Archive — October 2007

To work in Czech Republic: legally and independently

Tips on how to overcome the bureaucratic barrier if you seriously decide to live and work in a nearby European country.

Where Ukrainians Prefer to Vacation

Consulting company GfK Ukraine conducted a study on the most desirable countries for vacations. According to Korrespondent.net, it involved 1,345 people aged 15 and older who answered the question…

The ten most fashionable shops in the world

What do a glittering department store in the Kuwait desert and the fashionable bazaar at 10 Corso Como in Milan have in common? According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, writes Gazeta.Ru…

Britain's 'Greenest' School

Cassop Primary School in Durham has been awarded as Britain's 'greenest' school. It has also become the first school in the country to have a wind turbine installed on its grounds.

Turning Swords into Viagra

During the pre-Nobel week at Harvard, as is customary, the parody Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded. While the Stockholm academics, following Alfred Nobel's will, evaluate scientific achievements with…

Main news of the issue (abroad No. 401)

Visa Will Be Granted After DNA Test

The forecast of the left-centrist Liberation did not come true: despite the newspaper's confidence that the French Senate would reject the immigration bill that caused a wave of indignation in the…

East Germany: Come back in 20 years

The German government's Commissioner for Eastern German states, Wolfgang Tiefensee, presented a report in Berlin on the socio-economic situation in the former GDR. The published forecasts are…

Latvia Will Replace Switzerland

The seemingly impregnable bastion of deposit secrecy in Swiss banks is now ready to collapse overnight. The government of the world's most neutral country said it was tired of Switzerland's dubious…

Direct Route to America

In August, Delta Air Lines celebrated the 10th anniversary of its general ticket sales agency in Ukraine. The Kyiv office was opened in July 1997, nine years before the first regular flights between…

American Visa Lottery DV-2009

As we have reported, starting October 3, the U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for the annual visa lottery - Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2009). Under this program, aimed at…

Ten Main Reasons to Visit Dubai

According to statistics provided by the UN, Dubai in the UAE is one of the most attractive cities for tourists in the world, developing at a very fast pace. Let us name ten reasons why this…

Late Titian and the Best Englishmen

Three exhibitions among those awaiting the curious traveler in Europe in October can be called especially significant – certainly from the perspective of the traditional 'art lover'. They are…

Under a Blue Sky

Listening to the weather forecast in Cyprus is a pleasure. A dark-eyed girl with a dazzling smile gently announces: "Today, as always, the weather will be beautiful - hot, dry, and sunny. Tomorrow…

Who is not required to pay for tuition at German universities

In April 2007, higher education became paid in five federal states of Germany. From October 2007, tuition must now be paid at universities in another seven federal states: Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg…

Fashionable Menu of Norwegian Fjords

In just a few years, this cold northern country has become a truly hot spot on Europe's gastronomic map. Norwegian chefs have become trendsetters of culinary fashion, rivaling the French, Italians…

Germany lacks students

The results of the latest PISA studies have revealed a dire situation in the German education system. The annual report of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) also did…

Aborigines Return to New Zealand

The history of the Maori people in New Zealand has entered a Renaissance era. New Zealand Minister of Maori Affairs Parekura Horomia is confident of this. She announced government initiatives that…

A Dream with a Sea View

History knows many cases where a successful rich man, sated with success and money, suddenly abandons his business, tears off his tie, and heads off to a villa somewhere on the islands, where he…

Rating for Doing Business

The World Bank has decided to publish the 'Doing Business 2008' rating, which assesses legislation regulating business activity. As Lenta.ru notes, bank employees have done a huge amount of work -…

American Visa Lottery

The Diversity Visa Program was created by a directive of the U.S. Congress and is conducted annually by the U.S. Department of State. It is carried out in accordance with the provisions of Section…

European Parliament approves 'blue card'

The European Parliament has supported the European Commission's idea of introducing a 'blue card' - a work permit in the EU for citizens of states that are not members of this organization. In their…

Main News of the Issue (Foreign No. 400)

How to Play in DV-2009 with the Help of 'Zagranitsa'

Zagranitsa offers its assistance to those wishing to participate in the American visa lottery DV-2009. If you are unable to prepare digital photos and submit an application via the Internet on your…