On February 1, at all airports of Azerbaijan with international status, was introduced simplified visa issuance for the citizens of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and other countries, reads the message of the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan. As a result of these measures, the number of tourists arriving in Azerbaijan in 2016, compared with the first half of last year rose: from UAE - by 19 times, from Bahrain by 13 times. The record is the number of tourists from Iraq - 11028 people, by it is 30 times more than the same period last year. The total number of tourists from Arab countries in the first half exceeded 25.000 people, which is by eight times more than last year, according to the same source.
It is noteworthy that Azerbaijan's visa regime with the countries of Europe and North America, only toughens. The reason for this has not been disclosed, but these measures should be considered in line with the general policy of official Baku, which criticizes and accuses the West of spreading "harmful" influences, and try to export a "color revolution" in Azerbaijan. -02D-
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An operation at Istanbul Airport has revealed an incident that could strain diplomatic relations. Kahraman Shamil oglu Mammadov, alleged to be an Azerbaijani military attaché, was caught with 70 kilograms of gold. According to Turkish media, Despite Mammadov's claims that he is a diplomat, it is believed that the incident is related to gold smuggling.
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On a brisk November evening, the residents of Baku gathered along the waterfront of the Caspian Sea, stunned by what appeared to be the washed-up body of a colossal whale. At 16 meters long, the creature’s seemingly lifeless form and pungent odor left many convinced they were witnessing an ecological tragedy. By that night, however, the mysterious visitor had departed, loaded onto a cargo platform and whisked away to the airport.
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Starting from November 25, dedicated traffic lanes allocated for COP29 conference participants will lose their exclusive status and will be open to all vehicles, according to the Land Transport Agency (AYNA).
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On Sunday, November 24, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, with occasional overcast skies. There will be fog and drizzle in some areas during the night and morning, and a brief possibility of rain during the day. A moderate southeast wind will blow, changing direction to northwest in the evening.
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