“Three wives is a beauty, say what you will!” was the conviction of the hero of the Soviet film hit “Kidnapping, Caucasian Style.” However, as “Vremya Novostei” notes, in the Soviet Union one could…
As is known, among all European countries, the Catholic Church has the greatest influence in Poland. Therefore, two innovations spreading here that are directly related to the institution of family…
Curiosities
A Russian illegal immigrant has been discovered in Buckingham Palace. According to Vremya Novostei, 32-year-old Igor Golovanov spent more than a year and a half almost daily near members of the royal…
The United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) is conducting a survey among clients, staff and any interested parties to analyze the work of the visa department.
The European Commission recognized as legal the decision of low-cost airline Ryanair to refuse transportation to passengers who bought tickets through third-party sites instead of its own. Starting…
A ban on the preparation of the famous Chinese dish, Peking duck, has been introduced in the European Union. The reason for such a harsh measure taken by the European Commission is the significant…
As reported by Natalya Sizova, regional manager for agency relations in Russia and CIS of the Switzerland Tourism Office, the country plans to enter the Schengen Zone on December 6. This information…
The number of Europeans choosing Turkey and Egypt for vacations increased by at least 10% in 2008. According to Reuters news agency, citing the management of Thomas Cook, the second largest tour…
By 2042, less than half of US residents will consider themselves of European race, writes The New York Times citing a forecast from the US Census Bureau. According to a statistical report, in 34…
In June 2008, the average cost of a home in Ireland, based on data from the Irish housing price index tsb/ESRI House Price Index, decreased by 0.6%. Thus, housing in Ireland has been getting cheaper…
The summer months are truly a paradise for shopping enthusiasts. Summer sales start at the height of the holiday season. Those who haven't taken advantage of discounts in French stores, valid until…
According to the Dubai Department of Commercial Marketing and Tourism, from July 29, 2008, a new procedure for issuing entry visas came into effect in the UAE, under which the Department of…
Dubai authorities continue their large-scale fight against smoking. Soon, a smoking ban will also be in effect in the emirate's parks.
According to a study by the Institute of Public Affairs and the American consulting firm Demographia, which examined housing prices in 159 cities worldwide, Sydney was found to be the most…
Europe's largest budget airline Ryanair has said it will deny boarding to passengers who bought tickets through third-party websites. The company said that such aggregator sites, by monitoring fares…
According to many market participants, the reunification of Northern and Southern Cyprus could lead to a significant increase in demand for real estate in the north of the island. Some experts expect…
According to information provided by the Mondial Assistance group, Spain has become the most popular holiday destination among European tourists this year.
Only one person agreed to become a participant in the voluntary self-deportation program for illegal immigrants from the US, which came into effect on Tuesday, August 5. As reported by the Associated…
Travel portal Travelandleisure.com has compiled a list of free entertainments available to tourists in various countries around the world.
According to new rules developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), customs and immigration officers may confiscate laptops and other electronic devices from everyone entering the…
Slovakia has started the next stage of the transition to the common European currency. From August 24, prices for all goods must be indicated in korunas and euros.
British authorities intend to introduce fingerprinting of passengers departing from the country's airports. The reason for the innovation is the fact that several airports lack separation of the…
American airline Delta sharply increased fees for excess baggage. The fee increase is attributed to rising fuel costs.