Politics

05 February 2008 [12:14]

Farhad Aliyev stops hunger strike

The state of health of Azerbaijan's former economic development minister did not allow him to continue hunger-strike.
05 February 2008 [11:59]

Azerbaijani President receives EU troika delegation

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of the EU troika led by Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
05 February 2008 [11:52]

Andrzey Kaspszyk: "Co-chairs will present a new version of proposals to Armenia and Azerbaijan after OSCE chairs' visit to the region"

A new version of proposals will be presented to the parties after Finnish Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanevra’s visit to the region this month.
05 February 2008 [11:35]

Khazar Ibragim: "Non-participation of Nagorno-Garabagh population in the presidential elections in Azerbaijan contradicts the law"

Elections of Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia reveal most violations of the national legislation of Azerbaijan and international law, regarding Nagorno Garabagh.
05 February 2008 [11:23]

Elmar Mamedyarov: "If an agreement on basic principles of Nagorno-Garabagh conflict settlement is achieved, tit will be made public"

We hope that elections of Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia will not affect the process of negotiations over Nagorno-Garabagh conflict.
05 February 2008 [10:52]

Sabina Freizer: "New war in Garabagh may resume by 2012"

Sabina Freizer, director of European programs of the International Crisis Group, considers Azerbaijan's growing budget for military expenses, to be the fact of initiation of a new war in Nagorno-Garabagh.
05 February 2008 [10:27]

Office of European Commission inaugurated in Baku, Azerbaijan

The office of EU European Commission was inaugurated in Baku, APA reports.
05 February 2008 [10:06]

Co-rapporteurs of PACE Monitoring Committee meet with Azerbaijani opposition leaders

Co-rapporteurs of the Monitoring Committee of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) on Azerbaijan Andres Herkel and Eugenia Zhivkova met with the representatives of opposition in Azerbaijan.
04 February 2008 [18:34]

Andres Herkel: "The pre-election situation is normal in Azerbaijan"

The pre-election situation is normal in Azerbaijan and there are no particular problems here.
04 February 2008 [17:26]

Elmar Mamedyarov: "Azerbaijan is interested in EU Neighborhood policy and is ready to it"

EU troika met with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov in the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan today.
04 February 2008 [16:18]

PACE co-rapporteurs for Azerbaijan to meet with Elmar Mamedyarov

PACE co-rapporteurs for Azerbaijan Andres Herkel and Yevgeniya Jivkova will meet with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov in the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.
04 February 2008 [15:35]

US Azerbaijanis to support John McCain in presidential elections

US Azeris Network (USAN) stated that they will support republican candidate John McCain in the presidential elections, APA reports.
04 February 2008 [14:07]

Benita Ferrero-Waldner: "Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railroad does not seem to us to be a project of regional importance"

Day.Az has interviewed Benita Ferrero-Waldner, European commissary for external and European Neighborhood policy.
04 February 2008 [13:03]

Yeni Azerbaijan party intending to reveal main problems of Azerbaijani population

The Yeni Azerbaijan party initiated a public poll among the population.
04 February 2008 [12:20]

Azerbaijani political scientist: "Levon Ter-Petrosyan will become the president of Armenia"

Azerbaijani political scientist Rustam Mamedov considers that Levon Ter-Petrosyan will become the next president of Armenia.
04 February 2008 [10:54]

Deputy Aide of US Secretary of State to visit Azerbaijan

Deputy Aide of US Secretary of State for education and culture Tom Ferrow will arrive in Baku on February 6.
04 February 2008 [10:46]

Andres Herkel: "Azerbaijan should settle a number of issues before presidential elections"

Rapporteur of the PACE Monitoring Committee for Azerbaijan Yevgeniya Jivkova arrived in Azerbaijan.
04 February 2008 [10:37]

Prison administration refusing to transfer imprisoned reporter Mirza Sakit to medical center

Azadlyg newspaper reporter Mirza Sakit, kept in correctional ward No 14 will not be transfered to a medical center.
02 February 2008 [16:05]

OIC Parliamentary Union adopts resolution demanding unconditional withdrawal of Armenian troops from Azerbaijani territories

The fifth session of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) member-states is being held in Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
02 February 2008 [15:40]

Azerbaijan's former Economic Development Minister goes on hunger strike - UPDATED

Farhad Aliyev, former Economic Development Minister of Azerbaijan went on hunger strike, Isakhan Ashurov, lawyer of Aliyev told Day.Az.
02 February 2008 [15:22]

Safar Abiyev: "Double standards of European countries regarding Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict are inadmissible"

Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense received the newly appointed ambassador of Switzerland in our country Alan Guidetti.
02 February 2008 [15:05]

Safar Abiyev: "If Armenia does not give up the idea of occupation, Azerbaijan will undertake all measures to release its lands"

Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense Safar Abiyev received the ambassador of Korea to Azerbaijan Lew Kvang-Chuna today.
02 February 2008 [14:28]

Azerbaijan's opposition parties urged to declare sources of financing

The activist of the Yeni Azerbaijan Party accused the opposition parties of violating the law "On political parties".
02 February 2008 [14:06]

Chairman of Saudi Arabian parliament to visit Azerbaijan

Chairman of Saudi Arabian parliament Sheikh Salekh will pay a visit to Azerbaijan in May.
02 February 2008 [13:59]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians to take part in IMF-initiated seminar in Vienna

Azerbaijani parliamentarians led by Ziyad Samedzade, chairman of permanent commission for economic policy, will leave for Austria on February 3.
02 February 2008 [12:06]

Lord Russell-Johnston’s schedule of visit to Azerbaijan made public

Lord Russell-Johnston, British member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and chairman of Nagorno Garabagh subcommittee, will visit Azerbaijan on February 7-9.
02 February 2008 [11:22]

Moses Bekker: "Antisemitism and xenophobia in Armenia is not a myth but a frustrating reality, like idea of racial supremacy of "Aryan" Armenians over the representatives of Turkic, Jewish and other communities"

Antisemitism and xenophobia in Armenia is not a myth but a frustrating reality, like idea of racial supremacy of "Aryan" Armenians over the representatives of Turkic, Jewish and other communities.
02 February 2008 [10:41]

Armenians break ceasefire in three directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on February 1 and 2 again.
02 February 2008 [10:10]

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense: "Armenia should provide exact information about the country the Azerbaijani soldier has been handed over to"

Armenia should provide exact information to which country Azerbaijani soldier Samir Mammadov has been handed over, spokesman for Azerbaijani Defense Ministry Eldar Sabiroglu told APA.
01 February 2008 [17:28]

Azad Ragimov: "I do hope that the young generation of Azerbaijan will unite in support of a single worthy candidate during the forthcoming presidential elections"

"Year of 2007 was the year of youth in Azerbaijan and it was successful", Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports Azad Ragimov said during today's meeting on the day of Youth, Day.Az reports.
01 February 2008 [16:45]

Musavat party regarding detainment of 14 Dalga activists as violation of political rights

The Musavat party considers the detainment of 14 activists of the Dalga youth movement to be the violation of political rights and liberties.
01 February 2008 [16:02]

Delegation of Azerbaijan to take part in 74th plenary session of CoE Venice Commission

The 74th plenary session of the CoE Commission for democracy via right (Venice Commission) will be held in Venice, Italy on March 14-15.
01 February 2008 [15:55]

Azerbaijani Parliament proposes to establish Commission investigating occupation of Azerbaijani lands by Armenia

The Parliament of Azerbaijan proposed to establish a Commission to investigate facts on the occupation of Azerbaijani lands by Armenia, APA reports.
01 February 2008 [15:31]

Kamil Salimov: "The fact of installation of bugs in the hall where the session of Security Council was held with Ilham Aliyev's participation poses threat to the national security"

The fact of installation of bugs in the hall, where the session of Security Council was held with Ilham Aliyev's participation poses threat to the national security.
01 February 2008 [15:04]

Work group of human rights to discuss appointment of special rapporteur of PACE Monitoring Committee for political prisoners

A session of the work group of human rights, composed of representatives of the government and human rights activists is to be held tomorrow.
01 February 2008 [12:55]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister to pay official visit to Latvia

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov will pay an official visit to Latvia in April of this year.
01 February 2008 [12:48]

Adalyat party not to join any blocs or coalitions

Adalyat party intends to continue its independent activity.
01 February 2008 [12:05]

EU delegation to visit Azerbaijan

A delegation of the European Union led by Slovenian Foreign Minister Dmitri Rupel will visit Azerbaijan on February 4.
01 February 2008 [11:37]

Ilham Aliyev to visit Poland in late February

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay an official visit to Poland on February 26-27.
01 February 2008 [11:28]

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev receives WHO Director General

Yesterday President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Director General of the World Health Organization Margaret Chan, Day.Az reports with reference to the press service for the President.
01 February 2008 [11:14]

Armenians violate ceasefire again

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on February 1 again.
01 February 2008 [11:02]

King of Jordan to visit Azerbaijan

King of Jordan Abdallah the Second will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan in May.
01 February 2008 [10:35]

Baku police detains 14 participants of action devoted to Mamed Emin Rasulzade's birthday - PHOTO - UPDATED

The action of the Dalga youth movement devoted to Mamed Emin Rasulzade, has been prevented by policemen.
01 February 2008 [10:04]

Books about President and his family members to be coordinated with Presidential Administration prior to publication

The Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan has sent a warning letter to state, as well as private publishing and printing houses operating in the country.
31 January 2008 [18:45]

Azerbaijani Parliament to ratify joint declaration of Azerbaijani and Turkish presidents during its spring session

The spring session of Azerbaijani parliament will start tomorrow.
31 January 2008 [17:46]

Armenak Ovanisyan: "Levon Ter-Petrosyan's candidacy for the Armenian President is more suitable both for the soonest resolution of Garabagh conflict and Armenian-Turkish relations"

Though 20 days are left to presidential elections, it is too difficult to make forecasts on this issue.
31 January 2008 [17:28]

Former chief of Baku airport Security Service to undergo private trial

The court hearing on the case of Emil Suleymanov, former chief of the Security Service of the Baku airport, accused of espionage for Russia, will be held in private.
31 January 2008 [17:18]

UAE Sheikh to visit Azerbaijan

Sheikh Nayan bin Mubarak Al Nayan, sheikh and Minister of Education and Science of the United Arab Emirates will pay a visit to Azerbaijan and Georgia in early February.
31 January 2008 [14:10]

Court hearing on imprisoned reporter Ganimat Zahid's case put off

A court hearing on imprisoned editor-in-chief of the Azadlug newspaper Ganimat Zahid was put off in the Yasamal district court chaired by judge Sudaba Mamedova today.
31 January 2008 [13:55]

Gultekin Gajiyeva: "Work group members try to undertake serious steps to restore violated rights of the citizens"

The work group on human rights, composed of human rights activists and state representatives, will be held soon, MP Gultekim Gajiyeva, member of the work group, told APA.
31 January 2008 [13:02]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister to visit Libya

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov will visit Libya in the second half of February.
31 January 2008 [12:35]

Yurddash party to support Ilham Aliyev at presidential elections

The Yurddash party plans to hold its session in April.
31 January 2008 [12:29]

Armenians break ceasefire

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on January 30 and 31 again.
31 January 2008 [11:50]

Dmitri Rupel: "It is necessary to develop relations between Azerbaijan and European Union"

Dmitri Rupel, Slovenian Foreign Minister and EU chairman,indicated the priority of EU policy regarding the Council of Europe.
31 January 2008 [11:23]

Green Party of Azerbaijan offers to hold referendum in Nagorno Garabagh

The Green Party has worked out a program "25 steps towards the resolution of Garabagh dispute".
31 January 2008 [10:57]

Was the former chief of Baku airport security service spying on Ilham Aliyev?

Emil Suleymanov, former chief of the Security Service of Heydar Aliyev's airport in Baku, and an officer of the Ministry of National Security of Azerbaijan have been declared the agents of Russian intelligence services.
31 January 2008 [10:38]

Siyavush Novruzov: "We do not trust proposals of the Musavat party regarding a dialog"

The Yeni Azerbaijan party does not trust the proposals of the Musavat party regarding a dialog.
30 January 2008 [17:32]

Safa Mirzoyev: "The Election code of Azerbaijan will be amended"

Serious work on the Election Code is carried out with participation of experts of the Presidential Administration, Council of Europe and OSCE ODIHR.
30 January 2008 [16:45]

CoE Cabinet of Ministers to hear Thomas Hammerberg's report on observation of human rights in Azerbaijan

The report of CoE commissioner for human rights Thomas Hammerberg will be introduced in late February of 2008.
30 January 2008 [16:37]

Mirza Sakit to be transferred to medical center of Penitentiary Service

Imprisoned reporter of Azadlyg opposition newspaper Mirza Sakit will be transferred to the medical center of the Penitentiary service of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Justice.
30 January 2008 [16:19]

Head of Armenian mission in NATO: "Deployment of peacekeeping forces in Nagorno Garabagh conflict will be possible after a political agreement is reached"

Deployment of peacekeeping forces in Nagorno Garabagh will be possible after a political agreement is reached and upon consent of all the sides of the conflict.
30 January 2008 [15:49]

Young people of Yeni Azerbaijan party fully support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy for president

According to Day.Az, chairman of the association Ramil Gasanov said addressing the event that this year is especially important for the young people of Azerbaijan, as presidential elections will be held in 2008.
30 January 2008 [14:39]

Ali Akhmedov: "The government of Azerbaijan, along with country's opposition, considers policy on European integration to be a positive factor"

"Azerbaijan will pass a decision about membership in any organization, including NATO, when it is necessary".
30 January 2008 [13:33]

Ilgar Mamedov: "Azerbaijan will not join the European Union in the near future, but striving for it promotes the progress in our country"

The issue of Azerbaijan's European integration is hardly connected with the European integration of Turkey.
30 January 2008 [12:26]

Yeni Azerbaijan party not to create political bloc at presidential elections

The Yeni Azerbaijan party does not intend to create an election coalition of political parties around its candidate for president.
30 January 2008 [12:06]

Ali Aliyev: "Dialog with powers must pursue definite aims"

Azadlyg coalition considers that an initiative is needed for the government-opposition dialog.
30 January 2008 [11:52]

Ombudsman to assist to extradition of Azerbaijani prisoners from Poland

Azerbaijani ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova visited the correctional wards of Poland.
30 January 2008 [10:36]

USA likely to cancel Jackson-Venick amendment for Azerbaijan

Draft laws offering to cancel Jackson-Venick amendment towards Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, were introduced for consideration in the US Senate.
29 January 2008 [18:18]

US Republicans offer Azadlyg opposition party to train young leaders

A regular session of the Azadlyg party co-chairmen was held today.
29 January 2008 [17:47]

Candidate for Armenian President: "Concessions and compromises in the Garabagh conflict settlement are inadmissible, as Azerbaijan will not stop on that"

Candidate for Armenian President from the Popular Party Tigran Karapetyan considers compromises in the settlement of the Garabagh conflict to be inadmissible.