Tequila. Today many people perceive this drink almost as a symbol of Mexico and the Mexican national character. Well, such stereotypes seem somewhat simplified to me, but one cannot deny that tequila…
Every fifth economically active Ukrainian is currently working abroad, according to Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Nina Karpacheva. She made this statement in a recent speech from the…
South Africa is so far away that we can only believe the tall tales coming from there. In reality, South Africa is somewhat similar to our country. In what way exactly? This is what “our man” in Cape…
Moving to another country for permanent residence is a step that changes your whole life. How many doubts, hesitations, hopes and fears did those of us who decided on such a turn of fate experience!…
The Anglican Church has considered the possibility of softening overly strict religious norms. This time, according to Vremya Novostei, clergy are discussing the problems of premarital sex. Anglican…
Business circles in Spain have taken note of the government's proposal to reduce hotel prices in order to overcome the crisis in the tourism industry. According to Spanish media, the government's…
One of the most persistent myths dating back to Soviet times is the myth of the Western healthcare system, which is supposedly far better than ours and extremely effective. To this day, one can…
A holiday at Turkey's resorts in 2003 will cost tourists 40% less than last summer. This was reported by the Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Odessa, Yashar Pinar.
When Blair's party came to power in 1997, its success was largely ensured by the slogan about the accessibility of higher education to all social strata of Britain. As Gazeta.Ru reminds us, a couple…
In Great Britain, a law has come into force that will greatly complicate the lives of immigrants. As Vremya Novostey reports, now the British authorities will be able to easily deport people they…
Four days, from April 2 to April 5, the IX International Exhibition UITT-2003 "Ukraine - Travel and Tourism" was held in Kiev. Always a colorful and memorable event, it did not disappoint guests this…
Due to yet another conflict in the Persian Gulf area, demand for summer tours to the Adriatic coast has increased in the Czech Republic. As Business Prague reports, Croatia has long been a favorite…
The war in Iraq will undoubtedly affect the distribution of tourist flows in the upcoming summer season. This is evidenced by the results of a small survey conducted at the stands of European…
Regarding the future structure of post-war Iraq, one of the first questions the United States asked was what currency would replace the dinars bearing Hussein's image. According to Gazeta.Ru, three…
Russia's Defense Ministry is preparing amendments to the law "On the Status of Servicemen" allowing CIS citizens to serve in the Russian army on a contract basis. As Gazeta.Ru reports, the State Duma…
The Government of the Russian Federation has approved a list of diseases, the presence of which in foreign citizens is grounds for refusing them residence in Russia, Interfax reports.
The European Union's aviation administration has confirmed its intention to introduce additional restrictions on aircraft engine noise this autumn. This was reported by the head of the interagency…
Illegal migrants from Iraq will be able to stay in Ukraine for three months - for such a period they will be granted refugee status. This was announced at a press conference in Rivne by the Chairman…
From now on, immigrants whose children were born in Ireland will no longer be able to claim automatic Irish citizenship.
President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma has by decree dismissed Rostislav Bilodid from the post of Ukrainian ambassador to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines and Myanmar, concurrently, in connection…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has sent instructions on protection to Ukrainian embassies in Southeast Asian countries in connection with the spread of atypical pneumonia.
Today, Zagranitsa offers its readers exclusive information prepared jointly with specialists from the Department of Employment Policy and Labor Migration of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of…