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Archive — June 2008

Tourism

Best Tourist Destination in Asia

India has received the World Travel Awards-2008 as the best tourist destination in Asia. This was stated in a message from the Ministry of Tourism of India.

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Education

Unified Website for European Education

Today, Europe is more attractive than ever for those who want to study abroad. The activities of the European Union and the creation of a single educational space allow students from European…

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Visas

Dubai Investors to Get Short-Term Visa

There is no direct link between purchasing Dubai real estate and obtaining a resident visa. According to Prian.ru, this was stated by the head of Dubai's real estate regulatory authority, Marwan bin…

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Everyday life

Irish love EU more than any other Europeans

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Everyday life

Luxembourg named richest country

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Real estate

Latvia leads in real estate price decline

Latvia became the world leader in real estate price decline in the first quarter of this year. According to RIA Novosti, this is stated in a report by the international real estate agency Global…

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Auto tour

The Cheapest Countries for Car Tourism

According to research by a group of international tourism industry experts, Spain has emerged as the most favorable country for car tourism. The expert report states that the country offers not only…

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Tourism

Turkey's Best Resort Named

The resort of Ozder, located in Izmir province, has been recognized as the pearl of Turkey's Aegean coast. Its beaches have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, which is considered a universally…

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Education

USA losing foreign students

In 2008, the 157 institutions surveyed by the Council of Graduate Schools recorded only a 3% increase in the number of international students. In 2007, these figures were 9%, and in 2006 – 12%.

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Visas

European Union approves rules for deporting illegal immigrants

The European Parliament at its session in Strasbourg approved in first reading a draft EU directive introducing common rules for the repatriation of illegal immigrants from third countries.

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Real estate

Countries with the fastest growth in housing prices

Research has been conducted on price growth in the global real estate market. Leading consulting company Knight Frank studied 34 countries that are most popular among investors.

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Immigration

There are even more refugees in the world

In 2007, 37.7 million people were refugees, forced for various reasons to leave their homes. This is stated in a new report on refugees released by the UN for World Refugee Day, which will be…

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Visas

SBU Alleges Corruption in Consulates

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is ready to provide facts confirming the existence of corruption schemes in diplomatic institutions during visa processing. As reported by Interfax-Ukraine, this…

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Money

National Bank lifts currency restrictions

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has liberalized the procedure for importing and exporting cash currency. From July 27, individuals are allowed to bring into Ukraine and take abroad up to €10,000…

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Everyday life

The best city on Earth for living named

The capital of Denmark – Copenhagen – has been named the best city on Earth for living. To obtain this "high title," several parameters were taken into account – from the possibility of buying a…

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Auto tour

Montenegro introduces environmental tax

Since June 15, all motor tourists entering Montenegro must pay the so-called environmental fee.

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Immigration

Russians Against Mass Immigration

Russians have a negative attitude toward mass immigration, but believe that a positive trend has emerged in the development of interethnic relations in the country. According to RIA Novosti, this is…

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Visas

Debtors will not be allowed abroad

Individuals who evade enforcement of a court decision and against whom enforcement documents are being executed by the state enforcement service of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine will be…

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Airbus

Passengers to cover airline costs

American carriers United Airlines and US Airways have started charging $15 for checking the first piece of luggage. According to the Associated Press, these measures are aimed at reducing financial…

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Road to Berlin Education

Road to Berlin

For a long time, Germany was a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe. Today, as 'Kariera' notes, for many citizens of CIS countries it has become a bridge leading from not entirely clear…

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«Portrait» in Madrid, Klimt in Liverpool Culture

«Portrait» in Madrid, Klimt in Liverpool

Before the start of the holiday season, new exhibitions are opening in European museums, largely aimed at summer tourist activity. As Gazeta.Ru notes, the British have prepared better than others for…

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Swiss Argue About Citizenship Immigration

Swiss Argue About Citizenship

In early June, a referendum was held in Switzerland, in which the country's residents rejected an initiative that would have tightened the acquisition of citizenship. As Vremya Novostei notes, the…

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Real estate

By the Bluest Sea

Montenegro is considered one of the most popular places for buying property. This country appeals to our compatriots for several reasons. First, as Novye Izvestiya notes, it has good ecology and a…

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You Can Take a Vacation on Credit Tourism

You Can Take a Vacation on Credit

The cost of tourist packages is steadily increasing. This year it exceeded last year's level by 25%. We have to make do. Borrow money, for example. But if until recently we turned to friends and…

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