Politics

12 August 2008 [10:23]

Candidate for US presidency John McCain accuses Russia of attempts to bomb BTC pipeline

US senator and Republican candidate for US President John McCain accused Russia of attempts to bomb the international Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline passing Georgia.
12 August 2008 [10:04]

Russian General Staff: "Russian Defense Ministry does not plan to bomb the oil pipeline in Georgia"

"The Russian Defense Ministry has no plans to bomb the pipeline in Georgia", said deputy chief of Russian armed forces general staff Anatoli Nogovitsin at a press conference on August 11.
12 August 2008 [09:52]

Musavat party against Russia's aggressive policy

The Musavat party, functioning in Azerbaijan, held its regular session yesterday, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
12 August 2008 [09:43]

50 Azerbaijanis, residing in Georgia, volunteer for the conflict area

50 Azerbaijanis, residing in Georgia, have volunteered for the conflict area, said Georgian parliamentary Azer Suleymanov.
12 August 2008 [09:27]

Sergey Taran: "The visit card of Russia's external policy are military actions against other countries"

Day.Az interview with Sergey Taran, director of International Democracies Institute and chairman of the Center of Sociological and Political Studies "Sociovymir".
12 August 2008 [09:15]

Protest in front of Russian embassy to Azerbaijan dispersed - UPDATED

Activists of the youth organizations of Musavat, Democratic Party of Azerbaijan and representatives of the Academy of Modern Diplomacy held a protest near the Russian embassy to Azerbaijan.
12 August 2008 [09:01]

Russian hackers attempt to crack ANS-Press website

Russian hackers by the tip of Russian intelligence services attempted to crack the website of ANS-Press, reports Day.Az with reference to the mentioned website.
11 August 2008 [17:25]

Elnur Baimov: "We have again witnessed the next diplomatic defeat of Russia"

Interview with editor-in-chief of Day.Az news agency Elnur Baimov.
11 August 2008 [16:03]

Will the common sense prevail?

The longer you watch the developments around South Ossetia, the more you get assured that the Kremlin propaganda has no respect either towards the world society or its own people.
11 August 2008 [15:26]

Hundreds of foreign citizens leave Georgia via Azerbaijani border

A great many of foreign citizens gathered on the Georgian-Azerbaijani border, said spokesman for Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim at a briefing today.
11 August 2008 [15:05]

Russian embassy to Azerbaijan refuses to accept petition from Georgian diaspora representatives

A group of Georgian diaspora representatives, residing in Azerbaijan, has held a picket in front of the Russian embassy to Azerbaijan.
11 August 2008 [14:06]

Russian intelligence services undertook large scale attack against Day.Az server

Russian hackers by the tip of Russian intelligence services have undertaken an unprecedented attack against the servers of the Azerbaijani Day.Az news agency.
11 August 2008 [13:42]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "Talks on support of my candidacy during presidential elections in Azerbaijan are held with separate parties"

The United Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan is holding talks with separate political structures on nomination of a single candidate, said Qudrat Hasanquliyev, party chairman and MP, nominating his candidacy for presidential elections.
11 August 2008 [12:56]

Russian ambassador to Azerbaijan, avoiding "unpleasant" questions, holds press conference for only 4 journalists

Russian ambassador to Azerbaijan Vasili Istratov held a press conference regarding the military actions between Georgia and Russia.
11 August 2008 [12:33]

Nasib Nasibli: "There is always a threat of terrorist acts against Azerbaijan by Armenians"

Day.Az interview with Nasib Nasibli, Azerbaijani parliament member and former ambassador of Azerbaijan to Iran.
11 August 2008 [12:04]

Armenian Defense Minister: "Nagorno Karabakh should take part in the talks on the conflict resolution"

Nagorno Karabakh should take an active part in the talks on the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan in Khankendi.
11 August 2008 [11:52]

Iranian Foreign Minister: "Tehran is ready to mediate talks on Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchohr Mottaki received chairman of Azerbaijan's State Committee for work with religious formations Hidayat Orujev, visiting the country.
11 August 2008 [11:08]

Sabit Baghirov: "BTC security measures should be strengthened even in Azerbaijan"

Day.Az interview with Sabit Baghirov, head of the Center of Economic and Political Studies and former president of SOCAR.
11 August 2008 [10:50]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on August 11.
11 August 2008 [10:27]

National Independence Party not to partake in presidential elections due to absence of a candidate

"As the National Independence Party of Azerbaijan has no candidate, the political structure can not participate in the presidential elections", said spokesman for press and agitation Ali Orujev.
11 August 2008 [10:15]

Azerbaijani workers of Kulevi terminal in Georgia evacuated to Turkey

47 workers of Kulevi terminal in Georgia's west was evacuated to Turkish Trabzon, said SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev, Day.Az reports with reference to ANS.
11 August 2008 [09:45]

BP unaware of BTC bombardment by Russian air forces

BP has no information about bombardment of BTC pipeline by Russian air forces, according to AFP.
11 August 2008 [09:35]

Azerbaijan halts oil exports via Georgia

Shipments of oil and oil products from two of Georgia's ports have been suspended because of fighting in the ex-Soviet state's breakaway South Ossetia region, Azeri state energy firm SOCAR said on Saturday.
11 August 2008 [09:32]

Yeni Musavat newspaper correspondent detained during picket of a group of intellectuals in front of the Russian Embassy to Azerbaijan - UPDATED

Yeni Musavat newspaper correspondent Afgan Mukhtarli was detained by the officers of the 20th police department of Nasimi district of Baku.
11 August 2008 [09:15]

Musavat party calls on Azerbaijani officials to extend moral, political and humanitarian assistance to ally Georgia

The Musavat opposition party of Azerbaijan has released the second statement on events in Georgia.
11 August 2008 [09:09]

Yeni Azerbaijan party collects about 50% of voters' signatures, necessary for candidate registration

The Yeni Azerbaijan party is holding a successful campaign on collecting signatures among population, needed for registration of a candidate in the Central Election Commission, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
09 August 2008 [12:21]

PKK threatens with new terrorist acts against BTC pipeline

The Kurdish Workers' Party, known as PKK terrorist organization, has made a statements, threatening with new terrorist acts against Turkish oil objects.
09 August 2008 [12:03]

Armenian Defense Minister: "I think we should be more vigilant and solidary due to events in Georgia"

Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan calls on the Armenian people for vigilance due to the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
09 August 2008 [11:55]

Azerbaijani Georgians not to keep out of war with Ossetians

It is the third day that war for restoration of territorial integrity has started in neighbor Georgia.
09 August 2008 [11:43]

Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan files claim to Appellate Court against head of the State Committee for State Property Management

The Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan has filed a claim to the Appellate Court due to the non-provision of an office by the state.
09 August 2008 [11:31]

Rauf Arifoghlu refuses to nominate his candidacy for presidency

Editor-in-chief of Yeni Musavat newspaper Rauf Arifoghlu refused to nominate his candidacy for the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, said he on the pages of his newspaper.
09 August 2008 [11:10]

Zeyno Baran: "Situation in South Ossetia has reached the limit, when Saakashvili was not able to close eyes on the occupation of a part of his land"

Day.Az interview with Zeyno Baran, director of the program on Eurasian policy of the Hudson Institute (US).
09 August 2008 [10:52]

Sabir Rustamkhanly: "Political situation in Azerbaijan has worsened significantly"

The political situation in Azerbaijan has worsened significantly as compared to previous elections, said chairman of the Civil Solidarity Party MP Sabir Rustamkhanly.
09 August 2008 [10:32]

Boris Berezovski: "It is now clear to all that Dmitri Medvedev is an absolute puppet and Putin's clan continues to control Russia"

Day.Az interview with famous Russian entrepreneur and political figure Boris Berezovki.
09 August 2008 [10:01]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on August 9 again.
09 August 2008 [09:41]

Musavat party: "The UN Security Council should give an adequate reaction to the events in Georgia and support its territorial integrity"

Musavat opposition party has made a statement regarding the events in Georgia.
09 August 2008 [09:00]

Eldar Namazov not to take part in presidential elections in Azerbaijan

Head of the Public Forum "For Azerbaijan" Eldar Namazov rejected participation in the presidential elections, he said personally to Day.Az.
08 August 2008 [17:11]

Hasan Kerimov: "Leaders of Azerbaijani opposition are creating a single coalition"

"Works are carried out for creation of a single coalition of the Azerbaijani opposition leaders, who will not take part in the presidential elections", said deputy chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party Hasan Kerimov.
08 August 2008 [16:01]

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry: "Georgia's actions comply with international law"

Azerbaijan recognizes the territorial integrity of Georgia and the conflict should be settled on the basis of this very principle, said spokesman for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim, commenting on the hostilities in the South Ossetian region of Georgia.
08 August 2008 [14:47]

Communist party of Azerbaijan holds meetings in the regions in connection with upcoming elections

The Communist Party of Azerbaijan is arranging regional meetings in connection with the upcoming presidential elections, said party chairman Rauf Qurbanov.
08 August 2008 [14:31]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Singapore president on national holiday

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of congratulations to the head of Singapore Sellapan Ram Natan on the National Day, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTag.
08 August 2008 [13:36]

President of Azerbaijan takes part in ceremonial reception in Beijing

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended a ceremonial reception, arranged on behalf of the chairman of China Xu Tzintao, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTag.
08 August 2008 [12:25]

President of Azerbaijan ratifies intergovernmental agreements with Ukraine, Turkmenistan, Lithuania

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev issued a decree on ratification of intergovernmental agreements with Ukraine, Turkmenistan and Lithuania, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTag.
08 August 2008 [12:09]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan is for the resolution of the Georgian-Ossetian crisis in the framework of the territorial integrity of Georgia"

Azerbaijan, as a country, supporting the territorial integrity of Georgia, is for the resolution of the Georgian-Ossetian crisis in these very frames, said spokesman for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Khazar Ibrahim.
08 August 2008 [12:04]

Sabir Rustamkhanly: "Creation of coalitions and unions by the Azerbaijani opposition is not successful"

"Currently we do not intend to join the coalition of the Azerbaijani opposition, of which everyone speaks so much", said chairman of the Civil Solidarity Party Sabir Rustamkhanly.
08 August 2008 [09:57]

Armenian oppositionist: "Armenia's working powers do not care about the international image of the country and pursue their own interests"

"The only external task of Armenian powers today is to conceal their crimes", said representative of opposition Public movement David Shahnazaryan.
08 August 2008 [09:42]

Musavat party to continue mass actions

The meeting committee of the Musavat party, functioning in Azerbaijan, is defining next places for conduction of mass actions, reported head of the central office of the party Arif Hajili.
08 August 2008 [09:36]

Armenians violate ceasefire in seven regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on August 7 and 8 again.
08 August 2008 [09:19]

Yeni Azerbaijan party creates election campaign team

The Yeni Azerbaijan party has established election campaign teams in all regions, said deputy executive secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Mubariz Qurbanly.
07 August 2008 [16:59]

A nurse, an unemployed and a pensioner approved as candidates for presidency in Azerbaijan

The Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan considered and approved six candidates for presidency at its session on Thursday.
07 August 2008 [16:39]

Muasir Musavat party puts off the planned protest in front of the US embassy to Azerbaijan

The Muasir Musavat party will not hold the protest action in front of the US embassy to Azerbaijan on August 8, said party chairman Hafiz Hajiyev.
07 August 2008 [16:06]

Kamil Salimov: "Explosion at BTC caused the greatest damage to Azerbaijan"

Day.Az interview with Kamil Salimov, doctor of law and expert in the sphere of combat with terror.
07 August 2008 [13:50]

Musavat party leader Isa Qambar receives representative of US National Democracy Institute

Musavat party leader Isa Qambar received representative of the National Institute of the US Democracy Arien de Wolff, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
07 August 2008 [12:49]

Azerbaijan Socialist Party not to take part in presidential elections

The Temporary Central Executive Committee of the Socialist Party of Azerbaijan held a plenum, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
07 August 2008 [11:56]

International Election Observation Network to monitor presidential elections in Azerbaijan

The International election observation network will monitor presidential elections in Azerbaijan to be held on October 15, said a source from the said organization.
07 August 2008 [11:27]

Matthew Bryza again refutes words, spread on his behalf

It is already not funny. It is more like a soap opera, which can be called "The tragedy of a diplomat".
07 August 2008 [11:13]

69-year-old Ujar residents intends to take part in presidential elections and win

69-year-old resident of the Ujar region Shiraslan Gurbanov plans to nominate his candidacy for presidency.
07 August 2008 [10:54]

Azerbaijan buys Israel-made military technique

Azerbaijan has bought Israel-made arms and military supplies, "Voennie vestnik Izrailya" magazine reads, APA reports.
07 August 2008 [10:24]

Ana Veten party implementing program of support of Ilham Aliyev's candidacy at presidential elections

Ana Veten party has nominated Ilham Aliyev's candidate for presidential elections and carrying out due work in this direction, said Zahid Oruj, deputy chairman on political issues of Ana Veten party.
07 August 2008 [10:06]

Armenians violate ceasefire again

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on August 6.
07 August 2008 [09:43]

Sergey Kuznetsov: "CE democratic standards are single for all member-states, therefore, it is unfair to speak of specifics of democracy in any country"

Day.Az interview with Sergey Kuznetsov, expert of the department of elections and referendums of the CE Venice Commission.
07 August 2008 [09:26]

Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline blown up by Kurds

Kurdish PKK terrorist organization undertook responsibility for explosion at Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline section between Erzindjan and Rafahiya near Yurtbashi village at about 23.20 on August 6, reports Turkish Cihan news agency.
01 August 2008 [17:50]

Peter Semneby holds meeting in Azerbaijan's Justice Ministry

EU special representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby held a meeting in the Justice Ministry of Azerbaijan.
01 August 2008 [17:21]

Meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers held in Moscow - UPDATED

The meeting of Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia Elmar Mamedyarov and Edward Nalbandyan was held in Moscow on Friday.
01 August 2008 [16:09]

Deputy chairman of Armenian Republican Party: "Levon Ter-Petrosyan tried to hurriedly settle the Nagorno Karabakh problem, passing it to Azerbaijan"

It is Levon Ter-Petrosyan, who should be blamed for events, which occurred on March 1 and caused death to people, said deputy chairman of the Armenian Republican party Galust Saakyan.
01 August 2008 [15:49]

Peter Semneby delivers lecture at Diplomatic Academy of Azerbaijan

EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby delivered a lecture in the Diplomatic Academy of Azerbaijan, said a source from the Diplomatic Academy.
01 August 2008 [15:11]

Tereqqi party creates election bloc for support of Ilham Aliyev's candidacy

Tereqqi party is creating an election bloc for support of Ilham Aliyev's candidacy at the presidential elections of Azerbaijan, said Tereqqi party chairman Chingiz Damiroghlu.
01 August 2008 [15:04]

Mass media representatives not to be invited to the session of Yeni Azerbaijan party

It was decided not to invite journalists to the session of Yeni Azerbaijan party, which will be held in Baku on August 2, said the press service for the Yeni Azerbaijan party.