Politics

02 June 2008 [10:01]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on June 1 and 2.
02 June 2008 [09:44]

Olinko Vieira Angulo: "Mexico is interested in attaining status of observer under GUAM"

Day.Az blitz interview with Olinko Vieira Angulo, professor of the Center of International relations of Mexico National Autonomous University.
02 June 2008 [09:05]

Police impede conduction of session by Karabakh Liberation Organization - UPDATED

The Karabakh Liberation Organization is obliged to hold the session in parts.
31 May 2008 [11:06]

Azadlyg party suspends court trial on head office provision

The Azadlyg party, functioning in Azerbaijan, has not been provided with office so far, said party chairman Ahmed Oruj.
31 May 2008 [10:56]

Eldar Zeynalov: "The report of the US Department of State will not affect US-Azerbaijani relations"

Day.Az with famous human rights activist Eldar Zeynalov.
31 May 2008 [10:06]

Armenians break ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 31.
31 May 2008 [09:53]

David Merkel: "We hope that these elections in Azerbaijan will be better than previous ones"

Day.Az interview with deputy assistant US Secretary of State David Merkel.
31 May 2008 [09:37]

Bahar Muradova: "Azerbaijan has taken into account some of recommendations of international organizations, but normal elections can be held even without them"

Day.Az interview with Bahar Muradova, vice-speaker of Milli Medjlis, deputy executive secretary of Yeni Azerbaijan party.
30 May 2008 [15:58]

"Our Azerbaijan" bloc to support Eldar Namazov's candidacy at presidential election in Azerbaijan

The political bloc "Our Azerbaijan" decided to support candidacy of the president of the forum "For the sake of Azerbaijan" Eldar Namazov during the presidential elections, reports the press service for the bloc.
30 May 2008 [15:48]

Azerbaijani parliament introduces amendments and alterations to the law "On Freedom of Assembly" with 98 voting for

Azerbaijani Parliament introduced amendments to the law "On Freedom of Assembly" with 98 deputies voting for.
30 May 2008 [14:18]

Azerbaijani opposition leaders do not agree with recent amendments to the Electoral Code

A regular session of the Center of Democratic Election, functioning in Azerbaijan, was held today.
30 May 2008 [12:22]

Azerbaijani parliament discusses issues of freedom of assembly

The parliament of Azerbaijan discusses amendments and alterations to the Law on freedom of assembly.
30 May 2008 [11:36]

Karabakh Liberation Organization to hold session in one of Azerbaijani regions

The third session of the Karabakh Liberation Organization is to be held on May 31, head of the organization Akif Naghi told Day.Az.
30 May 2008 [11:14]

Mubariz Qurbanly: "The report of the US Department of State on human rights should not be regarded as pressure on Azerbaijan"

"The report of the US Department of State on human rights should not be regarded as pressure on Azerbaijan", said deputy executive secretary of Yeni Azerbaijan party Mubariz Qurbanly.
30 May 2008 [10:53]

Azadlyg bloc plans to formally complete tactics of presidential elections boycotting in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan Popular Front Party has not yet settled the issue about participation in the upcoming presidential elections.
30 May 2008 [10:41]

Elkhan Nuriyev: "The United States and Russia do not have problems with Azerbaijan, but they do have great problems with Georgia and Armenia"

Today Azerbaijan is the only country in the South Caucasus which enjoys stable internal political situation, said Elkhan Nuriyev, chief of the center of strategic researches under President of Azerbaijan.
30 May 2008 [10:27]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 29 and 30.
30 May 2008 [10:12]

Armenian deputy Larisa Alaverdyan: "Armenia has been losing information war with Azerbaijan since 1996"

Armenia has been losing information war with Azerbaijan beginning from 1996, said deputy of the Heritage parliamentary faction of the Armenian National Assembly Larisa Alaverdyan.
30 May 2008 [09:42]

Amnesty International: "There were persistent reports of the use of torture or other ill-treatment by law enforcement officials"

Today.Az offers you the full text of the report of Amnesty International "The state of the world's human rights - 2008" on Azerbaijan.
30 May 2008 [09:13]

Azerbaijan Single Popular Front Party to hold session in June

A regular session of the Azerbaijan Single Popular Front Party's administration was held yesterday, the press service for the party reports.
30 May 2008 [09:05]

Powers, boycotting presidential elections, fail to attend forum of Azerbaijani opposition leaders

Azerbaijani opposition leaders held the second forum on the recent amendments and alterations to the Electoral Code of the country to be discussed at the next session of Milli Medjlis.
29 May 2008 [16:09]

US Department of State: "Torture and beating of persons in police and military custody resulted in four deaths in 2007, and security forces continue to act with impunity"

Today.Az offers you the full text of the report of the US Department of State "Advancing Freedom and Democracy Reports - 2008" on Azerbaijan.
29 May 2008 [15:50]

Araz Azimov: "No country in the world has supported Armenia's position on the issue of Nagorno Karabakh"

Azerbaijan's principal position is restoration of control over the situation in Nagorno Karabakh, said deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Araz Azimov.
29 May 2008 [15:40]

Ali Kerimli: "They do not issue a foreign passport to me by political motives"

"Today we plan to file an appeal to the Supreme Court", said chairman of Azerbaijan's Popular Front Party Ali Kerimli.
29 May 2008 [12:37]

Appeal on expansion of Azerbaijani peacekeeping contingent in Afghanistan submitted to Parliament of Azerbaijan

An appeal on raising number of Azerbaijani peacekeepers in Afghanistan has been submitted to Milli Medjlis.
29 May 2008 [12:21]

US deputy secretary of state to visit Azerbaijan

Deputy US Secretary of State on South and Middle Asia Richard Boucher is to arrive on a short-term visit to Baku on Thursday.
29 May 2008 [12:12]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 28 and 29.
29 May 2008 [12:02]

Swante Kornell: "Even if the central authorities are willing to hold very democratic elections, the officials of the executive powers in the regions may damage this process"

Day.Az interview with Swante Kornell, research director of the Institute of Middle Asia and the Caucasus of the Johns and Hopkins University (USA).
29 May 2008 [11:16]

Sabir Rustamkhanly: "Party of Civil Solidarity is ready to take part in the meetings of opposition"

"Party of Civil Solidarity is ready to take part in any forums and meetings of the opposition", told party chairman, Milli Medjlis deputy Sabir Rustamkhanly.
29 May 2008 [09:53]

Panakh Huseyn: "Opposition can not nominate a single candidate at presidential election in Azerbaijan"

"In current conditions the nomination of a single candidate from opposition is impossible", said Milli Medjlis deputy from Musavat party Panah Huseyn.
27 May 2008 [16:53]

Number of voters makes 4,834,584 people in Azerbaijan

The Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan has ratified the process of specification of the lists of voters.
27 May 2008 [16:16]

President of Azerbaijan to pay official visit to Finland

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay an official visit to Finland, reports ANS-Press with reference to Turan.
27 May 2008 [16:06]

National-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan suspends talks on unification with Azadlyg party

The National-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan is preparing for the upcoming session, said Oqtay Khalilov, head on the organizational issues for preparation to the session of the party.
27 May 2008 [15:40]

Azerbaijan's Supreme Court rejects Farhad Aliyev's appeal

The cassation appeal on the case of former economic development minister Farhad Aliyev was considered in the Supreme Court presided by judge Muzaffar Aghazade, said defender Isakhan Ashurov.
27 May 2008 [14:30]

Russia's Defense Ministry: "Russia will withdraw its proposals on Qabala radar station, if the United States deploy missile defense elements in Europe"

Proposals on the joint use of Qabala radar station in Azerbaijan will be withdrawn in case the United States deploy missile defense elements in Czechia and Poland.
27 May 2008 [13:57]

Vladimir Kazimirov: "There has not been any progress in Nagorno Karabakh conflict since 1994"

There has not been any progress in Nagorno Karabakh conflict since 1994, said former co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk group, deputy chairman of Association of Russian diplomats Vladimir Kazimirov.
27 May 2008 [12:49]

Yevgeni Kozhokin: "It is difficult for the OSCE Minsk group co-chairs to find a single position, as it takes time and efforts"

Day.Az interview with Yevgeni Kozhokin, director of Russian Institute for Strategic Researches.
27 May 2008 [11:34]

Panah Huseyn: "Belief in the power of Azerbaijani opposition has not exhausted yet"

"Opposition has sufficient chances for victory in the upcoming presidential elections", said Milli Medjlis deputy of Azerbaijan from Musavat party Panakh Huseyn.
27 May 2008 [10:41]

Swiss ambassador to Azerbaijan: "Forced way of the Karabakh conflict resolution will not lead to protracted peace"

Day.Az interview with Swiss ambassador to Azerbaijan Alan Guidetti.
27 May 2008 [10:13]

Turkish Prime Minister to visit Nakhchivan

Prime Minister of Turkey Rejep Tayip Erdoghan plans to visit Nakhchivan in early June, reports Turan agency with reference to sources in Nakhchivan.
27 May 2008 [09:48]

Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry allots two bodyguards for Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil

Two bodyguards were allotted for previously beaten and knifed Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil to ensure his security.
27 May 2008 [09:36]

Nasimi district court rejects Ali Kerimli's appeal about issuing foreign passport

The Nasimi district court considered the appeal of Azerbaijan's Popular Front Party chairman Ali Kerimli regarding the issue of foreign passport to him, said party chairman Ali Kerimli.
27 May 2008 [09:30]

Armenians commit arson in the occupied Shikhlar village of Azerbaijan's Agdam region

Armenian military men have committed catastrophic arson in the occupied Shikhlar village of Agdam region of Azerbaijan.
26 May 2008 [17:23]

Musavat party to work out proposals on amendments to Electoral Code with Azerbaijani opposition leaders

A regular session of the Musavat party divan was held today, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
26 May 2008 [15:57]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan expects Armenia to demonstrate constructiveness and will"

We expect Armenian side to be constructive and demonstrate will during the meeting of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia to be held in Saint Petersburg.
26 May 2008 [15:50]

President of Azerbaijan receives UAE External Trade Minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by UAE External Trade Minister Sheikha Ljubna bin Hali al-Kasimi.
26 May 2008 [15:26]

Azerbaijani servicemen take part in NATO trainings on arms control

Azerbaijani servicemen take part in a number of NATO events in line with individual program in the framework of Partnership for Peace program, said the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
26 May 2008 [14:27]

Foreign Ministries of Azerbaijan and Czechia hold consultations

Visit of Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Araz Azimov to Czechia, where he held political consultations with Czech colleagues, ended.
26 May 2008 [14:14]

President of Azerbaijan receives Finland's ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Finland to our country Petri Salo, reports press service for the President.
26 May 2008 [14:05]

Turkish State Minister: "Borders with Armenia will not open until Yerevan settles its problems with Ankara and its regional ally Azerbaijan"

"Borders with Armenia will not open until Yerevan settles its problems with Ankara and its regional ally Azerbaijan".
26 May 2008 [13:45]

Report on Azerbaijan to be introduced at Kiev session of PACE Monitoring Committee

The report "Functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan" would be heard at the session of the PACE Monitoring Committee in Kiev on May 27, Novosti-Azerbaijan reports with reference to the CE press service.
26 May 2008 [12:54]

Finland's ambassador hands copies of credentials to Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov received ambassador of Finland to Azerbaijan Pati Salo, said spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim.
26 May 2008 [12:45]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "Amendments to the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan should have been introduced long before"

"Though the political situation in Azerbaijan is quite calm, the process of democratic reforms has not been completed yet", said chairman of the Great Creation party, MP Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.