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Archive — April 2009

Real estate

Crisis Does Not Impede Hotel Openings

In Dubai, 35 new hotels are planned to be opened by the end of next year. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Moscow office of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing…

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Tourism

Russians advised not to travel to Bangkok

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended that Russian citizens refrain from traveling to the Thai capital Bangkok due to ongoing mass unrest there. This was reported in a statement by…

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Money

Zimbabwean dollar disappears from use

Authorities of Zimbabwe halted the functioning of the national currency – the Zimbabwean dollar. The country's government adopted a regulation that legalized existing practice, as the dollar had…

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Gourmet guide

Gourmets Are Invited on Cruises

This year, the annual show Wine & Food Experiences of Discovery will take place aboard the luxury cruise liners of Crystal Cruises. Passengers on the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity will be…

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European Festival of the Russian Language Education

European Festival of the Russian Language

The International Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature (MAPRYAL), with support from the Russkiy Mir Foundation and the Federal Target Program 'Russian Language', is holding the…

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Everyday life

Open-air cafes to disappear from Paris streets

It is possible that the famous open-air cafes will soon disappear from the streets of Paris. The authorities of the French capital have called on the owners of these establishments to remove the…

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Children's Winter Camps Tourism

Children's Winter Camps

Winter is the most favorite season for children. Holidays, vacations, snow, fun - what could be better?! Children have freedom - parents have worries. Where to send your child to rest in winter to be…

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Immigration

US Authorities Plan to Legalize Immigrants

The US authorities plan to carry out immigration reform this year. In particular, as The New York Post writes, the new US president's plans include legalizing millions of illegal immigrants.

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Technology

Translation Agency: Notarization of Documents with Apostille

According to Russian legislation, only a notary who is proficient in languages has the right to certify the accuracy of a document translation, or they have the right to certify the signature of the…

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Everyday life

Counterfeit Rules?

With the deepening of the global financial crisis and the associated crisis in the real economy, the share of counterfeit products imported into Russia is certainly increasing. As a rule, these are…

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Among earthquake victims in Italy – Ukrainians News

Among earthquake victims in Italy – Ukrainians

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, two citizens of the country died in the earthquake in Italy. The names of the deceased girl and woman are not specified.

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The Country of Degree-Holding Janitors Work

The Country of Degree-Holding Janitors

In Germany, more than half a million foreigners with university degrees are washing floors, driving taxis, or knocking on the doors of employment agencies. University diplomas obtained outside the EU…

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Tourism

Holidays in Bulgaria are getting more expensive

Bulgaria is no longer among the inexpensive resorts, and low holiday prices have ceased to be its advantage. These conclusions follow from a traditional survey conducted annually at the end of the…

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Everyday life

New Sanitary Rules Prescribed for Medical Workers

The Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing has developed new sanitary rules concerning the prevention of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) in…

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Technology

Wave analysis of forex

Can the market be considered a 'mechanical system'? What is wave analysis of forex? Is it easy to master and what difficulties await analysts? What would happen to traders if technical analysis of…

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Visas

Ukraine scares EU with visas

In the near future, Ukraine may cancel the visa-free regime with EU countries, in effect since 2005. This was stated by Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the President of Ukraine Ihor Popov in an…

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Work

Over 13 million unemployed in US

In March 2009 alone, 694,000 people lost their jobs in the United States. According to the US Department of Labor, unemployment rose from 8.1% to 8.5% that month, and the total number of unemployed…

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Everyday life

Australia Recognizes Aboriginal Rights

The Australian government officially signed the declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2007, according to the Associated Press. Australia's Minister…

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Canada to Hold Migrants Accountable for Language Immigration

Canada to Hold Migrants Accountable for Language

Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenny has again called for stricter requirements for applicants for Canadian citizenship. This time, the government representative urged…

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Into Gladiators – On a Snowboard Tourism

Into Gladiators – On a Snowboard

In April, you must go to Italy – this month the Romans celebrate the birthday of their Eternal City. Meanwhile, travelers through Europe can go snowboarding in the Alps, listen to Fatboy Slim…

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Crisis leaves fiesta without a bull Everyday life

Crisis leaves fiesta without a bull

The global economic crisis has reached the 'holy of holies' of Spain – bullfighting. The country is beginning to abandon the traditional bullfight. According to 'Novye Izvestia', the first sign was…

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Money

Portrait of the Famous "Green"

There is a brand in the world that is far ahead in popularity of such famous trademarks as, for example, Coca Cola or McDonald's. The most widespread is the well-known American dollar. And the very…

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Money

Register of 'tax havens' published

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), fulfilling the decision of the London summit of the G20, published a 'black list' of countries that do not fulfill international…

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Curiosities

Obese patients to get wider doorways

The management of the UK National Health Service spent £16,000 on purchasing special clothing for obese patients. According to The Sun, special gowns designed for people weighing more than 160 kg and…

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