The talks between Azerbaijan and the EU on visa facilitation and readmission have reached an agreement on main issues. This was said at a press conference by the head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, Roland Kobia.
According to him, in last month consultations, the parties reached an agreement on key issues. "Reconciliation on the details still remain on the 2013 agreement to be signed on visa facilitation," said Kobia.
Visa facilitation will reduce the number of documents required for a visa application, making it possible for multiple-entry visas with long steps, and reducing the cost of visas for certain applicants. In particular, the cost of visas for Azerbaijani citizens may fall by half from the current 60 euros, and some students may be exempted from paying fees for their visas. -06C-
Politics
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On February 3, the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Azerbaijan annulled the results of the municipal elections held on January 29 at six polling stations. In particular, the voting results were declared invalid due to violations identified at polling stations NN: 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 in the 81st Imishli constituency.
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The opposition party “Musavat” has demanded the release of all political prisoners and stated that the authorities are responsible for their health conditions, it was announced at a meeting of the party's Executive Board (Divan) on Monday. “Musavat” expressed concern over reports of health problems among many political prisoners, including civil society activists Anar Mamedli and Alekser Mamedli.
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The consideration of the lawsuit filed by Hafiz Babaly, the editor of the economics department at Turan news agency, against the online publication Qafqazinfo.az, is being unjustifiably delayed. Babaly had been arrested in connection with the Abzas Media case.
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Azizov (born 1980) has been appointed the rector of the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University.
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