Politics

01 November 2006 [10:13]

Monitoring group to announce results of arsons in occupied Azerbaijani regions

The monitoring group will announce the results of the arsons in Azerbaijani territories in mid-November, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told the journalists.
01 November 2006 [10:02]

Venice Commission: "Conditions of freedom of assembly limited in Azerbaijan"

"Venice Commission considers conditions for freedom of assembly very limited," stated Allen Shamble CE Venice Commission administrator.
01 November 2006 [10:00]

GUAM, OSCE call on Transdnestria to participate in negotiations

GUAM, OSCE and the US call on Transdnestria to participate in negotiations.
01 November 2006 [09:51]

Protest held in front of French Embassy

A group of Modern Musavat Party members picketed outside France Embassy in Baku.
01 November 2006 [02:59]

Iran's Revolutionary Guards to hold new round of war-games

Iran announced on Tuesday that its Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) would soon hold a new round of war-games.
01 November 2006 [02:56]

Russia says believes Iran's nuke program peaceful

Russia said on Tuesday it believed Iran's nuclear program was peaceful, and a political dialogue, not sanctions, must be used in talks with Tehran.
01 November 2006 [00:48]

Georgian minister flies to Moscow for crisis talks

Georgia's foreign minister arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for the first high-level talks between Russia and Georgia since a bitter confrontation broke out between the ex-Soviet neighbors.
31 October 2006 [21:08]

EU plans crisis talks on Turkey

EU diplomats are trying to organise an emergency meeting this weekend in the hope of resolving problems surrounding Turkey's membership bid.
31 October 2006 [20:43]

Mammadyarov meets Georgian FM

Georgia Foreign Minister Gela Bezhuashvili had a short-termed visit to Azerbaijan.
31 October 2006 [20:37]

Military attache to Turkey substituted

Azerbaijani military attache to Turkish Embassy colonel Bakhish Alekberov was called back.
31 October 2006 [20:35]

EU Commission spokesperson: "Azerbaijan's territorial integrity was mentioned in Action Plan"

"There is no obstacle to adopt Action Plan on the cooperation between Azerbaijan and EU in the frame of Europe New Neighborhood Policy," said EU Commissioner on External Relations Benita Ferrero Waldner's spokesperson Emma Udwin.
31 October 2006 [20:03]

Safar Abiyev: "Azerbaijan discharges NATO obligations on reforms in Armed Forces"

Azerbaijan discharges NATO obligations on reforms in Armed Forces.
31 October 2006 [19:49]

Interior Minister meets Iranian counterpart

Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi conferred with his Azeri counterpart Ramil Usubov on the sidelines of the 14th International Conference on Central Asia and Caucasus in Tehran on Tuesday.
31 October 2006 [16:16]

Andres Herkel and Tony Lloyd to attend meeting on political prisoners

November 2 PACE Monitoring Committee co-rapporteurs Andres Herkel and Tony Lloyd will attend a regular meeting of the working group composed of governmental officials and the representatives of NGOs on the problem of political prisoners, Chingiz Ganizadeh, rights defender, stated.
31 October 2006 [16:01]

President visits Western region

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev began his visit to Western region.
31 October 2006 [15:19]

Elmar Mammadyarov: "No progress was observed at Moscow and Paris meetings"

Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers will discuss new proposals of the co-chairs in Brussels on November 14, Elmar Mammadyarov, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister, told journalists.
31 October 2006 [14:46]

Azerbaijani territorial integrity will be reflected in National Activity Plan

All issues were agreed on National Activity Plan of New Neighborhood Policy Program to be signed on November 14 between Azerbaijan and EU, Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told the journalists.
31 October 2006 [13:52]

Akif Muradverdiyev sentenced to six years in jail

The criminal case launched against President's Office ex-Administrative Office chief Akif Muradverdiyev ended in Court of Grievous Crimes.
31 October 2006 [13:50]

Safar Abiyev: "GUAM is working on Declaration of Peacekeeping Contingent"

The sum decree on GUAM Peacekeeping Contingent has not been issued yet, Safar Abiyev told journalists.
31 October 2006 [13:00]

Turkish States' Presidents to hold summit in Antalya

Turkish State Presidents will hold summit in Antalya November 17, Turkey Foreign Ministry informs.
31 October 2006 [12:34]

Georgian Deputy FM: "There is no territorial conflict between Azerbaijan and Georgia"

"There is not any territorial conflict between Azerbaijan and Georgia. There are some uncoordinated areas on the front lines of both countries and these areas are being coordinated in the level of experts," Georgi Manjgaladze, Deputy Foreign Minister, the chief of Delimitation and Demarcation Commission, stated.
31 October 2006 [11:53]

Azeri, Armenian Presidents may meet after FMs' Brussels talks

New proposals of OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs connected with Nagorno Karabakh conflict will be discussed in Brussels meeting of Foreign Ministers.
31 October 2006 [11:49]

President Aliyev visits Ganja

Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev will visit Ganja on October 31.
31 October 2006 [11:45]

Russian analyst: "Yerevan-Baku dialogue not exhausted"

"Any meetings and talks – are already boon even if they bring no result. Much worse if the sides have no wish and possibility to meet and hold talks, let us take Georgia and Russian, for example," said Chief of the Department of CIS Countries of the Russian Institute of Strategic Research, Candidate of Historical Sciences Alexander Skakov.
31 October 2006 [11:43]

Georgian Foreign Minister visits Moscow via Baku

Georgian Foreign Minister Gela Bezhuashvili left for Moscow on October 31 via the Azerbaijani capital Baku to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
31 October 2006 [11:07]

Jamil Gasanli: "Russia's FSB and GRU involved in Farkhad Aliyev's arrest"

Jamil Gasanli, head of the committee of protection of rights of Farhad and Rafik Aliyevs, told journalists in Baku that he considered that Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) and Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) were actively involved in the arrest of the former Minister of Economic Development of Azerbaijan, Farhad Aliyev.
31 October 2006 [10:44]

Omb meets with Azeri diaspora in Ukraine

Human Rights Commissioner of Azerbaijan Elmira Suleymanova met with visiting representatives of Azerbaijan's diaspora in Ukraine and members of the Ukraine-Azerbaijan Congress, press service of the Ombudsman Office said.
31 October 2006 [10:43]

President Aliyev congratulates Bulgarian counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a message of congratulation to the Bulgarian President Georgi Pirvanov on his re-election as the President of the Republic of Bulgaria.
31 October 2006 [10:41]

Day of Turkish Republic marked in Baku

With organizational support of the Embassy of Turkey in Azerbaijan, the Day of the Republic of Turkey has been marked in Baku, October 29.
31 October 2006 [10:39]

Mammadyarov meets Spanish Health Minister

FM of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with visiting Minister of Health of Spain Mrs. Elena Salgado, 30 October.
31 October 2006 [10:16]

Azadliq block's official go on hunger strike

Azadliq block's official held a press conference dedicated to the removing Azadliq newspaper from the building where it operates and going on hunger strike.
31 October 2006 [10:00]

PACE Monitoring Committee co-reporters meet with opposition leaders

Musavat leader Isa Gambar met with PACE Monitoring Committee co-reporters to Azerbaijan Andres Herkel and Tony Lloyd.
31 October 2006 [09:56]

Baku Major Office sets venues for meetings, demonstrations, street rallies

Baku Major Office (BMO) set the venues-streets and squares in the capital for meetings, demonstrations and rallies.
31 October 2006 [09:53]

Defense Ministry prepares plan for funeral of servicemen die in frontline

Azerbaijan Defence Ministry prepares plan for funeral of Azerbaijani servicemen who die in frontline, Defence minister Safar Abiyev told journalists.
31 October 2006 [09:52]

President Aliyev meets Spanish Health Minister

President Ilham Aliyev received the Spanish delegation headed by Health Minister Elena Salgado.
31 October 2006 [09:50]

President Aliyev receives Georgian Culture and Sport Minister

On Monday President Ilham Aliyev received Georgian Culture, Monuments Protection and Sports Minister Georgi Gabashvili.
30 October 2006 [22:43]

Defense Minister considers violation of ceasefire normal

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev discussed the violation of ceasefire with his Armenian colleague Serge Sarkisian at the meeting in Gazakh.
30 October 2006 [22:17]

Ali Hasanov: "There is not journalist named Mirze Sakit in Azerbaijan"

"The government does not form its policy on NGOs opinion. The essence of our policy is to reform those who are sentenced for committing crimes and make them decent citizens of the state. Those whose name is not in the list of pardoned ones are not satisfied with this policy," Ali Hasanov, the President's Office Socio-political Department chief, stated.
30 October 2006 [22:14]

Nazim Ibrahimov: "Discontent in Canada - Azerbaijan Circles Federation connected with the chairmanship problem"

"Discontent in Canada - Azerbaijan Circles Federation is connected with the chairmanship problem. No one wants to be headed by anybody. Our position is neutral as it is the Diaspora organizations own business," Nazim Ibrahimov, chairman of the State Committee on Work with Azerbaijanis living abroad, told.
30 October 2006 [22:07]

US Ambassador: "US pleased with Azerbaijan's fight against laundry of dirty money and terrorism financing"

"The US is pleased with Azerbaijan's fight against laundry of dirty money and financing of the terrorism. This is a global problem. The world countries should come together in this problem," Anne E. Derse, the US Ambassador to Azerbaijan told reporters.
30 October 2006 [16:38]

Ilham Gedimzadeh: "Aslanbek Chentamirov severed my ear"

Azerbaijan Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial of the gang led by Haji Mammadov, former high-ranking official of the Interior Ministry Crime Investigation Department.
30 October 2006 [16:17]

Fuad Alesgerov: "Some changes to Freedom of Assembly law possible"

Freedom Assembly law does not meet international standards, President's Office Department on work with Law Enforcement chief Fuad Alesgerov told the journalists.
30 October 2006 [16:16]

President Aliyev receives PACE Monitoring Group co-rapporteus

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Tony Lloyd and Andres Herkel, the co-rapporteurs of PACE Monitoring Group for Azerbaijan.
30 October 2006 [16:14]

Georgian FM to visit Azerbaijan

Georgian Foreign Minister Gela Bezhuashvili will visit Azerbaijan tomorrow.
30 October 2006 [16:11]

CIS summit to be held in Minsk

CIS Presidents next summit will be held in late November in Minsk.
30 October 2006 [13:48]

Russian, Armenian Presidents to discuss peaceful solution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict

Armenian President Robert Kocharian's visit to Russia has begun on Monday.
30 October 2006 [13:15]

Armenian Armed Forces violated ceasefire

Armenian Armed Forces violated the ceasefire again.
30 October 2006 [13:14]

Terrorist Rappani Khalilov appointed "Dagestan front" commander

Famous Dagestani terrorist Rappani Khalilov who is in international search was appointed "Dagestan front" commander by Doku Umarov, sopresident of unrecognized Republic of Chechnya.
29 October 2006 [23:57]

Turkey's 83rd anniversary celebrated nationwide

The 83rd anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Republic is being celebrated all over Turkey.
29 October 2006 [18:47]

ECO interior ministers to meet in Tehran Monday

The first meeting of interior ministers of member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) dubbed "Security, Stability and Sustainable Development" is to open in Tehran on Monday.
29 October 2006 [17:20]

Iran says will press on with atomic work

Iran said on Sunday it would press ahead with its nuclear research and development work after the country expanded its capacity to enrich uranium, the part of Iran's atomic programme which most worries the West.
28 October 2006 [15:30]

President Aliyev congratulates Turkish PM

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has sent a message of congratulations to Turkey's Prime Minister Recap Tayyip Erdogan on Republic Day of Turkey.
28 October 2006 [15:20]

President Aliyev congratulates Turkish counterpart

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has sent a message of congratulations to Turkey's President Ahmet Necdet Sezer and the people of his country on the occasion of the national holiday, the Republic Day.
28 October 2006 [14:40]

Armenian Army violates cease-fire again

Armenian Armed Forces fired on Azerbaijani Army's opposite positions from Lalatapa, Jabrail, by submachine and machine guns for four hours starting from 23.00 (local time).
28 October 2006 [12:22]

Mammadyarov meets Iceland official

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with the delegation headed by David Gunnarsson, Iceland Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Security, and candidate for the post of WHO Secretary General, according to the Foreign Ministry's press-service.
28 October 2006 [12:08]

Former king against pro-Armenian candidate

Former Bulgarian King is against the pro-Armenian candidate to presidency.
28 October 2006 [11:59]

Ilham Aliyev to participate in Summit meeting of Turkish speaking countries

Turkey President Ahmad Nejdat Sezer called to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
28 October 2006 [11:08]

Azerbaijan to establish consulate in Aktau in Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan government intends to open consulate in Aktau in Kazakhstan, the chief of Mangistau region of Kazakhstan Krimbek Kusharbayev told the journalists.
28 October 2006 [11:02]

Azerbaijan – Europe Commission Partnership Committee meeting held in Brussels

The sixth meeting of Azerbaijan – Europe Commission Partnership Committee is held in Brussels Foreign Ministry Press and Information Department Chief Tahir Tagizadeh told.
27 October 2006 [21:18]

Armenian defense minister thinks Azerbaijan cannot solve the Karabakh problem by war

In case of a new war in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict zone, Armenia will again have an advantage over Azerbaijan. However, the war will be a big blow for both sides, Armenian Defense Minister Serzh Sargsyan says in an interview to Jane's military and political research center.
27 October 2006 [21:11]

Chairman of Azerbaijan State Real Estate Registration Service with Ambassador of Belarus

Chairman of Azerbaijan State Real Estate Registration Service Arif Qarashov met with Ambassador of Belarus to Azerbaijan Nikolay Patskevich.
27 October 2006 [21:04]

Nakhchivan's head meets Polish Ambassador

Chairman of the Supreme Majlis (the Parliament) of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Vasif Talibov met with Polish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Kszistof Krajewski and his spouse Aldona Krajewski.
27 October 2006 [21:00]

Azeri consul general in Kars met with new Governor of Igdir province

Azerbaijan's consul general in Kars Hasan Zeynalov met with the new governor of Province Saim Saffet Karahisar, the Province's municipality said.
27 October 2006 [20:56]

Parliament head meets Lithuanian official

Speaker of Azerbaijan Parliament Ogtay Asadov met with the visiting chairman of the State Social Insurance Fund of the Republic of Lithuania Mindaugas Mikaila.
27 October 2006 [20:50]

President Aliyev meets US German Marshall Fund's delegation

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan received the delegation of the German Marshall Fund of the United States.
27 October 2006 [20:30]

Azerbaijan, Ukraine expand relations

FM of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with visiting Vice President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, first deputy chairman of the foreign affairs committee of Supreme Rada of Ukraine Oleg Bilorus (Ukraine).
27 October 2006 [20:08]

Azerbaijan warns against Iran sanctions

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Friday that potential sanctions on neighboring Iran because of Tehran's disputed nuclear program could have a negative impact on the region.
27 October 2006 [20:05]

Dagestan meeting determining delegation to Baku accuses Azerbaijan

Dagestan Government plans a number of events in our country within Russia year in Azerbaijan.
27 October 2006 [19:49]

Isa Gamber: "Azerbaijan Government should offer political and economic support to Georgia"

"We witnessed how revolutional and democratic forces came peacefully to power in Georgia in 2003. Their achievements are necessary for Azerbaijan and whole South Caucasus," said Isa Gember, the leader of Musavat Party.
27 October 2006 [19:26]

Vahid Erdem: "Economic development programmes of Azerbaijan will help to liberate occupied territories"

"Azerbaijan is a developing country. It is going to be the strongest country in the Caucasus with its petrodollars.
27 October 2006 [19:20]

Andres Herkel: "Last pardon decree signed by president did not justify hopes"

"The last pardon decree signed by Azerbaijani president did not justify the hopes. The people that we wanted to be pardoned were not in that list," stated PACE Monitoring Committee co-reporter to Azerbaijan Andres Herkel during his visit to Baku.
27 October 2006 [15:24]

Rene van der Linden criticized adopted bill by France Parliament

PACE President Rene Van der Linden criticized adopted bill by France Parliament on false "Armenian genocide".
27 October 2006 [12:06]

October 6 election winners represent 18 parties

Central Election Commission (CEC) released the final results of re-run, by-, new and first time local elections held on October 6.
27 October 2006 [11:15]

European Court of Human Rights strikes out Azeri case

The European Court of Human Rights has notified in writing the Chamber judgment on "Asadov and Others v. Azerbaijan (application no 138/03)."
27 October 2006 [11:08]

CoE supports Azerbaijan in establishing the legal framework to combat the financing of terrorism and financial crimes

U.S Embassy and the Council of Europe in Baku, in close cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, will host a two-day technical seminar on "Establishing a Financial Investigation Unit in Azerbaijan to Combat Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and other Financial Crimes."