Politics

13 January 2007 [01:29]

Armenians intensify church construction in Azeri lands

Armenians have intensified church construction in occupied Azerbaijani lands.
12 January 2007 [15:49]

In next 50 years Azerbaijan not to be admitted EU

Azerbaijan's European Union (EU) membership problem is not discussed yet.
12 January 2007 [15:41]

OSCE: "Jose Luis Herrero Ansola is well-informed about Azerbaijan"

Head of the OSCE Office in Baku takes up his position on 1 February.
12 January 2007 [15:39]

Alan Waddams: "Opening the EU Office in Azerbaijan is very important"

The EU European Commission's special envoy to Azerbaijan will stop its activity after the EU Office is opened, said Alan Vaddams.
12 January 2007 [14:32]

Abbaseli Hasanov: "Azerbaijanis suffer from Iran's bureaucratic obstacles on visa issue"

"The cooperation of Azerbaijan and Iran on economical sphere develops. At present, some projects concerning the development of border regions is developing," Iranian Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Azerbaijan Abbaseli Hasanov told.
12 January 2007 [01:11]

Senior Iranian official suspected of spying on Iran's nuclear program

Iran announced Thursday that it has arrested a senior official for allegedly spying on the country's nuclear program.
12 January 2007 [00:49]

Simplified visa regime for Nakhchivan-Iran border to be applied

Simplified visa regime for Nakhchivan-Iran will soon be applied.
11 January 2007 [22:55]

Azerbaijan and Russia at loggerheads

Neither side willing to back down in energy dispute.
11 January 2007 [22:51]

Sergey Mironov to visit Azerbaijan

Chairman of Federation Council of the Russian Federation Federal Assembly Sergey Mironov will visit Azerbaijan in March current year.
11 January 2007 [22:50]

Interior Minister ends his visit ot Turkey

On 11 January, the Azerbaijan delegation headed by the Minister of Internal Affairs, colonel-general Ramil Usubov ended his visit to Turkey.
11 January 2007 [18:25]

Miguel Angel Moratinos: "OSCE will pay special attention to settlement of NK conflict"

The most recent meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council was held on Thursday.
11 January 2007 [18:23]

Jose Luis Herrero Ansola appointed head of OSCE Baku Office

New head of OSCE Office in Baku says the Organization can play stabilizing role in Azerbaijan.
11 January 2007 [18:22]

Human rights court awards Azeri opposition leader damages for torture in custody

An Azeri opposition leader was tortured in police custody after an anti-government rally, Europe's human rights court ruled Thursday, ordering Azerbaijan to pay him ?10,000 ($13,000) in damages.
11 January 2007 [17:09]

Araz Azimov: "Currently in Karabakh process ball is on Armenian side"

Azerbaijan performed necessary constructivism and political will for the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and now Armenia is to perform similar approach, stated Araz Azimov, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan to ANS TV company.
11 January 2007 [17:07]

In Summer of 2007 ICG to publish a report on Karabakh conflict

The Representative of the International Crisis Group for South Caucasus, will spread a special document related to the Nagorno Karabakh in summer 2007, said Sabina Freiser, the representative of ICG (International Crisis Group) on South Caucasus.
11 January 2007 [17:04]

Serbian 'Zastava' got permission to sell arms to Armenia

The day before Serbian Company Zastava got permission to export arms to Armenia, RFE RL reports. Dragolyub Gruevic, the manager of 'Zastava' factory in Kragujevac, stated that the cost of deal makes $1.75 million. He also said the company awaits one more permission for a deal of $ 900 000.
11 January 2007 [16:56]

Samad Seyidov: "We will take active part in discussions of Armenia's PACE commitments"

Though direct discussion concerning Azerbaijan have not been included to January session of PACE, but related issues are on the agenda of the organization, the chief of Azerbaijani delegation to PACE Samad Seyidov said.
11 January 2007 [16:53]

Azerbaijan to answer CE on its commitments late February

"Azerbaijani side has not answered the Council of Europe on fulfilling its commitments yet," said the PACE Monitoring Committee co-rapporteur for Azerbaijan Andres Herkel.
11 January 2007 [13:05]

ICRC officers visit captured Azerbaijani soldier Samir Mammadov for fifth time

The officers of International Committee of Red Cross Armenia Office (ICRC) visited Azerbaijani captured Soldier Samir Mammadov for the fifth time that was captured on December 24 by Armenians.
11 January 2007 [13:04]

GUAM Peacekeeping Forces to be set up by late February

The work on establishment of GUAM (Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova) Peacekeeping Forces will be completed by late February.
11 January 2007 [13:04]

Bernard Snoy: "Report on arsons presented to OSCE member states"

OSCE mission has presented the report on the results of the monitoring on arsons committed in the occupied Azerbaijani territories and on the border with Armenia to OSCE member states, said Bernard Snoy, the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities.
11 January 2007 [02:36]

Turkish officials meet to discuss EU reforms

Turkey's foreign minister met with officials in charge of his country's relations with the European Union on Wednesday to discuss EU-demanded reforms even though the bloc has partially frozen membership negotiations with Turkey.
11 January 2007 [02:27]

6 Azerbaijani soldiers sent to Afghanistan, 7 to Kosovo

6 Azerbaijani soldiers have today been sent to Afghanistan, 7 to Kosovo concerning the rotation of peacekeepers in Afghanistan and Kosovo.
11 January 2007 [02:26]

General Prosecutor's Office held conference on results of 2006

General Prosecutor's Office held a conference on results of 2006 and future duties of the organization.
11 January 2007 [02:07]

Musavat MPs' appeal rejected

Musavat parliamentarians' appeal to hold MM extraordinary meeting in connection with the increase of prices was rejected.
11 January 2007 [02:04]

Mammadyarov to visit Kuwait

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov will be on an official visit to Kuwait on January 20-21.
11 January 2007 [01:53]

Azerbaijani-Armenian front line to be monitored Thursday

Azerbaijani-Armenian front line near Yusifjanli village, the region of Agdam, will be monitored on Thursday in accordance with the mandate of the personal representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office.
11 January 2007 [01:44]

Walking A Tightrope: Azerbaijan And the Politics of Iranian Nuclear Weapons

In late 2006, the Azerbaijani government announced that sanctions against Iran for its continuing nuclear program could negatively affect the entire region, that it would oppose sanctions, and instead supported a purely diplomatic, negotiated approach to the problem posed by Iran's nuclear program. This pronouncement was hardly unexpected, but it reflects the obstacles to any successful and internationally concerted program of sanctions and pressures against Iran.
11 January 2007 [01:21]

Bush resubmits nomination for U.S. Ambassador to Armenia

President George W. Bush on Tuesday re-nominated as ambassador to Armenia a career diplomat whose confirmation was blocked by Senate Democrats in the last Congress.
11 January 2007 [01:04]

Azerbaijan and Georgia: Playing Russian Roulette with Moscow

It is no secret that Russian-Georgian relations have gone from bad to worse since the 2003 Rose Revolution. Yet in December 2006, Moscow for the first time since 2000 attempted to use economic pressure against Azerbaijan, with whom it had been successfully developing bilateral ties in deep contrast to Georgia. Some experts have speculated that Georgia provided the impetus for Moscow to suddenly to increase prices for natural gas and electricity exports to Azerbaijan. Did Russia try to recruit Azerbaijan in its effort to isolate Georgia, and refused? Was this an attempt to spoil Azerbaijani-Georgian relations, and could it potentially threaten the cordial relationship that Baku has maintained with the Kremlin since 2000?
11 January 2007 [00:53]

Separatists ready to return Azerbaijani soldier Eldeniz Nuriyev

Separatist Nagorno Karabakh regime declared that they are ready to hand over Azerbaijani soldier Eldeniz Nuriyev that was captured on December 31.
11 January 2007 [00:51]

Serbian FM: "Belgrade should not sell arms to Armenia"

Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic criticized arm selling to Armenia. The minister noted that the steps taken by President Tadic are contrary to Prime Minister Voislav Kostunica's opinion.
11 January 2007 [00:50]

EU Office in Azerbaijan to be opened until March

European Union Office in Azerbaijan will be opened until March, said EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby.
10 January 2007 [18:10]

Turkish PM receives Azerbaijan Interior Minister

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Azerbaijan Interior Minister Ramil Usubov, who is in Turkish capital of Ankara for official visit.
10 January 2007 [18:05]

Lukashenko intends to establish new union of Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Belarus

Belarus President Aleksander Lukashenko intends to establish Baltic-Black Sea states' Union.
10 January 2007 [17:59]

PACE mission not ready to visit region

"PACE mission to monitor the situation of cultural monuments in South Caucasus is not ready to visit the region," said the rapporteur of PACE to monitor the situation of cultural monuments in South Caucasus, parliamentarian from Great Britain Edward O'Hara.
10 January 2007 [17:54]

Leo Platvoet: "Facts on captivity of Azerbaijani soldiers will not be included in my report"

"I have no information about the captivity of three soldiers of the Azerbaijani Army. Anyway, the fact on the captivity of Azerbaijani soldiers will not be included in my report," said Leo Platvoet, PACE Rapporteur on the Missing Persons in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
10 January 2007 [13:40]

Azeri FM set to attend next round of talks on Karabakh

Azerbaijan's foreign minister will participate in the next round of negotiations with the Armenian foreign minister on the breakaway region of Nagorno Karabakh, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday.
10 January 2007 [13:27]

Faruk Logoglu: "Turkey and Azerbaijan should start joint fight against Armenian lies"

"Both the House of Representatives and the Senate are headed by democrats who used to support Armenians. Submission of the draft law on so-called Armenian genocide to the House of Representatives was always prevented.
10 January 2007 [13:21]

Captured Azerbaijani soldier Samir Mammadov's first letter delivered to his family

The officers of International Committee of Red Cross delivered the first letter of Samir Mammadov who was captured by Armenians on December 24.
10 January 2007 [13:19]

Musavat Party Leader holds conference on price rises

The leader of Musavat Party Isa Gambar held a press conference dedicated to the rise of prices of communal services and energy supplies.
10 January 2007 [13:09]

Azeri-Latvian intergovernmental commission to meet

The official Riga requested Azerbaijani Government to hold a meeting of the intergovernmental commission.
10 January 2007 [13:08]

Azadliq bloc not to hold rally with Musavat

Azadliq bloc Chairmen's Council held a next meeting.
10 January 2007 [11:53]

Turkish radio Delta FM 87.5 to broadcast programs on Karabakh

Delta FM 87.5 Istanbul radio has begun to broadcast programs on Karabakh from 8.00 till 10.00 every day, announcer of the program Fidan Guliyeva told.
09 January 2007 [23:06]

United States welcomes hints of openness in Turkmenistan

Political reform could lead to "new relationship," State's Boucher says.
09 January 2007 [23:02]

Iran will never abandon nuclear work - Khamenei

Iran's highest authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Monday Tehran would never yield to international pressure to deprive it of its right to nuclear technology, state radio said.
09 January 2007 [22:59]

Israel denies Iran nuke claim

The Israeli government has "completely denied" reports published in the Sunday Times claiming that Israel is preparing an imminent attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
09 January 2007 [21:48]

President Aliyev congratulates Daniel Ortega

President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, sent a message to Daniel Ortega Saavedra to congratulate him on election as President of Nicaragua.
09 January 2007 [21:36]

OSCE's report on arsons committed by Armenian in Azerbaijani territories to be discussed in UN

OSCE's report on the arsons committed by Armenians in the occupied Azerbaijani territories will be discussed in UN till April 30, Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanian told the journalists in the press conference held in Yerevan.
09 January 2007 [21:35]

MNS says Farhad Aliyev is well

"Farhad Aliyev feels fine. I've stated not once that this issue is deliberately brought up. Farhad Aliyev underwent laboratory examination by expert commission composed of 12 specialists in December last year. The result of the examination proved that Farhad Aliyev is practically healthy," said Arif Babayev, Ministry of National Security social relations department chief.
09 January 2007 [21:33]

Personnel changes in Nakhchivan

NAR National Assembly chief Vasif Talibov decreed to dismiss National Bank Management Board chief Vugar Rahimov.
09 January 2007 [21:06]

Tahir Tagizadeh to be appointed as Ambassador to Czech Republic

Tahir Tagizadeh is expected to be appointed Azerbaijani Ambassador to Czechia. His agrement has already been presented.
09 January 2007 [21:02]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to visit region

Year 2006 fell to the history as rise-fall-rise in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict, stated the OSCE Minsk Group American co-chair Matthew Bryza.
09 January 2007 [20:57]

Azeri, Turkish Interior Ministers discuss establishment of Police Radio

Azerbaijani Interior Minister Ramil Usubov is on official visit to Turkey at Turkish Interior Minister Abdulgadir Aksu's invitation.
09 January 2007 [17:37]

Leo Platvoet: "Preliminary variant of report on missing persons in South Caucasus is ready"

"Preliminary variant of the report on the missing persons in the South Caucasus is ready. This variant will be discussed in the assembly of the CE Committee on Migration, Refugees and Population," said Leo Platvoet, PACE Rapporteur on the Missing Persons in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
09 January 2007 [14:47]

Azerbaijani and Armenian FMs to meet in Moscow, Jan.23

Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers Elmar Mammadyarov and Vardan Oskanyan will meet in Moscow January 23, Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan told at the press conference.
09 January 2007 [14:42]

Serdar Jalaoglu's claim to be considered in European Court of Human Rights

European Court of Human Rights will consider the case #34445-04 on the claim of the first deputy chief of the Azerbaijan Democrat Party Serdar Jalaloglu against Azerbaijani government, representative of the European Court of Human Rights Emma Helger told.
09 January 2007 [14:34]

Azerbaijani servicemen participated in 479 NATO events last year

Azerbaijani Armed Forces servicemen participated in 479 NATO events within bilateral cooperation and NATO's Partnership for Peace Program last year.
09 January 2007 [14:33]

Representatives of ICRC met four times with Samir Mammedov and twice with Eldeniz Nuriyev

Representatives of International Committee of Red Cross in Armenia have met four times with Azerbaijani soldier Samir Mammedov captivated on December 24 up to now.
09 January 2007 [14:16]

Interior Minister visits Turkey

In the frame of visit, Ramil Usubov will meet with the Prime Minister of Turkey Rajab Tayyip Erdogan and Interior Minister Abdulgadir Aksu.
09 January 2007 [11:25]

Int'l conference on economical and social results of opening of Armenian-Turkish borders to be held in Yerevan

International conference on economical and social results of opening of Armenian-Turkish borders will be held in Yerevan on January 13-14.
09 January 2007 [11:22]

Date and place of OSCE trio foreign ministers meeting changed

Date and place of OSCE trio foreign ministers meeting has been changed.
09 January 2007 [11:19]

Newly-appointed Norwegian ambassador arrives in Azerbaijan

Newly-appointed Norwegian ambassador to Azerbaijan Johan Ramberg arrived in Baku.
09 January 2007 [11:19]

Azerbaijani Interior Ministry Offices to be opened in Ukraine and Kazakhstan

Azerbaijani Interior Ministry Offices will be opened in Ukraine and Kazakhstan in a few days.
09 January 2007 [11:18]

Miklos Haraszti to visit Azerbaijan in 2007

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Miklos Haraszti will visit Baku.
09 January 2007 [11:11]

Draft law on alleged "Armenian genocide" to be presented to U.S House of Representatives

Draft law on alleged "Armenian genocide" which considers the recognition of the genocide will be presented to the House of Representatives soon, the member of House of Representatives Adam Shiff said.
09 January 2007 [11:09]

Head coach of Azeri national free wrestling team dies

Khosrov Jafarov, head coach of Azerbaijan national team of free wrestling, 60, died.
09 January 2007 [11:07]

Azerbaijan to send delegation to Russia

Mass deportation of Azerbaijani citizens has not taken place in connection with the application of the law "On migration" in the Russian Federation.
09 January 2007 [11:05]

Initiative Group "For Azerbaijan" to hold forum on "National choice"

Initiative Group "For Azerbaijan" will hold forum on the theme of "National choice" without YAP's participation, the member of the Initiative Group.
09 January 2007 [11:03]

Issue on Azerbaijan to be discussed in PACE Monitoring Committee

Issue on Azerbaijan will be extraordinarily discussed in the session of the PACE Monitoring Committee to be held in January.
09 January 2007 [10:21]

KLO made statement on Armenia's arsenal rise

Karabakh Liberation Organization made statement on Armenia's violence to the international law and rise of its arsenal.
09 January 2007 [00:11]

EurasiaNet: "Still no public results from coup investigation"

As the deadline draws closer for putting on trial two former ministers suspected of plotting a coup against Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, human rights activists and international observers are calling for state investigators to release evidence to support the allegations.
09 January 2007 [00:07]

The South Caucasus countries and the ENP: Three different paths to Europe?

After their inclusion in the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) was initially rejected in a footnote in the European Commission document "Communication on the Wider Europe" of 2003, the three South Caucasus countries are finally part of a group of the EU's neighbours, which are set to benefit from privileged relationships with the European Union (EU). While the three ENP Action Plans were released on the 14th of November 2006, what can Tbilisi, Baku and Yerevan now expect from the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP)?