Politics

25 December 2008 [10:22]

President of European movement in Armenia: "If Azerbaijan is interesting for the western countries as oil supplier, Armenia attracts them as a leader of democracy in the region"

"Europe does not apply double standards to Armenia", considers president of the European movement in Armenia Viktor Yengibaryan.
24 December 2008 [18:50]

Eduard Shevarnadze: "To speak of peace in the Caucasus, it is necessary to establish relations of Azerbaijan and Armenia"

Turkish initiative of Caucasian Platform is untimely, ex-president of Georgia Eduard Shevardnadze says in an interview with iamik.ru.
24 December 2008 [16:10]

Action of opposition parties near Constitutional Court dispersed in Baku - UPDATED

The opposition parties of Azerbaijan have made an attempt to hold a protest near the building of the Constitutional Court.
24 December 2008 [16:03]

Gulamhuseyn Alibeyli's party applies for registration

On Wednesday the Aydinlar party, chaired by Gulamhuseyn Alibeyli applied for registration in the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan, said first deputy chairman Gorkhmaz Ibrahimli.
24 December 2008 [14:35]

Armenians refute information about killing of Azerbaijani civilian

Armenians refute information of Azerbaijani mass media according to which the Armenian armed forces killed an Azerbaijani civilian.
24 December 2008 [14:10]

Constitutional court reacts positively to draft act of referendum "On amendments and alterations to the Constitution of Azerbaijan"

The Constitutional Court has positively assessed the draft act of referendum "On amendments and alterations to the Constitution of Azerbaijan", according to sources from the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan.
24 December 2008 [13:00]

Ali Hasanov: "The main decision in the issue of the referendum must be made by Azerbaijani people"

Chief of public policy department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan considers that the final decision in the issue of referendum is to be made by the Azerbaijani people.
24 December 2008 [12:20]

Green Parties of Azerbaijan and Georgia urge to stop militarization of South Caucasus

The Green Parties of Azerbaijan and Georgia have released a joint statement, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
24 December 2008 [12:01]

Armenians violate ceasefire

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 23 and 24.
24 December 2008 [11:04]

President of Azerbaijan marks his 47th birthday

President of Azerbaijan is marking his 47th birthday today.
24 December 2008 [10:53]

Diplomatic source in Armenia: "EU, Armenian stand on Karabakh conflict resolution coincide"

The statements by Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, accord with the position of Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, a diplomatic source told PanARMENIAN.Net.
24 December 2008 [10:48]

Azerbaijani Defense Minister meets deputy chief of Turkish general staff

Azerbaijani Minister of Defense Industry Yaver Jamalov met Tuesday with a delegation of the Turkish Armed Forces led by Deputy Chief of General Staff, Army General Hasan Igsiz, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
24 December 2008 [10:46]

Peter Semneby: "We hope that the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia will meet to continue productive talks"

The Moscow declaration signed by Presidents of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia, encouraged the negotiation process on Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said EU special representative on South Caucasus Peter Semneby.
24 December 2008 [10:22]

Peter Semneby: "The countries will be proposed documents on Eastern Partnership program in the next three months"

The Eastern Partnership initiative, voiced by the European commission, is just a proposal and not an adopted decision, said EU special representative on South Caucasus states Peter Semneby.
24 December 2008 [10:11]

Azerbaijani FM meets EU special representative for South Caucasus

On December 23 Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mamedyarov met with EU special representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby, paying a one day visit to Baku on December 23.
23 December 2008 [18:50]

Congress of World Azerbaijanis starts collection of signatures to condemn Armenians' actions

The Congress of World Azerbaijanis has launched a campaign to collect signatures against crimes, committed by Armenians against Azerbaijanis, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the congress.
23 December 2008 [18:20]

Abu Bakr mosque not to open

23 December 2008 [17:35]

Turkish FM Babacan says disputes between Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan never been so close to resolution

The disputes between Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan, which have been continuing since World War One, have never been so close to their resolution, Turkey's foreign minister told Hurriyet daily on Monday.
23 December 2008 [17:16]

Israeli deputy, supporting pro-Azerbaijani position, distances from the politics

Russian-speaking deputy of the Israeli Knesset (parliament) Josef Shagal, chairman of the interparliamentary group Israel-Azerbaijan intends to quit politics.
23 December 2008 [17:01]

Progressive-Socialistic party of Azerbaijan supports idea of conduction of referendum on amendments to Constitution

A regular session of the Temporary central executive committee of the Progressive-socialistic party of Aezrbaijan was held, according to the press service for the party.
23 December 2008 [16:13]

Lala Shevket meets with EU delegation

23 December 2008 [15:53]

Kazakh expert: "Kazakhstan not ready to spoil relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey for Armenia’s sake"

Armenia has nothing to offer Kazakhstan except for brandy and stone working machines, transportation of which is rather problematic over the blockade, a Kazakh expert said.
23 December 2008 [15:18]

President of Azerbaijan receives EU special representative for South Caucasus

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan today received the European Union special representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby.
23 December 2008 [13:17]

Azerbaijan deputy Foreign Minister discusses delimitation of Azerbaijani-Russian border in Moscow

On December 22 deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov visited Moscow, said the press service for the Azerbaijani FM, said the press service for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
23 December 2008 [12:35]

Isa Qambar: "I do not know who will be the new leader of the Musavat party"

My decision to resign from the position of the Musavat party bashqan is not connected with today's political events, said bashqan of Musavat party Isa Qambar.
23 December 2008 [12:13]

Azerbaijani Prime Minister receives Georgian FM

On December 22 Azerbaijani Prime Minister Artur Rasizade received Foreign Minister of Georgia Grigol Vashadze, visiting Baku, said the press service for the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan.
23 December 2008 [11:28]

EU special representative on South Caucasus Peter Semneby arrives in Baku

EU special representative on South Caucasus Peter Semneby arrived on a one day visit to Baku, said official of the European Commission's Azerbaijan office Parvana Persiani.
23 December 2008 [11:04]

Armenians violate ceasefire in three regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 22 and 23.
23 December 2008 [10:47]

Azerbaijan Musavat opposition party condemns campaign to apologize to Armenians

The Musavat party divan held a session last Monday.
23 December 2008 [10:30]

President of Azerbaijan congratulates Japanese emperor on country's National Holiday

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory message to Emperor of Japan Akihito on the country`s national holiday – Emperor`s Birthday.
23 December 2008 [10:23]

Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff and Azerbaijani Defense Minister discuss military cooperation between two countries

Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff, Army General Hasan Igsiz has today met Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel-General Safar Abiyev, Defense Ministry’s Press Service told APA.
23 December 2008 [10:07]

President of Azerbaijan receives deputy chief of Turkish General Staff

On December 22, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Deputy Chief of the Turkish General Staff Hasan Igsiz and his accompanying delegation.
22 December 2008 [17:23]

Date of session of Plenum of Constitutional Court on introduction of amendments to the Constitution of Azerbaijan appointed

The session of the plenum of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan will be held at 11:00 on December 24, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
22 December 2008 [17:08]

Union for Democracy speaks against referendum on changes to Azerbaijani Constitution

The Union for Democracy held its regular session, according to Azadlyg party chairman Ahmed Oruj.
22 December 2008 [16:19]

Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Georgia meet in Baku

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mamedyarov met today with his Georgian counterpart Grigol Vashadze, paying a two day visit to Baku.
22 December 2008 [16:09]

Opposition parties of Azerbaijan to hold a protest near Constitutional Court

A regular session of the Musavat party Divan was held on Monday, said head of the central office of the party Arif Hajili.
22 December 2008 [14:05]

Frederick Starr: "It is obvious that Russia attempts to replace the Minsk process with the Moscow process"

Day.Az interview with Frederick Starr, head of the Institute of Central Asia and Caucasus of John Hopkins University.
22 December 2008 [13:13]

Georgian FM: "We have no problems, we have issues which we must discuss with Azerbaijan"

Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze is paying an official visit to Azerbaijan on December 22-23.
22 December 2008 [12:54]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "There is no other way to solution of the Karabakh conflict except for the diplomatic one"

"The Karabakh conflict must be settled only peacefully by way of talks", said Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan.
22 December 2008 [12:35]

Deputy Fuad Muradov: "Proposed amendments to the Azerbaijani Constitution envision consolidation of a jural state and human rights"

The need to introduce amendments to the Constitution has been debated long before, said Milli Medjlis deputy Fuad Muradov.
22 December 2008 [12:25]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Terter

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 22.
22 December 2008 [12:02]

Armenian FM: "No single document can be adopted without consent of Nagorno-Karabakh"

Today, Minister of Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandyan, who is paying a working visit to Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, met with professors and students of Artsakh State University.
22 December 2008 [11:10]

Isa Qambar to leave post of Musavat party leader

Leader of the Musavat opposition party Isa Qambar said that after 2010 he will be the ordinary member of the party.
22 December 2008 [11:00]

Slovenian President to arrive in Azerbaijan

Slovenian President Danilo Turka is expected to pay an official visit to Azerbaijan in the first half of the next year, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
22 December 2008 [10:15]

Armenian Defense Ministry rules out possible pressure on Armenian-captured Azerbaijani soldier

Spokesman for Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Shahsuvaryan refuted the statements, voiced in Baku, about pressure on Azerbaijani soldier Rafig Hasanov.
20 December 2008 [12:22]

Araz Alizade: "Turkey will agree to ignore Azerbaijan's interests if Armenians renounce demands for contributions for events in the Osman empire in 1915"

Turkey will agree to ignore Azerbaijan's interests if Armenians renounce demands for contributions for events in the Osman empire in 1915, said chairman of the Social-Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Araz Alizade.
20 December 2008 [11:57]

Governor of Georgia’s Kvemo-Kartli region appoints Azerbaijani as his aide

Governor of Georgia’s Kvemo-Kartli region dense populated by Azerbaijanis David Kikitadze appointed his new aide.
20 December 2008 [11:33]

Sergey Markedonov: "It can not be said that the relations of Moscow and Baku have worsened radically..."

Interview with Sergey Markedonov, famous Russian political scientist, chief of department of problems of international relations of the Institute of Political and Military Analysis.
20 December 2008 [11:24]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on December 19 and 20.
20 December 2008 [10:48]

Georgian Foreign Minister to pay official visit to Azerbaijan

On December 22-23 Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan.
20 December 2008 [10:13]

President of Azerbaijan receives credentials of newly appointed ambassadors of Hungary and Belgium in Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly appointed ambassadors of Hungary and Belgium Jeno Boros and Philippe Jottard, according to AzerTac.
19 December 2008 [14:15]

MM sends decision to hold a referendum to Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan

Milli Medjlis decided to send the decision about holding a referendum to the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan with 95 voting for, 4 against and 1 abstaining from voting.
19 December 2008 [12:42]

Number of Adalyat party members growing

51 people joined the Adalyat party, functioning in Azerbaijan, in December, said deputy chairman of the party Mutallim Rehimli.
19 December 2008 [12:25]

Has the Armenian-captured Azerbaijani soldier decided not to return to his country?

Armenian mass medias claim that Armenian-captured Azerbaijani army soldier Rafik Hasanov rejects to return to the country.