News: Azerbaijan

We have started to collect the most important news related to Azerbaijan in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Azerbaijan – overview

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• May 3rd 2013 – May 30th 2012
• May 27th 2012 – March 12th 2012
• March 7th 2012 – July 4th 2010
• July 4th 2010 – August 18th 2009
• June 29th 2009 – October 15th 2008
• September 3rd 2008 – July 20th 2007
• July 19th 2007 – March 21st 2006
• February 11th 2006 – November 13th 2005

Azerbaijan: news

Armenia pulls out of Eurovision

Wednesday, March 7th 2012, 17:53
related countries: Armenia
related places: Baku

The organisers of Eurovision announce that Armenia has pulled out of the 2012 show in Baku amid new tension with its old rival Azerbaijan.
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Amnesty condemns Azeri crackdown

Wednesday, November 16th 2011, 0:25

Amnesty International urges the world to act over what it says are continuing human rights violations and crackdown on dissent in Azerbaijan.
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Claims of 2012 boxing medal fix

Thursday, September 22nd 2011, 21:01
related countries: United Kingdom

A BBC Newsnight investigation uncovers evidence of secret payments from an Azerbaijani to boxing organisers, which whistleblowers allege is part of a deal to secure two gold medals at London 2012.
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Germany close to Euro 2012 place

Tuesday, June 7th 2011, 19:51
related countries: Germany
related places: Baku

Germany are on the brink of qualifying for the finals of Euro 2012 after beating Azerbaijan 3-1 in Baku to make it seven wins out of seven in Group A.
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The Eurovision effect

Wednesday, May 18th 2011, 9:14

Will hosting the next party force Azerbaijan to change its ways?
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VIDEO: Azerbaijan celebrates Eurovision win

Sunday, May 15th 2011, 14:51
related countries: Germany

Azerbaijan has celebrated winning this year's Eurovision Song Contest which was held in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Azerbaijan soldier kills comrades

Monday, February 21st 2011, 9:43

Seven conscript troops are shot and killed by a fellow soldier at a military base in western Azerbaijan.
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Azerbaijan holds general election

Sunday, November 7th 2010, 20:52

Azerbaijan elects a new parliament, with the ruling party set to retain power easily and the opposition alleging foul play.
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Karabakh prisoners to be swapped

Wednesday, October 27th 2010, 23:02
related countries: Armenia, Russia

Azerbaijan and Armenia agree to swap prisoners taken in fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, after talks hosted by Russia's president.
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Clinton seeks Azeri-Armenia deal

Sunday, July 4th 2010, 20:53
related countries: Armenia

Top diplomat Hillary Clinton visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to tackle the long-running Nagorno-Karabakh dispute.
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May 3rd 2013 – May 30th 2012May 27th 2012 – March 12th 2012March 7th 2012 – July 4th 2010July 4th 2010 – August 18th 2009June 29th 2009 – October 15th 2008September 3rd 2008 – July 20th 2007July 19th 2007 – March 21st 2006February 11th 2006 – November 13th 2005