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Country News 2011

28/12/2011 | Azerbaijan to finalize drafting of Migration Code in 2012

27/12/2011 | Job scarcity main reason for migration from Armenia

27/12/2011 | Belarus plans to abolish visa requirements for travelers from EU in 2013

27/12/2011 | EUBAM contributes to the improvement of analytical and managerial capacities of the partner services

26/12/2011 | President of Azerbaijan visits quarters built for refugees and IDPs in Agjabadi

26/12/2011 | European Commission arranged talks with Azerbaijan on visa-free regime for February

24/12/2011 | Refugee inflow may become extra burden to Armenia economy – expert

22/12/2011 | The Parliament of Ukraine ratifies convention on legal status of migrant workers

20/12/2011 | Council of EU gives mandate for visa facilitation talks with Armenia

19/12/2011 | Barroso: Further relations between Ukraine, EU in hands of Ukrainian authorities

19/12/2011 | Kyiv, Brussels undertake to move towards introduction of visa-free travel

19/12/2011 | EU-Ukraine Summit to review progress over Association Agreement

16/12/2011 | From 2012 Armenia to start high level negotiations over the Association Agreement

14/12/2011 | Armenia-EU cooperation project elaborated for 2012-2013

14/12/2011 | Moldovan government adopted a string of draft laws on Moldova's European integration process

14/12/2011 | Hungary supports Ukraine pacts

13/12/2011 | Romania Schengen Entry Dropped of EU Agenda for 2011

12/12/2011 | Azerbaijan, European Union visa facilitation agreement likely to be inked very soon

09/12/2011 | EUBAM and Polish anti-corruption bureau formalize partnership

08/12/2011 | Moldova tops the list as European Integration Index grades progress among Eastern Partners

07/12/2011 | Better mobility between the EU and Armenia: A conference facilitates dialogue on Mobility Partnerships

07/12/2011 | Moldova hands over GUAM chairmanship to Azerbaijan

07/12/2011 | Better Mobility between Armenia and EU discussed

05/12/2011 | Official statistics of the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic for November 2011

02/12/2011 | Ukrainians can now travel to Poland with ‘shopping visas’

02/12/2011 | EU-Georgia: taking stock of an ever-deepening relationship

01/12/2011 | EUBAM forges new contacts with Georgian border service

28/11/2011 | Belarus MFA: Border Traffic with Latvia to Operate Soon

28/11/2011 | Cooperation Council focuses on EU-Azerbaijan Association Agreement talks

25/11/2011 | State Migration Service to issue foreign passports in Ukraine

24/11/2011 | Ukrainian women discriminated in getting EU visas

18/11/2011 | EU and Armenia have made real progress in relations, Ashton says in Yerevan

17/11/2011 | Moldovan embassies to no longer issue traditional passports starting from 1 December

17/11/2011 | Negotiations on Moldovan-EU agreement on visa regime held in Brussels

17/11/2011 | Ashton satisfied with progress in Armenia-EU relations

17/11/2011 | Key issues in EU-Georgia relations are moving forward, says Ashton

16/11/2011 | ‘AKKERMAN’ reports border seizures worth EUR 3.2 million

16/11/2011 | Georgian Foreign Minister: Ashton’s visit important for Georgia

16/11/2011 | Ashton: EU-Azerbaijan relations should suit needs of both

15/11/2011 | Moldova submits second report on implementation of action plan on visa free regime

11/11/2011 | First study visit to Polish anti-corruption bureau for EUBAM partners

10/11/2011 | EU completes 7 million euro border management project between Belarus and Poland

09/11/2011 | Poland to extend visa facilities in Ukraine

07/11/2011 | Moldovan deputy foreign minister, EU experts tackle visa-related issues in Brussels

04/11/2011 | Azarov says Ukrainian government developing new bill on biometric passports

04/11/2011 | Cooperation on migration to continue between Armenia and Sweden

03/11/2011 | Belarus Stands for CIS Single Visa

02/11/2011 | Official statistics of the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic for October 2011

02/11/2011 | Ashton to visit Armenia November 14

28/10/2011 | Edward Nalbandian: Armenia expects speeded-up signing of agreement on facilitation of visa regime with the EU

28/10/2011 | Mobility Partnership Joint Declaration signed in Luxemburg

26/10/2011 | The number of the points agreed in the negotiations over Armenia-EU Association Agreement growing

25/10/2011 | Visa Information System introduced in Armenia

24/10/2011 | Yanukovych vetoes law on biometric passports

24/10/2011 | The official statement of the EU Delegation to Ukraine on visa issuing restrictions to Ukrainian citizens

24/10/2011 | Common Border-Common Language: officers of border agencies improve their English skills prior to Euro 2012

21/10/2011 | Moldovan-Lithuanian commission for European integration holds meeting in Vilnius

21/10/2011 | EUBAM conducts controlled delivery training

21/10/2011 | Moldova hosts EU evaluation missions for visa free regime

20/10/2011 | Moldova and the EU assess bilateral relations

19/10/2011 | EU to grant Ukraine 30 million euros to tackle problem of illegal migrants

19/10/2011 | Chisinau hosts talks on Moldova-EU Association Agreement

17/10/2011 | EUBAM prolongation confirmed at 17th Advisory Board Meeting

14/10/2011 | Estonia Joins Unified Visa Information System of Schengen Member States

12/10/2011 | Estonia assures Ukraine of support for her European integration aspirations

11/10/2011 | Visa facilitation will attract tourists to Belarus

11/10/2011 | Belgian services share strategic-planning tips with Ukrainian/Moldovan officers

10/10/2011 | SECI rewards Moldovan ISS for role in Megara seizure

06/10/2011 | Cyprus vows support for Moldova's European integration bid

04/10/2011 | Poland relaxes visa regime for Euro 2012 ticket holders

04/10/2011 | Official statistics of the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic for September 2011

03/10/2011 | Belarus remains intent on participating in EaP programs

03/10/2011 | Romania’s Schengen accession delayed indefinitely

30/09/2011 | Belarus should have a proper place in European cooperation, says Van Rompuy

27/09/2011 | Second operational phase of 'AKKERMAN' wraps up

26/09/2011 | EUBAM and SECI Center team up for BRUT project

26/09/2011 | EUBAM partners enhance conflict management competences

22/09/2011 | 2011 is crucial year for Ukraine, says Füle

22/09/2011 | Commission takes stock of Ukraine’s progress over visa liberalization Action Plan

22/09/2011 | Commission assesses Moldova’s progress over visa liberalization Action Plan

20/09/2011 | Füle: EU to continue backing Armenia’s ambitious reforms

20/09/2011 | EU to open talks with Azerbaijan to ease visa rules

20/09/2011 | Ukrainian Legislation to Tackle Human Trafficking

15/09/2011 | Belarusians to Receive Free National Visas to Lithuania

15/09/2011 | Moldovan government welcomes European Parliament's resolution on Moldova-EU Association Agreement

14/09/2011 | Moldova, Norway sign visa facilitation agreement

13/09/2011 | Azerbaijan and Latvia expand cooperation in migration area

12/09/2011 | EUBAM signs first Joint Statement of Cooperation with EU anti-corruption agency

09/09/2011 | EUBAM presents ‘TN’ confidence-building ideas at OSCE/German conference

07/09/2011 | Finland’s top border-guard official visits EUBAM

07/09/2011 | Armenia hopes to simplify the visa regime with the EU

07/09/2011 | Over €1.6 million approved to enhance security on the Lithuanian-Belarusian border

06/09/2011 | Vashadze is trying to simplify visa regime with the EU

06/09/2011 | Poland urges EU not to close borders to Eastern Partnership countries

05/09/2011 | The VFA Ukraine - Norway has come into force on September 1

05/09/2011 | Poland suggests cancelling visa regime for EaP states

05/09/2011 | Hungary started to issue the biometric permits to Ukrainians on border crossing

02/09/2011 | Official statistics of the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic for August 2011

02/09/2011 | The EU official data: Ukraine has moved closer to a safe level by the number of visa refusals

01/09/2011 | Coordination Points pilot project comes to successful conclusion

01/09/2011 | Legalisation of illegal Ukrainians in Poland: pros and cons

01/09/2011 | Second round of talks on Moldova-EU visa facilitation agreement held in Chisinau

29/08/2011 | Poland grants amnesty to 50,000 migrants

26/08/2011 | Moldovan premier meets International Organization for Migration director-general

18/08/2011 | Moldovan premier visits Bureau of Migration and Asylum

18/08/2011 | Ukraine, Poland reach agreement on simplified visa regime during Euro 2012

12/08/2011 | "Blue card" introduced for Ukrainian workers in Slovakia

05/08/2011 | New Ukrainian law on refugees enters into force

05/08/2011 | Official statistics of the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic for July 2011

01/08/2011 | Azerbaijan and EU Visa negotiations set

29/07/2011 | Moldovan premier invited to participate in Eastern Partnership Summit

25/07/2011 | Füle: European way for Georgia and other Eastern neighbours

22/07/2011 | Moldovan deputy PM for reintegration, EUBAM head discuss Transnistria-related border issues

21/07/2011 | Poland to seriously treat Moldova's rapprochement with EU - Polish ambassador

19/07/2011 | Hryshchenko: Ukrainian society needs signal of EU membership prospects

18/07/2011 | The the EU-Ukraine Association Agenda priorities for 2011-12 were determined

15/07/2011 | Moldovan deputy foreign minister participates in meeting of high officials from EU neighbour countries

14/07/2011 | Counterfeit money and laundering training a first for EUBAM

14/07/2011 | EU provides €30 million for institutional reforms in Ukraine

14/07/2011 | Armenia’s institutional reforms to get €19.1 million boost from EU

12/07/2011 | Visa Facilitation Proposals Submitted to Government of Belarus

11/07/2011 | Moldovan, Ukrainian presidents make joint statement

07/07/2011 | Official statistics of the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic for June 2011

07/07/2011 | EU and Ukraine share goal to conclude Association Agreement talks, says Füle

06/07/2011 | EU has stake in Moldova's future, says Van Rompuy after meeting Prime Minister Filat

03/07/2011 | Moldovan foreign minister meets residents of border village with problems

01/07/2011 | Moldovan, Croatian presidents discuss bilateral partnership in European integration

01/07/2011 | EUBAM presents its anti-corruption strategy at key events

01/07/2011 | EUBAM launches unique border-guard training programme in Odessa

30/06/2011 | Press officers from Ukraine and Poland consider EURO 2012 PR priorities

28/06/2011 | U.S. State Dept: Armenia doesn’t fully meet trafficking elimination standards

28/06/2011 | Lithuania ratifies border crossing deal with Belarus

27/06/2011 | Moldovan premier chairs meeting of governmental commission for European integration

24/06/2011 | Lithuania puts off ratification of border crossing facilitation agreement with Belarus

23/06/2011 | Van Rompuy: EU is committed to strengthening relations with Azerbaijan

22/06/2011 | Barroso: common values are key in EU-Azerbaijan relations

22/06/2011 | EUBAM staff members receive vital Schengen evaluation training

21/06/2011 | No Visa-Free Travels on Belarus-EU Agenda Yet

16/06/2011 | Moldovan border guards and Romanian border policemen have exchanged experience and information on issues of common interest

16/06/2011 | The work has been accelerated but the progress in not sufficient – outcomes of first half year of the visa liberalisation AP implementation in Ukraine

16/06/2011 | The European Commissioner promises to issue the first report on the prospects of visa-free regime for Ukraine in September

16/06/2011 | Hungary, Poland to back Moldova's EU-integration prospects

16/06/2011 | EUBAM participates in International Border Police Conference in Hungary

16/06/2011 | EUBAM joins forces with BAT for anti-tobacco smuggling training

15/06/2011 | Ukraine has changed the rules on issuing entry and transit visas

15/06/2011 | Azerbaijan and EU talks on visa facilitation to begin in near future

14/06/2011 | Martynov urges Eastern Partnership to draw on CEI experience in project activities

10/06/2011 | Decisions Regarding Georgian Citizenship are now available via Internet

10/06/2011 | UNHCR welcomes approval of two important legislative texts, expressing hopes that they will contribute to improvement of the asylum system in Ukraine

09/06/2011 | The Netherlands Postponed The 2012 Accession of Romania to The Schengen Area

06/06/2011 | Official statistics of the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Republic for May 2011

06/06/2011 | Poland reiterates full support for Moldova's European prospect

06/06/2011 | Expanding cooperation with Georgian border authority

01/06/2011 | Committee of Lithuanian parliament backs bill on local border traffic

01/06/2011 | The Concept of the State Migration Policy has been approved by the President of Ukraine

31/05/2011 | State Migration Service of Azerbaijan Chief attended the 9th meeting of the Council of Heads of Migration Authorities of CIS

29/05/2011 | EUBAM hands over computer equipment and books to the National Border Guard College of Moldova

25/05/2011 | Romania to give Moldovan recent expertise in European integration

23/05/2011 | Belarusian Experts Attending an Information Event for Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes

23/05/2011 | EUBAM and partner universities sign Joint Course Memorandum

18/05/2011 | The Conference on Combating Human Trafficking hold in Georgia

17/05/2011 | International experts to assess needs for migration management in Armenia

13/05/2011 | European experts praise Moldova's efforts to combat human trafficking

13/05/2011 | Moldova-EU Joint Committee on visa regime meets in Brussels

10/05/2011 | Ukraine and the EU agree on further facilitation of visa regime

06/05/2011 | Cooperation Council hails progress in EU-Moldova relations

05/05/2011 | More and more Ukrainians see EU as good neighbour, poll finds

04/05/2011 | Share EU and Armenia committed to reinforcing cooperation

03/05/2011 | Moldovan government approves decisions on visa free action plan

29/04/2011 | Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia have joined the Soderkoping Process

29/04/2011 | Sweden's Committee for Circular Migration and Development

28/04/2011 | Moldova to present first report on commitments to European Parliament till 15 May

28/04/2011 | Moldova, Latvia sign memorandum on cooperation in European integration

27/04/2011 | EUBAM signs Joint Action Plan with SSU in Kyiv

27/04/2011 | Ukrainian press officers get invaluable guidance ahead of Euro 2012

22/04/2011 | National Plan on Visa Liberalisation Action Plan implementation has been finally approved by the President of Ukraine

19/04/2011 | Signing Agreement on Co-financing Construction of Poland-Belarus Border Checkpoint Polowce-Piesczatka

19/04/2011 | EU and Ukraine: transformational agenda, says Barroso

18/04/2011 | Yanukovych hopes that Ukraine will come closer to the visa-free regime with the EU

14/04/2011 | Donald Tusk:Visa liberalisation is unlikely for Ukraine this year

13/04/2011 | EUBAM, DCAF and border-guard partners finalise training curriculum

13/04/2011 | Moldovan and Ukrainian authorities consider adoption of AEO concept

13/04/2011 | EU Visa Facilitation would be Greatest Support to Civil Society in Belarus, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Says

13/04/2011 | CCECC officers briefed on anti-corruption activities in Budapest

12/04/2011 | Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with EU member-states foreign ministers in the format “Friends of Ukraine in the EU – Ukraine”

11/04/2011 | Odessa hosts 16th Advisory Board Meeting of the European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine

11/04/2011 | Belarusian-Lithuanian Local Border Traffic Agreement in Lithuanian Parliament

07/04/2011 | New EU programmes open up to Ukraine

06/04/2011 | OSCE to present draft strategy for ethnic minorities' integration in Moldova

06/04/2011 | In June, Ukraine and the European Union will hold the 19th round of negotiations on Association Agreement

06/04/2011 | Belarus plans to ease visa regulations for foreign tourists

05/04/2011 | Germany Eased Visa Regime for Belarusian Children

05/04/2011 | Serbia and Ukraine hope to abolish visas this year

31/03/2011 | EUBAM hosts visit of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania

30/03/2011 | Polish premier vows support for Moldova s European aspirations"

25/03/2011 | During last year 13 thousand Ukrainians received work permits in Poland

25/03/2011 | Ukraine and Russia signs memorandum on labor migrants

24/03/2011 | Future police officers get insight into anti-drug trafficking techniques"

23/03/2011 | EUBAM organises training sessions on patrols and mobile unit activity"

18/01/2011 | Statement of Štefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, at the Joint press conference with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Gryshchenko

18/01/2011 | Moldovan acting president meets EU Delegation head

11/01/2011 | European Commissioner Stefan Fule arrives to Kyiv for high-level talks

06/01/2011 | Moldovan foreign minister has phone conversations with European counterparts