Curiosities
The charging bull, a symbol of the New York Stock Exchange and of New York itself, has become the subject of a lawsuit. The creator and owner of the statue, Italian sculptor Arturo Di Modica, accused…
If you try to find a woman named Chen Jie in Shanghai, you might run into an unexpected problem. According to official statistics, today there are 3,397 women in Shanghai who bear the common surname…
Everyday life
Experience of Western countries shows that the jury system, which is mercilessly criticized and which primarily irritates the citizens themselves who sit in courtrooms all day, nevertheless works…
Immigration
The U.S. Department of State has published instructions for individuals wishing to participate in the annual visa lottery for immigrants of different nationalities (DV). Applicants must fill out…
Sport
The name of absolute Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics Liliya Podkopayeva is constantly on everyone's lips, but many perceive her as a public figure leading a social life. In reality, the…
News
New rules for carrying hand luggage on board passenger aircraft will be introduced in Europe in November. Based on the experience of the massive terrorist plot foiled by security services at London's…
Tourism
The Czech travel agency 'Jason Travel' recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. During its existence, this company has established itself as one of the national leaders in the Czech Republic and…
Immigration
News
News
The European Commission has approved the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the EU – with their joining, the Union's enlargement will be suspended. Both countries are accepted into the European…
Tourism
Europe traditionally greets the second autumn month with a variety of music festivals and gastronomic celebrations. They do it knowledgeably and on a grand scale. And only in the Greek towns of Nea…