World news about “Azerbaijan” published by euronews.
Azerbaijan arrests suspect plotters with Iranian link Azerbaijan has arrested two men suspected of plotting to attack prominent foreigners in the former Soviet republic. It is alleged they were aided by a third… 26/01/2012
Armenian couple name their baby “Sarkozy” A couple in Armenia have named their new-born baby Sarkozy in honour of France’s president. It comes after the French Senate voted to make it illegal to deny… 26/01/2012
Nagorno-Karabakh, centre of more discussionsRussian President Dmitry Medvedev is hosting talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed southern caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Although… 23/01/2012
Four countries urged to act against choosing babies’ gender Parents actively selecting their baby’s sex in some countries has raised serious concern in the human rights defence body the Council of Europe. Prenatal… 05/10/2011
Gabala Music Festival in Azerbaijan The Gabala music festival in Azerbaijan featured both classical and folk music. The Russian State Symphony Orchestra was resident during the festival. The… 05/08/2011
Azerbaijan president’s perspective on Nagorno Karabakh impasse resolution On the eve of a new round of negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, mediated by Russia, the president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, told euronews that… 24/06/2011
Fresh attempt to end Nagorno Karabakh deadlock The landlocked mountainous region of Nagorno Karabakh remains one of the frozen conflicts of post-Soviet rule. It declared its independence from Azerbaijan in… 23/06/2011
Difficult diplomacy as Armenia and Azerbaijan talk Nagorno Karabakh María Piñeiro euronews: “President Sargsyan, there appears to be a sense of optimism about the possible outcome of the meeting to be held in Kazan in… 23/06/2011
Fresh attempts to broker Nagorno-Karabakh deal On the eve of a new round of negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, mediated by Russia, the president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, spoke to… 23/06/2011
Eurovision Song Contest winners – nocomment More than 100 million people watched Azerbaijan win the Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Running Scared’ sung by duo Ell-Nikki. 15/05/2011
Azerbaijan – a forum for intercultural dialogue The Caspian Republic of Azerbaijan sees itself as a successful multicultural society, with all its religions coexisting peacefully – while Europe struggles to… 08/04/2011
Fire in the heart – Azerbaijan celebrates Novruz Dancing in the streets, resolving quarrels and paying tributes: Novruz, the spring festival of Persian origin, has been celebrated for over three millennia… 23/03/2011
Azerbaijan aims for hi-tech state Azerbaijan is better known for its offshore oil than for its high-tech achievements. The country’s desire to change all that though was highlighted this… 26/11/2010
Turkey-Azerbaijan pipeline deal will bring gas to EuropeTurkey and Azerbaijan have signed a deal to build a pipeline to transport Azeri gas to Turkey and Europe. Energy ministers from the two nations signed the… 26/12/2011
Medvedev and Aliyev meet in SochiRussian President Dmitri Medvedev has hosted talks with his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev on the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and the legal status of the… 09/08/2011
No deal over Nagorno-KarabakhArmenia and Azerbaijan have failed to reach an agreement on the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabkh. Talks held in Kazan in Russia and hosted by Russian… 25/06/2011
Azerbaijan wins EurovisionMore than one hundred million people watched Azerbaijan win the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with the song “Running Scared” sung by duo… 15/05/2011
Azerbaijan wins Eurovision for first timeSome countries go years without success. Not so the latest winner of the Eurovision Song Contest. Just three years after entering for the first time… 15/05/2011
Young girl detained in Baku police crackdownOnce again the speed of the internet makes it difficult for governments to hide their actions. A young girl is arrested along with her mother for shouting… 19/04/2011
Azerbaijan protest broken up by policePolice in the central Asian republic of Azerbaijan have arrested dozens of opposition activists as they attempted to stage a rally in the capital Baku. The… 03/04/2011
EU signs Azeri gas deal, reducing reliance on RussiaThe EU has signed a major gas deal with Azerbaijan. Hailed as a breakthrough by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, the move helps curb the… 14/01/2011
Aliyev loyalists sweep Azerbaijan electionsOpposition parties in Azerbaijan have claimed widespread systematic fraud as results showed parties supporting the president sweeping the board in yesterday’s… 08/11/2010
Azerbaijan ruling party says certain of victoryThe party of Azerbaijan’s leader Ilham Aliyev says it is certain it has won a parliamentary election, rejecting accusations of fraud. The opposition has… 08/11/2010
Medvedev hopeful over Nagorno-KarabakhRussian President Dmitry Medvedev wants to agree the principles for a peace deal for the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh by December. Medvedev made his… 28/10/2010
Russia doubles gas exports from AzerbaijanThey got the red carpet out in Baku to welcome Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, and it has certainly been worth it. Azerbaijan has signed a deal doubling… 04/09/2010
Azerbaijan flies the flag during Medvedev’s visitRussian President Dmitri Medvedev is in Azerbaijan for a two-day visit observers describe as a delicate balancing act. Inspecting a giant version of the… 03/09/2010
Five killed in latest Nagorno-Karabakh clashAzerbaijan and Armenia are blaming each other for the latest clash over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which reportedly killed five soldiers on… 01/09/2010
President of Azerbaijan: “Our patience also has limits”“We want to put an end to the conflict in Nagorno Karabakh by peaceful means…but at the same time, our patience also has limits.” Ilham Aliyev is president… 02/02/2010
Forgotten victims of a frozen conflictInternally displaced people from Azerbaijan are the forgotten victims of the frozen conflict: Nagorno Karabakh. Entire communities were expelled from their… 01/02/2010
Medvedev mediates in Nagorno-Karabakh rowRussia’s President Dmitry Medvedev has been hosting his Armenian and Azeri counterparts in a bid to settle a long-running row over a disputed… 25/01/2010
Azeri and Armenian presidents make progress over Nagorno-KarabachMediators say progress has been made at the Munich a meeting between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia. As they seek a resolution to the thorny issue… 31/12/2009
Progress made in last chance Karabakh talksIn what have been called “last-chance” talks, the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan are said to have made important progress over the disputed enclave of… 31/12/2009
World Cup brings estranged eighbours togetherAnti-Armenian demonstrators protest against the visit of the country’s President Serzh Sarksyan to Turkey. The Armenian head of state is due to attend… 31/12/2009
Medvedev mediates in Nagorno-Karabakh rowRussia’s President Dmitry Medvedev has been hosting his Armenian and Azeri counterparts in a bid to settle a long-running row over a disputed… 31/12/2009
Turkey wants ‘peace’ with Armenia and AzerisTurkey’s foreign minister says peace between Ankara, Azerbaijan and Armenia is “close” after a meeting with his Azeri counterpart. Ahmet Davutoglu said: “… 25/12/2009
Azeri and Armenian presidents make progress over Nagorno-KarabachMediators say progress has been made at the Munich a meeting between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia. As they seek a resolution to the thorny issue… 03/12/2009
Progress made in last chance Karabakh talksIn what have been called “last-chance” talks, the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan are said to have made important progress over the disputed enclave of… 03/12/2009
Optimism over long-running Caucasus conflictOptimism is growing that complex three-way talks may resolve long-running disputes between Turkey, Armenia and Azerbeijan. Ankara and Yerevan are edging… 01/12/2009
Winds of change in Nagorno Karabakh‘‘I am on the border of the territory Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan. It is still a dangerous region following the 1990s conflict. However, there is much… 28/11/2009
Progress made in last chance Karabakh talksIn what have been called “last-chance” talks, the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan are said to have made important progress over the disputed enclave of… 23/11/2009
Azeri and Armenian presidents make progress over Nagorno-KarabachMediators say progress has been made at the Munich a meeting between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia. As they seek a resolution to the thorny issue… 22/11/2009
Last chance talks over KarabakhThe Moscow mediated truce deal signed last year between Azerbaijan and Armenia is on the verge of unravelling if talks today do not produce a result. … 22/11/2009
No Uzbek, Kazakh, Turkmen gas for EUUzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan have refused to sign a contract to supply gas to the EU. At an energy mini- summit in Prague, leaders from Europe… 08/05/2009
Eastern Partnership launchedThe European Union has launched a plan for closer ties with six former Soviet republics. The Czech EU Presidency laid on a warm welcome in Prague. The… 07/05/2009
13 dead in Azeribaijan shootingAt least 13 people are now known to have died in a gun attack at a university in Azeribaijan. It is thought two men entered the State Oil Academy in Baku… 30/04/2009
Referendum results disputed in AzerbaijanAzerbaijan’s opposition is contesting the results of a referendum that lifts a limit on how long someone can be President. The outcome gives Ilham Aliyev the… 19/03/2009
Azerbaijan backs presidential mandate extensionMore than 90 percent of voters in Azerbaijan have backed a constitutional amendment lifting the country’s two-term presidential limit. Official preliminary… 19/03/2009
Azerbaijan’s political dynastyHeidar the father and Ilham the son – the Alievs, an enduring dynasty in Azerbaijan , who have directed the affairs of this former Soviet state for 40… 18/03/2009
Exit polls: Azerbaijan votes for President to stayAccording to exit polls, more than 50 percent of Azerbaijanis have voted yes in a referendum, which would allow their president to rule after his term ends in… 18/03/2009
Azerbaijan voting on giving President job for lifeAzerbaijan has gone to the polls today to decide whether to give President Aliyev the job for life. As he cast his vote the opposition were calling for a… 18/03/2009
Presidential term referendum due in AzerbaijanAzerbaijan goes to the polls today for a referendum on whether to scrap the country’s two-term presidential limit. A “yes” vote would cement the dynastic… 18/03/2009
