Elections Azerbaijan
Same procedure as last time – there is not much to say about the elections helt in Azerbaijan October 9, 2013. Was there a choice for those who went to vote? What happened to those who do not agree? Where…
Putin in Baku
Es dürfte ein interessantes Treffen werden, wenn die beiden Präsidenten an einem Tisch sitzen: Wladimir Putin und Ilham Aliyev, Auge in Auge einander gegenüber. Es hat etwas von David und Goliath. Putin, der Herr über ein riesiges Reich und Aliyev,…
Caspian Energy for Europe!
Now it is official, Caspian gas will come to Europe. Press releases were brought out early this morning by both consortia. Trans Adriatic Pipeline will open the Southern Corridor to bring gas from Baku through South Caucasus Pipeline, TANAP and…
Europe gets Gas from Azerbaijan
It is not official so far, but it seems sure: Gas from Azerbaijan will get to Europe, first deliveries in 2019. It is a win-win solution on both ends of the pipeline. For the producer Azerbaijan and it will have…
Nabucco West and Heydar Aliyev
Caspian region and business was the topic for former Minister of Foreign Affairs Hans Dietrich Genscher, special commissioner for Energy Oettinger, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany Guido Westerwelle and about 250 guests – they all came to Berlin. No…
Skiing in Caucasian mountains: Georgia and Azerbaijan
There was a time when you had to go to Austria or Switzerland to do some good downhill skiing. These days, you can go to several countries. When Austrians learned about climate change, they traveled around the world to find…
NOVRUZ in Berlin
Ice and snow still covers streets and houses, but Berlin is celebrating NOVRUZ, the beginning of the New Season. This Sunday morning from 11 o clock until the evening the Ethnological Museum is hosting ten Embassies and very many visitors…
Baku streets
It was cold today, but still a very large crowd went into the streets of Baku to demonstrate. They were sympathising with people in Ismaili, a beautiful, but poor city in the region, about 130 km away from Baku. People…
Media in Azerbaijan
How much potential is wasted, how many good resources put aside, how much suffering can be avoided! OSCE media freedom representative criticizes police violence against journalists in Azerbaijan, offers assistance in prevention. http://www.osce.org/fom/98747 It is a pity that it seems…
Sahbulaq – the golden fountain. Family hotels for Georgia and Azerbaijan
„There is no better place on earth“ says Farid with a big smile, and pride. His eyes are wide awake, his face sun tanned. Farid is a small man of almost 70 years, full of energy and new ideas. He…
