Politics

17 October 2008 [14:28]

Ilham Aliyev's inauguration may take place in late October

Inauguration of the newly elected president of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is likely to be held in late October or early November of 2008, said spokesman for the Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan Azer Sariyev.
17 October 2008 [13:49]

Head of Democratic Party of Azerbaijan: "Opposition must unite for the settlement of national problems"

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan welcomes Ilham Aliyev's recent announcement that the relations between opposition and powers have marked a new stage, said party chairman Sardar Jalaloghlu.
17 October 2008 [12:37]

Fikret Sadikhov: "It is incorrect to compare the level of democracy in Georgia and Azerbaijan"

Day.Az interview with famous political scientist and diplomacy Fikret Sadikhov.
17 October 2008 [12:04]

Vagif Sadikhov: "I can agree only with a part of what the mission of European observers has said about results of elections in Azerbaijan"

Day.Az interview with deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Vagif Sadikhov.
17 October 2008 [10:45]

Mirmahmood Miralioghlu: "The Center of Democratic Elections may continue work on several issues"

"The parties, represented in the Center of Democratic Elections, may continue cooperation on several issues", said chairman of the Classical Popular Front party of Azerbaijan Mirmahmood Miralioghlu.
17 October 2008 [09:53]

US Department of State: "Presidential election in Azerbaijan was an improvement over past elections"

Bush's administration "congratulates the Azerbaijani people on having this election", said spokesman for US Department of State Sean McCormack.
17 October 2008 [09:30]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 16 and 17.
17 October 2008 [09:14]

OSCE apologized for breach of law during presidential elections in Azerbaijan

Boris Frles, Head of OSCE/ODIHR Observation Mission, apologized for breach of law on behalf of OSCE observer while commenting on incident which occurred at polling station No 19 of ConEC No 29.
17 October 2008 [09:01]

Russia's Prime Minister congratulates Azerbaijani President on his re-election

Russia`s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulation to President Ilham Aliyev on his re-election as Azerbaijan`s President for a second consecutive term.
17 October 2008 [08:56]

Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan to continue demanding provision of head office in the court

The Appellate Court did not consider the claim of chairman of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan against head of the State Committee for State Property Management Kerem Hasanov, said party chairman Fuad Aliyev.
17 October 2008 [08:51]

President of Azerbaijan holds telephone conversation with king of Jordan

King of Jordan Abdullah the Second and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev had a telephone conversation on October 16, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
16 October 2008 [17:57]

OSCE and CE observers positively assess results of presidential elections in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani leadership has created normal conditions for holding presidential elections, said head of the observation mission of OSCE/ODIHR Boris Frlec at a briefing Thursday.
16 October 2008 [17:22]

Armenian Prime Minister: "We consider the expression "occupied lands", used by the Turkish President during the UN General Assembly to be dangerous"

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan criticized the statements of President of Turkey and Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, related to the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
16 October 2008 [16:50]

CE observer: "90% of votes, gained by Ilham Aliyev, is the choice of the Azerbaijani people"

"The presidential elections were well-organized in Azerbaijan," observer of the Council of Europe, British MP Mike Hancock told journalists, APA reports.
16 October 2008 [15:53]

President of Azerbaijan receives congratulations from Tajik counterpart

On October 16, Tajikistan`s President Emomali Rahmon made a telephone call to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev.
16 October 2008 [15:47]

Armenian deputy: "Oil and gas component will continue dominating in the process of Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution"

"Oil and gas will remain the priorities in the resolution of the Karabakh issue", considers Avet Adonts, chairman of the permanent commission of the Armenian parliament on the issues of European integration.
16 October 2008 [14:52]

CIS mission recommends Azerbaijan to reject finger-inking procedure while holding elections

The CIS observers recommend Azerbaijan to reject the finger-inking procedure during elections.
16 October 2008 [14:00]

GUAM observers group: "Presidential elections in Azerbaijan were held in line with international standards - UPDATED

Presidential elections were held in Azerbaijan on October 15.
16 October 2008 [13:51]

Meeting of Center for Cooperation of Opposition not sanctioned

The Baku mayor's office responded to the appeal of the parties, represented in the Center for Cooperation of Opposition regarding a meeting, planned for October 18, said head of the central office of the Musavat party Arif Hajili.
16 October 2008 [13:43]

Ukrainian and Azerbaijani Presidents have telephone conversation

On October 16 of this year President of Ukraine Viktor Yuschshenko and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliev had a telephone call, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website for President of Ukraine.
16 October 2008 [13:10]

Ilya Bozhinov: "Situation in Azerbaijan is relatively good on the background of the world economic crisis"

Day.Az Interview with Ilya Bozhinov, chairman of the society "Public initiative for free and democratic elections" (Bulgaria).
16 October 2008 [12:45]

Civil Solidarity Party to hold zonal sessions in Azerbaijani regions

The Civil Solidarity Party plans to hold zonal sessions in the regions in October, said head of the steering committee of the party Samir Asadli.
16 October 2008 [12:09]

Asim Mollazade: "Results of elections again demonstrate the need for a new political elite in Azerbaijan"

Day.Az interview with Asim Mollazade, deputy of Milli Medjlis and chairman of the Party of Democratic Reforms.
16 October 2008 [10:09]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 15 and 16.
16 October 2008 [09:56]

Presidents of Georgia and Turkey congratulate Ilham Aliyev on victory in presidential elections in Azerbaijan

Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili has called to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
16 October 2008 [09:40]

Ali Ahmedov: "Ilham Aliyev gained an unquestionable victory in the presidential elections""

"Ilham Aliyev gained an unquestionable victory in the presidential elections at the elections", said executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan Party Ali Ahmedov at a press conference.
15 October 2008 [16:42]

Armenian expert Stepan Grigoryan: "The Minsk group may be dissolved due to worsening of relations between Russia and the United States"

An Armenian expert does not rule out that the OSCE Minsk Group will be dissolved.
15 October 2008 [11:47]

Yeni Azerbaijan party plans to hold actions upon completion of presidential elections

The Yeni Azerbaijan ruling party will initiate actions by results of presidential elections within an hour following the closing of the voting stations, at 20:00 Baku time, said spokesman for the party Huseyn Pashayev.
15 October 2008 [11:02]

Elmar Mamedyarov: "EU should intensify efforts to ensure security and mutual understanding in the Caucasus"

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov received a delegation led by Marie Anne Ishler Begen, chairman of the interparliamentary commission of EU-Azerbaijan cooperation.
15 October 2008 [10:30]

Azerbajani FM receives head of OSCE observers mission

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov received a delegation, led by ODIHR director Yanesh Lenarchik, reported the press service for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.
14 October 2008 [16:56]

Center of Cooperation of Opposition appeals to Baku mayor's office with a request to sanction a meeting

On October 14 the Center of Cooperation of Opposition appealed to the Mayor's office with a request to sanction a protest, planned to be held on October 18, said head of the central office of the Musavat party Arif Hajili.
14 October 2008 [16:00]

Green Party of Azerbaijan obtains status of observer under European Green Party

The Green Party of Azerbaijan has received an official status of observer under the Green Party of Europe, said party co-chairman Mais Gulaliyev.
14 October 2008 [14:55]

ANCA chairman accuses Matthew Bryza of rejection of the US position on the Karabakh issue

"Bryza's statement about Nagorno Karabakh's belonging to Azerbaijan is completely wrong", said head of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Ken Khachikyan.
14 October 2008 [14:13]

Azerbaijan Democratic Party to hold zonal sessions in the regions

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan plans to hold zonal sessions in the regions following the presidential elections, said party chairman Sardar Jalaloghlu.
14 October 2008 [13:58]

Peter Semneby: "EU believes that elections in Azerbaijan will be free and democratic"

On October 14 EU special envoy on the South Caucasus Peter Semneby met with Mazahir Panakhov, chairman of the Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan, reports Day.Az with reference to the independent press center.
14 October 2008 [11:28]

Azerbaijani servicemen to attend nine month trainings at US Academy of Marine Forces

Azerbaijani servicemen will attend trainings at the US academy of the marine forces, located in San Antonio under a bilateral plan of cooperation, reports the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
14 October 2008 [11:20]

Azerbaijani Intellectuals Movement creates organizations in regions

The Azerbaijan Intellectuals Movement has created organizations in southern regions of Azerbaijan, said movement chairman Eldeniz Guliyev.
14 October 2008 [11:14]

October 15 nonworking day in Azerbaijan

The day of voting - October 15 has been declared a nonworking day in Azerbaijan, reports Day.Az with reference to the independent press center.
14 October 2008 [10:46]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 13 and 14.
14 October 2008 [10:36]

OSCE representative: "Prospects for progress on Karabakh conflict appear rather limited in 2008"

"It is still too early to make a comprehensive assessment of the implications of the Georgian crisis for the other protracted conflicts," said Heikki Talvitie, Special Envoy of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office.
14 October 2008 [10:12]

Eldar Jahangirov: "The next five years will be stable"

Day.Az interview with famous political scientist Eldar Jahangirov.
14 October 2008 [09:43]

Musavat party considers that global economic crisis is dangerous for Azerbaijan

Musavat party discussed the global economic crisis and its possible influence on the Azerbaijani economy at its session yesterday.
14 October 2008 [09:35]

Democratic Party of Azerbaijan: "Matthew Bryza's recent statements may promote the soonest resolution of the Karabakh issue"

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan held a regular session, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
14 October 2008 [09:12]

Yeni Azerbaijan party completes agitation campaign under the slogan "To the future with Ilham"

According to the new amended electoral code, the Yeni Azerbaijan party completed the agitation campaign on Monday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
13 October 2008 [17:16]

Democratic Reforms Party arranges training for observers of presidential elections

Observers from the Party of Democratic Reforms will observe the presidential elections in Azerbaijan in most constituencies.
13 October 2008 [17:00]

Presidential elections and the final argument of the Center of Cooperation of Opposition

"Voting is a holy sacrament of democracy", US Catholic theologian Theodore Herberg once said.
13 October 2008 [16:49]

Azerbaijani CEC accredits 1220 international observers for presidential elections

1220 international observers have been accredited in the Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan to watch the presidential elections as of October 12 of 2008, reports Day.Az with reference to independent press center.
13 October 2008 [16:41]

Parties, boycotting presidential elections, may hold a protest after the elections

The Musavat party, functioning in Azerbaijan, held a session on Monday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
13 October 2008 [16:24]

President of Turkey, visiting Estonia, meets with leaders of Azerbaijani community

President of Turkey Abdullah Gul, visiting Estonia, attended the opening of "Estonia-90 and Turkey-85" exhibition, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the state committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
13 October 2008 [16:06]

Returning of any territory to Azerbaijan is unacceptable for the ARF Dashnaktiutyun

Returning of any territory, a part of the security zone to Azerbaijan is categorically unacceptable for the ARF Dashnaktiutyun, secretary of the ARFD parliamentary faction Artyusha Shakhbazyan told journalists when commenting on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's last statement.
13 October 2008 [15:37]

Presidential candidate Qudrat Hasanquliyev distributes 500,000 booklets

In the framework of the election campaign presidential candidate from the Azerbaijan United Popular Front Party Qudrat Hasanquliyev distributed 500,000 booklets among the voters, said Qudrat Hasanquliyev personally.
13 October 2008 [14:44]

Azerbaijanis of Kazakhstan support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy

The Dostlug cultural society, uniting all Azerbaijanis, residing in Kazakhstan, and functioning in Aktau, has made a statement on the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan.