Iceland says will open borders to all vaccinated travelersMarch 17, 2021 - 11:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iceland’s Justice Minister Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir has announced that the country will open its borders to travelers from outside Europe who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, Iceland Review reports. According to current regulations, Iceland’s borders are closed to all travelers outside the Schengen Area, EEA, EFTA, and EU, regardless of their vaccination status. Áslaug stated the change would take effect this week. Áslaug announced the change following a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, March 16. It could have a significant economic impact, as it opens the doors to tourists from the United States, UK, and China, three of Iceland’s largest markets for tourism in recent years. Travelers to Iceland from the Schengen Area, EEA, EFTA, and EU are exempt from quarantine and testing if they present a certificate confirming antibodies or Covid-19 vaccination. It is assumed the same would apply to vaccinated travelers arriving from outside Europe. Iceland’s Health Minister has said, meanwhile, that the country will adopt a color-coded system at its borders from May 1 allowing European travelers from defined low-risk countries to eschew quarantine upon arrival. Currently, all travelers to Iceland must present a negative PCR test certificate before departure as well as undergo testing at the border, a five-day quarantine, and a follow-up test. From May 1, however, Iceland will participate in a coordinated European Union approach to travel restrictions. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |