Politics

02 October 2008 [17:37]

Armenian Foreign Ministry: "Turkey's proposal on Karabakh is not on the negotiation table"

Armenian Foreign Ministry has rebutted information of Azerbaijani mass media that "Turkey's proposal regarding the resolution of the Karabakh conflict is on the negotiation table".
02 October 2008 [17:04]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "Presidential elections in Azerbaijan differ much from the previous ones"

"The agitation campaign in Azerbaijan is held in normal conditions without any restrictions", said chairman of the Great Creation party and presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
02 October 2008 [15:54]

Sabir Rustamkhanly heads for USA

02 October 2008 [14:26]

Azerbaijan to expand its military presence in Afghanistan

Azerbaijani parliament has passed decision on increasing the number of Azerbaijani peacekeepers in Afghanistan at the sitting of autumn session today, APA reports.
02 October 2008 [14:20]

Presidential candidate: "My life is endangered"

The Muasir Musavat party will hold a meeting near Sevinj cinema on October 11, said Hafiz Hajiyev, chairman of the party and presidential candidate.
02 October 2008 [14:09]

Select Energy GMBH to ship 1,000,000 barrels of Azeri Light oil from Ceyhan port

The SOCAR Department of Marketing and Economic Operations has declared a customer for 1,000,000 barrels of Azeri Light oil, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for SOCAR.
02 October 2008 [13:42]

Armenians cultivating narcotic plants in the occupied lands of Khojavend

Armenian separatists occupied the Khojavend region of Azerbaijan on October 2 of 1992, reports Day.Az with reference to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan.
02 October 2008 [12:58]

Why would the Kremlin prefer war?

02 October 2008 [12:09]

Joseph Shagal: "Both economic associations and military alliances are possible with such a partner as Azerbaijan"

Day.Az interview with Joseph Shagal, deputy of Israeli Knesset and chairman of the Israel-Azerbaijan interparliamentary group.
02 October 2008 [11:21]

Azerbaijani parliament to start its autumn session

The autumn session of the Milli Medjlis (parliament) of Azerbaijan will start Thursday.
02 October 2008 [11:09]

Azerbaijani servicemen to take part in NATO-initiated events

The servicemen of the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan will attend the events, initiated by NATO.
02 October 2008 [10:52]

Azerbaijani path

I am always a bit disappointed with the steady and simultaneously boring appeals for unambiguity, that is to divide the world into black and white.
02 October 2008 [10:32]

Azerbaijan Socialist Party to support Ilham Aliyev at presidential elections

The coordination council of the Socialist Party of Azerbaijan held an urgent session, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
02 October 2008 [10:20]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on October 1 and 2.
02 October 2008 [10:02]

Presidential candidate: "The term of presidency must be reduced in Azerbaijan"

Chairman of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan and presidential candidate Fuad Aliyev is for cutting the term of presidency, reports Day.Az with reference for the press service of the party.
27 September 2008 [18:00]

President of Azerbaijan visiting Azerbaijan's north - UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is visiting the northern region of the country.
27 September 2008 [17:24]

Social-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan holds session in Baku

The Social-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan held the session on Saturday, said Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
27 September 2008 [15:52]

Iqbal Aghazade's agitation placards not torn off

"The agitation placards of presidential candidate and representative of the Umid party Igbal Aghazade are not being torn at the moment", said plenipotentiary representative of the candidate and deputy chairman of the party Anver Aghazade.
27 September 2008 [15:09]

Representatives of foreign mass media apply for watching presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The Central Election Commission receives appeals from the mass medias of different countries about observation of presidential elections in Azerbaijan.
27 September 2008 [14:59]

Abulfaz Garayev: "I do not believe that wise and serious investors would invest into tourism development in the occupied lands"

Azerbaijani Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfaz Garayev does not believe that serious investments could be made into the development of the tourism sector of Nagorno Karabakh and other occupied Azerbaijani lands.
27 September 2008 [14:38]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Azerbaijani Jewish community on Rosh-Ha-Shana holiday

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated the Jewish people on occasion of the Rosh-Ha-Shana holiday, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
27 September 2008 [14:13]

Hafiz Hajiyev: "I will continue to speak against corrupted officials"

"Hafiz Hajiyev never disavows his words and he will continue to speak against corrupted officials", said presidential candidate and chairman of the Muasir Musavat party Hafiz Hajiyev.
27 September 2008 [11:42]

Turkish President and UN Secretary General discuss situation in the South Caucasus

Turkish President Abdullah Gul and UN Secretary General Pan Gui Mun met in the framework of the 63rd session of the UN General Assembly.
27 September 2008 [11:33]

Vahdat party to support Ilham Aliyev's candidacy at presidential elections

The Vahdat party holds meetings with voters in connection with the support of the working president of Azerbaijan at the presidential elections, said party chairman Tahir Kerimli.
27 September 2008 [11:21]

OSCE to hold monitoring on contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces

The monitoring on the contact front line of the armed forces of Azerbaijan and Armenia will be held near Mazam village of Gazakh on September 30, said the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
27 September 2008 [10:50]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on September 26 and 27.
27 September 2008 [10:41]

US conflict scientist: "Turkey could prove more effective intermediary than OSCE MG"

The Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be resolved peacefully, Professor of Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, Dennis J. D. Sandole said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.
27 September 2008 [10:19]

Green Party chairman: "Presidential candidates in Azerbaijan do not pay attention to all problems"

"If I was registered as a presidential candidate, I would have paid attention to quite different problems", said chairman of the Green Party of Azerbaijan, who nominated their candidacy for presidential elections, Mais Gulaliyev.
27 September 2008 [09:32]

European Court accepts claim of former deputy of Azerbaijani parliament Huseyn Abdullayev

Former deputy of Azerbaijani parliament Huseyn Abdullayev started a stage of communication with the European Court of Human Rights.
27 September 2008 [09:16]

Yeni Azerbaijan party holds first stage of agitation campaign successfully

The Yeni Azerbaijan party has successfully finished the first stage of holding the agitation campaign, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
27 September 2008 [09:05]

President of Azerbaijan visits Saatli and Sabirabad- UPDATED

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visiting Saatli and Sabirabad.
26 September 2008 [17:55]

President of Azerbaijan: "An Azerbaijani woman has always demonstrated wisdom and self-sacrifice on the way of perpetuation of our traditions"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of congratulation to participants of the third congress of Azerbaijani women, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
26 September 2008 [16:26]

CIS Observation Mission familiarizes with Fuad Aliyev's preparations for presidential elections

Presidential candidate Fuad Aliyev met with Oleg Kuleba, chief of the office of the CIS observation commission, said Fuad Aliyev personally.
26 September 2008 [15:25]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "Position of chief of executive powers is put to auction in separate regions of Azerbaijan and sold to those who pay more"

"Chiefs of executive powers of some regions of Azerbaijan are dealing with self-activity", said chairman of the United Popular Front of Azerbaijan and presidential candidate Qudrat Hasanquliyev.
26 September 2008 [12:07]

Turkish President: "My task is to normalize Turkish-Armenian relations"

"My task is to normalize the situation in the Caucasus, in the region and between Turkey and Armenia", said Turkish President Abdullah Gul, speaking in the American-Turkish society in New-York, Day.Az reports with reference to Turkish Cihan.
26 September 2008 [10:20]

President of Azerbaijan receives Turkish Justice Minister

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev received Turkey`s Justice Minister Mehmet Ali Sahin yesterday, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
26 September 2008 [10:13]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on September 25 and 26.
26 September 2008 [09:53]

President of Azerbaijan: "Azerbaijan-Russia relations are developing in all areas"

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received vice-chairwoman of the Russian Federation Council Svetlana Orlova, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
26 September 2008 [09:19]

Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli: "I consider that Azerbaijan's economy is developing not as successfully as the authorities state it to be"

"I completely disagree with the authorities about the issues of human rights and economic regulation", said presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli, speaking at Day.Az radio.
26 September 2008 [08:54]

Presidential candidate: "Azerbaijan should stop NATO integration and quit GUAM"

"Azerbaijan should suspend its NATO integration and declare itself a fully neutral country", said chairman of the Liberal-Democratic Party Fuad Aliyev.
25 September 2008 [17:01]

Azerbaijani opposition parties put off meetings for indefinite period

The Baku mayor's office has responded to the appeal of the Center of Cooperation of Opposition related to holding the protest at one of the central squares of the capital city on September 28, said head of the central office of the party Arif Hajili.
25 September 2008 [16:35]

Over 100,000 voters join Ilham Aliyev's agitation campaign

The Yeni Azerbaijan party continues the agitation campaign of presidential candidate Ilham Aliyev, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
25 September 2008 [15:34]

Presidential candidate calls for death to Azerbaijani Agricultural Minister

One of the slogans, to be voiced during the meeting of presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev in Baku will be "Death to Ismet Abbasov!", said Hafiz Hajiyev.
25 September 2008 [15:08]

Nushirevan Meherremli: "News on TV channels are not related to the electoral process"

The TV channels do not violate the Electoral Code, when they show President Ilham Aliyev in their news more than they show other presidential candidates, said chairman of the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council Nushirevan Meherremli.
25 September 2008 [14:09]

First candidate bids for opening a new radio station in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council has received an appeal from the first candidate, willing to partake in the tender for opening a new radio station, said chairman of the council Nushirevan Meherremli.
25 September 2008 [13:50]

BBC-Azerbaijan: "Armenian President's words were not distorted"

Famous British radio station has made an official statement regarding the interview with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.
25 September 2008 [12:46]

Armenian president and OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs discuss Sargsyan's possible meeting with Azerbaijani counterpart

The issue of possible holding of the next meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan was discussed during the meeting of Serzh Sargsyan with OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs in New York, reports the press service for the Armenian President.
25 September 2008 [12:00]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev faces problems in holding his agitation campaign

The Lenkoran executive powers and police created obstacles for presidential candidate from the United Popular Front party of Azerbaijan Qudrat Hasanquliyev during his meetings with voters, said plenipotentiary representative of the presidential candidate Elchin Mirzabeyli.
25 September 2008 [10:03]

Fazil Qazanfaroghlu: "It is planning to spend AZN 30,000-35,000 for my election campaign"

"The state-allocated funds would only do for printing placards", said chairman of Great Creation Party, presidential candidate Fazil Qazanfaroghlu.
25 September 2008 [09:28]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Terter

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on September 24 and 25.
25 September 2008 [09:18]

Muasir Musavat party to hold a protest in Baku

The Muasir Musavat party is working at holding a protest in the Azerbaijani capital, said party chairman and presidential candidate Hafiz Hajiyev.
25 September 2008 [09:09]

Musavat party accuses Azerbaijani authorities of holding pro-Russian policy

Musavat opposition party has made a statement about the external policy of Azerbaijan.
24 September 2008 [17:20]

CIS observation mission familiarizes with Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli's preparations for presidential elections

Plenipotentiary representative of Azerbaijani presidential candidate Qulamhuseyn Alibeyli Muzaffar Bakhishov held a meeting with Oleg Kuleba, head of the CIS Observation Mission.
24 September 2008 [16:37]

Anne Derse: "The United States support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan"

The United States support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and our countries will remain friends for long, said US ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse.
24 September 2008 [16:00]

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev visiting country’s western regions - UPDATED

President Ilham Aliyev is visiting the western regions of Azerbaijan.