An information and analytics digest for everyone going abroad or staying home

Archive — September 2007

Divine Airlines Airbus

Divine Airlines

The Vatican, for which tourism constitutes a significant source of revenue, has decided to acquire its own airline to transport pilgrims to Catholic shrines. The first flight of the Holy See's budget…

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First experience of independent living Education

First experience of independent living

Before starting to play a game, it is good to know its rules. Before traveling to a foreign school, it would also be useful to have an idea of where and how you will live, what laws to follow and…

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Curiosities

Features of National Legislations

The Times published 25 of the strangest and funniest laws from different countries. Following the example of this respected publication, Lenta.ru presents its own, expanded hit parade of eccentric…

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News

Main news of the issue (abroad No. 397)

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Real estate

How to get a loan abroad

More and more of our compatriots, after going on vacation, dream of buying an apartment or house abroad. However, only a few can make their dreams come true. The main problem is a lack of funds. But…

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News

Police Gene Pool

One of Britain's most respected judges said that DNA samples of all UK residents and visiting foreigners should be entered into a single database. It is hard to imagine a greater uproar than the one…

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Poland fences itself off from Ukraine News

Poland fences itself off from Ukraine

From November 1, Poles will charge a fee of €35 for issuing a visa to Ukrainians. And from January 1, 2008, Poland intends to issue Schengen and national visas to Ukrainian citizens. The director of…

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Britain to Sort Immigrants Immigration

Britain to Sort Immigrants

New British prime minister tightens immigration rules. Workers entering the country who fall under the definition of 'skilled' must pass an English exam. The language test will cut off up to 35,000…

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Russian Transit Immigration

Russian Transit

A short history of refugees and forced migrants who ended up in Russia in the years after the collapse of the USSR testifies to a deep crisis in Russian migration policy, which is based on laws that…

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Immigration

Britons flee Foggy Albion

The United Kingdom, as is known, is part of the G8 and has the fourth largest economy in the world. So the high standard of living of the population of Foggy Albion continues to attract the attention…

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Sheep Accused of Racism Immigration

Sheep Accused of Racism

Three white sheep are expelling a black sheep from their territory, depicted as the Swiss flag. A kick to the black sheep's rump as a final chord. This poster caused a serious scandal in Switzerland…

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Real estate

Mortgage in Switzerland: Myth or Reality?

When buying real estate abroad, our compatriots quite often face the question of obtaining a mortgage from a foreign bank. And indeed, as Real Estate Digest notes, such a mortgage has two main…

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Monet, Picasso, Titian and the Vegetable Man Tourism

Monet, Picasso, Titian and the Vegetable Man

In this September, Europe offers art lovers at least five interesting exhibitions: Impressionists in Vienna, 20th-century artists in Liverpool, Max Beckmann in Munich, the late Titian in the town of…

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A Journey for Happiness Tourism

A Journey for Happiness

The best journey is a journey together. Especially if it is dedicated to such a grand event as a wedding. That is why people go on honeymoons – what could be more romantic than strolling through the…

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Airbus

Liquids – in Hand Luggage

The European Parliament proposes to reconsider restrictions on carrying liquids in hand luggage for air passengers. Deputies believe that the rules cause too much hassle and do not particularly…

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Virus on board the plane Airbus

Virus on board the plane

The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm: over the past five years, about 1,100 outbreaks of epidemics have been recorded on the planet, including cholera, polio, and bird flu. One…

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Everyday life

Anti-tobacco law for the 'tobacco mafia'

The first day of September became a real 'Black Saturday' for many residents of Germany: the so-called 'law on the protection of non-smokers' came into force in the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Who Drinks the Most in the UK? Everyday life

Who Drinks the Most in the UK?

In the UK, they analyzed which professions contribute to the development of alcoholism and prematurely send people to the grave. As The Daily Telegraph writes, information about female office…

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Law Goes Below the Belt Curiosities

Law Goes Below the Belt

Some laws passed in American states, counties and towns have long entertained the public. For example, in Indiana, the law does not allow opening cans by shooting a pistol, and in Pennsylvania…

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News

Smokers Counted

The Gallup research service conducted a survey in several dozen countries on all continents, the purpose of which was to find out which countries in the world have the most smokers.

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Czechia expects qualified Ukrainians Work

Czechia expects qualified Ukrainians

The pilot project of the Ministry of Labor of Czechia 'Selection of Qualified Foreign Workers' allows foreigners who legally work in the Czech Republic to obtain a permanent residence permit in a…

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Russian Transit Immigration

Russian Transit

For almost 20 years now, the flow of migrants from near and far abroad to Russia has not dried up. Former compatriots of different nationalities and faiths come here hoping that great Russia, like a…

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Money

Franklin in Pastel Tones

The US authorities have decided to strengthen the protection of the very popular $100 bill. It will be equipped with a special security thread, will change color, and the Benjamin Franklin depicted…

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Tourism

Beer, Wine, and Loud Songs

Europe meets autumn traditionally: bull runs, harvest and wine festivals, Oktoberfest, Venice Film Festival, Flower Train, music, songs and dances. We have seen it all before, but it is all worth…

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