  Visa- free travel Eastern Partnership countries possible in case of meeting European safety requirements  November 18, 2010 - 20:12 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Visa- free travel for Eastern Partnership countries is possible only on condition of the efficient application of the European security standards in these countries, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Fule said. Making a keynote speech at the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum in Berlin Stefan Fule said they believe obstacles will be gradually eliminated to provide free travel in Europe. “But for this to happen our partners should meet European safety requirements,” he said, APA reported. 230 public organizations have been chosen from the European member countries and the Eastern Partnership countries out of almost 600 applicants to participate in Civil Society Forum. The forum's common aim is development of contacts among civil society organizations and promotion of their dialogue with power authorities in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Participants in the event will discuss the political and economic situation in those countries, problems in social spheres, the state of affairs with implementation of energy saving technologies, freedom of speech.   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 |  Latest news About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation  About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty.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. |
