Promulgated Composition of Monitoring Mission by European Parliament at Elections in Azerbaijan
MEP Pino ARLACCHI (S & D, IT) has been elected head of a seven MEPs strong delegation to Azerbaijan which will observe the presidential elections of October 9, 2013 .
Other members of the delegation are:
Mr Filip KACZMAREK (EPP, PL)
Mr Joachim ZELLER (EPP, DE)
Mr Evgeni KIRILOV (S & D, BG)
Ms Norica NICOLAI (ALDE, RO)
Mr Milan CABRNOCH (ECR, CZ)
Mr Fiorello PROVERA (EFD, IT)
MEPs' delegation will be in Azerbaijan from 7 to 10 October 2013 to assess if the presidential elections are held in agreement with Azerbaijan's international commitments and national laws. --02D--
Politics
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has decided to unilaterally terminate the Moldovan-Russian agreement from 1998 on the creation and operation of cultural centers.
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Mahmud has been appointed the new head of the historical and architectural reserve "Icheri Sheher" – the historic center of Baku.
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On February 13, the Appeal Court did not satisfy the defense's appeal against the decision of the Khatai Court regarding the arrest of journalist Shahnaz Beylargizi. According to the lawyer, the journalist herself did not participate in the trial due to poor health. The defense intends to submit a petition to replace the arrest with house arrest.
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Azerbaijan will limit 'Sputnik Azerbaijan' and 'BBC News Azərbaycanca' editorial offices. This was reported by the country's pro-government media on 13 February, citing an informed source.
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