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03 April 2008 [10:36]

Second international conference of Azerbaijani and Turkish journalists to be held in Baku

The second international conference of Azerbaijani and Turkish journalists will be held in Baku on April 28-May 1, a source from Azerbaijan's Council of Press told Day.Az.
02 April 2008 [15:31]

Clash between Azerbaijani and Armenian citizens occurs in Pskov, Russia

A clash between the ethnic groups of Armenians and Azerbaijanis occurred in Velikiye Luki city (Pskov Russia) on March 30 and 31.
02 April 2008 [10:46]

Azerbaijan's former Health Minister Ali Insanov goes on hunger strike

Human rights activists Saida Gojamanly and Saadat Benenyarli visited Eynulla Fatullayev, former editor-in-chief of Gundelik Azerbaijan and Realny Azerbaijan, kept in correctional ward No 12, S.Gojamanly told APA.
01 April 2008 [17:51]

Mother of Azerbaijani captive delivered to a third country demands from Red Cross to disclose her son's whereabouts

"There has not been any response to the appeal, we have sent to the Azerbaijani representation of the UN Commissariat for Refugees".
01 April 2008 [16:24]

Parents of captured Azerbaijani soldier send letter to their son

Parents of Yagub Allahverdi, captured soldier of the National Army of Azerbaijan, met with representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
01 April 2008 [15:05]

AZAL's former representative in Iran sentenced to 11 years for misappropriation of $612,000

Elchin Akhundov, former representative of AZAL state concern in Iran, is sentenced to 11 years of imprisonment, Day.Az reports with reference to ANS-Press.
01 April 2008 [14:50]

Law to restrict smoking in public places likely to be adopted in Azerbaijan

The law "On tobacco and tobacco wares" adopted by the Parliament of Azerbaijan does not create conditions for a broader combat with smoking.
01 April 2008 [12:59]

Offender of Azadlyg newspaper reporter arrested

Natig Allahverdiyev, head of the farming association Zeytun Baghlary has been arrested, said a source from Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office, APA reports.
01 April 2008 [12:19]

Azaldyg opposition newspaper files claim to European Court

Azadlyg opposition newspaper has filed a claim to the European Court of Human Rights, a source from the Institute for Media Rights told Day.Az.
01 April 2008 [11:40]

Elchin Behbudov: "In case of any threat to Eynulla Fatullayev's health, he will be fed by force"

Elchin Behbudov, chairman of Azerbaijani committee against torture, met with imprisoned editor-in-chief of the Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper, who is on hunger strike.
31 March 2008 [16:05]

Azerbaijan to take part at conference on cybercrimes

Azerbaijan will take part in a two-day conference for combat with law offenses in Internet, which will start in Strasbourg tomorrow.
31 March 2008 [13:14]

Activists of Azerbaijani movement in Iran sentenced to 6 month imprisonment

The Tebriz Revolutionary Court passed a verdict on the case of two activists of the National Movement of South Azerbaijan, a source from the Committee for Protection of Rights of South Azerbaijanis.
31 March 2008 [12:49]

March 31- Day of Genocide against Azerbaijanis commemorated in Israel

An open door event devoted to the Day of Genocide against Azerbaijanis was held in Azerbaijan-Israel International Association Cultural Center, Press Service of the Association told APA.
31 March 2008 [09:45]

Azerbaijani Ombudsman's office: "We keep the health of starving journalists in the center of attention"

The health of journalists, who went on hunger strike in support of Eynulla Fatullayev, editor-in-chief of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper, is in the center of attention of Azerbaijan's ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova, press service for the Ombudsman's office reports.
31 March 2008 [09:19]

Eldar Sabiroghlu: "Search of the second pilot of crashed MiG-29 is going on"

The search of the second pilot of MiG-29, which crashed near Baku on January 29, is currently going on, said spokesman for Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry Eldar Sabiroghlu.
30 March 2008 [11:10]

Year of Azerbaijan opens in Germany

The opening of the year of Azerbaijan in Germany is being held in Berlin on March 25-April 1.
30 March 2008 [09:51]

Chairman of Caucasus Muslims Department to visit Strasbourg

Chairman of Caucasus Moslems Department, Sheikhulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade will visit Strasbourg on April 8.
29 March 2008 [17:07]

African swine fever virus liquidated in Azerbaijan

The State Veterinary Service under the Azerbaijani Ministry of Agriculture made a decision to lift the quarantine, declared in Nij village of Qabala due to the African fever spread in Azerbaijan.
29 March 2008 [13:47]

Azerbaijani human rights activist to meet with Eynulla Fatullayev and Ali Insanov

Chief of Azerbaijani Committee against Torture Elchin Behbudov will monitor correctional facilities #12 and 13 on March 31.
29 March 2008 [12:38]

Imprisoned reporter Eynulla Fatullayev transferred to medical center

Isakhan Ashurov, defender of Eynulla Fatullayev, founder and editor-in-chief of the Gundelik Azerbaijan and Realny Azerbaijan, met with his defendant.
29 March 2008 [10:09]

Ganimat Zahid and other imprisoned journalists to join hunger strike initiated by Eynulla Fatullayev

Ganimat Zahid, imprisoned editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper, and other imprisoned reporters will join the hunger strike initiated by Eynulla Fatullayev by April 5.
28 March 2008 [20:49]

Strengthening the Azerbaijani family by woman’s empowerment

Family, like all human institutions, are dynamic and fluid.
28 March 2008 [12:33]

Armenians commit armed assault at the office of Benilux Azerbaijanis Congress in Rotterdam

A group of unknown Armenians committed an armed assault to the office of the Benilux Azerbaijanis Congress, locating in Rotterdam, at about 11:15 p.m. on March 26.
26 March 2008 [05:25]

International Crisis Group: “Salafism, largely unheard of in Azerbaijan twenty years ago, has gained a foothold mainly in Baku and the north”

Today.Az discloses the last report of International Crisis Group - “Azerbaijan: Independent Islam and the State”.
20 March 2008 [16:45]

Happy Novruz from Today.Az Team

19 March 2008 [14:21]

President of Azerbaijan receives president of Interfax international information group

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Mikhail Komissar, chairman of Directors' Board of the Interfax International Information Group.
19 March 2008 [13:06]

Ammunitions found in Siyazan, Azerbaijan

An arms cache has been found in Siyazan region of Azerbaijan in the result of a successful operation, carried out by the local police, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
19 March 2008 [11:33]

One of imprisoned Iranian Azerbaijani leaders Abbas Lisani feeling bad

One of the leaders of Iranian Azerbaijanis Abbas Lisani is feeling too bad.
18 March 2008 [10:07]

Monica Belucci to arrive in Baku

Famous actress and model Monica Belucci will arrive in Baku.
17 March 2008 [17:49]

Defender of Azadlyg newspaper editor-in-chief attacked by unknowns

Osman Kazimov, defender of Ganimat Zahid, imprisoned editor-in-chief of the Azadlyg newspaper, was attacked by four unknowns in Binagadi district of Baku on March 15.
17 March 2008 [16:26]

Knife wounded Azadlig daily's reporter gives testimony

Agil Halil, reporter of “Azadlig” newspaper, who was attacked and stabbed by unknown people on March 13, has given testimony to Deputy Chief of Baku City Main Police Department Elkhan Huseynov.
17 March 2008 [15:06]

Azerbaijan's Parliamentary Commission approves amendments to UN Convention on elimination of female discrimination

A session of the Milli Medjlis commission on human rights was held today.
17 March 2008 [14:13]

Azerbaijani soldier captured by Armenians asks international organizations for help

Parents of Azerbaijani soldier Yaqub Allahverdi oglu Mukhtarov, captured by the Armenians several days ago, have sent him a letter, Ulduz Mukhtarova, captive’s mother told APA.
17 March 2008 [10:46]

Azerbaijani ombudsman asks the Red Cross to assist in releasing Azerbaijani soldier captured by Armenians

Azerbaijani ombudsman Elmira Suleymanov has sent an appeal to the Baku office of the International Committee of the Red Cross with a request to help release Azerbaijani soldier Mukhtarov Yaqub Allahverdi oglu captured by Armenians.
15 March 2008 [14:48]

Identikit of Azadlyg correspondent's offender worked out

An identikit of one of those, who took part in the armed attack against Azadlyg newspaper reporter Agil Halil has been worked out.
15 March 2008 [14:13]

Wounded reporter of Azadlyg newspaper feeling better

Agil Khalil, correspondent of “Azadlig” newspaper, who was brought to the Central Clinic on March 13 with a knife wound, feels much better.
15 March 2008 [10:56]

Elmira Akhundova: "We have suggested to pardon a great many of people, who committed a domestic crime"

The list presented for pardoning to country's president contains a great number of prisoners, who committed a domestic crime.
14 March 2008 [18:55]

Azerbaijani ombudsman appeals to prosecutor general due to attacks against Azadlyg newspaper correspondent

Ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova observes attentively the events with the attack against Azadlyg newspaper reporter Agil Halil.
14 March 2008 [18:06]

Previously beaten correspondent of “Azadlig” newspaper gets knife wound - UPDATED

Agil Khalil, correspondent of “Azadlig” newspaper was injured at 20:00 on March 13, editor-in-chief of “Azadlig” newspaper Azer Ahmadov told reporters.
14 March 2008 [17:04]

Seven dismissed from British embassy to Azerbaijan

Today.Az as received an appeal on dismissal of 8 officials of British Embassy in Azerbaijan.
14 March 2008 [13:20]

Azerbaijani soldier captured by Armenians sends letter to his parents

Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Armenia met with Azerbaijani army soldier captured by Armenians Yaqub Allahverdi oglu Mukhtarov.
14 March 2008 [10:12]

List of prisoners submitted for pardoning to President

The meetings of the Pardon Commission under President ended, a source the Commission told APA.
13 March 2008 [17:20]

90% of marriages not registered officially in Azerbaijan's south

The monitoring of the Public Association of Assistance to Settlement of Social Problems of Women revealed that 90% of marriages are not registered officially in Azerbaijan's south.
13 March 2008 [15:56]

WB, Azerbaijan to sign credit agreement on second stage of Azerbaijan's educational system development program

"The agreement on the second stage of the program "Development of the educational system of Azerbaijan" will be signed in late April of 2008".
13 March 2008 [14:15]

Azerbaijan to apply intellectual transport regulation system in 2008

"As we know, Azerbaijan will apply the intellectual transport regulation system in 2008".
12 March 2008 [15:13]

Azerbaijan's detention facilities accounting for nearly 200 AIDS carriers

AIDS carriers are not only in detention facilities, but also among the population.
12 March 2008 [14:16]

Denis Bribosia: "It is necessary to introduce amendments to Azerbaijan's legislation for regular review of cases of life-term prisoners"

"It is necessary to introduce amendments to Azerbaijan's legislation for regular review of cases of life-term prisoners".
12 March 2008 [13:51]

Ammunition depot found in Baku, Azerbaijan

An arms cache has been found in Mardakyan settlement of Azerbaijan in the result of a successful operation, carried out by the local police, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
12 March 2008 [13:13]

Nazim Alekperov: "About 1000 prisoners receive medical treatment from tuberculosis"

About 1000 prisoners receive medical treatment from tuberculosis in a special medical center in Azerbaijan.
12 March 2008 [10:08]

85th jubilee of Azerbaijan's National Leader Heydar Aliyev to be marked solemnly

President Ilham Aliyev issued an order on celebrating National Leader of Azerbaijani People Heydar Aliyev’s 85th jubilee on a state level.
11 March 2008 [15:47]

Squadron to support police in international peacekeeping operations established under Azerbaijan's internal troops

Creation of a squadron to support police in the international peacekeeping operations under Azerbaijan's internal troops has already finished.
11 March 2008 [14:05]

CoE experts to discuss conditions of life prisoners detainment in Baku

CoE experts and officials of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Justice will have a meeting on conditions of detainment of life prisoners and persons, sentenced to long imprisonment, in Baku tomorrow.
11 March 2008 [13:13]

Appeal of former editor of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper to be submitted to European Court

The appeal of Uzeir Jafarov, former editor of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper, will be submitted to the European Court of Human Rights.
11 March 2008 [12:01]

Large ammunition depot found in Samukh, Azerbaijan

A large ammunition depot has been found in Samukh city of Azerbaijan in the result of a successful operation, carried out by the city police, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
07 March 2008 [18:59]

President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Azerbaijani women on March 8 – International Women’s Day

President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Azerbaijani women on March 8 – International Women’s Day and wished them good health, happiness and success, Press Service of the President reported.
07 March 2008 [17:10]

Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers adopts resolution on transfer of March 29 and 30 weekends

Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers has passed a decision to transfer weekends of March 29 and 30 of 2008.
07 March 2008 [13:07]

Women account for 51% of population in Azerbaijan

As of March 1, women made up 51%, or 4.379 million of the population in Azerbaijan, said the State Statistical Committee.
06 March 2008 [18:31]

Yuri Shedrin: "Russian regions are becoming aware that Azerbaijan is a reliable partner, which deserves respect"

Only Nijegorod oblast of Russia carried out trade and economic ties with Azerbaijan on the level of $101,000,000 by results of 2007.