Politics

21 May 2009 [11:16]

American General to discuss regional security issues in Baku

General John Craddock, Commander of the U.S. European Command, will discuss bilateral and regional security issues with senior Government of Azerbaijan officials.
21 May 2009 [10:42]

European Union-Eastern Partnership PA is ground for discussions

European Union-Eastern Partnership Parliamentary Assembly will be a just a forum for periodical meetings and discussions. It does not mean to establish decision-making body, senior European political analyst Antonio Missiroli said.
21 May 2009 [10:15]

Political scientist: Armenia is concerned with the fact that external forces press on it to be more flexible

Day.Az interview with political scientist Rasim Agayev.
21 May 2009 [09:32]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian Armed Forces violated ceasefire in Aghdam, Geranboy and Fizuli directions.
21 May 2009 [09:15]

During years of joint work, Georgia and Azerbaijan decided many issues of global significance: Azerbaijan President

During the years of joint work, Georgia and Azerbaijan decided many issues of global significance, said the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the extensive meeting of the inter-governmental commission of the two countries, AzTV channel reported.
21 May 2009 [09:03]

Book "Heydar Aliyev - Ataturk of Our Time" published in Romanian

Romanian university professor, a famous scientist-historian published a book "Heydar Aliyev - Ataturk of Our Time" in Romanian.
20 May 2009 [15:55]

Azerbaijani journalists appeal to parliament due to Law on Defamation

A group of heads of Azerbaijani journalist organizations has appealed to the Parliament related to the acceptation of the Law on Defamation.
20 May 2009 [15:22]

Political scientist: Armenia should not have grudge against Turkey, it should begin reviewing its totally nonconstructive and counterproductive position

In case of opening the Turkish-Armenian border and the resumption of diplomatic relations between Ankara and Yerevan Armenia would not be a major beneficiary. said political analyst Zardusht Alizade.
20 May 2009 [14:58]

Ambassador of Poland to Armenia: It is too early to talk about the willingness of the public of Armenia and Azerbaijan to make a dialogue

"The EU is interested in resolving the Karabakh conflict", said Ambassador of Poland to Armenia Tomasz Knothe at a press conference in Armenia.
20 May 2009 [14:27]

Russia to extend $500 mln loan to Armenia for 15 years

Moscow is to grant Yerevan a $500 million loan to prop up the Armenian economy amid the ongoing economic crisis, RIA Novosti reported.
20 May 2009 [13:44]

Azerbaijani parliamentary committees recommend to lift restrictions for term of ombudsman's office

The members of the Azerbaijani parliament's committees recommended to lift restrictions prohibiting ombudsmen to be elected to this post more than once.
20 May 2009 [12:49]

Azerbaijan not chooses between CIS, EU: Presidential Administration official

As an independent state, Azerbaijan will build its relations with regional organizations solely in the national interest.
20 May 2009 [12:42]

Council of State Support for NGOs under Azerbaijan’s President and Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation to finance joint projects and programs

Council of State Support for Nongovernmental Organizations under Azerbaijan’s President and Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation will finance joint projects and programs.
20 May 2009 [10:53]

Union for Democracy holds zonal meeting

Union for Democracy holds zonal meetings in the regions of Azerbaijanm, said chairman of the Azadlyg party represented in the Union, Ahmed Oruc.
20 May 2009 [09:49]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Tovuz

Armenian Armed Forces violated ceasefire again.
20 May 2009 [09:35]

FM: Non-constructive position of Armenia protracts the resolution of the conflict, which may lead to exacerbation of the situation in the region

Azerbaijan Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov today met here EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby.
20 May 2009 [09:33]

Armenian deputy: Armenia presents solution to the Karabakh issue in the international structures not adequately

Armenia presents inadequate solution to the Karabakh issue in the international structures, said Secretary of the Heritage opposition faction Larissa Alaverdyan.
20 May 2009 [09:24]

Azerbaijani President congratulates newly elected President of Lithuania

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of congratulation to Dalia Grybauskaite on her election as President of Lithuania, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
20 May 2009 [09:07]

Peter Semneby: Eastern Partnership declaration and South corridor agreement form splendid basis for future relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union

Special representative of the European Union for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov, APA reports.
19 May 2009 [17:44]

Vladimir Kazimirov: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is sharper than many other conflicts

The former head of the mediation mission of Russia and the former co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Vladimir Kazimirov considers that Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is more acute than many other conflicts.
19 May 2009 [16:46]

Azerbaijani president receives European Union special representative on South Caucasus

On May 19, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Council of the European Union Special Representative on South Caucasus Peter Semneby, AzerTaj reported.
19 May 2009 [15:15]

Azerbaijani ruling party: number of municipalities must be reduced

Ruling New Azerbaijan Party (NAP) says the number of municipalities must be significantly reduced.
19 May 2009 [14:33]

Azerbaijani MPs apply to PM

Some Azerbaijani parliamentarians have sent an address to the prime minister.
19 May 2009 [13:47]

Today's Zaman: Turkey supports the negotiation process within the OSCE Minsk Group

Ankara will continue to support the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the OSCE Minsk Group.
19 May 2009 [13:12]

Azerbaijan works with UN countries on occupation of country's territory: ambassador

An issue on occupation of the Azerbaijani territory is still in the agenda of the UN General Assembly 63rd session and Azerbaijan continues to work with the member countries on this issue, Azerbaijani Permanent Representative to UN Agshin Mehdiyev told Trend News on May 19.
19 May 2009 [12:35]

Humiliating video on Azerbaijani anthem and flag deleted from youtube.com

A humiliating video on the Azerbaijani anthem and flag was deleted from www.youtube.com Web-site, after the Azerbaijani Internet-users actively ignored this.
19 May 2009 [12:32]

Haykakan Zhamanak: 10th place Armenia took at Eurovision is the result of Serzh Sargsyan's policy in the issue of "Armenian genocide" and Karabakh

Haykakan Zhamanak presented its version of the answer to the question why Armenia took the 10th place in Eurovision.
19 May 2009 [11:09]

Deputy Foreign Minister of Slovenia visiting Azerbaijan

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia Olga Algayerová is visiting Azerbaijan according to diplomatic sources.
19 May 2009 [10:37]

Azerbaijani servicemen participate in events held in accordance with Partnership for Peace program

A number of events are held in accordance with the Partnership for Peace program signed between NATO and Azerbaijan, Defense Ministry’s press service told APA.
19 May 2009 [10:09]

Turkish State Minister: If Europe wants to open the border with Armenia, they should put pressure on it to withdraw its troops from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan

"Turkey's patience is not unlimited, and Turkey is not going to make more concessions, if it does not see the counter-steps from the EU", said Turkish state minister Bagysh Egemen.
19 May 2009 [09:45]

U.S. experts suggested Barack Obama to visit Azerbaijan

American experts suggest the new U.S. President Barack Obama to visit Azerbaijan, reports Novosti-Azerbaijan with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.
19 May 2009 [09:37]

Armenian Armed Forces violate ceasefire again

Armenian Armed Forces violated ceasefire again.
19 May 2009 [09:05]

Declaration on Eastern Partnership opens new stage in relations: EU special representative

The Declaration on Eastern Partnership is an important paper that opens a new stage in relations between the European Union, Azerbaijan and other countries, the EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby briefed the media in Baku on May 18.
19 May 2009 [09:00]

Azerbaijani FM: It is impossible to ensure stability and security in the region unless the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is resolved

Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met Monday with Swiss State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Michael Ambuhl.
18 May 2009 [17:47]

Ilham Aliyev received credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of Iran in Baku

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran in our country Mamedbagir Bahrami, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTag.
18 May 2009 [17:27]

Baku summit to discuss new projects to activate Turkic-speaking countries' Parliamentary Assembly

The Baku summit will discuss new projects to permanently activate the Turkic-speaking countries' Parliamentary Assembly (PA).
18 May 2009 [16:44]

Estonian ex-president visiting Azerbaijan

Former Estonian President Arnold Rüütel has arrived in Azerbaijani capital-Baku, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
18 May 2009 [16:36]

Yeni Azerbaijan party representative receives new head of the OSCE Office in Baku

Deputy Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Ali Ahmedov received a new Head of the OSCE Office in Baku, Ali Bilge Dzhankorel, Day.Az reports with reference to the press service of the party.
18 May 2009 [16:02]

Azerbaijani President receives Swiss State Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has received today Swiss State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Michael Ambuhl, the Azertag state news agency reported.
18 May 2009 [15:45]

Gudrat Hasanquliyev Party: Stability in the region depends on the development of relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey

The next meeting of the Single Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan was held Monday, reported Day.Az with reference to the press service of the party.
18 May 2009 [15:10]

Azerbaijani servicemen killed - UPDATED

Armenian violation of cease-fire regime left one soldier killed, another wounded.
18 May 2009 [14:47]

Azerbaijani FM urges to vote against humiliating video in youtube.com

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry press-centre urges the country's community to actively vote against the humiliating video on the Azerbaijani anthem and flag placed in the youtube.com Web site (www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPT5J4sv8GY).
18 May 2009 [14:14]

KLO Representatives and public visits Alley of martyrs in connection with the 17th anniversary of the occupation of Lachin

The representatives of Karabakh Liberation Organization and the public of Lachin visited the Alley of martyrs in connection with the 17th anniversary of the occupation of the Azerbaijani region, reported Day.Az with reference to the press service of for the organization.
18 May 2009 [12:40]

Charles Aznavour visits Nagorno Karabakh

On the eve of his jubilee birthday famous chanson singer Charles Aznavour arrived in Armenia.
18 May 2009 [12:19]

Umid party holds zonal meetings

Umid party holds zonal meetings in the regions of Azerbaijan, said deputy chairman Anver Agazade.
18 May 2009 [12:04]

Armenians conduct military exercises in occupied territories

Gunfires can be distinctly heard in all the residential areas located along the line of contact in Aghdam, Azerbaijan, ANS PRESS correspondent reports.
18 May 2009 [11:05]

Rare species of red oak trees cut in Azerbaijan's occupied Lachin region

Rare species of red oak trees are being cut in Hajishamli forest in Azerbaijan's occupied Lachin region to manufacture furniture.
18 May 2009 [11:00]

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Michael Ambühl arrives in Baku

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Michael Ambühl is on an official visit to Baku.
18 May 2009 [10:04]

Speaker of Armenian parliament: Armenia attaches special importance to the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group

Speaker of National Assembly of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan met with the EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby on May 16 in Armenia.
18 May 2009 [09:25]

17 Years Passed Since Armenian Occupation of Lachin Region of Azerbaijan

Today is 17th anniversary of the occupation of the Lachin region of Azerbaijan by Armenia.
18 May 2009 [09:15]

Turkey’s ex-foreign minister: Normalization of relations with Armenia is somehow linked to the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement

Ex-foreign minister of Turkey İlter Türkmen belives, that in the nearest future Ankara will not be able to normalize relations with Yerevan.
18 May 2009 [09:12]

Peter Semneby: EU stands ready to facilitate further positive steps on the Turkish-Armenian and Karabakh settlement

"EU is ready to contribute to further positive steps on the Turkish-Armenian and Karabakh settlement", said EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby.
16 May 2009 [11:55]

Azerbaijan's parliamentary delegation meets with Lithuanian officials

Azerbaijani parliamentary delegation led by speaker Ogtay Asadov visiting Lithuania met with the president Valdas Adamkus, parliament’s press service told APA.
16 May 2009 [11:42]

I hope that the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will not last as long as the conflict in the Middle East: MG French co-chair

French co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier is confident that we should not expect the signing of a final documents from the meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan in St. Petersburg.
16 May 2009 [10:15]

Azerbaijan, Armenia have many unresolved issues on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Minsk Group French co-chair

The fact that I came to the region and met with the Azerbaijani and Armenia presidents a week after the Prague summit shows there are many issues on the table that need to be resolved, OSCE Minsk Group French Co-Chair Bernard Fassier told reporters at the Heydar Aliyev airport.
16 May 2009 [10:05]

Goran Lennmarker: Parties to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict should understand that peaceful resolution implies mutual concessions

The parties to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict should understand that peaceful resolution implies mutual concessions, OSCE Special Representative on Nagorno-Karabakh and South Ossetia Goran Lennmarker said during a press-conference today.
16 May 2009 [08:53]

Azerbaijan and Lithuania are interested in development of not only economic ties: Chairman of Seim of Lithuania

Both Lithuania and Azerbaijan are interested in enhancing mutual contacts and in their diversity, said the Chairman of Seim of Lithuania Arunas Valinskas.
15 May 2009 [17:53]

Turkey's key task – to establish good relations with neighbor countries: president

Turkey's key task is to establish good relations with neighbor countries, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said at a news conference on May 15 before his visit to Syria, CNN Turk reported.
15 May 2009 [17:15]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians attend 2nd International Neva Congress in S.t Petersburg

The 2nd International Neva Congress started in St. Petersburg, Russia, APA Moscow bureau reports.
15 May 2009 [16:09]

Turkish ambassador to Russia: Turkey cannot agree to the decision that will not satisfy Azerbaijan in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict

"Turkey will not support the decision that will not satisfy Azerbaijan in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict," Turkish ambassador to Russia Halil Akinci said in his interview to ITAR-TASS agency, APA reports.