The EU member states approved the inclusion of Canada, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Jordan, Montenegro, Qatar, Moldova, Saudi Arabia and Kosovo in the list of countries and territories whose citizens, even without being vaccinated against COVID-19, can be admitted to the EU.
Earlier, the United States, Lebanon, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand, as well as China (on the terms of reciprocity) were added to the "green" list, which initially included 14 states.
At the same time, EU countries reserve the right to subject passengers arriving from these countries to testing for coronavirus and even send them to quarantine.
In May, the EU allowed vaccinated travelers from third countries to enter the community.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the EU closed its external borders in March 2020 and during the year compiled a regularly updated short list of third countries whose residents are allowed to visit Europe.
Countries can be included in the EU "green" list if less than 75 cases of coronavirus per 100,000 inhabitants have been registered on their territory over the past 14 days.
Russia and the United States will create a unified information system for studying the languages of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic, including Dolgan and Evenki.
The Matsesta balneological resort has been named a "legendary brand of Russia", securing a top spot in the "Top 50 Legendary Brands of Russia" ranking based on a public vote. Russians chose their favorite time-tested companies from hundreds of contenders
Blueberry cultivation has officially begun in Sochi, with the first significant harvest yielding 320 kilograms at a farm in Vardane. This farm spans 30 hectares and also grows various stone and pome fruits that thrive in the subtropical climate, including persimmon, feijoa, peach, plum, fig, kishmish grapes, honeysuckle, and blackberries
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