Politics

10 May 2008 [09:17]

Condoleezza Rice: "We should carry out a good deal of joint work for final resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Edward Nalbandian on appointment as Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, the press office for the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported.
08 May 2008 [17:02]

Center of Democratic Elections puts meeting off

The Center of Democratic Elections, functioning in Azerbaijan, has postponed the meeting, scheduled for May 12.
08 May 2008 [15:56]

President of Turkmenistan to visit Azerbaijan

President of Turkmenistan Qurbanqulu Berdimukhammedov intends to pay an official visit to Azerbaijan for the first time in May.
08 May 2008 [12:40]

Newly appointed ambassador of Ukraine to Azerbaijan arrives

Ukraine's newly appointed ambassador to Azerbaijan Boris Klimchuk arrived to the capital of Azerbaijan for fulfillment of his diplomatic mission on May 7.
08 May 2008 [11:47]

Arif Yunusov: "There is a split in the Armenian society, but not on the Karabakh issue"

Day.Az interview with famous conflict expert Asif Yunusov.
08 May 2008 [11:26]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians visit frontline area

Parliamentarians Rovshan Rzayev, Ganira Pashayev and Havva Mamedova, as well as head of the US Azeris Network Adil Baghirov visited the frontline area in the Tovuz direction.
08 May 2008 [11:00]

Armenians violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 7 and 8.
08 May 2008 [10:15]

Fazil Qazanfaorhglu: "Reduction of the election campaign terms is favorable for opposition"

The Great Creation party positively assess the idea to reduce the terms of the election campaign.
08 May 2008 [09:33]

National Movement of Armenia: "The ruling regime in Armenia used violence and terror and falsified elections"

The national movement of Armenia, uniting forces, supporting Levon Ter-Petrosyan, has released a statement on conduction of new presidential and parliamentary elections.
08 May 2008 [08:57]

Shusha's occupation turns 16

07 May 2008 [17:56]

Mazahir Panakhov: "List of voters is a reliable document, allowing to hold transparent elections in Azerbaijan"

"Issues of the Electoral Code will be considered in May".
07 May 2008 [16:24]

Elmar Mamedyarov: "Armenian armed forces should be withdrawn from the occupied lands of Azerbaijan"

The 118th session of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers was held in Strasbourg on May 7.
07 May 2008 [15:42]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "During discussion of the draft law "On Freedom of Assembly" I will speak against its adoption"

"We have already received the draft amendments and alterations to the law "On freedom of assembly".
07 May 2008 [15:28]

Armenians build tourism center estimated at $465,000 in Shusha

A tourism center will be built in the place of three tumbledown buildings in the Shusha city of Azerbaijan, occupied by Armenians.
07 May 2008 [15:18]

Leader of Armenian Democratic Party: "Conduction of plebiscite to define the status of Nagorno Karabakh is an anti-Armenian step"

Holding a plebiscite on definition of the status of Nagorno Karabakh is the most unlucky variant for Armenia, said leader of Armenian Democratic Party Aram Sarkissyan.
07 May 2008 [14:27]

OSCE monitoring on front line between Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces records no incidents

The OSCE monitoring held on the contact front line between Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces held no incidents.
07 May 2008 [13:36]

British State Secretary: "Great Britain supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan"

"Great Britain supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and considers Nagorno Karabakh its integral part".
07 May 2008 [13:19]

Ramiz Mehtiyev: "Announcements of some international organizations addressed to Azerbaijan are made on basis of certain orders"

Announcements of some international organizations, addressed to Azerbaijan, have been prepared on the basis of definite orders as they are not based on real facts.
07 May 2008 [13:09]

President of Azerbaijan receives British Foreign Secretary of European issues

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received state secretary of British Department of External Affairs on European issues Jim Murphy.
07 May 2008 [12:59]

Ramiz Mehtiyev: "Talks on the peaceful resolution of Nagorno Karabakh problem should continue"

Comments regarding the talks of the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia, held in Strasbourg, will be made after Elmar Mamedyarov will return to the country.
07 May 2008 [12:05]

Ramiz Mehtiyev: "Amendments regarding reduction of term of election campaign have not been introduced to the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan"

Amendments to the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan, discussed with the Venice Commission, have been submitted to the parliament and their adoption will depend on the decision of Milli Medjlis.
07 May 2008 [11:59]

Ramiz Mehtiyev: "US-Azerbaijani relations are on a high level"

I consider that US-Azerbaijani relations are on a high level.
07 May 2008 [11:32]

Ramiz Mehtiyev: "Army should be beyond politics"

The Constitution of Azerbaijan fixes that army should not interfere with the political processes, ongoing in the country.
07 May 2008 [10:53]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 6 and 7.
07 May 2008 [10:32]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev: "It is necessary to cut terms of election campaign in Azerbaijan"

The Azerbaijan Single Popular Front Party is not against reduction in the terms of election campaign, said party chairman, MP Qudrat Hasanquliyev.
07 May 2008 [09:46]

Musavat party concerned with amendments to Azerbaijani budget

Divan of Musavat opposition party discussed proposed amendments to the state budget of Azerbaijan.
07 May 2008 [09:33]

Elmar Mamedyarov: "We are two neighboring countries and we can not just scamper away"

A meeting of Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia Elmar Mamedyarov and Edward Nalbandyan was held in the permanent representation of the Council of Europe in France, in Strasbourg.
07 May 2008 [09:04]

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister meets with OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has met OSCE MG Co-Chairs in CE French Representation, APA Europe bureau reports.
06 May 2008 [18:06]

Fuad Akhundov: "New scandal is about to happen in Yerevan and Karabakh clan will have to explain its behavior to people"

It seems that a new scandal is about to happen in Yerevan and the Karabakh clan will again try to distract the attention of world and Armenian society from problems it has created.
06 May 2008 [17:24]

Azerbaijan's Democratic Party urges to expand agrarian sector

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan urges to hold economic reforms.
06 May 2008 [17:17]

Azadlyg bloc anxious about Bush's recent statements

Representatives of Azadlyg opposition bloc, functioning in Azerbaijan, have held a regular session of the co-chairs of the association today.
06 May 2008 [15:55]

Mubariz Ahmedoghlu: "Armenia purchases Iran's cheap fuel for its military technique from the US-allocated funds"

Currently the parameters of the Armenian armed forces in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan can be considered as terror groups, prepared for conduction of partisan war.
06 May 2008 [14:51]

Musavat party files claim against Baku city administration

The Musavat opposition party, functioning in Azerbaijan, has today filed a claim against the Baku city administration.
06 May 2008 [14:41]

Mubariz Ahmedoghlu: "Condoleezza Rice seems willing to see Azerbaijan as a US subworker"

The state of relations between the United States and Azerbaijan in April lays foundations for different conclusions.
06 May 2008 [14:01]

Leaders of Azerbaijani opposition plan to hold Karabakh forum

The Center of Democratic Elections, functioning in Azerbaijan, plans to hold the next Karabakh forum.
06 May 2008 [12:58]

Bernard Fassier: "The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia may need to meet once more before the meeting between the presidents"

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met with Armenian foreign minister Edward Nalbandian on Tuesday in Strasbourg for the first time, OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Bernard Fassier told APA.
06 May 2008 [11:52]

Sardar Jalaloghlu: "Wouldn't it be better to comply with requirements of the working draft law "On freedom of assembly" before amending it?"

"Adoption of new amendments to the draft law "On freedom of assembly" is not so important as fulfillment of main points of the working law".
06 May 2008 [11:40]

US analyst Richard Giragosyan: "Social-economic inequality is deepening in Armenia"

Armenia may be doomed to the fate of Central Asian states-deficit of foodstuffs and rise in prices on products.
06 May 2008 [10:08]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 5 and 6.
06 May 2008 [09:38]

Qudrat Hasanguliyev: "Opposition parties start talks on nomination of a single candidate for presidential election in Azerbaijan"

"Currently the activists of different opposition parties, functioning in Azerbaijan, conduct talks on nomination of a single candidate".
06 May 2008 [09:25]

President of Azerbaijan and King of Jordan pass joint declaration - UPDATED

A delegation led by Jordan king Abdullah 2 is visiting Baku, Azerbaijan, according to AzerTag.
05 May 2008 [16:59]

Musavat party to hold a rally on May 18

The Musavat opposition party, functioning in Azerbaijan, plans to hold a rally on May 18.
05 May 2008 [16:37]

British Secretary of European issues to visit Azerbaijan

Jim Murphy, Secretary of European issues, member of the British Parliament, will visit Baku in the framework of tour to the South Caucasus countries on May 7.
05 May 2008 [16:12]

US states of Colorado and Kentucky declare April 24 Day of "Armenian genocide"

Governors of Colorado Bill Ritter and Kentucky-Steven Besher have signed declarations, announcing April 24 Day of "Armenian genocide".
05 May 2008 [15:50]

NATO experts to arrive in Baku to improve airport in Nasosni settlement

NATO experts will be visiting Baku on May 8-9 in the framework of individual program of "Partnership for peace", between Azerbaijan and NATO, to improve airport in the Nasosni settlement.
05 May 2008 [15:26]

Anne Derse: "The next military consultations between Azerbaijan and US will be held in summer"

The next military consultations between Azerbaijan and United States will be held in the United States in summer of this year.
05 May 2008 [15:18]

Azerbaijan Socialist Party urges to hold anti-inflation measures

An urgent session of the temporary Central Executive Committee of the Azerbaijan Socialist Party was held today.
05 May 2008 [14:27]

Meeting with Azerbaijani and Armenian ambassadors to be held in Georgian Central Election Commission

Meetings with the ambassadors of Azerbaijan and Armenia will be held in the Central Election Commission of Georgia.
05 May 2008 [13:33]

President of Azerbaijan receives head of Iranian frontier police

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Gasim Rezayi, chief of the frontier police of the law enforcement bodies of Iran, according to the press service for the President.
05 May 2008 [13:05]

Political scientist Eldar Namazov nominates his candidacy for presidential elections in Azerbaijan

"A number of mass media representatives have recently asked me about my possible participation in the coming presidential elections of Azerbaijan".
05 May 2008 [12:08]

Indonesian Foreign Minister to visit Azerbaijan

Indonesian Foreign Minister Hasan Virayudan will visit Azerbaijan on May 11-12.
05 May 2008 [12:00]

Azerbaijan's Liberal-Democratic Party to hold monitoring of voters' lists

The Liberal-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan intends to hold monitoring of the lists of voters.
05 May 2008 [11:32]

Samed Seidov: "A report on Azerbaijan's loyalty to commitments before the Council of Europe will be heard at the PACE June session"

"The agenda of the May 7 plenary session of the Cabinet of Ministers may include Azerbaijan's loyalty to its commitments".
05 May 2008 [11:14]

Isa Qambar: "Reaction of Azerbaijani authorities to the criticism of the leading politicians of the United States is surprising"

Musavat party bashqan recommended to the Azerbaijani authorities to treat criticism addressed to them, more seriously.
05 May 2008 [10:54]

Isa Qambar: "Elections are not the last chance for such a party as Musavat"

Bashqan of Musavat opposition party considers victory of opposition at 2008 presidential election in Azerbaijan quite real.
05 May 2008 [10:38]

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

A monitoring will be held on the contact front line of Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces in line with the mandate of the personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office on May 7.
05 May 2008 [10:16]

Musavat party intends to hold unsanctioned rallies

Musavat, one of the leading opposition parties of Azerbaijan, intends to hold unsanctioned rallies.
05 May 2008 [10:08]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on May 4 and 5.
05 May 2008 [09:51]

Rasul Quliyev's party: "If we lose our office, we will demand from the government to provide it to us"

The Open Society Party, functioning in Azerbaijan, may lose its office in the near future.
05 May 2008 [09:37]

Armenian Defense Minister: "We should always be ready to resist any threat"

Armenian people should always be ready to resist any threat.
05 May 2008 [09:21]

Russia not to supply cargo for Bushehr NPP via Azerbaijan anymore

Russian Atomstroiexport has suspended supply of cargo destined for Bushehr NPP via Azerbaijan.