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Archive — February 2004

The Spirit of Prague Tourism

The Spirit of Prague

Even if you have a very rich imagination and have an idea of Prague from many films, books and stories, in reality this city will seem to you more beautiful than all your past fantasies. Perhaps…

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Country guide

A journey through the land of the pharaohs

For most of our compatriots, Egypt is the beaches of Hurghada, the annoying shouts from shops of unpretentious souvenirs (“Zahadi! Natasha! Natasha!”), long night transfers to places where…

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March: Passing the Baton Sport

March: Passing the Baton

With the arrival of spring, as expected, representatives of winter sports begin to wind down their activities. Results are summed up, the best of the best are determined, and equipment is put away…

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Pirates of the 21st century Law zone

Pirates of the 21st century

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Immigration

Ukrainian illegal migrants turn themselves in to Czech police

The Foreign Police under the Czech Ministry of the Interior reported on the results of its work over the past year. As Radio Prague reports, police chiefs showed journalists dozens of tables and…

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MBA: Masters of Business Share Secrets Education

MBA: Masters of Business Share Secrets

The MBA degree (from English Master of Business Administration - master of business administration) was first awarded in the USA. In the spring of 1902, seven students of Dartmouth College (of the…

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Europe Continues to Tighten the Screws News

Europe Continues to Tighten the Screws

The lower house of the Dutch parliament last week decided to expel 26,000 foreigners who had been denied refugee status. Many of these migrants lived here for several years while awaiting a decision…

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Germany has prepared a trap for the black worker Work

Germany has prepared a trap for the black worker

Starting January 1, 2004, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has become the center of the all-German fight against people who earn illegally. A federal super-agency has begun operating in…

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Airlines register rowdy passengers Curiosities

Airlines register rowdy passengers

Aeroflot has created a blacklist of Russians it no longer wishes to see on board its aircraft. This was reported by Aeroflot Deputy General Director Sergei Kiryushin, who told journalists about some…

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US visas go online News

US visas go online

Next month, an important change will occur in the process of scheduling interviews for US nonimmigrant visas. Starting March 15, 2004, the consular section of the US Embassy will accept requests for…

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Curiosities

Tax on Added Weight

The British government has seriously become concerned about the nation's obesity problem and intends to fight this phenomenon with economic methods - raising prices on fast food and other food that…

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England fears new Europeans Immigration

England fears new Europeans

Britain is seeing heated debate over whether the country will face an influx of immigrants in May 2004 after the European Union's enlargement. Almost all other EU countries have already prepared for…

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Immigration

When the issue went to press

The UK will allow citizens of new EU countries to work freely in the country, but will deny them social benefits. UK Home Secretary David Blunkett announced the British government's decision in…

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The 'Kalashnikov' from the Mormon city Sport

The 'Kalashnikov' from the Mormon city

Andrei Kirilenko became the first Russian basketball player to take part in the NBA All-Star Game. Last weekend, a significant event took place in the basketball world: the first Russian athlete…

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Hungarian earnings with a hint of paprika Work

Hungarian earnings with a hint of paprika

Anyone who has never been to Hungary to earn money knows about this country. The usual article about it is endless raves about the uniquely aromatic Tokay, fiery hot paprika dishes, and hearty…

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Gourmet guide

Let's Eat This Quickly

In Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, or the Philippines, you will definitely want to try some local street snacks. Indeed, Asian fast food will give you, so to speak, a taste of the country. But…

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How Much Will Studying in England Cost Education

How Much Will Studying in England Cost

As previously reported, the team of British Prime Minister Tony Blair managed with great difficulty to push an extremely important bill on higher education in the UK through Parliament (an overview…

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Janissaries of the 21st Century Curiosities

Janissaries of the 21st Century

The American and Russian armies share the same issue - a shortage of personnel. Both Washington and Moscow are trying to solve this problem in the same way - through mass recruitment of foreign…

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The Czech Formula for Integration Immigration

The Czech Formula for Integration

Earlier we reported that the Czech government, like many European countries, in an attempt to overcome the demographic crisis and the shortage of qualified specialists, intends to introduce a new…

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Crazy March: the fun continues Tourism

Crazy March: the fun continues

In March, all of Europe celebrates St. Patrick's Day, France revives the Rabelaisian spirit, Spain has fun at the Canary Islands carnival and burns famous politicians, Italy immerses itself in the…

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Euro could ruin summer vacation News

Euro could ruin summer vacation

The upcoming summer season seems quite calm to tour operators so far. According to preliminary forecasts, the market volume should grow by about 10-15%. True, specific programs and price offers will…

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How much do children cost in Germany? Work

How much do children cost in Germany?

Children are an unaffordable luxury. This point of view is shared by more and more German married couples. As Deutsche Welle notes, even those over 30-40 years old often prefer not to think about…

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News

Germany's capital - a paradise for refugees?

The number of deportations from Berlin of foreign citizens illegally residing in Germany has significantly decreased. As Russkaya Germania reports, currently in the capital, according to Senator for…

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America: The Matrix Guarantees Country guide

America: The Matrix Guarantees

When you come to Europe, you feel like you're at a resort - beautiful and cozy, where life flows calmly and unhurriedly. In America, you understand that this country was created to earn money and…

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