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13 December 2008 [10:43]

Azerbaijanis hack on Ukrainian sport website

The Ukrainian website on auto sport - www.proformula.us was hacked on December 12.
12 December 2008 [18:02]

Former Health Minister of Azerbaijan transferred to medical center of Ministry of Justice

Former Health Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Insanov has been transferred from correctional facility No 13 to the medical center of the Ministry of Justice, said lawyer Agaveys Shakhverdiyev.
12 December 2008 [17:23]

ANS Press website resumes functioning

The website of the ANS Press news agency resumed functioning at 10:00 today.
12 December 2008 [13:59]

Azerbaijani pilgrims return from Hajj

Azerbaijani pilgrims are returning from Hajj, said Mugaddas Payizov, chief of department of external ties of the Caucasus Muslims Department.
12 December 2008 [12:34]

President of Azerbaijan visits national leader Heydar Aliyev's grave

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has visited grave of National leader Heydar Aliyev in the Honored Alley.
12 December 2008 [12:18]

Azerbaijani diaspora organization established in Mexico

The Azerbaijani diaspora organization started operating in Mexico, said the press service for the State committee for work with diaspora.
12 December 2008 [12:02]

Azerbaijan commemorates national leader Heydar Aliyev today

It has been five years since prominent Heydar Aliyev, a great personality, prominent politician and architect of modern sovereign and democratic Azerbaijan, passed away, reports Novosti-Azerbaijan.
12 December 2008 [10:04]

Cameras to be installed in Abu Bakr mosque if its activity is restored

Court hearing on the appeal filed by "Narimanov district religious men Religious Community" against Narimanov District Police Office continued today.
11 December 2008 [15:54]

Heydar Aliyev to be commemorated in Georgia

Heydar Aliyev will be commemorated in Georgia.
10 December 2008 [11:57]

Armenians hack on ANS Press's website

According to chief editor of the ANS Press Aytem Safarova, Armenians hacked on the website on December 8 at about 16:00.
10 December 2008 [10:44]

Days of Azerbaijani culture to be held in Switzerland

Days of Azerbaijani culture will be held in Switzerland in 2009, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
06 December 2008 [11:27]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Azerbaijani people on Festival of Sacrifice

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated Azerbaijani people on Eid Al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice).
06 December 2008 [10:28]

Azerbaijani Council of Press thanks Ilham Aliyev for temporary release of Ganimat Zahid and Mirza Sakit

The Azerbaijani Council of Press has sent an appeal to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, report sources from the Council of Press.
05 December 2008 [17:07]

Institute of media rights: "The decision of Azerbaijani leadership about Ganimat Zahid and Mirza Sakit can only be welcomed"

The permission to Ganimat Zahid and Mirza Sakit to attend their father's funeral, can only be welcomed, says the statement of the Institute of Media Rights.
05 December 2008 [11:41]

Chief of CE department: "Azerbaijan will take part in all cultural projects of Europe"

Chief of cultural heritage department of the Council of Europe Robert Palmer considers that Azerbaijan will soon take part in all cultural projects of Europe.
05 December 2008 [10:13]

Arif Aliyev: "2008 is lost for Azerbaijani journalism"

We have nothing to remember in the global scale about the processes in mass media in 2008", said chairman of the Yeni Nesil journalist's association Arif Aliyev.
04 December 2008 [18:40]

Human rights activists sent appeal to Ilham Aliyev with request to pardon imprisoned journalists

Members of the Monitoring group of the human rights organizations have sent an appeal to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, said human rights activist Chingiz Ganizade.
04 December 2008 [12:56]

Water supply cut to several districts of Baku

A greater part of Azerbaijani population was left without fresh water beginning from yesterday.
04 December 2008 [10:09]

Milli Medjlis commission considers draft law "On prohibition of smoking in public places"

The session of the parliamentary commission on social policy discussed a draft law "On prohibition of smoking in public places".
03 December 2008 [15:43]

Azerbaijan Minister of Culture and Tourism: "I wanted to see my Armenian counterpart at a conference in Baku"

Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfaz Garayev notes that he wanted to see his Armenian counterpart at the conference of the Ministers of Culture of the CE member-states in Baku, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
03 December 2008 [14:44]

Azerbaijani Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies to license services on biometrical technologies

A license for creation and provision of services on biometrical technologies in Azerbaijan will henceforth be issued by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies.
03 December 2008 [12:30]

Azerbaijani and Ukrainian dry cargo ships clash in the Aegean Sea - UPDATED

Azerbaijani and Ukrainian dry cargo ships EMERALD 1 and DANSPRIS 2 clashed.
03 December 2008 [11:05]

Azerbaijani Minister of Justice meets CE Secretary General

Azerbaijan`s Minister of Justice and Chairman of Judicial Council Fikrat Mammadov met Tuesday with the Council of Europe`s Secretary General Terry Davis, who is in Baku for a visit, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
03 December 2008 [10:29]

Mother of imprisoned editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper sends appeal to Azerbaijan's Justice Minister

Mother of imprisoned editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid Khadija Zahidova sent an appeal to Azerbaijan's Justice Minister Fikret Mamedov, reports Day.Az with reference to Mediaforum.
02 December 2008 [13:51]

CE Secretary General: "Armenia has deprived itself of the opportunity to have a dialogue with Azerbaijan with its non-participation in the conference in Baku"

CE Secretary Terry Davis voiced regret with the fact that the Armenian Culture Minister refused participation in the conference of the Ministers of Culture of CE member-states in Baku.
01 December 2008 [17:42]

President of Azerbaijan becomes a granddad

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has become a granddad.
01 December 2008 [15:33]

European court of human rights takes four claims against Azerbaijani government for consideration

The stage of communication between the European Court of Human Rights and Azerbaijani Government on four claims has been launched, said chairman of the Forum of Lawyers Intigam Aliyev.
01 December 2008 [12:29]

Polish ambassador to Azerbaijan to visit Samukh region

On December 5 Polish ambassador to Azerbaijan Kshishtof Kraevski will visit the Samukh region, he told reporters according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
01 December 2008 [11:37]

Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism to arrive in Azerbaijan

Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Ertugrul Gunay will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan on December 2-3.
01 December 2008 [11:29]

Azerbaijani ombudswoman attends international conference in Prague

Azerbaijan`s ombudswoman Elmira Akhundova attended a two-day international conference held in Prague, Czech Republic, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
29 November 2008 [12:45]

President of Azerbaijan names honorary professor of Turkmenistan state university after Makhtumkuli

On November 28, President Ilham Aliyev was awarded a diploma of honorary professor of the Turkmenistan state university after Makhtumkuli, according to AzerTac.
29 November 2008 [10:23]

Poland's culture minister to arrive in Baku

Minister of Culture and National Heritage of Poland Bogdan Zdroevski will visit Azerbaijan on December 1-3, told sources from the Poland's embassy to Azerbaijan.
28 November 2008 [17:52]

Representatives of several diplomatic missions, accredited in Azerbaijan, meet Eynulla Fatullayev

On November 28 the representatives of several diplomatic missions, accredited in Azerbaijan, met with imprisoned journalist Eynulla Fatullayev.
27 November 2008 [17:30]

Former Defense Minister of Azerbaijan: "The events in the Azerbaijani army is hooliganism not bullying"

Today, former defense minister Dadash Rzayev arranged a press conference by results of his visit to military units, located on the front line and the situation in these units.
27 November 2008 [16:08]

Azerbaijani hacks on Armenian state website

An Azerbaijani has hacked on the state website of Armenia.
27 November 2008 [13:47]

Co-chairman of World Azerbaijanis Congress to visit Sweden and Belgium

On December 7-13 Sabir Rustamkhanly, co-chairman of the World Azerbaijanis Congress, chairman of the Civil Solidarity Party and Milli Medjlis deputy will visit Belgium and Sweden.
27 November 2008 [10:13]

Nushirevan Meherremli and Norwegian ambassador to Azerbaijan discuss activity of foreign TV and radio stations

On November 26 chairman of the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council Nushirevan Meherremli met with Norwegian ambassador to Azerbaijan Ion Ramberg, said sources from the National Council.
26 November 2008 [17:39]

Azerbaijani Culture Ministry publishes book "Karabakh - memory of heritage"

The book "Karabakh - memory of heritage" has been published by initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan.
26 November 2008 [17:13]

Activist of movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis goes on hunger strike in Iranian prison

One of the activist of the movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis Firuz Yusifi has gone on hunger strike at Evin prison in Teheran, reports Day.Az with reference to Mediaforum.
26 November 2008 [16:30]

Azerbaijani servicemen charged with high treason in Baku

The Military court of grave crimes is holding a court hearing on the criminal case of two Azerbaijani army soldiers, charged with high treason.
26 November 2008 [16:05]

Hospital exploded in Azerbaijan’s Garadag Region, casualties reported - UPDATED

Hospital No19 was exploded in Lokbatan settlement of Garadag Region.
26 November 2008 [15:43]

Number of AIDS-infected rising day by day in Azerbaijan

AIDS has recently covered 8 regions of the country, said Arzu Guliyeva, national coordinator of UN bureau on combat with drugs and crime, according to Novosti-Azerbaijan.
26 November 2008 [15:24]

Website of Azadlyg radio blocked in Nakhchivan

The websites of Azadlyg radio and Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety have been blocked for over two months in Nakhchivan.
26 November 2008 [15:05]

Claim of Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil filed to European court

The European court of human rights has submitted a claim of Azadlyg newspaper correspondent Agil Halil, said director general of Azadlyg newspaper Azer Ahmedov.
26 November 2008 [14:10]

Tractor hits a mine in Aghdam region of Azerbaijan

A tractor has hit a mine in Aghdam region of Azerbaijan in the territory named Elgiduzu, reports Day.Az with reference to ANS-Press.
26 November 2008 [12:18]

Head of Abu Bakr mosque: "Today the situation is that when you support the government, you are called the agent of powers"

The Abu Bekr Mosque is closed today and its fate is being considered in the court, said Gamet Suleymanov, head of the Abu-Bakr religious community and Imam of Abu Bakr mosque.
26 November 2008 [11:49]

Representatives of the Red Cross meet with Azerbaijani servicemen, held in Armenian captivity

On November 25 representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross met with Azerbaijani serviceman Rafig Hasanov, held in Armenian captivity, reports Day.Az with reference to ANS-Press.
26 November 2008 [11:34]

December 8 and 9 to be non-working days in Azerbaijan

December 8 and 9 are considered non-working days in Azerbaijan due to the Gurban Bayramy holiday, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers Akif Ali.
25 November 2008 [17:51]

Azerbaijan and Korea create joint committee on environment

On November 25 Azerbaijan's Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Huseyn Bagirov received deputy minister of environment of Korea Hong Chun Seoka, visiting Baku, said the press service for the Ministry.
25 November 2008 [15:14]

Judge presiding over case on reopening Abu Bakr mosque dies

Judge Asif Allahverdiyev, who was to preside over the hearing on the suit on reopening Abu Bakr mosque this morning, died, chief of Religious Community "Narimanov district brethren" Gamet Suleymanov told APA.
25 November 2008 [14:29]

Most Azerbaijani regions to have their own TV channels by 2010

There are plans to open TV channels in most regions of Azerbaijan before the parliamentary elections to be held in the country by 2010, said chairman of the Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council Nushirevan Meherremli.
25 November 2008 [14:05]

Council for Press to discuss situation with foreign mass medias in Azerbaijan

A conference on "Foreign press in Azerbaijan: realities, problems and prospects" will be held in Baku on November 28, said the Council for press of Azerbaijan.
25 November 2008 [10:38]

Court dismisses Eynulla Fatullayev's claim against Azerbaijani Foreign Minister

The Yasamal district court has passed a decision to consider claim of imprisoned editor-in-chief of Gundelik Azerbaijan newspaper Eynulla Fatullayev against Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov, said journalist's defender Isakhan Ashurov.