«Secret» of the increase of the number of tourist from Arab countries
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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On January 23, the weather in Baku will be cloudy. Rain is expected in some areas in the evening and morning; southeast and gusty wind. The air temperature at night will be +6+9°C, and during the day, it will be +9+11°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Rain will also occur across the country, with heavy rainfall in some areas. Snow is expected in the mountainous regions. Fog will appear in some places; eastward and gusty wind is expected.
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One more child, who was injured in a road accident in Imishli region on 18 January, died in Baku hospital. Despite the efforts of doctors, the life of the minor born in 2015 could not be saved.
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Opposition members detained for critical social media posts were released on the same day, with no reports of mistreatment by authorities, Musavat Party deputy chairman Mustafa Hajibeyli told Turan news agency.
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