Archive — September 2008

List of worst countries for employment

Real estate prices rise in Czech Republic

Over the last 15 months, housing prices in the Czech Republic have risen by a quarter. One square meter of residential real estate in the second quarter of this year was offered at an average price…

4-day school week introduced in France

Starting this academic year, a four-day school week has been introduced in France for primary and secondary school students, reports The Times.

Results of the general amnesty in the Netherlands

The largest group of people who received residence permits in the Netherlands under the general amnesty were from former Soviet Union countries. The second largest group were refugees from former…

Forbes identifies the best places to live

Refugee flow to Netherlands intensifies

The number of refugees who requested asylum in the Netherlands over the past year turned out to be much higher than expected. According to data from the Immigration and Naturalisation Service for the…

Germany discusses results of integration

During the integration of ethnic German resettlers from former USSR countries in Germany, problems arose and mistakes were made.

Tourism Salon 'Ukraine' Invites

On October 7-9, the 15th Anniversary International Tourism Salon 'Ukraine-2008' will be held in Kyiv at the International Exhibition Center (IEC, 15 Brovarskyi Prospekt).

Cities with the most cars

Rome is the city with the most cars in Europe. This is evidenced by data from the European Commission's 'Urban audit' study.

Sicilian villas for one euro

On the Italian island of Sicily, houses are being sold for €1. This price is not charity at all, but an attempt to preserve the historic quarter of the town of Salemi, located south of the island's…

Estonia simplified the citizenship exam

The exam on knowledge of the Citizenship Law and Constitution, required for obtaining Estonian citizenship, will become a written test as of March 1, 2009, during which one must choose the correct…

UAE to Punish Visa Trading

Illegal trading of tourist visas or visit visas to the UAE will lead to suspension of a company's operations or even revocation of its license.

Russia to Increase Quota for Labor Migrants

In 2009, the quota for labor migrants in Russia will double compared to the previous year and amount to about 3.7-3.9 million people. This was reported by RIA Novosti citing a statement by Deputy…

How to Play DV-2010 with the Help of 'Zagranitsa'

'Zagranitsa' offers its help to those wishing to participate in the American visa lottery DV-2010. If you are unable to prepare digital photos and submit an application via the Internet on your own…

Germany introduces citizenship exam

Starting September 1, a law comes into effect in Germany requiring immigrants who wish to obtain German citizenship to take a test on knowledge of the country, its laws, and customs.