  Russia-Turkey visa-free travel regime officially launched April 16, 2011 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Visa-free travel regime between Turkey and Russia has officially begun on Saturday, April 16. First Russian tourists have entered Turkey at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport without visa requirements Saturday morning. Russian tourists must have 50 U.S. dollars for each day they will stay in Turkey, Turkish passport officials said. The visa liberalization deal, signed by Turkey and Russia last May, paves the way for 30 days of visa-free travel within a 90-day period. The visa-free period between Turkey and Russia is expected to have positive outcomes both in trade and contractor services as well as tourism. Actual 26.2 billion USD foreign trade volume between Turkey and Russia is expected to amount to 40 billion USD in one year after removal of visa restrictions. The implementation is also expected to make a significant rise in number of Turkish and Russian tourists, AA reported.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
