Politics

24 January 2008 [11:14]

Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Great Britain meets member of House of Lords

Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Great Britain Fakhraddin Gurbanov met with the Member of House of Lords of this country Baroness O’Cathain.
24 January 2008 [10:59]

Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Azerbaijan appointed

The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, appointed the new RK Ambassador to Azerbaijan, according to the official website of the President of Kazakhstan.
24 January 2008 [10:47]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on January 23 and 24 again.
24 January 2008 [10:13]

Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Azerbaijan

A meeting of the Iran-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission in Baku will take place after the protocol of the meeting is defined, as reported by the Iranian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Azerbaijan Nasir Hamidi Zare.
23 January 2008 [18:55]

Azerbaijani Ambassador presents credentials to Bahraini king

Azerbaijan`s Ambassador to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Tofig Abdullayev presented his credentials to King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on Tuesday.
23 January 2008 [18:53]

Recommendations on improvement of Azerbaijan’s judicial system prepared

The Institute for Peace and Democracy and Forum of Azerbaijani Lawyers have prepared recommendations on improvement of the judicial system of Azerbaijan.
23 January 2008 [17:07]

Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Iraq presents credentials to Iraqi President

Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Iraq Elman Arasly has presented credentials to Iraqi President Jalal Talabani.
23 January 2008 [16:51]

Visa regime between Azerbaijan and Israel likely to be eliminated

Israel will study the situation with elimination of a visa regime with Russia.
23 January 2008 [16:39]

Nagorno-Garabagh conflict to be discussed at PUOICM session

Azerbaijani parliamentarians will raise the issue of Nagorno-Garabagh conflict at a session of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of the Islamic Conference member states (PUOICM) to be held in Cairo.
23 January 2008 [14:05]

Azerbaijani Central Election Commission intending to hold exit poll during presidential elections

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Azerbaijan is interested in holding an exit poll in the forthcoming presidential elections.
23 January 2008 [13:52]

Azerbaijan's Union for Democracy to offer project on Garabagh conflict settlement

A regular session of the Union for Democracy will be held on January 28.
23 January 2008 [13:11]

Dennis Summut: "I do hope that year of 2008 will contribute to peace in the South Caucasus"

"I do hope that year of 2008 will contribute to peace in the South Caucasus", Dennis Summut, chief executive of British LINKS, said commenting on the situation in the region.
23 January 2008 [12:46]

British-Azerbaijani Society holds annual meeting

The British-Azerbaijani Society held its annual meeting Tuesday at Azerbaijan`s Embassy in London.
23 January 2008 [12:27]

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

A court hearing on the case of imprisoned editor-in-chief of the Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid, presided by judge Sudaba Mamedova, has been put off by the Yasamal district court.
23 January 2008 [12:16]

President of Azerbaijan to visit Morocco

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is expected to pay an official visit to Morocco in spring of 2008
23 January 2008 [12:08]

President of Azerbaijan leaves for Switzerland

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has left for Switzerland for participation in the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos.
23 January 2008 [11:28]

Azerbaijan's Parliament not to discuss draft laws on freedom of assembly and speech at session in spring

The draft laws "On the Freedom of Assembly" and "On the Freedom of Speech" have not been included into the calendar plan of discussions of laws at the spring session of the Azerbaijani parliament.
23 January 2008 [11:17]

Azerbaijan's Communist Party considering Ministry of Justice not right to deprive it of stamp and registration documents

Chairman of the Communist Party of Azerbaijan Rustam Shakhsuvarov considers that the Ministry of Justice can not deprive the party of its stamp and registration documents.
23 January 2008 [10:51]

Armenians violate ceasefire again

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on January 22 again.
22 January 2008 [17:02]

Indonesian newspaper publishes article on Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Embassy to Indonesia published an article on Azerbaijan in "The Jakarta Post" newspaper.
22 January 2008 [16:47]

Armenians try to equate Kosovo problem to Nagorno Garabagh at PACE session

The Armenian delegation tried to equate the Kosovo conflict to Nagorno Garabagh during the winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
22 January 2008 [15:40]

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to pay official visit to Hungary

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev will pay an official visit to Hungary on February 18-19, according to the Presidential Administration of Hungary.
22 January 2008 [15:35]

European Court to consider Eldar Namazov's claim in 2008

The European Court of Human Rights promises to consider a claim of Eldar Namazov, head of the public forum "In the name of Azerbaijan", in 2008.
22 January 2008 [14:20]

Candidate for President of Armenia: "The settlement of the Nagorno-Garabagh conflict must rely on agreements between the so-called "Nagorno-Garabagh Republic" and Azerbaijan"

The settlement of the Garabagh conflict must rely on agreements between the so-called "Nagorno-Garabagh Republic" and Azerbaijan.
22 January 2008 [13:01]

Murad Sadaddinov "Unfortunately, we do not have specialists on the level of the European Court"

Azerbaijan does not have specialists on the level of the European Court.
22 January 2008 [12:16]

One more Azerbaijani soldier killed by Armenians

A soldier of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan died yesterday in the result of a ceasefire by Armenians near the Chayli village of Terter.
22 January 2008 [11:54]

Vaan Ovannisyan: "Nagorno Garabagh must return to the negotiation table"

Nagorno Garabagh must return to the negotiation table.
22 January 2008 [11:28]

Azerbaijani militaries to attend phototherapy courses in Turkey

Phototherapy courses will be conducted from January 28 to February 2, in Ankara.
22 January 2008 [10:59]

Armenians break ceasefire in three directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on January 21 and 22 again.
21 January 2008 [19:06]

Said Dadashbeyli's gang appeal to Baku Appellate Court

An appeal against the decision of the Court of Grave Crimes has been sent to the Baku Appellate ate Court.
21 January 2008 [18:28]

Several Azerbaijani women file claim against Vusal Gasanov abusing them during Ganimat Zahid's trial

A number of Azerbaijani women sent a complaint against Vusal Gasanov, participating in a fist fight along with the editor-in-chief of the Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid.
21 January 2008 [17:35]

Samed Seidov elected PACE vice president

Samed Seidov, head of the parliamentary delegation of Azerbaijan in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has been elected the vice president of this structure.
21 January 2008 [17:13]

Azerbaijani Parliamentarian Ganira Pashayeva works out written declaration on January 20 tragedy

A written declaration on the tragedy of January 20 has been prepared by member of the Azerbaijani delegation in the PACE session, MP Ganira Pashayeva.
21 January 2008 [17:02]

Ilham Aliyev receives chairman of Bahrain International Investment Bank

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Said Abdul Djalil Muhamed Al Fahim, chairman of the International Investment bank of Bahrain and the group "Al-Fahim".
21 January 2008 [16:29]

Khazar Ibragim: "In fact, Armenian Defense Minister has recognized the fact of occupation of Azerbaijani lands"

The announcement of the Defense Minister of Armenia on possible occupation of another 20% and appearance of another 1 million refugees proves that Armenia, in fact, recognized the occupation of Azerbaijani lands.
21 January 2008 [16:11]

Austrian ambassador to Azerbaijan to visit Baku

Austrian ambassador to Azerbaijan Marius Galigaris will pay a visit to Azerbaijan on January 24-25.
21 January 2008 [15:58]

Armenian Parliamentarian: "Armenian delegation in PACE will discuss possible visit of the head of the temporary commission on Garabagh to the region"

An Armenian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will discuss possible visit of the head of the temporary commission on Garabagh Lord Russell Johnston to the region.
21 January 2008 [14:08]

European Commission to open representation in Azerbaijan

An opening ceremony of the representation of the European Commission in Azerbaijan will be held in Baku on February 4.
21 January 2008 [13:50]

Spanish Lluis Maria de Puig elected new PACE president

The winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has started in Strasbourg today.
21 January 2008 [13:11]

The Caspian Moment

Please find below the full article of the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mamedyarov published in the US-based Wall Street Journal.
21 January 2008 [12:53]

PACE winter session starts today

The Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe (PACE) starts its winter session.
21 January 2008 [12:45]

Turkmen President to visit Azerbaijan

Turkmen President Kurbanguli Berdymukhamedov will visit Azerbaijan, according to sources from the Azerbaijani embassy in Turkmenistan.
21 January 2008 [11:17]

Azerbaijani military men taking part in NATO arrangements in Switzerland

Several arrangements in line of a plan of individual partnership, signed between Azerbaijan and NATO in the framework of the "Partnership for Peace" program will start this week.
21 January 2008 [11:08]

Parvin Mirzazade: "Azerbaijan currently has diplomatic missions in more than 50 countries"

"Azerbaijan currently has diplomatic missions in more than 50 countries", Parvin Khayam oglu Mirzazade, chief of the State Protocol Service under the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan, said.
21 January 2008 [10:55]

Armenians break ceasefire again

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on January 20 and 21 again.
21 January 2008 [10:47]

Azerbaijani human rights activists appeal to PACE President and co-rapporteurs of Monitoring Committee on Azerbaijan

Day.Az publishing house has received an appeal of a group of Azerbaijani human rights activists sent to the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and co-rapporteurs of the Monitoring Committee on Azerbaijan.
21 January 2008 [09:58]

EU troika to visit Azerbaijan

The EU troika will travel to Baku on February 4.
19 January 2008 [16:12]

Armenians collect $5.7 million for "development" of Shusha, Azerbaijani occupied land

During the Yerevan-Shusha-Moscow-Bethlehem telebridge, $5.7 million was donated to the "Restoration Fund" of Shusha, occupied by Armenians.
19 January 2008 [13:37]

American congressman Joe Wilson makes report on January 20 tragedy

American congressman Joe Wilson addressed the House of Representatives on occasion of the anniversary of January 20 tragedy.
19 January 2008 [12:19]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians leave for PACE winter session

The delegation of the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe on 18 January left for Strasbourg to participate in the Organization’s winter session.
19 January 2008 [11:42]

EuroParliament adopts resolution on South Caucasus

The European parliament has adopted a resolution "More effective policy of the European Union regarding the South Caucasus: from promises to actions".
19 January 2008 [10:50]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Agdam and Khojavend

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on January 18 and 19 again.
19 January 2008 [10:45]

Armenian President: "Nagorno Garabagh conflict can be settled on basis of the Madrid agreements"

Nagorno Garabagh conflict can be settled on basis of the Madrid agreements of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
19 January 2008 [10:29]

Bernard Fassier: "The conflict will not be settled no matter who wins the new war"

A war is not an optimal version of the conflict settlement.
19 January 2008 [10:09]

Armenian Minister of Defense: "Azerbaijan should think over what it would do in case of a loss of another 20% of lands and appearance of another 2 million refugees"

Armenian troops are ready to ensure the security of the country, Armenian Minister of Defense Mikael Arutyunan said, commenting on the announcements of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
18 January 2008 [19:02]

Bernard Fassier: "It is time for Azerbaijan and Armenia to assess the proposals of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen on the whole, along with details"

Facts of discrepant announcements by Azerbaijan and Armenia prove the righteousness of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen, who decided to define basic principles first and then to pass to the conflict settlement.
18 January 2008 [18:39]

Yuri Merzlyakov: "Azerbaijan and Armenia interpret issues, which they consider important in the basic principles of the conflict settlement, as they wish"

It is obvious that Azerbaijan and Armenia have thoroughly studied the document, presented to them in Madrid, and the co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group will work out the next working version of the basic principles of settlement on basis of ideas received from both sides.
18 January 2008 [18:15]

Iranian Azerbaijanis protest against opening of Armenian Consulate General in Tabriz

Iranian Azerbaijanis protested against opening of the Armenian Consulate General in Tabriz.
18 January 2008 [17:25]

Armenian President Robert Kocharyan: "The so-called "Nagorno Garabagh Republic" takes an active part in the process of peaceful settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict"

The self-appointed "Nagorno Garabagh Republic" takes an active part in the process of peaceful settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict.
18 January 2008 [16:36]

Deputy of Armenian Parliament: "In case Serj Sarkisyan wins presidential elections, the pro-Armenian resolution of Nagorno-Garabagh conflict is guaranteed"

In case the working Prime Minister of Armenia Serj Sarkisyan wins presidential elections, the pro-Armenian resolution of the Garabagh conflict is guaranteed.
18 January 2008 [16:05]

Ilham Aliyev receives OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Minsk Group co-chairmen including Bernad Fassier (France), Yuri Merzlyakov (Russia), Matthew Bryza (US) and special representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office Andjey Kaspshik.
18 January 2008 [15:57]

Nizami Bahmanov: "Nobody can change the format of negotiations in the settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict"

“Nobody can change the format of negotiations in the settlement of Nagorno Garabagh conflict. This format was admitted in 1992. Conflict parties are Armenia and Azerbaijan in this format.
18 January 2008 [15:21]

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry: "The announcement of the Defense Minister of the so-called "Nagorno Garabagh Republic" is merely a propaganda trick"

Spokesman for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan Eldar Sabiroglu commented on the announcement about the intention of the so-called "Nagorno Garabagh Republic" to purchase new air defense systems.
18 January 2008 [15:10]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs meet with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister - UPDATED

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov met with the co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk group today.
18 January 2008 [14:26]

Ilham Aliyev to visit Ukraine

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay an official visit to Ukraine in late spring-early summer of 2008.
18 January 2008 [13:18]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen: "Armenian press has distorted information, spread in our name" - UPDATED

The co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk group have arrived in Baku today.