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Archive — December 2006

Europe's January Cocktail Tourism

Europe's January Cocktail

Snow sculptures, winter polo, hot air balloons, clowns, dog sleds, classical music, beer and ale, chocolate, cinema, carnival and grand fishing – these are the ingredients of a wonderful January…

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Airport Control: A Guide to Use Airbus

Airport Control: A Guide to Use

Let's start with the fact that the customs legislation of different countries and national security rules, and therefore the norms in force at airports, are two big differences. It's just that…

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Country guide

The House That the Sheikh Built

In December, the 35th anniversary of the amazing state - the United Arab Emirates - is celebrated. Where else, one might ask, can you find a country where out of a population of about four and a half…

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News

UK to Tighten Control Over Foreigners

The British government is developing a series of measures under which all foreigners living in the country will have their fingerprints taken, reports the British newspaper Guardian.

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Canada's Immigration Policy Immigration

Canada's Immigration Policy

The outgoing year did not bring dramatic changes to Canada's immigration policy. Apart from minor government initiatives (halving the settlement fee and allocating additional funds for immigrant…

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Analysis

«Оставь нацистов без секса!»

Xenophobia in all its forms is primarily a social phenomenon, and therefore it is in principle impossible to overcome it by repressive methods alone. The most convincing evidence of this is the…

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A Holiday for the Soul Tourism

A Holiday for the Soul

New Year – the only date that both children and adults equally associate with a fairy tale. But if some easily shift into a parallel festive world without leaving home, others want something…

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More than 600 thousand Ukrainians want to become Americans News

More than 600 thousand Ukrainians want to become Americans

The United States Department of State announced that it received over 6.4 million applications for the DV-2008 visa lottery (green card drawing).

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Main news of the issue (abroad No. 362) News

Main news of the issue (abroad No. 362)

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Immigration

Work for Foreigners in Czechia

There are many illegal workers in Czechia and the reasons why a person decides to become illegal can be different. Some receive an offer from acquaintances to work without documents, supposedly more…

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Real estate

Soft Landing

While real estate prices in Europe and Asia are rising, the US housing market has entered a period of stagnation. Speculators are hastily disposing of burdensome properties. This year, housing in…

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Sellers of Festive Fire Everyday life

Sellers of Festive Fire

Today China is rightfully considered the world leader in the production of all kinds of entertainment pyrotechnics. The Chinese believe that the roar of fireworks scares away evil spirits and…

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How Passengers Are Being Taken for a Ride Airbus

How Passengers Are Being Taken for a Ride

Any rules don't mean a thing until you see how they work in practice. The restriction on carrying liquids in hand luggage has primarily hit those who love cosmetics, alcohol, and traveling light.

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Quick Access Education

Quick Access

As we have long seen, rumors that foreign universities do not accept students with a domestic high school diploma are greatly exaggerated. Of course, their twelve- or thirteen-year school does not…

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To Europe – in Short Dashes News

To Europe – in Short Dashes

The latest summit of European Union leaders that concluded in Brussels became a milestone in the development of further relations between the EU and those who seek to enter it. Moreover, this…

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Top news of the issue (abroad №361) News

Top news of the issue (abroad №361)

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Immigration

Russia – As If It Were a Homeland?

First-wave repatriates hope to become participants in the new Russian program for the return of compatriots. Those who returned to their historical homeland 10-15 years ago are still forced to fight…

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Immigration

States Want to Classify Illegal Immigration as a Criminal Offense

Mexican President Felipe Calderón criticized the intention of some US congressmen to pass a law classifying illegal immigration as a criminal offense.

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Real estate

Resort Romance with Real Estate

Some people spend their winter holidays at ski resorts, while others prefer warmer climes. To avoid dependence on seasonal price fluctuations for their favorite type of vacation, some decide to buy a…

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News

Germany Drops the Iron Curtain

Representatives of Germany's Christian Democrats initiated last week a reform of the current rules for issuing visas by diplomatic missions of the Federal Republic abroad.

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Shopping as Doping Everyday life

Shopping as Doping

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Legal Residence and Work in the Czech Republic Immigration

Legal Residence and Work in the Czech Republic

For four years now, a project for selecting qualified foreign specialists has been operating in the Czech Republic. This government program allows foreigners from selected countries to obtain a…

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Spain is ready for immigrants Immigration

Spain is ready for immigrants

The economic adviser to the Prime Minister of Spain and candidate for mayor of Madrid, Miguel Sebastián, presented a report 'Immigration and the Spanish Economy in 1996-2006', which analyzes the…

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Savings on the Spot Tourism

Savings on the Spot

The final touch in the grand operation called 'Be Your Own Tour Operator', of course, is a reconnaissance of the area. As 'Voyage and Leisure' notes, only with a well-thought-out daily program can…

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