Politics

13 October 2008 [16:06]

Returning of any territory to Azerbaijan is unacceptable for the ARF Dashnaktiutyun

Returning of any territory, a part of the security zone to Azerbaijan is categorically unacceptable for the ARF Dashnaktiutyun, secretary of the ARFD parliamentary faction Artyusha Shakhbazyan told journalists when commenting on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's last statement.
13 October 2008 [15:37]

Presidential candidate Qudrat Hasanquliyev distributes 500,000 booklets

In the framework of the election campaign presidential candidate from the Azerbaijan United Popular Front Party Qudrat Hasanquliyev distributed 500,000 booklets among the voters, said Qudrat Hasanquliyev personally.
13 October 2008 [14:44]

Azerbaijanis of Kazakhstan support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy

The Dostlug cultural society, uniting all Azerbaijanis, residing in Kazakhstan, and functioning in Aktau, has made a statement on the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan.
13 October 2008 [13:31]

Mission of Global Election Observers Net to arrive in Azerbaijan

A mission of the global election observers net is to arrive in Baku today to observe the presidential elections in Azerbaijan on October 15.
13 October 2008 [13:23]

Armenian Foreign Minister threatens that Armenia may recognize "NKR"

It is obvious that Armenia will be able to recognize South Ossetia and Abkhazia only after recognition of Nagorno Karabakh.
13 October 2008 [13:06]

Representatives of 30 foreign mass medias appeal to Azerbaijani CEC for watching presidential elections

92 representatives of 30 foreign mass medias have appealed to the Central Electoral Commission for observing the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, to be held on October 15, according to sources from the Independent Press Center under CEC.
13 October 2008 [12:48]

Hafiz Hajiyev: "If I am elected a president, my residence will be in Khankendi"

"I have always been with the poor and with my people and if I am elected a president, I will always be loyal to this tactics", said presidential candidate from the Muasir Musavat party Hafiz Hajiyev.
13 October 2008 [12:25]

Irada Yagubova: "Results of the exit-poll can satisfy not everyone, but this is not a tragedy. The most important is that they should be precise"

Day.Az interview with Irada Yagubova, head of the ELS independent research center and candidate of technical science.
13 October 2008 [12:23]

Azerbaijanis, residing in Tajikistan, support Ilham Aliyev

Azerbaijanis of Tajikistan have made a statement in support of Ilham Aliyev's candidacy at the presidential elections on October 15.
13 October 2008 [11:29]

Igbal Aghazade's plenipotentiary representative: "The agitation campaign of our candidate involved over 2,500,000 citizens"

In the framework of the electoral campaign "From door to door", the presidential candidate from Umid Party Igbal Aghazade held meetings in more than 600,000 families, said Anver Aghazade, plenipotentiary representative of the candidate.
13 October 2008 [11:11]

Kokha Nebi Village of Tovuz Region damaged seriously as a result of 6-hour firing by the Armenian forces

Armenian armed forces intensively fired on Kokha Nebi Village of Azerbaijan’s Tovuz Region on October 11.
13 October 2008 [10:47]

Presidential candidate: "Azerbaijani army should pass to a contract basis"

Presidential candidate from Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Fuad Aliyev is for eliminating army recruiting from 18 years old.
13 October 2008 [10:36]

420 ODIHR representatives to observe presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan has registered 420 observers from OSCE ODIHR.
13 October 2008 [10:24]

Mubariz Gurbanly: "Peter Semneby is mistaken, the electoral situation in Azerbaijan is developing normally and if someone wants it to be otherwise, this is his own business"

Day.Az interview with Mubariz Gurbanly, deputy executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party.
13 October 2008 [10:20]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 12 and 13.
13 October 2008 [10:07]

PACE delegation arrives in Azerbaijan

13 October 2008 [09:25]

Presidential candidate puts off meeting due to a threat to his life

Presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev has put off the meeting planned for October 12, said Tarana Ramazanova, assistant chairman of the Muasir Musavat party for ideology issues.
13 October 2008 [09:18]

Opposition, boycotting elections, holds unsanctioned meeting in Baku

The opposition powers, boycotting the upcoming elections, have held an unsanctioned meeting.
11 October 2008 [13:39]

Ilgar Mamedov: "Boycott of these elections by opposition is explained by its weakness and helplessness"

The participation in the voting will be the lowest through the whole period of Azerbaijan's independence, considers independent political scientist Ilgar Mamedov.
11 October 2008 [13:31]

Ilham Aliyev's agitation campaign involves 1,500,000 voters

The Yeni Azerbaijan party is holding a successful agitation campaign under the slogan "Forward with Ilham", reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
11 October 2008 [13:24]

State allocates funds to presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyuev for holding agitation campaign

The Appellate Court has granted the claim of presidential candidate and chairman of the Muasir Musavat party Hafiz Hajiyev.
11 October 2008 [13:18]

Azerbaijani Economic Development Minister: "We assess the statement of presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev as libel and impoliteness"

"We assess the statement of presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev as libel and impoliteness...", reports Yeni Musavat newspaper with reference to Turan.
11 October 2008 [13:08]

Armenian Prime Minister: "The statements about the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan are dangerous if other principles are ignored"

The Karabakh problem must be settled in the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group and through negotiations, said Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan before the meeting with US vice president Dick Cheney in Washington.
11 October 2008 [12:56]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "Powers of municipalities should be expanded in Azerbaijan"

"Powers of municipalities should be extended that it is necessary to present them the status of the bodies of local powers", said presidential candidate and chairman of the United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Qudrat Hasanquliyev.
11 October 2008 [11:55]

CIS executive secretary initiates monitoring of election situation in Azerbaijan

CIS executive secretary Sergey Lebedev launched meetings in Azerbaijan to study preparations for presidential elections in the country.
11 October 2008 [10:46]

Rasul Quliyev's party holds agitation campaign in favor of Ilham Aliyev

In line with the recent decision of Supreme Medjlis, the Open Society Party, led by former speaker Rasul Guliyev, is holding an agitation campaign in favor of Ilham Aliyev on the spots, said deputy chairman of the party Yaqgub Abbasov.
11 October 2008 [10:39]

Presidential candidate considering necessary to hold "clean hands" anti-corruption operation

Fuad Aliyev, presidential candidate and chairman of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan stressed the need to hold a large-scale anti-corruption operation "clean hands" in the country.
11 October 2008 [10:15]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 9 and 10.
11 October 2008 [10:03]

Edward Nalbandyan: "The key issue is a status of Nagorno Karabakh, which must be defined on the basis of a free will of its people"

The issue of Nagorno Karabakh must be settled on the basis of the free expression of will of its people", said Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandyan by results of the meeting of Armenian, Russian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers in Bishkek.
11 October 2008 [09:42]

2008 - presidential elections are unique for lack of alternative in the whole history of independent Azerbaijan

Independent political scientist Rasim Aghayev assess the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan as the most non-competitive since Azerbaijan gained independence in 1991.
11 October 2008 [09:17]

Presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev files claim against CEC

Azerbaijani presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev has filed a claim to the Appellate Court, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the Baku Appellate Court.
10 October 2008 [17:07]

Presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli meets with voters in Qusar and Khachmaz regions of Azerbaijan

Presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli held a meeting with voters in Qusar and Khachmaz, said Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli.
10 October 2008 [16:58]

Azerbaijanis in Baltic states support Ilham Aliyev for presidency

The Congress of Azerbaijanis of Baltic states voiced support for candidacy of working president Ilham Aliyev at the presidential elections, said the press service for the state committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
10 October 2008 [16:46]

President of Azerbaijan receives head of the bureau of national security under Polish presidential administration

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation lead by Vladislav Stasiak, chief of the bureau of national security of the Presidential administration of Poland, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for AzerTac.
10 October 2008 [16:37]

Isa Qambar: "Repetition of events of October 16 of 2003 is not expected this year"

I do not expect the events of October 16 of 2003 to repeat this year, said Musavat party leader Isa Qambar.
10 October 2008 [16:12]

5,359 constituencies formed in Azerbaijan due to presidential elections

5,359 constituencies have been formed by the Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan in connection with the presidential elections of October, reports Day.Az with reference to the Independent press center.
10 October 2008 [15:47]

An Azerbaijani may become a member of Lithuanian seym

Azerbaijani Mahir Hamzayev is taking part in the elections to the Lithuanian seym to be held on October 12, reported the press service for the state committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
10 October 2008 [15:39]

Azerbaijan National Independence Party provides free choice for activists to define worthy presidential candidate

The leadership of the Azerbaijan National Independence Party provided a free choice to its activists in defining a worthy presidential candidate, said party's spokesman Ali Orujev.
10 October 2008 [15:07]

Azerbaijani parliament deputy promises to pay AZN 100 to 10 best students of Baku Slavic University from his funds

Deputy of Azerbaijani parliament Arastun Javadov promises to pay AZN 100 to 10 best students of the Baku Slavic University each month from his own funds.
10 October 2008 [14:33]

Azerbaijani, Russian and Armenian foreign ministers hold meeting

Foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Russia and Armenia Elmar Mammadyarov, Sergei Lavrov and Edward Nalbandyan held a trilateral meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
10 October 2008 [14:13]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "Azerbaijan must undertake steps in the sphere of formation of professional army

"It is necessary to hold cardinal reforms in the sphere of military construction", said presidential candidate and chairman of the Great Creation party Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
10 October 2008 [12:49]

Azerbaijanis of Sweden to support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy at presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The society "For Azerbaijan", functioning in Sweden, has released a statement on the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said the press service for the State Committee for Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
10 October 2008 [12:06]

Turkish President Gul to discuss Nagorno-Karabakh issue in Moscow

Turkish President Abdullah Gul will discuss Nagorno-Karabakh issue during his official Moscow visit, which is scheduled in December, Armenian media reported citing an Azerbaijani website.
10 October 2008 [11:31]

Azerbaijani diaspora in USA supports course, established by Heydar Aliyev

Presidential elections will be held in Azerbaijan on October 15 of 2008. On this day, the citizens of Azerbaijan, using their constitutional right, will elect the head of the state for the next 5 years.
10 October 2008 [11:10]

Azerbaijan presidential candidate: "Azerbaijan must liberate its lands before 2011"

"Currently, there are no prospects for the settlement of the Karabakh problem", said presidential candidate and chairman of the United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Qudrat Gasanquliyev.
10 October 2008 [10:03]

Opposition parties define 500 observers for presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Center of Cooperation of Opposition has defined over 500 observers, who will follow the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said head of the central office of the Musavat party Arif Hajili.
10 October 2008 [09:50]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 9 and 10.
10 October 2008 [09:19]

Azerbaijani presidential candidate: "A bicycle producing plant should have been built in Lenkoran in place of an airport"

The airport, built in Lenkoran, will not be profitable for long years and will exist on subsidies from Baku, said presidential candidate and chairman of the United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Gudrat Hasanquliyev.
10 October 2008 [09:11]

Azerbaijanis of Spain to support Ilham Aliyev during presidential elections in Azerbaijan

An event, organized by the society of the Azerbaijani-Turkish culture on the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan, was held in Spain, reported the press service for the Committee for work with Azerbaijanis residing abroad.
09 October 2008 [17:56]

Constituency created in Azerbaijani embassy to Great Britain

By provisions of the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan, an constituency on presidential elections has been established in the Azerbaijani embassy to Azerbaijan, report sources from the Azerbaijani embassy to Great Britain.
09 October 2008 [17:37]

Presidential candidate promises to settle Karabakh problem in six months

"In case I win the presidential elections I assume the responsibility to settle the Karabakh problem within six months", said presidential candidate and chairman of the Muasir Musavat party Hafiz Hajiyev.
09 October 2008 [15:49]

Chairman of Russian Central Electoral Commission to arrive in Azerbaijan

Representatives of the Russian Central Electoral Commission will take part in the presidential elections in Azerbaijan as international observers on October 13-17 of 2008, reports Day.Az with reference to the official website of the Russian Central Electoral Commission.
09 October 2008 [15:17]

CEC accredits 1104 international observers for presidential elections

1104 international observers were accredited in the Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan as of October 9 of 2009, said CEC chairman Mazahir Panakhov at a press conference.
09 October 2008 [14:53]

Opening ceremony of Independent Media Center held in Azerbaijan

The opening ceremony of Independent Media Center established in the threshold of the presidential elections has been held in Azerbaijan.
09 October 2008 [14:48]

Center of coordination of Azerbaijanis in Germany to support Ilham Aliyev during presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Center of coordination of Azerbaijanis in Germany has released a statement on the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan to be held on October 15, reports the press service for the State Committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.
09 October 2008 [14:00]

Ilham Aliyev attends opening ceremony of new underground station in Baku - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of the Nasimi underground station in Baku.
09 October 2008 [13:38]

Iqbal Aghazade: "Azerbaijan must take a principal position in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict"

"The effectiveness of the activity of the Minsk Group depends on Azerbaijan's position", said presidential candidate and chairman of Umid Party Iqbal Aghazade.
09 October 2008 [12:07]

Yurddash party to monitor presidential elections in Azerbaijan

Yurddash party will hold a monitoring of presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said party chairman Mais Sadarli.
09 October 2008 [11:25]

Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli: "Azerbaijan must set a task of Euroatlantic integration"

Azerbaijan has several principal issues, which deserve special interest", said independent presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli.
09 October 2008 [11:15]

Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister: "Russia is interested in the parties of the Karabakh conflict to reach consensus"

Russia is interested in attaining a consensus between the parties of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict", said deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan.
09 October 2008 [11:08]

Armenians violate ceasefire in seven regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 8 and 9.
09 October 2008 [10:52]

Presidential candidate: "Minsk Group violates Azerbaijan's rights"

The OSCE Minsk Group is not interested in the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict", said presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
09 October 2008 [10:29]

Federation of Azerbaijani organizations in Turkey supports Ilham Aliyev's candidacy for presidency

The Federation of Azerbaijani organizations of Turkey has released a statement regarding the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said the press service for the State Committee for work with Azerbaijanis, residing abroad.