Respublika günü

Eziz dostlarim, vetensever soydashlarim,
Azerbaycan Respublikasinin qurulmasinin 90 illiyi
munasibetile haminizi urekden tebrik edir,
sherqde ilk cumhuriyyet olan Azerbaycan Respublikasinin novbeti yubileyinin erazi butovluyu ve ishgaldan azad olunmush sheraitde, daha tenteneli ve daha boyuk ruh yuksekliyi ichinde qeyd edilmesinin shahidi olmagimizi hamiya
arzu edirem. Bu respublikani yaradib, qoruyub indiki
nesillere ermagan edenlere min alqish olsun, gelin,
onlara layiq olagin.

Мэр столицы штата Аляска провозгласил 28 мая Национальным днем Азербайджана

В заявлении мэрии Анкориджа отмечается, что 28 мая 1918 года Азербайджан стал первой демократической республикой на мусульианском Востоке, а независимость и территориальная целостность страны была признана США в 1992 году.

Мэр Анкориджа (столицы американского штата Аляска) Марк Бегич издал распоряжение, в котором провозгласил 28 мая Национальным днем Азербайджана.

Как сообщили агентству Turan представители азербайджанской диаспоры на Аляске, в тексте распространенного в связи с этим решением заявления отмечается, что 28 мая 1918 года Азербайджан стал первой демократической республикой на мусульманском Востоке, а независимость и территориальная целостность страны была признана США в 1992 году.

"Учитывая, что на протяжении 90 лет азербайджанцы во всем мире отмечали 28 мая и что Азербайджан является стратегическим партнером США и партнером НАТО, участвует в миротворческих операциях в Афганистане и Ираке, я, мэр Анкориджа Марк Бегич, провозглашаю 28 мая 2008 года как "Национальный день Азербайджана" и призываю всех жителей Анкориджа присоединиться к моим поздравлениям гражданам Азербайджана, живущим в Анкоридже и других местах Аляски", - сказано в заявлении мэра.

Alaska Mayor announces May 28 Azerbaijan's National Day

The territorial integrity and state sovereignty are unconditionally recognized by USA since 1992.

Mayor of Anchorage (the capital of Alaska state) Mark Begich issued a Declaration proclaiming May 28 the Azerbaijani National Day.” According to the representatives of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Alaska , the text of Declaration read that on May 28, 1918the Republic of Azerbaijan was proclaimed and became the first secular democratic republic in the Muslim world, and was recognized by other democratic nations, including the United States of America. The territorial integrity and state sovereignty are unconditionally recognized by USA since 1992.
The Republic of Azerbaijan is aspiring to integrate with the Euro-Atlantic community and in an active member of NATO Partnership for Peace Program, and the Azerbaijani troops participate side-by-side with Americans in the peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, I , Mark Begich , Mayor of Anchorage , Alaska, do hereby proclaim May 28, 2008 as Azerbaijani National Day in Anchorage, and encourage all residents to join me in congratulating Azerbaijani citizens who live in Anchorage and in other parts of Alaska in observance of their national day, the Declaration read.

Pope Benedict XVI: “Religious tolerance is at a high level in Azerbaijan”

Benedict XVI characterized the South Caucasus as a region, where people of different faiths coexist peacefully.
“Religious leaders of the South Caucasus are still facing with the difficult problems”, said Pope Benedict XVI in his weekly message following the meeting with the catholic religious figures of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia, who are on a five-day visit to Vatican. Azerbaijan is represented by the head of Catholic Church Jan Chapla.

The Pope said there were significant social changes in the region after the USSR collapse. “However the difficulties still remain. There are many poor people in the region, unemployment and refugee problems have not been solved yet”.

Benedict XVI characterized the South Caucasus as a region, where people of different faiths coexist peacefully. He positively appreciated the high level of religious tolerance in Azerbaijan.

The Caspian Sea must be solely used for peace purpose

Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of foreign affairs, Khalaf Khalafov gave interview to “Hesabat Mirshahinle” (Report with Mirshahin) about Tehran talks on determination of legal status of the Caspian Sea.

What is the situation in the talks on determination of the legal status of the Caspian Sea? Are there changes in Iran’s position regarding determination of the Caspian’s legal status?
Azerbaijan and Iran came to agreement that the Caspian Sea must be solely used for peace purpose. The Caspian Sea must serve interest of all states. At the same time, division of the Caspian Sea must be realized on international laws and experience. Talks on determination of the Caspian’s legal status are carried out on international principles. We make efforts to determine the midline concerning division of the Caspian Sea.

What is Azerbaijan’s position on the Caspian’s legal status?
Azerbaijan as other countries has its own sector in the Caspian Sea. Realization of the rights of the countries must be on the basis bilateral agreements in the sector. We make efforts to make this agreement both with Iran and Turkmenistan. Azerbaijan has already determined borders of its sector with Kazakhstan and Russia. What is the problem with Iran and Turkmenistan now?
The problem is that we have not determined the parameters of the midline. That is why the talks and activity of the working group must continue.

Was there any advance since the last talks?
The point of the talks was the project of convention concerning the general legal status of the Caspian Sea. There were a number of difficult issues such as ways of realization of navigation, utilization of water surface, boreders, and movement of warships difficult for regulation. At the same time the principles related with division of the bottom of the Caspian Sea and the elements for realization of these principles must be reflected in the project of the convention.

Do you consider there are points in Turkmenistan’s position to support us with regard to legal status of the Caspian Sea?
We are satisfied with the development of the dialogue between presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. The opening of Embassy of Turkmenistan in Azerbaijan, decisions on bilateral vists of the presidents proves a dynamic development started in the relations of the two countries. Difference in the opinions regarding the legal status of the Caspian Sea has no negative effect on expansion of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
So difference in the opinions regarding legal status of the Caspian Sea does not make negative effect on expansion of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.

Then what problem is being discussed now?
We must regulate the latter. This problem keeps open still.

What is the reason that the problem on determination of legal status of the Caspian Sea delays so long?
Both Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan want the problem concerning determination of legal status of the Caspian Sea. The existing difference of opinions, elements may change or keep. But it is impossible to give comments or discuss these items every time.
An event is expected to be held in Baku this year. When will the event start?
A decision was made in Ceyhan summit as to hold next event in Baku. The time of the summit will be agreed additionally.

Does this meeting promise any fundamental change or result?
I consider there will be certain progress in determination of the legal status of the Caspian Sea in 2008.

In what parts of the Caspian Sea the borders are not determined?
The Caspian Sea has no water border from legal point of view. The key isuue of project of convention is determination of water borders of the states.

How can we identify which ships may sail or not in Caspian water?
Regimes are different on that. We apply this regime for the moment. For example, issues concerning fishing are regulated on 10-mile regime. Ships of scientific researches carry out activities through mutual agreements. We use old regimes until the new ones are established.

Are there seas other than the Capian Sea having problems of this kind?
Sea Convention is not employed on the Caspian Sea. That is why borders of the states and their functions are to be agreed among the states. If the aforesaid convention was refered to the Caspian Sea then we would be engaged only with division of the bottom of the Caspian Sea. We set up norms to regulate all kinds of activities. Let’s take one more problem concerning the Caspian Sea. Three of littorial states are inner continental ones. That is these states have no outlet to world oceans. Here appears a problem of outlet of their ships to world oceans. Presently we are regulating this problem through bilateral agreement with Russia. However there are norms of international laws. These states have right of transit and they must be agreed out.

When can this project be confirmed?
There are a number of principal issues. The project of agreement can be signed after the division of the bottom of the Caspian Sea is finished and principles on utilization of water surface are determined.

NATO mission to visit Azerbaijan today

NATO mission will develop its report on implementation of ‘Planning and analysis process’ and IPAP programs.
NATO mission’s starts its visit to Azerbaijan on April 21, the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry press-service reported. NATO-Azerbaijan relations date back to 1992, when Azerbaijan joined the North Atlantic Cooperation Council (later renamed as the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council in 1997). Cooperation has increased steadily, since Azerbaijan joined the Partnership for Peace program in 1994 and started participating in the PfP Planning and Review Process since 1997. Since the development of Azerbaijan’s first IPAP with NATO in 2005, the focus on supporting Azerbaijan’s domestic reform process intensified The Ministry reported that NATO mission will develop its report on implementation of the programs ‘Planning and analysis process’ and ‘Action plan of individual partnership’ in Azerbaijan. The mission will finish its work on April 25.

В Азербайджане подорожали авиабилеты

В Азербайджане продолжается подорожание авиабилетов. Только за последний месяц авиабилеты в Россию, Турцию и Дубай, куда больше всего летают граждане Азербайджана, подорожали в среднем на 3 - 6%. Если месяц назад билеты на рейс Баку - Москва стоили 446 манатов, в настоящее время - обходятся в 472 маната.
Билет на рейс Баку - Дубай раньше стоил 441 манат, сейчас азербайджанцам, желающим слетать в Эмираты, придется раскошелиться уже на 449 манатов. Цена билета на авиарейс Баку - Стамбул с 390 манатов поднялась до 401 маната.
В авиакомпаниях и турфирмах утверждают, что подорожание связано не с внутренними причинами, а повышением курса евро. Дело в том, что по решению Международной организации гражданской авиации, с ноября прошлого года тарифы на авиабилеты во всех странах указываются не в долларах, а в евро. Несмотря на стабильность тарифов, изменение курса валют на 10 - 15% повысило цены на билеты. Однако рост цен продолжается до сих пор. Т.е. цена билета, указанная в евро, остается неизменной, но из-за повышения курса евро на мировых рынках, она растет в долларовом или манатном эквиваленте.
Неизменность цен на авиабилеты в европейской валюте подтверждают и в ЗАО "АЗАЛ". В компании сказали, что повышение затрат граждан на авиабилеты связано с процессами, происходящими в мире, укреплением курса евро в отношении к доллару или манату. В итоге, в странах, в которых расчеты ведутся не в евро, например в Азербайджане, гражданам приходится тратить на перелеты больше прежнего. Т.е. разницу между евро и манатом покрывает пассажир.

Novruz feest in Haarlem (2008)

Van links naar rechts:

Maria van Velze (zangares), actieve leden van "Ana Vatan" Nargiz Niezen en Seva Mamedova.

Novruz in Haarlem (Holland) 2008

Stichting "Ana Vatan" staat niet stil

http://www.belturk.be/go.php?go=3381746&do=details&return=last_news&pg=1

Novruz Bayraminiz Mubarek olsun!

“Novruz” feest betekent “nieuwe dag” en is in Azerbeidzjan nog altijd een belangrijke feestdag. Het Azerbeidzjaanse nieuwjaar valt jaarlijks op 21 maart
(de datum dat de nacht en dag precies even lang zijn).

De Novruz bayram, het lentefestival, dat al de avond tevoren begint en uit pre-islamitische tijden stamt. Het feest bestaat uit zang en dans, traditionele gebruiken van huiselijke aard, vreugdevuren en het nuttigen van speciale maaltijden.

Voor meer info:
http://www.travel-images.com/az-novruz.html

8 maart -Internationale Vrouwendag

De dag is een herdenking van de eerste staking van vrouwen die plaatsvond op deze dag in 1908. De staking vond plaats in New York en was gericht tegen de slechte arbeidsomstandigheden in de textielindustrie. De staking is beroemd geworden omdat de vrouwen "brood en rozen" eisten.
De staking was het prille begin van de strijd voor de vrouwenemancipatie en tegen de vrouwendiscriminatie. In 1910 stelde de Duitse Clara Zetkin tijdens een conferentie voor socialistische vrouwen in Kopenhagen voor de achtste maart uit te roepen tot Internationale Vrouwendag.

In 1917 brak op 8 maart wederom een staking uit vanwege de slechte arbeidsomstandigheden in de textielindustrie. Deze staking werd gehouden inSint- Petersburg onder leiding van Alexandra Kollontai. Als gevolg van deze gebeurtenissen wordt in 1921 8 maart definitief als vaste datum voor de Internationale vrouwendag gekozen door het Internationale Vrouwensecretariaat van de Derde Communistische Internationale.