aliyev for presidential elections - UPDATED

Ana Veten party's session has ended, said party chairman Fazail Aghamaly.
17 June 2008 [14:32]

President of Azerbaijan receives chairman of France-Azerbaijan friendship group

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Jean Luis Dumont, chairman of the group of France-Azerbaijan friendship, reports the press service for the president.
17 June 2008 [14:02]

Azerbaijan Party of Social Welfare to hold session at Park-Inn hotel

Azerbaijan Party of Social Welfare intends to hold a next session on June 18, said assistant for party chairman Ruslan Sadikhov.
17 June 2008 [13:47]

Speaker of Turkish parliament arrives in Azerbaijan

A delegation led by speaker of Turkish parliament Keksal Toptan has arrived in Baku today.
17 June 2008 [12:21]

Walter Schwimmer: "Council of Europe does not apply double standards towards Azerbaijan and Armenia"

Day.Az interview with Walter Schwimmer, chairman of the International coordination committee of the world public forum "Dialogue of civilizations" and former CE Secretary General.
17 June 2008 [11:56]

Fazail Aghamaly: "A party which is not able to rent 100 square meters for its activity should leave the political stage"

"Under pretense of not having an office, opposition is spreading negative rumors about the government and the state committee for state property management, said chairman of Ana Veten party, MP Fazail Aghamaly.
17 June 2008 [11:46]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on June 12 and 13.
17 June 2008 [11:40]

Dennis Summut: “Not much was expected from the St Petersburg meeting and not much was achieved”

Armenpress interview with Dennis Summut, chief executive of British NGO LINKS.
17 June 2008 [11:38]

Eldar Jahangirov: "Azerbaijan's return to the orbit of Russia domination is not too promising for us"

Day.Az interview with famous political scientist Eldar Jahangirov.
17 June 2008 [10:43]

President of Azerbaijan receives chairman of Central Asia-Caucasus Institute

On June 16, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Chairman of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute at Johns Hopkins University Frederick Starr.
17 June 2008 [10:14]

NATO official: "Azerbaijan’s NATO membership is not on the agenda"

"Azerbaijan’s NATO membership is not on the agenda”, Head of the Planning Section at NATO’s Operations Division, Diego Ruiz Palmer said, APA reports.
17 June 2008 [09:58]

NATO summer school opens in Baku

Azerbaijan is an important partner of NATO and its rich energy sources is an additional guarantee of its security, said Diego Ruiz Palmer, chief of NATO operational department.
17 June 2008 [09:03]

Ali Hasanov: "The President of Azerbaijan will soon be presented a concept of state support to mass media"

The President of Azerbaijan will soon be presented a concept of state support to mass media, said Ali Hasanov, chief of sociopolitical department of Azerbaijan's presidential administration.
14 June 2008 [13:48]

Ali Hasanov: "Non-participation of a separate candidate or a party at the elections does not mean boycott of elections"

I do not think that the whole opposition intends to boycott the elections, said Ali Hasanov, chief of the sociopolitical department of Azerbaijan's presidential administration.
14 June 2008 [13:33]

Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan launches political campaign Fair Play

The Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan has initiated a new political campaign Fair Play.
14 June 2008 [12:18]

Yeni Azerbaijan party holds conference on 15th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev's return to Baku

Yeni Azerbaijan party held a conference on the Day of Salvation, marked in Azerbaijan on May 14, day of Heydar Aliyev's return from Nakhchivan to Baku.
14 June 2008 [11:13]

Rasul Quliyev's party obliged to seek for new office

"The Open Society Party is obliged to seek for another office as a term of a contract on hiring the office, we are now in, has expired", said deputy chairman of the party Yaqub Abbasov.
14 June 2008 [10:43]

CE calls of Azerbaijani authorities to punish people, responsible for torturing Sardar Jalaloghlu

The CE Committee of Ministers called on Azerbaijani authorities to reveal and find those responsible for subjecting leader of Azerbaijan Democratic Party Sardar Jalaloghlu to torture.
14 June 2008 [10:13]

Araz Alizade: "Opposition parties and movements will gain 20-25% altogether during the presidential elections in Azerbaijan"

Day.Az interview with co-chair of Azerbaijan's Social-Democratic Party Araz Alizade.
14 June 2008 [10:04]

Armenians violate ceasefire again

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on June 13.
14 June 2008 [09:20]

Musavat party's picket not sanctioned

The Baku city administration rejected to sanction the Musavat party picket, it planned to hold near the administration on June 17, said head of party's central office Arif Hajili.
14 June 2008 [09:13]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on national holiday

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan sent a message of congratulations to Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on the country’s national holiday - Birthday of Queen.
13 June 2008 [17:40]

Venice Commission discusses amendments to Azerbaijan’s Electoral Code

Council of Europe’s Venice Commission discussed the amendments to Azerbaijan’s Electoral Code and Law on Freedom of Assembly in its 75th plenary session, Sergei Kuznetsov, Venice Commission’s official on elections and referendums told APA.
13 June 2008 [16:14]

Damage, caused by Armenian-committed arsons to ecology of Aghdam region, makes AZN 88,500

Arsons, committed by Armenians, caused damage to the occupied territories of Aghdam, Azerbaijan.
13 June 2008 [15:58]

Ana Veten party to hold session at Park Inn hotel

Ana Veten party, functioning in Azerbaijan, plans to hold its regular session on June 17, said party chairman, MP Fazail Aghamaly.
13 June 2008 [15:10]

Our Azerbaijan bloc to be evicted from the office

"Our Azerbaijan" bloc will have to move from the office within three days, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
13 June 2008 [14:13]

Ali Hasanov: "Elections in Azerbaijan will meet all international standards"

"Certainly, we would want to coordinate everything, related to the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan, with the Venice Commission and the Council of Europe.
13 June 2008 [13:58]

President of Azerbaijan receives Belgian state minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Jean-Luc Dean, member of the European Parliament, State Minister, former Prime Minister of Belgium today, reports the press service for the President.
13 June 2008 [13:51]

Yeni Azerbaijan party holds conferences in city and regional branches

Due to preparations for the fourth session the Yeni Azerbaijan party holds conferences in the regional and city branches, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
13 June 2008 [12:50]

NATO summer school to open in Baku, Azerbaijan

The NATO summer school will open in the capital of Azerbaijan on June 16, reports Novosti-Azerbaijan with reference to the press service for the Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry.
13 June 2008 [12:40]

Araz Alizade: "Social-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan will take part in the presidential elections"

"Social-Democratic party of Azerbaijan has twice boycotted the elections and according the result this tactics is not effective", said party chairman Araz Alizade.
13 June 2008 [12:18]

Zbignev Bzhezinski: "Russia tends to destabilize Georgia to take control over Baku-Ceyhan pipeline"

Russia attempts to destabilize situation in Georgia to take control over the Baku-Ceyhan pipeline, passing via Georgia, says former adviser for US president in Jimmy Carter's administration, famous US political scientist Zbignev Bzhezinski.
13 June 2008 [11:25]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on June 12 and 13.
13 June 2008 [10:27]

Venice Commission to discuss amendments to Azerbaijan's Electoral Code

Issue of amendments to the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan will be discussed at the 75th plenary session of the CE Venice Commission, reports Novosti-Azerbaijan with reference to the official website of the Venice Commission.
13 June 2008 [09:56]

Elmira Suleymanova: "Day of human rights in Azerbaijan is not just a holiday, it is also a huge work"

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova.
12 June 2008 [17:37]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev's party asks Ilham Aliyev to provide them with office

The Single Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, led by Qudrat Hasanquliyev, has sent an appeal to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, said deputy chairman of the party Elchin Mirzabeyli.
12 June 2008 [15:30]

Muasir Musavat party holds zonal sessions

Muasir Musavat party continues holding zonal sessions in the regions of Azerbaijan, said party chairman Hafiz Hajiyev.
12 June 2008 [14:42]

Mazahir Panahov: "Today the president of the country has a high rating in Azerbaijan. We do not need to keep it a secret"

Central Election Commission (CEC) held a seminar-meeting for the chairmen of district election commissions on Thursday. Chairmen of 125 district election commissions have attended the seminar, APA reports.
12 June 2008 [14:01]

President of Azerbaijan receives Minister of Architecture and Town-Building of Turkey

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev receives Turkey Minister of Agriculture and Town-building Faruk Nafiz Ozak, reports the press service for the President.
12 June 2008 [13:32]

President of Azerbaijan receives British prince

President of Azerbaijan received Price of Britain, Duke of York Andrew, reports the press service for the President.
12 June 2008 [13:21]

Chairman of Azerbaijan Communist Party invited to Ukraine

Chairman of Azerbaijan's communist party Rauf Qurbanov has been invited for the 42nd session of the communist party of Ukraine.
12 June 2008 [13:05]

Duke of York arrives in Baku

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, second son of Queen Elizabeth II has arrived in Baku, APA reports.
12 June 2008 [12:39]

Hafiz Pashayev: "Pro-Armenian promises of the candidates for US President should not be taken too seriously"

Day.Az blitz-interview with Hafiz Pashayev, deputy foreign minister of Azerbaijan, rector of diplomatic academy, first ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to the United States (1993-2006).
12 June 2008 [12:18]

President of Azerbaijan to visit Kazakhstan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is invited to take part in festivities on the 10th anniversary of the capital of Kazakhstan -Astana.
12 June 2008 [11:41]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "Nomination of a single candidate from opposition of Azerbaijan is not urgent today"

Nomination of a single candidate from opposition of Azerbaijan is not urgent today, said chairman of Great Creation party, MP Fazil Qazanfaorghlu.
12 June 2008 [11:23]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "Lala Shovkat or Ali Kerimli will never make way for each other"

Day.Az interview with Qudrat Hasanquliyev, chairman of Azerbaijan's Single Popular Front Party, nominating his candidacy at presidential elections.
12 June 2008 [10:57]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to visit region of Nagorno Karabakh conflict

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs will visit the region of Nagorno Karabakh conflict in the last week of June, said Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan.
12 June 2008 [10:44]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "Armenia will continue instisting on involving "Nagorno Karabakh Republic" to talks on the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

Armenia has already spoken for the complete participation of the self-declared "Nagorno Karabakh Republic" as a party of talks on the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan.
12 June 2008 [10:28]

Armenians break ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on June 11 and 12.
12 June 2008 [09:54]

Musavat party appeals to Baku city administration with request to sanction picket

Musavat party has appealed to the Baku city administration for sanctioning picket it plans to hold in front of the Baku city administration, said chief of party head office Arif Hajili.
12 June 2008 [09:26]

Azerbaijani first lady becomes OIC goodwill ambassador

Mehriban Aliyeva, president of Heydar Aliyev's foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO goodwill ambassador and member of parliament, has become a goodwill ambassador of the Organization of Islamic conference.
12 June 2008 [09:14]

President of Azerbaijan felicitates Russian counterpart on Russia Day

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev on the country`s public holiday, Russia Day, Day.Az reports with reference to AzerTac.
12 June 2008 [09:10]

Political scientist Alexander Skakov: "War in Karabakh possible in case of severe crisis"

War is always possible but it’s not because someone wants it, according to a Russian analyst.
11 June 2008 [17:46]

Asim Mollazade meets with Beverlie Hills mayor

Chairman of Democratic Reforms Party Asim Mollazade met with mayor of Beverli Hills city of California Jimmi Delshad.
11 June 2008 [16:07]

Political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan: "Soonest resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict is impossible"

"Resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict in the real political perspective, both short-term and middle-term one, is impossible", said director of Caucasus Mass Media Institute Alexander Iskandaryan.
11 June 2008 [15:26]

Center of Democratic Elections fails to decide about participation in presidential elections in Azerbaijan

A regular session of the Center of Democratic Elections, functioning in Azerbaijan, was held today, said Azadlyg party chairman Ahmed Oruj.
11 June 2008 [15:13]

President of Azerbaijan receives OIC secretary general

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Conference Ikmaladdin Ikhsanoghlu, reports the press service for the President.
11 June 2008 [13:35]

Hafiz Hajiyev: "Muasir Musavat party does not intend to hold unsanctioned protests"

"A meeting committee has been created in the party to take mass actions following ratification of the law "On Freedom of Assembly", said chairman of Muasir Musavat party Hafiz Hajiyev.
11 June 2008 [13:18]

Political scientist Alexander Skakov: "Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement is unreal today"

"Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement is unreal and impossible today", considers Alexander Skakov, chief of CIS Department of Russian Institute of strategic researches.
11 June 2008 [13:03]

Political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan: "The resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict lies in the political dimension"

Nagorno Karabakh conflict is a political one and its resolution lies in the political dimension but not the dimension of law, said head of the Caucasus Mass media Institute, political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan.