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Frozen Paradise Curiosities

Frozen Paradise

Lately, amazing things have been happening in the Arctic – the Svalbard archipelago has become a magnet attracting migrants from all over the world. The reason for such high popularity lies in its…

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Education

Irish-style Upbringing

All the best for the children... For the Irish, these words are not empty. As in other traditionally Catholic countries, family and children in Ireland are one of the fundamental life values. This…

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Hockey Player 'Demagnetized' Sport

Hockey Player 'Demagnetized'

At the end of summer, the hockey world held its breath in anticipation. Another major scandal was brewing, in which, as long ago, the United States was pitted against Russia. Arguably the most…

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Laws of Hospitality Education

Laws of Hospitality

The hospitality industry is developing rapidly: according to experts' forecasts, by 2020 the number of tourists in the world will reach 1.6 billion people. According to the World Tourism…

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Real Turkish Food Tourism

Real Turkish Food

Every Turkish hotel has a restaurant serving national cuisine. As a rule, the food there is indeed well and tasty prepared, but sometimes these dishes are somewhat adapted for tourists. Therefore, if…

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Germany amnesties foreigners Immigration

Germany amnesties foreigners

In the protracted problem of granting residence permits to refugees who have been in Germany for a long time with the unreliable Duldung status, a breakthrough seems to have emerged. Federal…

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Top stories of the issue (foreign №357) News

Top stories of the issue (foreign №357)

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Dutch Ban the Burqa News

Dutch Ban the Burqa

The Netherlands has imposed a ban on wearing the burqa in public places. The country's population is outraged, and Muslims see it as a political provocation. Dutch authorities warn in response that…

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Christmas Commotion Tourism

Christmas Commotion

At Christmas markets, people shop, have fun, grab a bite to eat, and just relax. Moreover, by evening, locals flock here in large numbers to buy souvenirs, look around, have a glass or two of mulled…

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Uncomfortable Migrants Immigration

Uncomfortable Migrants

The Russian government has issued a decree approving labor quotas for the next year for foreigners from countries with which Russia has visa relations. In 2007, 308,842 foreigners will be able to…

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News

Ukrainian Ostarbeiters paid €865 million

With funds from the Ukrainian National Fund 'Mutual Understanding and Reconciliation', more than €865 million have been paid to victims of slave and forced labor during World War II. As reported at a…

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