The European Parliament has obliged the authorities of EU member states to strictly limit citizens' working week to 48 hours from 2012. This was reported by The Guardian on December 18.
Since Switzerland's entry into the Schengen zone, an unusual situation has arisen on the border between Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Formally, Liechtenstein and Switzerland have…
Moscow hotels rank first in the world in terms of accommodation costs. This is evidenced by data from a study by the online hotel booking system Hotels.com, published in the newspaper Kommersant.
On December 15, Montenegro submitted an application to join the European Union. The republic's Prime Minister Milo Đukanović handed the application to the president of the EU presidency country…
A single emergency telephone number – 112 – has been introduced in all 27 EU countries. This was announced by EU Commissioner for Telecommunications Viviane Reding.
The George W. Bush administration unveiled new rules for hiring immigrants, reports The New York Times. The authorities intend these rules to simplify the hiring of seasonal agricultural workers.
Foreign real estate is being sold today more than ever. Newspapers and the Internet are full of relevant ads. Several times a year, major thematic events take place in the capital. All this creates…
In the modern world, tourists, before setting off on a trip, have to take into account not only the weather and geography of the final destination, but also the exchange rate, as well as the…
Money
The timelines for Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic to switch to the single European currency are shifting. It was assumed that this would happen in 2010, but now these plans will have to be…
Immigration
In 2007, the situation of foreigners and people from immigrant families on the German labor market improved somewhat. However, according to new data from the Federal Statistical Office, their chances…
Auto tour
Travelers who value freedom of movement and the adventure of offbeat routes abhor the very thought of group tours. Inquisitive, adventure-seeking tourists with a desire to explore new countries on…
Gourmet guide
The other day, New York celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Bloody Mary cocktail. On the first day of winter, citizens gathered in Times Square could warm up with the famous mixture of vodka and…
Curiosities
Even among a generation that has known no stores other than boutiques and supermarkets, the current financial crisis can spark interest in survival recipes of grandparents. At any rate, this is…
Immigration
The introduction of the 'Blue Card for immigrants' in the European Union was intended as a large-scale project to fill the shortage of specialists. But its result was a typical EU petty compromise…
Immigration
At the end of November, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced a change in the selection procedure for immigrants under the Skilled Worker class. The changes are retroactive and all…
Auto tour
When the car is handed over to you, regardless of the country and the company's reputation, pay attention to its equipment, make sure there are no damages, and if any, record them in the contract.
When you travel in winter, you keep going into small bars and restaurants to warm up with mulled wine and coffee after long walks through city streets or mountain slopes, to try liqueurs and…
In the capital of Great Britain, more people get lost than in any other city in the world. These results were obtained in a worldwide navigation study conducted by Nokia. As part of the study, 12,500…
On Friday, December 12, Swiss authorities closed border control points as the country joined the Schengen Area, reports France Presse.
Kazakhstan plans to increase its tourist attractiveness. As part of this task, the rules for serving tourists will be changed. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the republic has already developed…
According to a new study, the largest share of foreigners living in Germany are from the former USSR. Most migrants bear little resemblance to stereotypical perceptions of them.
British authorities continue to fight tobacco addiction. Officials plan to ban the display of cigarettes in supermarket and small store windows. Recall that smoking in pubs and other public places in…
According to the latest data from the Open Doors organization, there were 620,000 foreign students at American colleges and universities in the 2007/2008 academic year. This is 7% higher than the…
Newlyweds who want their wedding to be remembered for a lifetime are increasingly choosing the Czech Republic. The most popular venues are Prague's Old Town Hall, the Municipal House, and numerous…