Ukraine, Georgia to reportedly travel visa-free to EUDecember 9, 2015 - 16:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Commission is expected to present a report with a positive assessment of the reforms in Ukraine and Georgia, and thereby green-light the visa-free travel for Ukrainian and Georgian citizens, UNIAN reports. Visa requirements may be lifted in both countries in mid-2016, according to some sources. On December 15, the European Commission is expected to submit a report with a positive assessment of a visa liberalization action plan by Kiev and Tbilisi, which will serve as a prerequisite for the approval of visa-free regime for Georgia and Ukraine by the EU member states. At the same time it is noted that Kiev has to improve performance in some areas, in particular, fighting corruption, until the spring of 2016. The move will enable Georgian and Ukrainian citizens to stay in the EU for three months during a six month period, while employment in any EU country will be banned. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |