News for 23 June 2010

Voice of Diaspora

23 June 2010 [16:25]

Azerbaijani Diaspora in Berlin picketed outside Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan made a speech at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation during his official visit to Germany on June 21-23.
23 June 2010 [16:15]

Azerbaijani diaspora organizes event on World Refugees Day in Berlin

The Coordination Center of Azerbaijanis in Germany and Germany-Azerbaijan Solidarity Society organized an event on occasion of the World Refugees Day in Berlin, the committee said.

World news

23 June 2010 [16:55]

Atomic chief says Iran has 17 kilograms of enriched uranium

Iran has already produced 17 kilograms of enriched uranium, the nation's atomic chief Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Wednesday.

Politics

23 June 2010 [18:23]

Greek government guarantees to "compensate all expenses" to Azerbaijani tourists in case of unexpected difficulties

The Greek government guarantees Azerbaijani tourists to compensate all expenses in case of force majeure.
23 June 2010 [18:15]

Azerbaijani expert: Azerbaijani army needs just 6 days to liberate Armenia-occupied lands

Azerbaijani political expert Mubariz Ahmadoglu says the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will not interfere in case of resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict by a use of force.
23 June 2010 [18:07]

President Ilham Aliyev received Austrian FM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Michael Spindelegger and his accompanying delegation.
23 June 2010 [17:58]

Azerbaijani FM meets Austrian Federal Minister for European and international Affairs

Azerbaijan's minister of foreign affairs Elmar Mammadyarov has today met Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Michael Spindelegger.
23 June 2010 [17:33]

PACE summer session elects judges to European Court of Human Rights

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), meeting this week in plenary session in Strasbourg, elected Angelika Nussberger as judge to the European Court of Human Rights with respect to Germany.
23 June 2010 [14:34]

Russian expert: Azerbaijan's Military Doctrine will force Armenian side to make some changes

Interview with editor-in-chief of Russia-based Agency of Political News Konstantin Krylov.
23 June 2010 [13:49]

Azerbaijani FM: Baku may refuse from military rhetoric only after deoccupation of Azerbaijani lands

"Baku may refuse from the military solution only after deoccupation of Azerbaijani lands," Azerbaijani Foreign Minister said at the joint press conference with Austrian Foreign Minister.
23 June 2010 [13:32]

Azerbaijani President attends opening of 35th annual meeting of IDB group in Baku

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today attended the opening of the 35th annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group in Baku.
23 June 2010 [13:24]

Austrian Foreign Minister: Cooperation with Azerbaijan is priority for Austria

Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Austria always had deep roots. Now it moves to a new level, Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Shpindelegger said at a joint press-conference with Azerbaijani counterpart in Baku.
23 June 2010 [13:15]

"Recent Armenian frontline provocation aims to divert attention from country’s disregard of international resolutions"

Interview with Azerbaijanu military expert Mehdi Mehdiyev.
23 June 2010 [12:58]

Special session of Azerbaijani Parliament ends

The special session of the Azerbaijan Parliament finalized. Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan Republic informed on the bills on agenda.
23 June 2010 [12:45]

Azerbaijan ruling party deputy chief meets OSCE ODIHR electoral chief

Deputy Chairman, Executive Secretary of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), MP Ali Ahmadov has met head of the Election Department at the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Nicolas Kaczorowski.
23 June 2010 [12:13]

Areas for construction of settlements for disaster zones' residents defined

Areas for construction of building for the residents of the disaster zones in Azerbaijan are defined, Emergency Situations Minister Kamaladdin Heydarov told media.
23 June 2010 [11:59]

Conference on "Young leaders of the south-eastern Europe for cooperation and security" wrapped up in Istanbul

A two-day international conference entitled "Young leaders of the south-eastern Europe for cooperation and security" wrapped up in Istanbul on June 22, according to the Organization of the Islamic Conference Youth Forum.
23 June 2010 [11:25]

"Azerbaijan, Indonesia to expand legal basis"

Azerbaijan and Indonesia plan to expand a legal basis.
23 June 2010 [11:07]

Azerbaijan, Indonesia to exchange mutual state visits

Azerbaijan and Indonesia expect mutual state visits.
23 June 2010 [09:45]

Baku hosts IDB Strategic Partnership Forum

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has today held a Strategic Partnership Forum in Baku, aimed at contributing to developing strategic policy dialogue and exchanging experience in tackling common challenges in IDB member countries.
23 June 2010 [09:15]

Azerbaijani Premier meets IFAD chief

Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Artur Rasizade met President of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Kanayo Nwanze on June 22.
23 June 2010 [09:08]

Azerbaijani, Armenian delegations to PACE meet in Strasbourg

On the second working day of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) delegations of Azerbaijan and Armenia have had a meeting on the initiative of PACE President Mevlut Cavusoglu.
23 June 2010 [09:00]

Azerbaijani President received credentials from incoming Austrian ambassador

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly-appointed Austrian Ambassador Sylvia Meier-Kajbic on June 22.

Business

23 June 2010 [15:35]

IDB ready to increase portfolio by half billion of dollars in Azerbaijan

Since 1992 the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has approved funding for 28 projects in the country totaling in $528 million, IDB President Ahmed Mohamed Ali said at the 35-th Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors in Baku today.
23 June 2010 [15:06]

Bosnia and Herzegovina "interested" in benefiting from Azerbaijan's energy resources

An adviser to the President of Bosnia and Herzegovina has expressed hope his country would “soon become one of the consumers of Azerbaijan`s energy resources”.
23 June 2010 [14:26]

Building materials prices drop in Baku

The Participants of Property Market Public Union monitored prices of 38 brands of building materials in Baku in May.
23 June 2010 [09:56]

Global financial crisis 'had no impact' on Azerbaijan

Somalia's finance minister Abdurrahman Omar Osman has praised Azerbaijan's economic achievements, saying the country managed to maintain the development pace even despite the global financial crisis.

Society

23 June 2010 [18:35]

Azerbaijan to realize program to alleviate poverty

A program will be implemented to alleviate poverty and ensure food security in Azerbaijan.
23 June 2010 [17:24]

Azerbaijan prepares bill on environmental impact assessment

A bill on environmental impact assessment is being developed in Azerbaijan.
23 June 2010 [15:55]

Days of Georgian Culture open in Baku

Azerbaijan's capital has today hosted the opening of the Days of the Georgian Culture.
23 June 2010 [14:17]

"Introduction of Euro-2 in Azerbaijan is necessary to protect ecology and ensure transport security"

Interview with Azerbaijan State Customs Committee Chuef Aydin Aliyev, who is on visit to Strasbourg.
23 June 2010 [14:08]

Azerbaijani government set to take steps to improve material and technical base of media

The Azerbaijani government plans a phased implementation of necessary measures to improve material and technical base of the press, social maintenance of media staff, the Presidential Administration socio-political department head Ali Hasanov said.
23 June 2010 [12:51]

Cargo ship caught fire in Baku

23 June 2010 [11:51]

Austrian library opened in Baku

The Austrian Library has been opened in Baku today. "This library will play an important role in intensifying Azerbaijani-Austrian relations," Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger said at the opening ceremony.
23 June 2010 [11:16]

Women participants of IDB Strategic Partnership Forum in Baku visit International Mugham Center

Women participants of the Baku Strategic Partnership Forum of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) have visited the International Mugham Center.
23 June 2010 [10:50]

Baku hosts seminar on new trends in agricultural financing

Azerbaijan's capital has hosted A seminar on New Trends in Agricultural Financing.
23 June 2010 [10:13]

Azerbaijani poet: Talented authors get paid overseas, in here its the opposite

Interview with poet, translator and honored art figure of Azerbaijan Siyavush Mammadzade.
23 June 2010 [09:30]

Baku meeting to develop road map for enhancing intra-OIC trade ends

The Baku Meeting to Develop the Road Map for Enhancing Intra-OIC Trade has wrapped up.
23 June 2010 [08:05]

More changes made to the "Traffic Law" in Azerbaijan

Amendments and annexes to the “Traffic law” and Code of Administrative Offences have been discussed at the last meeting of the extraordinary session of the Azerbaijani parliament.

Sports

23 June 2010 [12:20]

Azerbaijani tennis players to vie for European medals

Azerbaijani teenage table tennis players will compete in the European championship starting in Istanbul, Turkey, next month.
23 June 2010 [10:26]

Azerbaijani President signs order on preparation for London Summer Olympics

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed an Executive Order “On preparation for the 30th Summer Olympic Games”.

Arts & Entertainment

23 June 2010 [15:43]

Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture and Tourism announce film contest winners

The film contest announced by the Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture and Tourism has wrapped up.
23 June 2010 [15:22]

Georgian artist exhibits works in Baku

Famous Georgian artist Rusidan Petriashvili has brought works that have never before been exhibited in Baku.