Recent Stories

Georgia's Neighbours Eye Plan to Sell Key Pipeline
23 Jul 10
Many Georgians oppose possible gas pipeline sale to Russia, while Armenia fears consequence if Azerbaijan buys stake in this key supply route.
Baku's Firm Pro-Russian Line Claims A Victim
17 Nov 05
The abrupt departure of the Azeri president's trusted aide has fueled further speculations about negotiations over Nagorno-Karabakh and other policies of concern to Moscow. Did the advisor jump or was he pushed?
Armenian Hackers Strike Back
21 Feb 05
Baku takes action to thwart Armenian cyber forces following a spate of hacker attacks on Azeri websites.
Azeri Media Under Threat
21 Feb 05
Press organisations claim more than 70 Azeri journalists have complained of verbal and physical intimidation over the past year
Baku Muzzles Outspoken Editor
21 Feb 05
Wary of jeopardising their attempts to join the Council of Europe, the Baku authorities employ "civilised" means to try to silence one of their staunchest critics.
Baku Mayor Under Fire
21 Feb 05
In the three months since he was elected mayor of Baku, Gadjibala Abutalybov has shaken the capital to its foundations.
Baku Protestors Undaunted
21 Feb 05
Opposition parties have pledged to keep up pressure on the authorities in a bid to ensure fair parliamentary elections this November.
Azeri Papers 'Threatened' by Language Decree
21 Feb 05
The Azeri media fear the compulsory transition from Cyrillic to Latin letters will cost them readers
Azeri TV Closure Blow
21 Feb 05
The surprise closure of the popular ABA TV station is a serious blow to the independent media sector in Azerbaijan.
In-fighting Cripples Azerbaijani Opposition
21 Feb 05
Heidar Aliev's regime looks set to score a resounding victory in Azerbaijan's forthcoming local elections