Politics

05 March 2008 [16:32]

Robert Kocharyan: "Azerbaijani army used artillery"

The combativity of the Armenian side on the contact front line is still on the same level.
05 March 2008 [16:17]

Robert Simmons: "NATO is concerned over the situation in Armenia"

"NATO is concerned over the internal situation in Armenia".
05 March 2008 [15:38]

Matthew Bryza meets with members of Public Committee for Karabakh conflict settlement

The US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group has met with members of the Public Committee for Karabakh conflict settlement.
05 March 2008 [15:00]

Armenian Defense Ministry rebuts information about death of 12 Armenian soldiers

The Defense Ministry of Armenia rebuts information about the death of 12 Armenian soldiers during the clash.
05 March 2008 [14:30]

Dimitri Medvedev invited to visit Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan was one of the first to congratulate Dimitri Medvedev on his victory at presidential elections in Russia.
05 March 2008 [13:39]

”Silence on Armenia” by Levon Ter-Petrossian

In Armenia's presidential election last month, I stood as the main opposition candidate against incumbent Prime Minister Serzh Sarkissian.
05 March 2008 [12:44]

Armenia's Prosecutor General: "We do not rule out Levon Ter-Petrosyan's possible arrest"

Armenia's prosecutor general Agvan Ovsepyan did not rule out possible arrest of Levon Ter-Petrosyan.
05 March 2008 [12:21]

Azerbaijani-Americans concerned about the attempts of Armenian government to cover up bloody crackdown against own citizens by attacking Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani-American Council (AAC) expresses its deep concern about the reports of heavy fighting on the frontline between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan.
05 March 2008 [12:05]

Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister arrives in Azerbaijan

A governmental delegation led by Rashid Meredov, vice premier and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, has arrived in Baku.
05 March 2008 [11:15]

Umid party to use new tactics during presidential elections

A new tactics is being developed by the Umid party for participation in presidential elections.
05 March 2008 [11:03]

Elin Suleymanov: "The Yerevan ruling regime wants to make use of national hysteria to consolidate its shaky positions"

Day.Az reporter asked Azerbaijan's consul general in Los-Angeles Elin Suleymanov to comment on the situation on the contact front line.
05 March 2008 [10:45]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister receives Matthew Bryza

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Bryza, the press service for the Foreign Ministry told APA.
05 March 2008 [10:23]

Serj Sarkisyan: "Karabakh problem will be settled peacefully"

Armenian Prime Minister Serj Sarkisyan rules out the forced resolution of the Karabakh conflict.
05 March 2008 [10:08]

Vardan Oskanyan: "Azerbaijan tries to make use of the internal situation in Armenia"

"Azerbaijan tries to make use of internal situation, established in Armenia, both in the military and political sense".
04 March 2008 [18:03]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister receives Turkey ambassador

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov received new ambassador of Turkey to our country Khulusi Kylydja.
04 March 2008 [17:46]

Azerbaijani Parliament passes decision to withdraw peacekeepers from Kosovo

Azerbaijani Parliament passed a decision to complete Azerbaijan's peaceekeping mission in Kosovo region of Serbia by 87 votes for and 3 against.
04 March 2008 [17:36]

Siyavush Novruzov: "Absence of any reaction to events in Armenia demonstrates double standards applied by international organizations"

The attitude of the West and international organizations to the events in Armenia is a demonstration of their double standards.
04 March 2008 [16:31]

Ilham Aliyev: "We must be ready to the armed resolution of the conflict and we are ready for it" - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is visiting country's west.
04 March 2008 [16:27]

Appeal of Azerbaijan's former economic development minister to be considered on March 18

A preliminary court hearing on the appeal of Azerbaijan's former economic development minister Farhad Aliyev will be held in the Baku Appellate Court.
04 March 2008 [15:35]

Matthew Bryza: "Resolution of Karabakh conflict is an important issue in US-Azerbaijani relations"

It is now necessary to do a pause in the talks on Karabakh until the situation in Armenia is resolved.
04 March 2008 [15:24]

Elnur Aslanov: "Azerbaijan 2008: Free citizens, liberal economy, responsible state"

The contemporary world order is characterized by some mutually complementary factors.
04 March 2008 [13:36]

Panakh Guseyn: "Discussion of Azerbaijani peacekeepers' withdrawal from Kosovo should be closed"

"Discussion of Azerbaijani peacekeepers' withdrawal from Kosovo should be closed".
04 March 2008 [13:10]

President of European Organization of Military Associations to arrive in Azerbaijan

Emmanuel Jacob, president of European Organization of Military Associations (EUROMIL) will arrive in Azerbaijan Wednesday.
04 March 2008 [12:50]

Ali Aliyev: "International organizations are not interested in amendments to Azerbaijan's Election Code"

"Results of talks between the Venice Commission and powers on introduction of amendments to the Election Code depend on a number of factors".
04 March 2008 [11:49]

Azerbaijan's Party of Democratic Reforms not intending to join any coalition or bloc

The Party of Democratic Reforms is currently not represented in any coalition or bloc.
04 March 2008 [11:38]

Deputy Assistant US Secretary of State Matthew Bryza arrives in Azerbaijan

Deputy Assistant US Secretary of State Matthew Bryza arrived on a two-day visit to Azerbaijan Monday evening.
04 March 2008 [11:33]

Sardar Jalaloglu: "Issue of a single candidate from opposition is not on the agenda"

Talks on transformation of the coalition of five opposition parties into a political bloc are going on.
04 March 2008 [10:56]

Musavat party: "Armenia's ruling regime treated protesters the way it treated the Azerbaijani population of Nagorno Karabakh"

Discussions of recent events in Yerevan were held at yesterday's meeting of Musavat party Divan.
04 March 2008 [10:47]

Musavat party disapproves Azerbaijani government's position on Kosovo

Musavat party considers that Azerbaijan is making a mistake by following Russia on the Kosovo issue.
04 March 2008 [10:42]

Bulgaria recognizes territorial integrity of Azerbaijan

Bulgaria recognizes territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and speaks for the peaceful resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
04 March 2008 [10:35]

Vasily Istratov: "Bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan will further develop"

"I hope that bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan will further develop.
04 March 2008 [10:26]

Elmar Mamedyarov: "It would be useful for Azerbaijan to study Czechia's experience in European integration"

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov has received a delegation of the Czech Committee for International Ties of the Czech parliament, led by committee chairman Jan Khamachek.
03 March 2008 [18:34]

Azerbaijani President congratulates Medvedev on his victory in Russia’s presidential elections

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Dmitry Medvedev on his election as the President of Russian Federation, President’s press service told APA.
03 March 2008 [18:05]

Azerbaijan to submit draft resolution on missing in result of armed conflicts for consideration of UN Human Rights Council

The Azerbaijani delegation plans to submit a draft resolution on rights of people missing in the result of armed conflicts for consideration by members of the UN Human Rights Council on March 28.
03 March 2008 [17:56]

Azerbaijani parliament works out draft law "On internet providers"

The draft law "On internet providers" has been discussed at the session of the parliamentary commission on economic policy.
03 March 2008 [17:41]

NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative Robert Simmons to visit Azerbaijan

Robert Simmons, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative on the Caucasus and Central Asia, will visit Baku on March 7.
03 March 2008 [16:34]

Azerbaijan's National Independence Party submits proposals on amendments to Constitution to Presidential office

Azerbaijan's National Independence Party has submitted proposals on introduction of amendments to the Constitution.
03 March 2008 [15:40]

Two more congressmen join US Congress work group on Azerbaijan

Two more congressmen declared that they have become members of the Work Group on Azerbaijan of the US Congress.
03 March 2008 [14:13]

Delegation of Bulgarian parliament to arrive in Baku

A delegation of the Bulgarian parliament will arrive in Baku in period from March 6 until March 9.
03 March 2008 [14:11]

President of NATO Parliamentary assembly to visit Azerbaijan

President of NATO Parliamentary Assembly Jose Lello is to arrive in Azerbaijan on March 4.
03 March 2008 [13:40]

Khazar Ibragim: "We are sure that Azerbaijani-Russian relations will further develop under the new president of Russia"

Dimitri Medvedev, who is well acquainted with Azerbaijani-Russian relations, is leading at presidential elections.
03 March 2008 [13:19]

Khazar Ibragim: "Azerbaijan never interferes with internal affairs of other countries"

Azerbaijan never interferes with internal affairs of other countries, as this contradicts both to our traditions and powers.
03 March 2008 [13:09]

US Embassy Democracy Commission facilitates small grants issuance rules

Some important changes have been made to the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.
03 March 2008 [12:11]

Rasul Guliyev's party preparing for presidential elections

The Party of Open Society, led by ex-speaker of Azerbaijani parliament Rasul Guliyev, has initiated preparations for presidential elections.
03 March 2008 [12:02]

Delegation of Czech parliament arrives in Azerbaijan

A delegation of Czech parliament, led by Jan Khamechkin, chairman of the committee for international relations of the House of Deputies, is visiting Azerbaijan.
03 March 2008 [11:40]

Armenians break ceasefire in two directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on March 2 again.
03 March 2008 [11:09]

EU sends envoy to mediate in Armenian unrest

The European Union has Monday offered to mediate in the post-election crisis and violent unrest in Armenia that has left at least eight dead in the Caucasus republic, according to local media.
03 March 2008 [10:38]

Candidate for Russian President Dimitri Medvedev gains 80% votes in Azerbaijan

Over 80% of Russian citizens in Azerbaijan voted for Dimitri Medvedev during presidential elections in Russia.
03 March 2008 [10:33]

Representative of US Department of State on energy issues visiting Baku

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Steven Mann, Coordinator on energy issues of Europe and Eurasia of the US Department of State, visiting Baku, on Saturday.
03 March 2008 [10:25]

Eights killed and more than hundred injured in Armenia protests

Eight people died and 131 people were injured in clashes between police and opposition supporters that led the president to declare a sweeping, 20-day state of emergency, Armenian Interior Ministry reported quoting Health Ministry.
03 March 2008 [10:09]

CoE Secretary General: "All announcements on violence in Armenia should be studied thoroughly"

CoE Secretary General Terry Davis is concerned with the development of events in Yerevan in connection with protests.
01 March 2008 [13:44]

Levon Ter-Petrosyan: "Armenian authorities were obliged to disperse election protests in Yerevan"

Armenian authorities were obliged to disperse election protests in Yerevan, as they had no other way out.
01 March 2008 [13:16]

Two House members join congressional Azerbaijan Caucus

Two members of the United States House of Representatives have joined the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, increasing the number of the Group to a total of 36.
01 March 2008 [12:52]

Azerbaijan's imprisoned reporter Mirza Sakit meets with his wife

The wife of imprisoned reporter of Azadlyg opposition newspaper Mirza Sakit Rena Zahidova said she has a meeting with her husband.
01 March 2008 [12:05]

Armenian police forcibly halt election protests

Opposition supporters allege last month's presidential election was rigged
01 March 2008 [11:18]

Armenians break ceasefire in four directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on February 29 and March 1 again.
01 March 2008 [10:56]

Elchin Shikhlinski: "Azerbaijan almost lacks independent press"

Azerbaijan almost lacks independent press.
29 February 2008 [18:45]

President of Azerbaijan to visit Azerbaijan's west

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is expected to visit country's west in the near future.
29 February 2008 [18:20]

Nazim Ibragimov: "We should establish contacts with Christian organizations"

We seem to have missed the necessity of cooperation with Christian organizations in the world and we should work in this direction.
29 February 2008 [17:40]

Union for Democracy to cooperate with US National Democracy Institute during presidential elections in Azerbaijan

Representatives of the Union for Democracy held a meeting with the leader of the US National Democracy Institute Ian Woodward.
29 February 2008 [16:30]

Robert Kocharyan: "Kosovo may become a precedent for recognition of Nagorno Karabakh's independence"

"Kosovo may become a precedent for recognition of Karabakh's independence"
29 February 2008 [16:07]

Andres Herkel: "If reporters and sick prisoners are released before the PACE bureau session, this fact will be taken into account"

There is a plan to consider the appointment of a special rapporteur on political prisoners in Azerbaijan at a session of the PACE bureau on March 13.
29 February 2008 [15:40]

Two political prisoners, recognized as political, released in Azerbaijan

The court decided to release two prisoners, recognized as political by human rights activists.
29 February 2008 [15:23]

Allahshukur Pashazade: "It is necessary to treat possible threat of PKK dislocation in the occupied lands of Azerbaijani seriously"

"I have no proofs that there are any PKK members in Nagorno Karabakh".
29 February 2008 [15:00]

Amnesty International: "Facts of physical violence against reporters in Azerbaijan are not investigated or end in nothing, which creates atmosphere of impunity"

The due announcement was made by the famous human rights organization Amnesty International, headquartered in London.
29 February 2008 [13:08]

New Turkish ambassador Hulusi Kilic to arrive in Azerbaijan tonight

Newly-appointed Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic will arrive in Baku this evening to take the office, Turkish embassy to Azerbaijan told APA.
29 February 2008 [12:14]

Representatives of Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission leave for Russia to observe presidential elections

Five representatives of the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan have left for Russia to observe presidential elections in the country, to be held on March 2 of this year.
29 February 2008 [11:47]

Armenians break ceasefire in Terter and Fizuli

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on February 26 and 27 again.