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.

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• May 19th 2015 – July 25th 2014
• July 1st 2014 – May 20th 2013
• May 3rd 2013 – May 26th 2012
• May 25th 2012 – June 7th 2011
• May 18th 2011 – October 29th 2009
• October 18th 2009 – November 2nd 2008
• October 16th 2008 – July 20th 2007
• July 19th 2007 – January 23rd 2006
• December 24th 2005 – November 13th 2005

Azerbaijan: news

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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Clinton seeks Azeri-Armenia deal

Sunday, July 4th 2010, 7:42
related countries: Armenia
related places: Top

Top diplomat Hillary Clinton visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to tackle the long-running Nagorno-Karabakh dispute.
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'Rare opportunity'

Tuesday, May 11th 2010, 18:23

Tony Adams takes charge of 6th best team in Azerbaijan
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Making music

Sunday, February 14th 2010, 0:44

Reviving an ancient and mysterious art in Azerbaijan
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Azeri bloggers given prison terms

Wednesday, November 11th 2009, 17:08

Two satirical bloggers in Azerbaijan are sentenced to prison in a case criticised as politically motivated.
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Baku mosque attackers sentenced

Thursday, November 5th 2009, 23:07
related places: Baku

A court in Azerbaijan sentences 26 people to lengthy terms in jail over a deadly attack last year on a mosque in Baku.
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Azerbaijan's oil 'keeps critics quiet'

Thursday, October 29th 2009, 17:17

Tom Esslemont investigates Azerbaijan's intentions to increase its involvement in the European energy market.
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