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Russia ratified an agreement with the European Union on simplifying the visa regime. The agreement will affect most Russians: after it comes into force, Russian citizens will pay not €60 but €35 for…
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services propose the first major change since 1998 to the fee structure, under which, as early as mid-2007, those who want to obtain a Green Card, change their…
Immigration
Mexico ranks first in the world in terms of emigration from the country, surpassing even traditional 'suppliers of migrants' such as India, the Philippines, Morocco, and Turkey. This is stated in a…
Wealthy compatriots are increasingly buying real estate abroad. Recently, plots and houses in Northern Cyprus have been in high demand. However, not everyone realizes that the legality of…
Tourism
For those dreaming of summer, we offer five places where the rest of winter can be spent interestingly, warmly and inexpensively. 'Voyage and Leisure' has chosen beautiful sunny resorts that you will…
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has published a report ranking the situation of children in 21 countries in Europe and North America. The experts considered only economically developed…
Education
Australia and New Zealand no longer seem like an unattainable distance to us. After all, what are distances today? The high quality of education in these countries and the openness of their…
Immigration
On the question of how to bring German immigration policy in line with EU directives, a clear breakthrough is in sight, government experts believe. Amendments to the law governing the rules for the…
Curiosities
For the first time in nearly half a millennium, large-scale studies of the Great Wall of China have begun, in order to determine its exact length and to find out the condition of one of the Seven…
Immigration
A little over a month ago, new migration legislation came into force in Russia. The first results of its application were summarized last week by experts, representatives of the Moscow government…
To say that Switzerland is popular among our wealthy compatriots during the winter sports season is an understatement. Although they account for only 2-3% of the total visitor flow, their share is…
Tourism
Surely any woman dreams of having a 'fluffy beauty' in her wardrobe - a fur coat. And the process of buying it can also be combined with a wonderful seaside holiday and a sightseeing program. In…
Getting into one of Sweden's universities with a grant for studies is a very real possibility. For information on courses and programs, contact the universities and colleges directly. Specialists in…
Curiosities
On February 18, the new year according to the lunar calendar began - the Chinese Spring Festival, traditionally marking the revival of nature and the start of the new agricultural season. The Year of…
Immigration
Integration courses for foreigners, as one of the central elements of the German Immigration Act (Zuwanderungsgesetz), which came into force on January 1, 2005, require qualitative reforms. This…
How to properly apply for a foreign passport, call home from Egypt, and transport skis in the airplane cabin.
The Big Mac index, the latest edition of which was published days ago by The Economist, is calculated based on the price of the eponymous burger sold at McDonald's. This allows one to assess real…
Tourism
The broad masses of our compatriots know only one native of French Gascony - poor but proud and brave d'Artagnan. In his historical homeland, tourists are often taken to an ancient castle where the…
Sport
A new page has been opened in the history of European football: for the first time, the president of UEFA is not a professional executive or businessman, but a great player of the 1980s - the…
In Paris, Strasbourg and other French cities, a new type of transport, 'Shared-Use Car', is increasingly being introduced. Essentially, it is a cooperative, and in form, something between a taxi and…
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The American magazine Forbes has published its annual ranking of countries dangerous for travel. This year, seven out of 13 spots were occupied by African countries. However, this time the ranking…
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Immigration leads to various consequences. New studies have shown, for example, that an increase in unskilled migrants has a positive effect on the state's economy. And the influx of immigrants to…