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Lithuanian experts say video on 'buying' votes for Azerbaijan untrue

21.05.2013 12:58 GMT

For the past few days, the whole blogosphere and many of the media are actively discussing the provocative video, spread by Lithuanian online publication 15min.lt.

Two former officials summoned for interrogation in Georgia

21.05.2013 12:22 GMT

Merabishvili, Chiaberashvili summoned for interrogation.

Governments Commit to Develop Further Interconnections for Southern Gas Corridor

21.05.2013 12:18 GMT

The governments of Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey today stressed the potential of Nabucco to supply the energy markets of the Western Balkans and the Visegrad group countries (Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary) in a joint declaration adopted at the fifth Nabucco Committee meeting which convened in Bucharest, Romania.

Ilham Aliyev meets Georgian interior minister

21.05.2013 12:17 GMT

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has today received Interior Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili.

Relations between Azerbaijan and Russia are very positive – FM

21.05.2013 12:08 GMT

Moscow and Baku have reviewed the agenda of Russian-Azerbaijani relations and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict - the biggest problem facing Azerbaijan.

President meets Turkish education minister

21.05.2013 12:06 GMT

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has today received the delegation led by National Education Minister of Turkey Nabi Avci.

Ilham Aliyev meets Spanish defence minister

21.05.2013 11:50 GMT

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has today received the delegation led by Defence Minister of the Kingdom of Spain Pedro Morenes Alvaro de Eulate, 1news.az reports quoting the official website of the president.

Ireli chairman joins Ukrainian Azerbaijanis Youth Union's 3rd forum

21.05.2013 11:30 GMT

Odessa is hosting the third forum of the Ukrainian Azerbaijanis Youth Union.

Statement by Chairman of 'Assembly of Armenians of Azerbaijan' real provocation

21.05.2013 11:22 GMT

Armenians are characterized by the tendency to turn everything going on around into the myth.

MP urges compatriots to support Ilham Aliyev

21.05.2013 11:12 GMT

In his address to the third forum of the Union of the Azerbaijani Youth of Ukraine held in Odessa, Azerbaijani MP Jeyhun Osmanli said that one can see more and more intelligent Azerbaijani young people around the world today.

No deteriorated relations with Azerbaijan – Russian minister

21.05.2013 10:09 GMT

“Any deterioration in relations between the two countries is out of the question,” Lavrov said.

Farid Mammadov: Second place in Eurovision-good result

21.05.2013 09:57 GMT

The winner of the second place in Eurovision 2013 Farid Mammadov thanked Azerbaijani people for support and spoke about his future plans at the meeting with journalists.

Oil production from Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli will increase - SOCAR

21.05.2013 09:47 GMT

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) predicts an increase in oil production from the block of Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli (ACG) field in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea.

Stability in the Caucasus is a priority of Russia's foreign policy - FM

21.05.2013 09:32 GMT

Both Azerbaijan and Armenia are our neighbours and stability in the Caucasus is a priority of the foreign policy of Russia.

We hope for removal of stagnation in Karabakh talks - FM

21.05.2013 09:30 GMT

Today the biggest problem facing Azerbaijan is the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Pipeline work stoppage not to impact export volume - SOCAR

21.05.2013 09:29 GMT

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is holding talks with Russian Transneft over Baku-Novorossiysk oil pipeline.

FM explained way SMS for Russia given by Azerbaija in Eurovision distributed

21.05.2013 09:19 GMT

Azerbaijani FM explained the way SMS for Russia given by Azerbaijan in Eurovision were distributed.

It is important to move from cease fire to a true conflict settlement - analyst

21.05.2013 09:05 GMT

News.Az intervews Thijs Rommens, researcher at the Research Group Russia & Eurasia of the Institute for International and European Policy at the University of Leuven, Belgium.

Russian, Azerbaijani FMs discuss Eurovision points scandal

21.05.2013 08:55 GMT

This disgraceful action will get a response, Lavrov said.

Youths with disabled people stage flashmob in Baku - VIDEO

21.05.2013 07:34 GMT

Baku residents have witnessed another interesting show arranged by flashmobbers on 19 May.

Armenians violate ceasefire again

21.05.2013 07:31 GMT

Armenian armed forces have violated ceasefire again.

Iran’s MFA issues official statement on release of Azerbaijani citizens

21.05.2013 07:29 GMT

Abbas Araghchi: “Demonstrating goodwill we released the Azerbaijani citizens”.

Qualifiers of II Youth Cup second playoff determined

21.05.2013 07:21 GMT

Final matches of the first playoff of II Youth Cup have been held.

'We hope that reconstruction of mosques will be completed in Karabakh'

21.05.2013 06:33 GMT

Azerbaijan is preparing to publish a book about the mosques in Azerbaijan, which will include materials on their architectural structure, and history.

Azerbaijani envoy in US gets Turkish World Service -2012 award - PHOTOS

21.05.2013 06:33 GMT

TÜRKSAV, Writers and Artists Foundation of Turkish World, has presented Turkish World Service -2012 award to an Azerbaijani diplomat.

Azerbaijan attends 32nd Turkish Day Parade - PHOTOS

21.05.2013 06:20 GMT

On 18 May, ambassador Elin Suleymanov and Azerbaijani MP Ganira Pashayeva attended 32nd Turkish Day Parade, the greatest cultural event of the Turkish world, that took place in New York.

Iran disbands two terrorist groups

21.05.2013 06:12 GMT

Iran disbands two terrorist groups, Intelligence Ministry says.

US congressman makes statement over Day of Azerbaijani Republic

21.05.2013 05:42 GMT

Member of the House of Representatives of the US Congress from Texas Ruben Hinojos made a statement on the Day of Azerbaijani Republic.

Governor of California congratulates people of Azerbaijan on Republic Day

21.05.2013 05:32 GMT

The Governor of California Jerry Brown has congratulated the people of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijani community in California on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.

Azerbaijani chess player beats Dutch rival in international tournament

21.05.2013 04:42 GMT

Azerbaijani chess player Ulvi Sadikhov has defeated Dutch Stefan Hans in the third round of the IBC Limburg Open 2013 international tournament in the Netherlands.

90th anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev marked in Riga

21.05.2013 04:41 GMT

An event dedicated to the 90th anniversary of national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev has been arranged at Great Guild Hall, Riga, Latvia.

Azerbaijan`s Minister of Health visits Hungary

21.05.2013 04:40 GMT

Azerbaijan`s Minister of Health Ogtay Shiraliyev has visited Hungary.

Azerbaijan`s State Budget receives AZN 4669,4 mln in January-March, 2013

21.05.2013 04:26 GMT

Azerbaijan`s state budget revenues in January-March, 2013, amounted to AZN 34669,4 mln, expenses – AZN 4514,8 mln.

First lady meets director of Versailles Palace - PHOTOS

21.05.2013 04:25 GMT

The first lady of Azerbaijan, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mehriban Aliyeva who is on a visit to France met the director of the Versailles Palace and Museum Catherine Pégard on 20 May.

IFC approves first loan on Azerbaijan's energy efficiency

21.05.2013 04:21 GMT

IFC approves first loan to finance energy efficiency and alternative energy in Azerbaijan.

Romanian presidential advisor: Azerbaijan, NATO enjoy good relations

21.05.2013 04:17 GMT

'Azerbaijan, NATO are enjoying good relations in different fields'.

Scientists of the future awarded in MEF schools

21.05.2013 04:04 GMT

Kicked off with the participation of Parliamentary Speaker Cemil Çiçek, “MEF Educational Institutions’ 22nd International Research Projects Competition” concluded with an awards ceremony on May 10, 2013 at MEF Schools’ Ulus Campus, Istanbul, Turkey.

Milli Majlis dismisses reports on bill on Azerbaijan’s occupied lands

20.05.2013 16:29 GMT

A number of media have recently spread reports about the alleged preparation of a bill on the occupied lands of Azerbaijan in Milli Majlis.

President familiarizes with works in Dede Gorgud park in Baku - PHOTOS

20.05.2013 16:25 GMT

President Ilham Aliyev familiarized with works held in the new Dede Gorgud park in Narimanov district of Baku on 20 May.

We in all directions should protect, preserve our national and spiritual values

20.05.2013 13:07 GMT

On 20 May, the third forum of Azerbaijani youths of the Ukrainian Azerbaijanis Youth Union living and studying in Odessa started.

Fakhriya Khalafova comments on “zero” points for Russia from Azerbaijan

20.05.2013 13:05 GMT

Azerbaijani member of jury Fakhriya Khalafova has commented on “zero” points for Russia from Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan flag raised on Mount Everest

20.05.2013 12:47 GMT

19 May 2013 at 6:30 am Nepal time, Murad Ashurly as part of an international team climbed Mount Everest, the highest point of the world (8,848 meters) and set the flag of Azerbaijan there, 1news.az reports.

'President ordered to deal with the issue of voting for Russia at Eurovision'

20.05.2013 12:08 GMT

For many, both in Azerbaijan and in Russia, it was a surprise to see that not a single vote came from Azerbaijan to Russian contestant Dina Garipova at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.

Azerbaijani Armed Forces fired on Armenia helicopter?

20.05.2013 11:58 GMT

Armenian Defence Minister Seyran Ohanyan on 19 May around 11:00 arrived in a military unit of Novemberyan to view the details of the murder of serviceman Lux Stepyan.

Azerbaijani youth of Ukraine holds 3rd forum - PHOTOS

20.05.2013 11:56 GMT

The third forum of the Union of Azerbaijani Youth of Ukraine is already underway.

Azerbaijan works to return citizens detained in Iran

20.05.2013 11:37 GMT

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry continues the coordination work to get released Azerbaijani scholar Khalida Khalid and her assistant Shamkhal Huseynov, who have been detained in Tabriz earlier.

Azerbaijani FM leaves for Russia

20.05.2013 11:36 GMT