  Preliminary deal for Armenia-EU visa facilitation inked in Brussels  October 18, 2012 - 16:24 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The head of the Armenian representation to EU, Ambassador Avet Adonts and European Commission Director General for Development Stefano Manservisi signed preliminary agreements on facilitation of Armenia-EU visa regime and readmission in Brussels. The finalized agreements are expected to be signed in December 2012 to be ratified in the first half year of 2013. The first agreement envisages facilitation of Schengen visa requirements for Armenian citizens, as well as more lenient terms for EU travel for Armenian officials, journalists, sportsmen, etc. Readmission agreement will regulate the return and readmission for those living in EU and Armenia without permission.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion  The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan.Family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief owns vast property in UK As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders.Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |
