Politics

31 May 2010 [18:06]

Azerbaijani President receives governor of Chinese People's Bank

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Monday governor of the People's Bank of China Zhou Xiaochuan.
31 May 2010 [16:33]

Azerbaijan-Korea students' organization marks Azerbaijan's Republic Day in Seoul - PHOTO

Azerbaijan-Korea students’ organization BUTA organized a celebrative event to mark Republic Day of Azerbaijan in SONBUGK culture center in Seoul.
31 May 2010 [15:43]

Azerbaijan's consulate-general in Yekaterinburg marks Republic Day

Azerbaijan's consulate general in Yekaterinburg has organized an official reception marking May 28th – the Republic Day.
31 May 2010 [15:26]

U.S. Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy to make report at roundtable "US energy policy in South Caucasus and Caspian region" in Baku

A roundtable on the theme “US energy policy in South Caucasus and Caspian region” will be held at the Center for Strategic Studies under Azerbaijani President on June 2.
31 May 2010 [14:54]

Azerbaijan's Military Doctrine describes Armenia as aggressor

"The Military Doctrine of Azerbaijan describes Armenia as an aggressor. It also describes the situation and security threats in the region caused by this aggression”, member of the Defense and Security Committee of the Azerbaijani Parliament Zahid Oruj said.
31 May 2010 [14:22]

Russian expert: There is trend that Armenia's interests will be sacrificed

Day.Az interview with Director of the Russia-based Institute of Political Sociology Vyacheslav Smirnov.
31 May 2010 [14:13]

Azerbaijani Parliament increases fines for administrative offences

The Azerbaijani Parliament has increased the amount of fine for a number of administrative violations.
31 May 2010 [13:25]

Military-technical cooperation between Azerbaijan and U.S discussed in Baku

Military-technical cooperation between Azerbaijan and the U.S were discussed in Baku.
31 May 2010 [12:06]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Georgia meets his countrymen

Azerbaijan's ambassador to Georgia Namig Aliyev has met his countrymen living in this country to get information directly from them about their problems.
31 May 2010 [11:34]

Azerbaijani embassy in Vilnius marked Republic Day

Azerbaijani Embassy to Lithuania has arranged a celebrative event to mark the Republic Day.
31 May 2010 [11:16]

Azerbaijan's embassy in Seoul marked Republic Day

Azerbaijan's embassy to Korea has organized an official reception to mark May 28th – the Republic Day.
31 May 2010 [11:07]

Slovak MP "surprised" to be banned from visiting Azerbaijan

Slovak MP Frantisek Miklosko who illegally visited occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan was surprised to hear the news on including his name into the non-grata list in Azerbaijan.
31 May 2010 [10:15]

UNICEF to discuss country program for Azerbaijan

The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, will discuss a draft country program document for Azerbaijan as the organization`s Executive Body will kick off a four-day annual session in New York on Tuesday.
31 May 2010 [09:56]

German Parliamentary State Secretary for Labor and Social Affairs to visit Azerbaijan

Parliamentary State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs will kick off a 3-day visit to Azerbaijan on Monday.
30 May 2010 [09:08]

Azerbaijan, Germany to sign protocol

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare will sign a protocol on the results of the visit of a German delegation in Baku on Monday, the Ministry said.
29 May 2010 [10:54]

Azerbaijani embassy in Vienna marks Republic Day

Azerbaijan's Embassy to Austria has hosted a celebrative event to mark the Republic Day.
29 May 2010 [09:35]

US Senate to begin hearings on Matthew Bryza's nomination within couple of weeks

“According to procedural rules, the US Senate is expected to begin hearings on Matthew Bryza’s nomination within the couple of weeks, but exact time is not known”, Terry Davidson, Head of Public relations Department of the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan told journalists.
29 May 2010 [09:27]

Azerbaijani embassy in Riyadh marked Republic Day

Azerbaijan's Embassy to Saudi Arabia has arranged a celebrative event to mark the Republic Day.
29 May 2010 [08:42]

Personal representative conveys Egyptian leader's Republic Day greetings to Azerbaijani embassy staffers

The Egyptian President's personal representative has visited Azerbaijan's embassy in Cairo to extend Mr. Hosni Mubarak's greetings on the occasion of the Republic Day.
28 May 2010 [15:18]

Gross mistake on "Eurovision-2010" concerning Azerbaijan - PHOTO - VIDEO

Not so long ago, second "Eurovision-2010" Semifinal took place. Sure most of you have been watching, and cheering for our young star Safura Alizadeh, who got the first spot in the Finals.
28 May 2010 [15:04]

"If Armenia continues like this, it will lead to a serious crisis of international law"

Peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh problem is a better option, said Deputy Chairman, Executive Secretary of the New Azerbaijan Party Ali Ahmadov.
28 May 2010 [14:40]

"Establishment of ADR played an important role in struggle of Azerbaijani people for independence"

"Establishment of first democratic republic in the eastern and Muslim world on May 28, 1918 was an event of great historic significance," Member of the Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Majlis) Fazail Agamali said.
28 May 2010 [14:02]

Azerbaijan's delegation attends Congress of Turkic-speaking countries for Architecture and Urban Planning

The 3rd Congress of Turkic-speaking countries for Architecture and Urban Planning and the 9th Forum of Kazakh Urban Planning have been held in Astana.
28 May 2010 [13:51]

Azerbaijani MP Ganira Pashayeva to attend Doha forum

Member of Azerbaijan's parliament Ganira Pashayeva will leave for Qatar Saturday to attend annual Doha Forum.
28 May 2010 [13:42]

Moscow to host 9th meeting of Russia-Azerbaijan interparliamentary commission

A Russia-Azerbaijan interparliamentary commission will convene in Moscow late May for its 9th meeting.
28 May 2010 [13:30]

Azerbaijani President extends Republic Day greetings to Nepal's President

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Nepal's President Ram Baran Yadav on the occasion of national holiday - Republic Day.
28 May 2010 [13:27]

U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan expressed the opinion on Matthew Bryza's nomination as Ambassador

The U.S. Embassy welcomes Matthew Bryza's nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Embassy Spokesman Terry Davidson told journalists.
28 May 2010 [11:34]

Normalization of Turkey-Armenia relations 'impossible' unless Nagorno-Karabakh problem is solved

Unless the Nagorno-Karabakh problem is solved, normalization of Turkey-Armenia relations is not possible, said Suat Kiniklioglu, AKP Deputy Chairman of External Affairs.
28 May 2010 [11:20]

Azerbaijani minister of internal affairs meets head of Turkish Gendarmerie Command

Azerbaijani Minister of Internal Affairs Ramil Usubov today has met with the head of Turkish Gendarmerie Command, colonel-general Mustafa Biyik.
28 May 2010 [10:53]

Iranian ambassador congratulates Azerbaijani people

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Azerbaijan Mohammad Bagher Bahrami congratulated Azerbaijani people and the State on May 28 - Republic Day, a source at the Iranian embassy in Azerbaijan said.
28 May 2010 [10:30]

US congressman welcomes European Parliament resolution on South Caucasus

Co-chairman of the US Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus Bill Shuster has welcomed the European Parliament's resolution on the need for an EU strategy for the South Caucasus.
28 May 2010 [10:23]

Azerbaijani embassy in Bishkek marks Republic Day

Azerbaijan's Embassy in Bishkek has held an event marking the 92nd anniversary of the country's Republic Day.
28 May 2010 [09:43]

Final session of PACE standing committee held in Skopje

The final session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's Standing Committee was held here.
28 May 2010 [09:35]

Azerbaijani President: Armenian and Azerbaijani communities must live in Nagorno-Karabakh on the basis of a high autonomy status

On May 27, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva attended a ceremony marking May 28th - Republic Day at the Buta Palace.
28 May 2010 [09:28]

Kuwaiti TV channel features Azerbaijan Republic Day

“Kuwait 1” state TV channel broadcast a program on the Azerbaijan Republic Day, 28 May.
28 May 2010 [09:00]

Hillary Clinton congratulated Azerbaijan on it's Republic Day

U.S State Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton congratulated Azerbaijani people on it's Republic Day 28 of May.
27 May 2010 [19:22]

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in Tashkent

The association of Azerbaijani cultural centers in Tashkent has held a celebrative event marking May 28th – the Republic Day.
27 May 2010 [17:35]

Georgia 'backs' Azerbaijan's territorial integrity

Georgia's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement on the “parliamentary elections” held by the separatist regime in Azerbaijan`s Armenia-occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region.
27 May 2010 [14:40]

Russian expert: Staking on Armenia will do no good to United States

Day.Az interview with Head of the Black Sea-Caspian Center at the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies Eduard Popov.
27 May 2010 [14:32]

Azerbaijan, Russia's Defence Ministers discuss security in Caucasus

Russian Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and Azerbaijan's Defence Minister, Colonel General Safar Abiyev today at a meeting in Moscow discussed the state and prospects of bilateral military and military-technical cooperation, RIA Novosti reported.
27 May 2010 [14:27]

Azerbaijani analyst: Armenia faces tough financial situation

Day.Az interview with Head of Conflict Science Department of the Azerbaijan-based Institute of Peace and Democracy Arif Yunus.
27 May 2010 [14:20]

Soldier of Azerbaijani army passes away under unclear circumstances

Azerbaijani soldier has died under unclear circumstances.
27 May 2010 [13:45]

Azerbaijan Democratic Republic's 92nd anniversary marked in Tabriz

Azerbaijan's Consulate General in Tabriz has organized an official reception to mark 28 May – Day of Republic.
27 May 2010 [13:31]

Azerbaijani embassy in Romania marks Republic Day of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's embassy in Romania has arranged an official reception to celebrate 28 May – Day of Republic.
27 May 2010 [12:39]

UN Secretary-General representative urges international community not to turn backs on refugee problem in Azerbaijan

The representative of UN Secretary-General on the human rights of internally displaced persons, Walter Kalin, has completed its mission in Azerbaijan, UN official website reported.
27 May 2010 [12:25]

Matthew Bryza's nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan forwarded to the Senate

Matthew Bryza's nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan was sent to the Senate for confirmation on Wednesday, says a statement placed on official website of the White House.
27 May 2010 [11:19]

President Ilham Aliyev visits monument to Azerbaijan Democratic Republic

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today visited a monument to the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on Istiglaliyyat Street.
27 May 2010 [10:34]

Belarus embassy in Baku to have a new building

The Belarusian embassy to Azerbaijan will move to a new building, said ambassador Nikolay Pastkevich.
27 May 2010 [10:27]

Chief of Turkish Gendarmerie Command visiting Baku

Chief of Turkish Gendarmerie Command, Colonel-General Mustafa Biyik is in Azerbaijan.
27 May 2010 [10:13]

"Azerbaijani flag to be raised in Khankandi"

Now it is difficult to sat when the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will end, but the final step will see Azerbaijani flag fly over Khankandi again, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov briefed the media on May 26.
27 May 2010 [10:06]

Azerbaijani MP to attend PACE committee meetings

Member of Azerbaijan's Parliament Rafael Huseynov will leave Thursday for Paris to attend committee meetings of the Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe (PACE).
27 May 2010 [09:54]

Azerbaijani MPs to attend NATO PA's spring session in Riga

Azerbaijan's parliamentary delegation led by vice speaker Ziyafat Asgarov will be attending NATO PA's spring session to take place on May 27-June 2 in Riga.