Politics

27 September 2008 [11:21]

OSCE to hold monitoring on contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces

The monitoring on the contact front line of the armed forces of Azerbaijan and Armenia will be held near Mazam village of Gazakh on September 30, said the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
27 September 2008 [10:50]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on September 26 and 27.
27 September 2008 [10:41]

US conflict scientist: "Turkey could prove more effective intermediary than OSCE MG"

The Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be resolved peacefully, Professor of Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, Dennis J. D. Sandole said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.
27 September 2008 [10:19]

Green Party chairman: "Presidential candidates in Azerbaijan do not pay attention to all problems"

"If I was registered as a presidential candidate, I would have paid attention to quite different problems", said chairman of the Green Party of Azerbaijan, who nominated their candidacy for presidential elections, Mais Gulaliyev.
27 September 2008 [09:32]

European Court accepts claim of former deputy of Azerbaijani parliament Huseyn Abdullayev

Former deputy of Azerbaijani parliament Huseyn Abdullayev started a stage of communication with the European Court of Human Rights.
27 September 2008 [09:16]

Yeni Azerbaijan party holds first stage of agitation campaign successfully

The Yeni Azerbaijan party has successfully finished the first stage of holding the agitation campaign, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
27 September 2008 [09:05]

President of Azerbaijan visits Saatli and Sabirabad- UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visiting Saatli and Sabirabad.
26 September 2008 [17:55]

President of Azerbaijan: "An Azerbaijani woman has always demonstrated wisdom and self-sacrifice on the way of perpetuation of our traditions"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of congratulation to participants of the third congress of Azerbaijani women, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
26 September 2008 [16:26]

CIS Observation Mission familiarizes with Fuad Aliyev's preparations for presidential elections

Presidential candidate Fuad Aliyev met with Oleg Kuleba, chief of the office of the CIS observation commission, said Fuad Aliyev personally.
26 September 2008 [15:25]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "Position of chief of executive powers is put to auction in separate regions of Azerbaijan and sold to those who pay more"

"Chiefs of executive powers of some regions of Azerbaijan are dealing with self-activity", said chairman of the United Popular Front of Azerbaijan and presidential candidate Qudrat Hasanquliyev.
26 September 2008 [12:07]

Turkish President: "My task is to normalize Turkish-Armenian relations"

"My task is to normalize the situation in the Caucasus, in the region and between Turkey and Armenia", said Turkish President Abdullah Gul, speaking in the American-Turkish society in New-York, Day.Az reports with reference to Turkish Cihan.
26 September 2008 [10:20]

President of Azerbaijan receives Turkish Justice Minister

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev received Turkey`s Justice Minister Mehmet Ali Sahin yesterday, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
26 September 2008 [10:13]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on September 25 and 26.
26 September 2008 [09:53]

President of Azerbaijan: "Azerbaijan-Russia relations are developing in all areas"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received vice-chairwoman of the Russian Federation Council Svetlana Orlova, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
26 September 2008 [09:19]

Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli: "I consider that Azerbaijan's economy is developing not as successfully as the authorities state it to be"

"I completely disagree with the authorities about the issues of human rights and economic regulation", said presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli, speaking at Day.Az radio.
26 September 2008 [08:54]

Presidential candidate: "Azerbaijan should stop NATO integration and quit GUAM"

"Azerbaijan should suspend its NATO integration and declare itself a fully neutral country", said chairman of the Liberal-Democratic Party Fuad Aliyev.
25 September 2008 [17:01]

Azerbaijani opposition parties put off meetings for indefinite period

The Baku mayor's office has responded to the appeal of the Center of Cooperation of Opposition related to holding the protest at one of the central squares of the capital city on September 28, said head of the central office of the party Arif Hajili.
25 September 2008 [16:35]

Over 100,000 voters join Ilham Aliyev's agitation campaign

The Yeni Azerbaijan party continues the agitation campaign of presidential candidate Ilham Aliyev, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
25 September 2008 [15:34]

Presidential candidate calls for death to Azerbaijani Agricultural Minister

One of the slogans, to be voiced during the meeting of presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev in Baku will be "Death to Ismet Abbasov!", said Hafiz Hajiyev.
25 September 2008 [15:08]

Nushirevan Meherremli: "News on TV channels are not related to the electoral process"

The TV channels do not violate the Electoral Code, when they show President Ilham Aliyev in their news more than they show other presidential candidates, said chairman of the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council Nushirevan Meherremli.
25 September 2008 [14:09]

First candidate bids for opening a new radio station in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council has received an appeal from the first candidate, willing to partake in the tender for opening a new radio station, said chairman of the council Nushirevan Meherremli.
25 September 2008 [13:50]

BBC-Azerbaijan: "Armenian President's words were not distorted"

Famous British radio station has made an official statement regarding the interview with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.
25 September 2008 [12:46]

Armenian president and OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs discuss Sargsyan's possible meeting with Azerbaijani counterpart

The issue of possible holding of the next meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan was discussed during the meeting of Serzh Sargsyan with OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs in New York, reports the press service for the Armenian President.
25 September 2008 [12:00]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev faces problems in holding his agitation campaign

The Lenkoran executive powers and police created obstacles for presidential candidate from the United Popular Front party of Azerbaijan Qudrat Hasanquliyev during his meetings with voters, said plenipotentiary representative of the presidential candidate Elchin Mirzabeyli.
25 September 2008 [10:03]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "It is planning to spend AZN 30,000-35,000 for my election campaign"

"The state-allocated funds would only do for printing placards", said chairman of Great Creation Party, presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
25 September 2008 [09:28]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Terter

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on September 24 and 25.
25 September 2008 [09:18]

Muasir Musavat party to hold a protest in Baku

The Muasir Musavat party is working at holding a protest in the Azerbaijani capital, said party chairman and presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev.
25 September 2008 [09:09]

Musavat party accuses Azerbaijani authorities of holding pro-Russian policy

Musavat opposition party has made a statement about the external policy of Azerbaijan.
24 September 2008 [17:20]

CIS observation mission familiarizes with Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli's preparations for presidential elections

Plenipotentiary representative of Azerbaijani presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli Muzaffar Bakhishov held a meeting with Oleg Kuleba, head of the CIS Observation Mission.
24 September 2008 [16:37]

Anne Derse: "The United States support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan"

The United States support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and our countries will remain friends for long, said US ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse.
24 September 2008 [16:00]

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev visiting country’s western regions - UPDATED

President Ilham Aliyev is visiting the western regions of Azerbaijan.
24 September 2008 [15:27]

Turkey's President: "Caucasus Stability Platform can facilitate Karabakh resolution"

The Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform will facilitate resolution of frozen conflicts in the region, including Nagorno Karabakh, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said in his address to UN General Assembly.
24 September 2008 [15:10]

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ali Babacan: "As the process of normalizing Turkish-Armenian relations moves ahead, we must not spare our efforts to find a resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh problem"

The International Herald Tribune has published an article of Foreign Minister of Turkey Ali Babacan, entitled "Calming the Caucasus", which reads:
24 September 2008 [14:54]

Ali Hasanov: "Political pluralism in the sphere of freedom of press and speech has been restored in Azerbaijan"

The Azerbaijani powers do not agree with the OSCE criticism regarding problems with mass media in the election period.
24 September 2008 [13:58]

Rasul Quliyev's party not to join action of Azerbaijani opposition parties leaders

"The Open Society Party will not join the action, planned to be held by the Center of Cooperation of Opposition on September 28, said deputy chairman of the party Yagub Abbasov.
24 September 2008 [13:34]

Editor-in-chief of one of Azerbaijani newspapers sets a new party

Editor-in-chief of the Baki Kheber opposition party is creating a new political party.
24 September 2008 [12:57]

Azerbaijani Defense Minister receives ambassadors of France and Cuba

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Aliyev received new ambassador of France to Azerbaijan Gabriel Keller on September 24, said the press service for Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry.
24 September 2008 [12:11]

Protest near Russian embassy to Baku put off

The Adalyat party has put off the protest in front of the Russian embassy to Azerbaijan, which it planned to hold Wednesday, said deputy chairman of the party Mutallim Rahimov.
24 September 2008 [11:33]

GUAM Foreign Ministers meet in New York

The Foreign Ministers of the GUAM states met in New York, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim.
24 September 2008 [10:42]

Azerbaijani FM meets with Romanian Foreign Minister

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov, visiting New York to attend the session of the UN General Assembly, met with his Romanian counterpart Lazar Komanesku.
24 September 2008 [10:26]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on September 23.
24 September 2008 [10:06]

US National Democracy Institute holds training for local observers in Lenkoran

On September 23 the National Democracy Institute held a training for observers of presidential elections from political parties in Lenkoran.
24 September 2008 [09:56]

Serzh Sargsyan's interview, spread by BBC Azerbaijan, not distorted

President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan made corrections to the interview, spread by the Azerbaijani service of BBC radio station, which has become a sensation in Armenia.
24 September 2008 [09:38]

Egypt's first lady arrives in Baku

First lady of Egypt Suzanne Mubarak has today arrived in Baku.
24 September 2008 [09:19]

CEC approves Qudrat Hasanquliyev's representatives

The Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan held the next session on presidential elections in the country.
24 September 2008 [08:52]

President of Azerbaijan offers Independence Day greetings to Malian leader

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to Mali`s leader Amadou Toumani Toure on his country`s Independence Day.
23 September 2008 [17:27]

CEC starts printing voting papers

Printing of voting papers for presidential elections will be launched tomorrow, said chairman of the Central Election Commission Mazahir Panakhov.
23 September 2008 [16:43]

Azerbaijani presidential candidate creates a new party

Presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli held the first session of the initiative group of the Aydinlar party Tuesday. reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
23 September 2008 [16:12]

Azerbaijan National Independence Party holding regional sessions with Swedish Moderat

The Azerbaijan National Independence Party has initiated the zonal sessions conjointly with Swedish Moderat, said spokesman for the party on issues of press and agitation Ali Orujev.
23 September 2008 [15:37]

Armenian, Turkish, Azerbaijani FMs trilateral meeting expected Sept. 26

The trilateral meeting between Turkish, Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers is expected to be held on Friday.
23 September 2008 [15:11]

Igbal Aghazade's agitation placards torn off again

The agitation placards of presidential candidate Igbal Aghazade were torn off in Yasamal and Binagadi districts of Baku, said plenipotentiary representative of the candidate and deputy chairman of the Umid party Anver Aghazade.
23 September 2008 [13:18]

Azerbaijani opposition parties demanding to allocate Baku center for holding actions

The opposition parties, represented in the Center of Cooperation of Opposition, are planning to hold an action at 16:00 on September 28, said head of the central office of the Musavat party Arif Hajili.
23 September 2008 [12:01]

Head of State Customs Service: "Armenia's occupation of a part of Azerbaijani lands promotes smuggle of illegal production"

Armenia's occupation of a part of Azerbaijani lands promotes smuggle of illegal production via the uncontrolled lands, said head of the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan Aydin Aliyev, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
23 September 2008 [11:40]

Oqtay Sadikhzade: "A part of the Armenian society realizes that shouting "Karabakh" does not bring anything positive "

Day.Az interview with independent political scientist Oqtay Sadikhzade.
23 September 2008 [11:16]

Turkish Foreign Minister: "Azerbaijan and Armenia have a strong will to settle the problems"

According to Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan, Armenians voiced readiness to settle the problems not only with Turkey but also with Azerbaijan.
23 September 2008 [10:51]

Mirmahmood Miralioghlu: "Azerbaijani society is not active before elections"

"The current election situation in Azerbaijan cardinally differs from the presidential elections of 2003", said chairman of the Classical Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Mirmahmood Miralioghlu.
23 September 2008 [10:35]

Azerbaijani FM meets with counterparts from Croatia, Luxembourg, Georgia, Ukraine

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov, visiting New York for participation at the session of the UN General Assembly, held a number of bilateral meetings, said spokesman for Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim.
23 September 2008 [10:18]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on September 22 and 23.
23 September 2008 [10:06]

Rabinovich, Varzhapetyan by surname