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Azerbaijan: Eurovision and visas

Categories: Central Asia & Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Arts & Culture, International Relations, Music, Politics, Travel, Youth

Aaron in Azerbaijan comments on a request from the management of the Eurovision Song Contest to the Azerbaijani authorities to simplify visa procedures ahead of next year's competition to be held in the capital, Baku. While such a move would be a boost for the country's tourism industry as well, the blog wonders whether the Azerbaijani government will respond to the request at all [1].