Politics

08 December 2007 [15:55]

Sardar Jalaloglu: “Human rights are widely violated in Azerbaijan”

“Legal nihilism is ruling over Azerbaijan”, announced the representative of the Azerbaijan Democratic Party, Sardar Jalaloglu.
08 December 2007 [15:02]

US "disturbed" by imprisonment of journalist in Azerbaijan

The United States said Friday it was "deeply disturbed" by Azerbaijan's imprisonment of a journalist working for US-funded radio stations in the region, calling it a sign of deteriorating media freedom in the country.
08 December 2007 [13:26]

Armenian Armed Force fire on the positions of Azerbaijani Armed Forces in several directions

Armenian Armed Forces violated the ceasefire, Azerbaijan Defense Ministry’s press service reported.
08 December 2007 [11:48]

Council of Europe Secretary General voices concern about journalist sent to prison in Azerbaijan

Today.Az obtained the Statement by Secretary General of Council of Europe Mr.Terry Davis which says the following:
14 August 2007 [17:08]

United Kingdom Embassy issued visas to the players of Azerbaijan hockey team

UK embassy in Azerbaijan has at last allowed our hockey players to visit England to participate in European Championship.
12 July 2007 [23:05]

Araz Azimov: The US and Russia take into consideration official Baku’s interests on Gabala radar station

Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Araz Azimov ended his visit to Washington.
12 July 2007 [23:03]

Azeri Agriculture Minister meets with Turkish Prime Minister

Azeri Agriculture Minister meets with Turkish Prime Minister Azerbaijan Agriculture Minister Ismat Abbasov met with Turkish Prime Minister Racab Tayyip Ardogan in the opening ceremony of UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Subregional Office over Central Asia in Ankara.
12 July 2007 [23:02]

Press Council chairman to appeal to President for release of journalists

Chairman of Press Council Aflatun Amashov will appeal to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in two days for releasing imprisoned journalists, the Council chief told APA.
12 July 2007 [22:50]

Human Rights Watch executive director to visit Azerbaijan

Senior Legal Advisor at Human Rights Watch, Executive Director Kenneth Roth will arrive in Baku on July 16.
12 July 2007 [13:38]

GUAM to mark 10th anniversary in Baku

The 10th anniversary of the Organization for Democracy and Economic Development-GUAM (Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova) will be marked in Baku on October 10.
12 July 2007 [13:25]

Azerbaijani government compensates ? 10.000 to one of opposition leaders

Azerbaijani government has compensated ? 10.000 to Azerbaijan Democratic Party chairman Sardar Jalaloglu by the decision of the European Court of Human Rights.
12 July 2007 [13:22]

EuroAtlantic Center established in Ganja

Solemn opening ceremony of Ganja EuroAtlantic Center was held.
12 July 2007 [13:20]

Heads of Azeri media to have meetings in US Department of State

Chiefs of several Azerbaijani media outlets continue meetings in the US.
12 July 2007 [13:14]

Ex-minister Farhad Aliyev’s trial continues with witnesses’ testimonies

Today trial on criminal case on ex-economic development minister Farhad Aliyev, Rafig Aliyev, former president of Azpetrol Group of Companies and other defendants accused of corruption continued at Court of Grave Crimes.
08 July 2007 [02:27]

Goran Lennmarker: There is no need to debate report regarding Nagorno Karabakh at present condition

The delegation of Azerbaijani Parliament participating in the summer session of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (PA) met the president of the organization Goran Lennmarker in Kyiv, head of Azerbaijani delegation Eldar Ibrahimov informed.
07 July 2007 [00:52]

Salim Muslumov: World Bank is satisfied with pension reforms in Azerbaijan

“Both the government and the World Bank are satisfied with the current pension reforms in Azerbaijan that started three years ago,” Salim Muslumov, chairman of State Social Protection Fund (SSPF) briefed journalists
07 July 2007 [00:50]

Chief editor and three more correspondents of Gundalik Azerbaijan interrogated in National Security Ministry

Chief editor of Gundalik Azerbaijan newspaper Shahveled Chobanoglu was again interrogated in the National Security Ministry.
07 July 2007 [00:48]

WTO working group on Azerbaijan due to have official meeting

Over 40 amendments are to be made to the country legislation for Azerbaijan’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), deputy foreign minister Mahmud Mammadguliyev said briefing journalists.
07 July 2007 [00:46]

Ex-minister Farhad Aliyev’s trial continues

Trial on criminal case launched on ex-economic development minister Farhad Aliyev, Rafig Aliyev, former president of Azpetrol Group of Companies and other defendants accused of corruption continued at Court of Grave Crimes.
07 July 2007 [00:42]

Ago group head: Council of Europe proposed assistance in Azerbaijan in presidential elections

Ago Monitoring group from the Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe on Azerbaijan and Armenia gave a press conference on the results of their visit in Azerbaijan.
14 June 2007 [14:28]

Ganira Pashayeva: Ethnic minorities in Azerbaijan do not have problem

Georgian parliamentarian, Chairman of the Committee of Education, Culture, Science and Sport Nodar Grigalashvili demanded explanation from his Azerbaijani counterparts regarding the incident occurred during Georgian Education Minister Alexander Lomaya’s visit to Gakh, Balaken and Zagatala regions of Azerbaijan on June 9.
14 June 2007 [14:27]

Azerbaijani soldier wounded in Armenian ceasefire violation

The soldier of Azerbaijani Army Basharov Tahmasib was wounded during the ceasefire violation by Armenian Armed Forces.
14 June 2007 [14:26]

Novruz Mammadov: "Karabakh talks to continue in summer"

"There is less likelihood that the negotiations for the settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh conflict will be halted in summer," Novruz Mammadov, head of international relations department of Azerbaijnai President’s Executive Office briefed journalists.
14 June 2007 [14:25]

Azerbaijani and Ukrainian defense ministries due to debate joint projects

The joint projects to be implemented by Azerbaijani and Ukrainian defense ministries will possibly be debated at the end of this month in Moscow.
14 June 2007 [14:24]

Armenian forces violates ceasefire in Gazakh direction

The divisions of Armenian Armed Forces violated ceasefire again.
08 June 2007 [19:21]

Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan: "It is not up to Norway to pronounce judgment on the development of democracy in Azerbaijan"

Response by Official Representative of the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan to a statement by Foreign Minister of Norway.
06 June 2007 [17:10]

Certain Observations on Turkey

As someone with a journalism background closely following the developments in Turkey, I thought it could be useful to write about certain observations of mine.
06 June 2007 [11:00]

Novruz Mammadov: I am not sure St Petersburg meeting will be conclusive

“I can not appreciate St Petersburg meeting as conclusive”.
06 June 2007 [10:59]

Isa Gambar: “Debates on establishing new opposition alliance have no final results”

“Our colleagues offered establishing new opposition alliance, and we had several meetings. The negotiations continue at present,” - told Musavat Party leader Isa Gambar.
06 June 2007 [10:58]

Nizami Bahmanov: “Azerbaijanis’ returning would ensure Armenians’ security in Nagorno Karabakh”

OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister of Spain Miguel Anhel Moratinos visiting Baku today met with chief of Nagorno Karabakh’s Azerbaijani Community Public Union Nizami Bahmanov and the union’s members from Khojaly, Khocavend and Shusha regions.
06 June 2007 [10:57]

OSCE Office in Baku to implement projects on media in Azerbaijan

OSCE Office in Baku will prepare several projects on the media in Azerbaijan, OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Anhel Moratinos said in Baku.
06 June 2007 [10:57]

OSCE senior officials meet oppositional party leaders in Azerbaijan

OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Anhel Moratinos and OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Goran Lennmarker met with leaders of political parties and public organizations in Azerbaijan.
06 June 2007 [10:56]

Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents to meet in St Petersburg on June 10

The next meeting between Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents will take place in St Petersburg, Russia on June 10.
01 June 2007 [17:13]

Georgian Deputy FM becomes GUAM Secretary General

Georgia's First Deputy Foreign Minister Valeri Chechelashvili assumed duties of Secretary General of the Organization for Democracy and Economic Development – GUAM, uniting Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova, for four year term starting from June 1.
01 June 2007 [17:11]

AMF plans to penetrate stock market

"At present it is not possible to get funding from financial institutions but we are exploring the prospects, have discussion with the Finance Ministry and the National Bank. We may issue any financial instrument in the future," said Faig Mammadov, Executive Director of the Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund.
01 June 2007 [17:04]

President Aliyev receives Polish Interior Minister

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received the delegation led by Poland's Interior and Administration Minister Yanush Kachmarek.
01 June 2007 [16:58]

President Aliyev receives British Ambassador

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received outgoing British Ambassador to Azerbaijan Dr. Laurie Bristow.
01 June 2007 [16:57]

Poland, Azerbaijan Interior Ministers meet

Poland's Interior and Administration Minister Yanush Kachmarek met his Azerbaijani Counterpart Ramil Usubov.
01 June 2007 [16:54]

Armenian-controlled Azerbaijani territories again on fire

Armenians restarted to commit arsons in the occupied Azerbaijani territories.
01 June 2007 [15:00]

Azerbaijan President to visit Kazakhstan early August

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is scheduled to visit Kazakhstan early in August this year.
01 June 2007 [13:51]

OSCE Office in Baku awarded Prize for transparency with Press

The OSCE Office in Baku has received an award for its transparency and openness to the media at a ceremony.
01 June 2007 [12:53]

Polish Interior Minister visits Azerbaijan

Poland's Interior Minister Yanush Kachmarek is on visit to Azerbaijan at the invitation of his Azerbaijani counterpart Ramil Usubov.
01 June 2007 [12:38]

Settlement on Nagorno Karabakh is not enough for Ankara to open border with Armenia

The Minsk group is pressing on Armenia and Azerbaijan for a settlement on Nagorno Karabakh, which might oblige Turkey to open its border with Armenia.
01 June 2007 [09:42]

U.S. official cites progress in Armenia-Azerbaijan talks on disputed territory

Armenia and Azerbaijan have made substantial progress toward a settlement on control of a disputed territory, the chief U.S. mediator in the talks said.
01 June 2007 [08:43]

Several papers drafted on adaptation of AAF to NATO standards

Several papers have been drafted on adaptation of Azerbaijan's Air Force to NATO standards.
01 June 2007 [08:34]

Lawyer meets with Eynulla Fatullayev

Isakhan Ashurov, lawyer for founder and editor-in-chief of Gundalik Azerbaijan and Realny Azerbaijan newspapers Eynulla Fatullayev met with his defendant.
01 June 2007 [08:31]

Azerbaijani Naval Forces modernized

All warships of Azerbaijani Naval Forces have been modernized.
01 June 2007 [08:24]

Azerbaijan, Moldova FMs to negotiate

Azerbaijani and Moldovan Foreign Ministers will have talks on June 5.
01 June 2007 [08:22]

NATO PA President invited to Azerbaijan

Vice-speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament and head of Azerbaijani Delegation to the NATO PA Ziyafat Asgarov held a press conference on the results of spring session of NATO PA held in Portugal.
01 June 2007 [08:21]

Annulling MPs' authorities is not in parliament's competence - Ziyafet Asgerov

Law on political parties should be reconsidered, first vice-speaker of parliament Ziyafet Asgerov said.
01 June 2007 [08:20]

Polish Interior Minister to visit Azerbaijan

Poland's Interior Minister Yanush Kachmarek is scheduled to make a visit to Azerbaijan on June 1-2 at the invitation of Azerbaijani Interior Minister Ramil Usubov.
01 June 2007 [08:19]

President Aliyev has no intention to set 7 years presidential term - Ramiz Mehdiyev

No serious amendments are expected to the Electoral Code, President's Administration Chief of Staff Ramiz Mehdiyev said.
01 June 2007 [08:17]

Parliament approves bill on ethical behavior of public servants

The bill on ethical behavior of public servants passed the third reading on the Thursday's sitting of parliament.
01 June 2007 [08:14]

Parliament speaker addresses CIS Parliamentary Assembly session

CIS Parliamentary Assembly's 28th plenary session started on Thursday in the Tavrichesky Palace in St Petersburg.
01 June 2007 [08:02]

Terry Davis concerned about the state of media in Azerbaijan

Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis expressed his concern about the state of media in Azerbaijan.
01 June 2007 [07:59]

CoE follows media situation in Azerbaijan

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers follows the state of media in Azerbaijan, said Franziska Klopfer, representative of Council of Europe Directorate General of human rights at a meeting with Azerbaijani journalists in Strasbourg.
01 June 2007 [07:43]

No problem regarding journalists' security in Azerbaijan - Interior Minister

There is no problem regarding journalists' security in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Interior Minister Ramil Usubov said while commenting on some journalists' seeking asylum abroad.
01 June 2007 [07:39]

Progress achieved in negotiations over amendments to election legislation

The next stage of negotiations between the Council of Europe Venice Commission and Azerbaijani government regarding introducing amendments to Electoral Code in Strasburg has ended.
31 May 2007 [22:29]

US Ambassador: "Azerbaijani government is taking steps to combat corruption"

Azerbaijani government is taking steps in combating corruption, U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse said.
31 May 2007 [22:22]

Azerbaijani Parliament's debates focus on state of media

The next meeting of Azerbaijani Parliament started today.
31 May 2007 [22:17]

Special project for recognition of Azerbaijan to be implemented in Germany

Azerbaijani Strategic Research Center operating in Germany has prepared a project on "Recognize us at home".
31 May 2007 [22:06]

Council of Europe building to be modernized

Council of Europe building in Strasburg, France will be modernized next year, Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis addressed the plenary session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities.
31 May 2007 [21:46]

Azerbaijan to consider issue on election of Baku mayor

The status of capital cities were discussed in the meeting of Chamber of Local Authorities within the 14th plenary session of Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.
31 May 2007 [21:42]

President receives head of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Commonwealth

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received head of Federation of Jewish Communities in CIS Lev Levayev.
31 May 2007 [18:36]

Leo Platvoet: "Visit from Subcommittee on Karabakh to the region has been postponed"

The visit of the members of Council of Europe Subcommittee on Nagorno Karabakh to the region scheduled for early June has been postponed, member of the committee.
31 May 2007 [18:34]

Ziyafet Asgerov confirms report on prolongation of spring session

First vice-speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament Ziyafet Asgerov confirmed that the spring session of parliament will be prolonged.
31 May 2007 [18:31]

Cuacasian 4 to resume meetings

Four states of the Caucasian region - Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia will resume traditional meetings after a few months pause, chairman of the Russian Federation Council Sergey Mironov told CIS parliamentary assembly held in St. Petersburg on Thursday.
31 May 2007 [16:59]

President Aliyev receives Mayor of Mainz

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev received German delegation headed by Jens Beutel, Mayor of Mainz, the capital city of the state of Rheinland-Pfaltz.
31 May 2007 [16:48]

President Aliyev receives Transparency International BOD's Chair

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today at the Presidential Palace received Dr. Huguette Labelle, Chair of the Board of Directors of the organization Transparency International.
31 May 2007 [16:42]

OSCE top officials to visit Azerbaijan

The visit schedule of OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Anhel Moratinos and President of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Goran Lennmarker to Azerbaijan has been announced.
31 May 2007 [14:32]

Yashar Boyukanit: "There are countries supporting PKK terror among our allies"

"There are countries which are directly or indirectly supporting PKK terror among our allies. We are concerned about that," chief of Turkish Armed Forces General Staff Yashar Boyukanit said at the international symposium "New frameworks of security and international organizations" in Ankara.