Scientists from the state of Nebraska (USA) have discovered the possibility of producing fabrics from fiber obtained by processing chicken feathers. Feathers consist of keratin – a protein that is…
Curiosities
The Chinese authorities have decided to cleanse television of super-popular foreign-produced cartoons. Since the beginning of September, from five to eight in the evening, all Chinese television…
Education
International Work & Study programs offer the opportunity to study abroad with minimal initial expenses (only travel and paperwork). One such program is Au Pair, which translates from French as 'in a…
Where is Spanish spoken? Of course, in Spain. This is as indisputable as the fact that the Volga flows into the Caspian Sea, and horses eat oats. But this is only part of the truism - Cervantes'…
Tourism
Don't believe that oysters squeak when you eat them. At worst, fine sand grates on your teeth. Why 'at worst'? Because in reputable establishments, oysters are kept in running water before serving -…
Immigration
On the eve of the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 1, Austria is feverishly deciding what to do with illegal migrants caring for elderly Austrians. The topic of tens of thousands of…
News
The U.S. Department of State announced the dates for the annual American visa lottery DV-2008 (the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, commonly called the 'Gren Card lottery'). This year, participant…
Immigration
State interior ministers intend to tighten the rules for granting residence permits in Germany. When developing criteria that are supposed to determine the fate of foreigners, the word 'children' is…
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From October 2007, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic may become full members of the Schengen Agreement. This statement was made after the meeting of the foreign ministers of the four…