Samarkand will host first-ever C5+EU summit
The inaugural European Union — Central Asia summit will be held in Samarkand in April 2025, formalising the C5 + EU cooperation at the highest political level.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan take a look at simplifying border crossing procedures for residents to boost travel and tourism between two countries.
A possibility of using biometric ID cards as a valid document instead of traditional foreign passports for travel between the two countries has been discussed between Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan, with involvement of consular and legal experts from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
This initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and promote people-to-people connections between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. Both countries have been actively working to enhance cooperation in various fields, including trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.
At present in accordance with bilateral intergovernmental agreements, a visa-free regime is being applied between the two countries: Uzbeks can stay in Azerbaijan for no more than 90 days, and Azeris in Uzbekistan for no more than 30 days.
Protests erupted in Berlin against the far-right coincided with an AfD campaign event in Halle, as tensions rise over potential CDU-AfD coalition talks ahead of next month’s elections.
One month after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau, the investigation suggests fuselage damage from an anti-aircraft missile. Black box data has been decoded, and results are expected next week.
Protests continue in Belgrade as thousands demand justice for the deadly Novi Sad train station collapse last November, accusing the government of failing to take responsibility.
Tehran and Dushanbe have formalised a landmark agreement to abolish visa requirements for air travel between their capitals, according to an official statement released by the Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan.
Uzbekistan, with its rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage, strives to turn itself into a one of major tourist destinations. The government has hired an international consultant to tailor a roadmap to make Uzbekistan more attractive for tourists
Intense fog at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport forced three AZAL flights—traveling from Istanbul, Moscow, and Tel Aviv—to be diverted to Ganja International Airport on January13ᵗʰ-14ᵗʰ . The fog caused significant delays, with special flights arranged to transport passengers back to Baku.
In a landmark move announced by President Akufo-Addo, Ghana has eliminated visa requirements for all African passport holders effective January 1, 2025, becoming the fifth African nation to adopt this open-door policy after Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia and Benin.
Türkiye's tourism industry seeks opportunities to diversify its offerings. The country well known for summer resorts now tries to make a name for itself as a unique place to visit during the winter holidays.
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