Politics

07 October 2006 [14:38]

OSCE mission monitors Armenian arsons in Terter

OSCE mission assessing fires committed in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan has come to Terter.
07 October 2006 [09:26]

Nushiravan Meherremli to attend the meeting of European CTT

Nushiravan Meherremli, the chief of National Television and Radio Council (NTRC) will visit Strasburg today.
06 October 2006 [20:07]

President Aliyev meets heads of CIS Security and Special Service Bodies

President Ilham Aliyev on October 6 received the heads of CIS Security and Special Service Bodies.
06 October 2006 [19:27]

OSCE mission begins monitors arsons along frontlines in Aghdam

OSCE mission to assess the arsons in occupied Azerbaijan territories and boarders with Armenia was in Aghdam on Friday.
06 October 2006 [19:25]

Azeri and Armenian Foreign Ministers to meet in Paris

Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers Elmar Mammadyarov and Vartan Oskanian had one-by-one meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and OSCE MG co-chairs in the Ministry building in Moscow today.
06 October 2006 [19:09]

Azeri Premier meets Russian Economic Development Minister

Prime Minister of the Azerbaijan Republic Artur Rasizade received the Russian delegation led by the Minister for Economic Development and Trade German Gref.
06 October 2006 [13:51]

PACE Subcommittee discusses arsons in occupied territories

"We brought up all issues concerning Karabakh in PACE Subcommittee meetings. Subcommittee discussed the arsons committed by Armenians in the occupied Azerbaijan territories and the fate of missing persons," said Samad Seyidov, the head of Azerbaijani Parliamentary delegation in PACE.
06 October 2006 [13:40]

Azeri, Armenian and Russian FMs meet in Moscow

Azerbaijani, Armenian and Russian Foreign Ministers had trilateral meeting in Moscow.
06 October 2006 [13:37]

President Aliyev to visit Guba

President Ilham Aliyev will pay a visit to Guba tomorrow.
06 October 2006 [13:34]

Local elections take place in Azerbaijan

Re-run, by-, new and first-time local elections are being held in Azerbaijan today. Pooling began at 08.00.
06 October 2006 [09:46]

Azerbaijan and Ukraine to sign Protocol concerning military cooperation

Azerbaijani and Ukrainian Governments are expected to sign a Protocol concerning cooperation in military industry and military personnel training.
06 October 2006 [09:03]

Parliament to hold its next meetings on October 10 and 13

The next meetings of the parliament will be held on October 10 and 13.
05 October 2006 [23:58]

Peter Semneby: "Azerbaijan, Armenia playing for time"

Both Azerbaijan and Armenia appear to be "playing for time" in their conflict over Nagorno Karabakh, the European Union's special representative for the South Caucasus, Peter Semneby, said on Thursday.
05 October 2006 [20:02]

Sergey Lavrov: "Russia interested in the solution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict"

"There is no need to involve the UN in the solution of the conflicts in CIS countries. I find it meaningless," Sergey Lavrov, Russia Foreign Minister in the press conference.
05 October 2006 [19:58]

OSCE mission begin to monitor arsons along frontline

OSCE mission to assess the arsons has come to Ganja.
05 October 2006 [19:49]

PACE Political Committee adopted a pact on Stability in South Caucasus

PACE Political Committee adopted a pact on the stability in South Caucasus after a long discussions, said Samad Seyidov, the head of Azerbaijani parliamentary delegation in PACE.
05 October 2006 [19:47]

Armenian expert: "Does Russia need strong Armenia?"

There is no doubt that Armenia needs Russia to be strong. But does Russia need a strong Armenia? This is not a rhetorical question.
05 October 2006 [18:53]

Abbasali Hasanov: "Baku studies last solution of Karabakh issue"

Azerbaijan's ambassador to Tehran said that if the crisis in Nagorno Karabakh is not solved through negotiations and peaceful means, his country would study the last solution, meaning that the Republic of Azerbaijan would resort to military option.
05 October 2006 [18:44]

Russian Deputy FM receives Azeri envoy

Meeting of the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation G. Krasin with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Moscow Polad Bulbuloglu took place on October 4.
05 October 2006 [18:35]

Jamil Hasanli to sue Prosecutor General

Jamil Hasanli, the former Economic Development Minister Farhad Aliyev's and his brother Rafig Aliyev's Rights Defense Committee chief will sue Zakir Garalov.
05 October 2006 [18:32]

Onur Oymen: "Armenians bring up false genocide to cover up Khojali genocide"

French parliamentarians prepared a bill which envisages five-year sentence and financial penalty of 45000 euros for denial of so called Armenian genocide.
05 October 2006 [16:29]

Pardon Commission meets

The next meeting of Presidential Pardon Commission (PC) has taken place. In a few days a pardon will be granted, Zalimkhan Yagub the member of PC told.
05 October 2006 [15:56]

Azerbaijan and Latvia presidents attend Azerbaijan-Latvia Business Forum

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Latvia is ongoing.
05 October 2006 [14:14]

Leo Platvoet reported on his visit to Nagorno Karabakh

Co-chairs of International Working Group for searching war prisoners, missing persons and hostages Svetlana Gannushkina, Bernhard Klazen, Armenian coordinator Carina Minasyan, Azerbaijani coordinator Evez Hasanov and coordinator from Nagorno Karabakh Albert Voskanyan are in Strasburg.
05 October 2006 [12:28]

Azeri envoy presented credentials to Slovenian President

Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Austria and Slovenia Fuad Ismayilov has presented his credentials to the President of Slovenia Janez Drnovsek.
05 October 2006 [12:26]

Local elections to be held

Repeat, additional, new and first time elections will be held to some local authorities on Friday.
05 October 2006 [12:23]

OSCE MG Co-Chairs cancelled a visit Nagorno Karabakh

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs did not visit occupied Azerbaijan territories.
05 October 2006 [09:54]

US Congressmen Called on George Bush to Expand Engagement with Karabakh

Congressional letter, signed by 77 members has been sent to the White House to call on George Bush to expand relations with Karabakh, PanArmenian came to know from the NKR Representative Office in the U.S.
05 October 2006 [09:30]

Stratfor: "Nagorno Karabakh conflict not to be solved this year"

"Nagorno Karabakh conflict will not be solved this year despite resumption of negotiations," said in Stratfor research center report.
05 October 2006 [00:40]

Turkish Foreign Ministry expresses deep sorrow over statements of Chirac in Armenia

Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed deep sorrow over statements of French President Jacques Chirac who supported so-called Armenian genocide during his visit to Armenia.
05 October 2006 [00:32]

CEC Chairman meets US Ambassador

Chairman of Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission Mazahir Panahov met October 4 with US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mrs. Anne Derse.
05 October 2006 [00:30]

President Aliyev visits Seym and Latvian University

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on 4 October visited the Latvian Seym.
04 October 2006 [21:22]

President Aliyev meets Latvian PM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with the Prime Minister of Latvia Aigars Kalvitis, October 4.
04 October 2006 [20:09]

OSCE Chairman urges Georgia and Russia to resume dialogue, restore normal relations

The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht, strongly urged Georgia and Russia to tone down rhetoric, abstain from further provocations and resume dialogue.
04 October 2006 [20:04]

Documents signed in Riga

Ceremony of signing of the documents on cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Latvia was held on October 4 at the Riga Castle with participation of the Presidents of these countries.
04 October 2006 [19:57]

Genira Pashayeva: "Separatists and terrorists pretend national minorities if the PACE documents are not improved"

Azerbaijan Parliamentary delegation members Genire Pashayeva and Aydin Mirzezadeh addressed PACE session during the discussion of document 10 961 on Frame Convention for National Minorities’ Rights Defense signed by COE member states.
04 October 2006 [19:51]

Azeri experts to participate in OSCE-led mission to assess environmental impact of southern Caucasus fires

An OSCE-led team of international experts, backed by a United Nations General Assembly resolution, began an 11-day mission to assess the environmental impact of fires in and around Nagorno Karabakh.
04 October 2006 [18:37]

President Aliyev meets Latvian counterpart

On 4 October, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who arrived in Latvia for a 3-day state visit, was welcomed by the country's President Mrs. Vaira Vike-Freiberga at her official residence, the Riga castle.
04 October 2006 [16:05]

Defense Ministry denied the agreement on the meeting with Serj Sarkisyan

"Azerbaijan and Armenian Defense Minister agreed to meet," Andrzej Kasprzyk, OSCE chief personal representative told in the press conference in Yerevan.
04 October 2006 [15:21]

Armenians withdraw from the regions bordering with Azerbaijan and Turkey

Armenian government asks Armenian Diaspora organizations to solve economical problems of villages bordering with Turkey and Azerbaijan.
04 October 2006 [14:06]

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs denied their statements in Yerevan

OSCE Minsk group co-chairs met with Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan yesterday.
04 October 2006 [09:06]

Turan Morali: "Not U.S. but EU itself will solve Turkey's membership"

US does not intend to give an open and strong message on Turkey's EU membership, Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Turan Morali told journalists.
04 October 2006 [00:08]

US: Iran could have nuclear bomb in four years

The top U.S. intelligence official says Iran could have a nuclear weapon within four to nine years, but that it still has time to turn away from that path.
03 October 2006 [22:27]

Foreign Minister Mammadyarov meets EU trio

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met October 3 with the delegation of the European Union trio.
03 October 2006 [21:39]

Azeri, Armenian Foreign Ministers to meet in Moscow Oct. 6

The OSCE Minsk group has not finished its work, claim the Co-Chairs. Today they announced that the Armenian and Azeri Foreign Ministers will meet in Moscow on October 6.
03 October 2006 [20:30]

South Korean FM set for top UN position

The South Korean Foreign Minister, Ban Ki-Moon, has won the support of all five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council in his campaign to become the next UN Secretary General.
03 October 2006 [20:05]

Armenian MP: "Russia discarded Armenia's interests in sorting out its relations with Georgia"

Introducing economic sanctions against Georgia will hardly affect Armenia, Deputy Parliamentary Speaker Vahan Hovhannisian has told reporters.
03 October 2006 [19:08]

US Congress members satisfied with US-Azerbaijan relations' level

On the eve of the 15th anniversary of independence of Azerbaijan, members of the Congress of the USA have congratulated the country and Azerbaijani people.
03 October 2006 [19:04]

President Aliyev meets EU officials

On October 3, President Ilham Aliyev received at the Presidential Palace the delegation of the European Union trio.
03 October 2006 [19:01]

European New Neighborhood Policy action plan to be signed with Azerbaijan November 14

EU trio headed by Finland Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioyan met with Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov.
03 October 2006 [18:51]

Kamaladdin Heydarov visits France

A delegation led by Azerbaijani Emergencies Situations Minister Colonel-General Kamaladdin Heydarov paid a business visit to France at invitation of French Interior and Renovations Ministry.
03 October 2006 [18:49]

EU trio held press conference

EU trio held press conference on the results of their visit to Azerbaijan.
03 October 2006 [16:16]

Bryza asks Azerbaijan to be patient

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister, General Colonel Safar Abiyev received U.S. co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza on Monday.
03 October 2006 [16:08]

Jordan, Azerbaijan to conclude Health agreement

Jordan and Azerbaijan have agreed on Tuesday to sign an agreement to enhance the health relations between the two countries.
03 October 2006 [15:59]

President Aliyev visits Latvia

On Tuesday, October 3, President Ilham Aliyev starts an official visit to Latvia.
03 October 2006 [15:13]

President receives delegation led by Co-chair of United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today received the delegation led by co-chair of United States–Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) Mr. James A. Baker.
03 October 2006 [14:10]

Turkish Ambassador: "Armenia should be on friendly terms with both Turkish states"

"There is necessity to dialogue with Armenia," Turan Morali, Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan told journalists.
03 October 2006 [13:46]

Terter executive power head's resignation demanded

Some secondary school directors in Terter placed a protest action for dismissing the region Executive Power head Vidadi Isayev.
03 October 2006 [13:02]

Georgia to protest Russia's air traffic suspension

Georgia intends to protest to the international civil aviation body Russia's decision to suspend air traffic with the South Caucasus state following a diplomatic row last week, the Georgian civil aviation service said Tuesday.
03 October 2006 [12:57]

Armenians violated ceasefire 32 times in July-September

Armenian Armed Forces violated ceasefire 32 times in the third quarter of the year and totally 192 times during nine months of the year.
03 October 2006 [12:54]

Arrest of Rafig Aliyev prolonged for six months

Nasimi district court considered the public prosecutor's solicitation for prolonging of Azpetrol Group of Companies former president Rafig Aliyev's arrest for more six months presided by Judge Famil Nasibov. Rafig Guliyev, his lawyer said the court met the solicitation.
03 October 2006 [10:59]

Kocharian complains on Karabakh issue to EU officials

Armenian President Robert Kocharian emphasized on Monday his country's bid to work hard towards rapprochement with the European Union.
03 October 2006 [09:43]

KLO attempts to protest against OSCE co-chairs' arrival in Azerbaijan

Some members of the Karabakh Liberation Organization (KLO) attempted to stage a protest action against the arrival of the co-chairs of OSCE Minsk Group outside the Foreign Ministry.
02 October 2006 [22:01]

Turkey's President warns of Islamist threat; says army must be kept strong

Turkey's staunchly pro-secular president warned on Sunday of a continued Islamic fundamentalist threat to Turkey and said the military, the traditional guardians of the secular system, must be kept powerful.
02 October 2006 [21:59]

Bush advocates EU membership for Turkey

US President George W Bush on Monday expressed his support for Turkey's membership in the European Union during a meeting with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
02 October 2006 [21:54]

West Turkey cafe grenade attack injures 15

At least 15 people were injured on Monday evening when unknown assailants threw two grenades into a cafe in Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, hospital sources and police said.
02 October 2006 [21:50]

Iran says it won't suspend atomic work

Iran will not suspend uranium enrichment, as demanded by the West, but is still holding talks about its nuclear program, the Iranian government spokesman said on Monday.
02 October 2006 [21:47]

U.S. Republican congressman involved in underage sexual scandal

A scandal over a U.S. Republican congressman sending sexually explicit e-mails to underage boys ratcheted up on Sunday with the FBI and a congressional ethics committee looking into the accusations.
02 October 2006 [21:33]

Minsk hosts meeting of the CIS heads of Security Bodies and Intelligence Services

Minister of National Security of Azerbaijan, Gen. Lieut. Eldar Mahmudov has taken part at the meeting of the CIS heads of Security Bodies and Intelligence Services held in Minsk, Sept. 28.
02 October 2006 [21:32]

President Aliyev meets ECOSOC official

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on October 2 received Director of the UN Division for ECOSOC Support and Coordination Sarbuland Khan.
02 October 2006 [20:45]

PACE President: "I don't support giving independence to areas populated by national minorities in Europe"

President of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) Rene van der Linden held a press conference today on the start of PACE's autumn session.
02 October 2006 [20:35]

Inal Batu: "Azerbaijan and Turkey should take joint action against Armenian impudence"

"The European Union countries have been making severe remarks regarding the sa-called 'Armenian genocide.'"
02 October 2006 [19:22]

Bernard Fassier: "Changing negotiations format out of question"

OSCE MG co-chairs Yuri Merzlyakov (Russia), Bernard Fassier (France), Matthew Bryza (USA) have gave a press conference in Baku.
02 October 2006 [18:35]

Russian Embassy in Georgia confirms officers' transfer to OSCE

The Russian Embassy in Georgia has confirmed that Russian army officers arrested in the Caucasus state on spying charges last week will be handed over to European security officials later Monday.
02 October 2006 [18:33]

Moscow to deport 13 Georgians as tensions heat up

The Russian Federal Migration Service said Monday that 13 Georgian nationals have been detained and will be deported from Moscow for violating immigration rules.