The authorities of the California city of San Francisco have decided to cancel the traditional public street celebrations for Halloween in the Castro District. According to the Associated Press, the…
Curiosities
Pharaoh Tutankhamun of the 19th dynasty lived just over 18 years, but for nearly a century he has remained a sure-fire advertising symbol of Egyptian antiquities. It is not surprising that the next…
Tourism
Of course, the classic ski destination is old Europe, where skiing was actually born. First cross-country, then downhill. This happened, as is commonly believed, in Norway, in ancient, epic times…
The image of a house by the sea can be classified as an archetype. It is often an irrational dream. Not everyone clearly imagines why, but they know exactly what. The call of the heart is explained…
Education
In any US state, there are community, technical, and private colleges. According to Study Abroad, it is easier to get into them than into a university, it is cheaper to study there, and the knowledge…
Most experts are confident that there is no safe seat on an airplane. However, a study conducted by Popular Mechanics magazine showed that this is not the case. The study analyzed the accident…
Studying in Czech Republic is beneficial in every respect: annual tuition does not exceed €300, and you can enroll right after domestic secondary school. Moreover, the cost of a student basket is the…
Authorities of 14 Russian regions have refused to implement the program for the resettlement of compatriots. And Moscow and St. Petersburg have developed their own versions of the program, which will…
Airbus
Not wanting to upset travelers, NASA management decided not to disclose the results of an unprecedented survey of pilots, which found that safety problems during air travel – such as the threat of…
Work
On average, 5% of Europeans have worked on the black market over the past year. This is evidenced by published data from a survey conducted from May 25 to June 30 of this year.
Immigration
The French parliament has passed new immigration legislation. The main changes concern the procedure for obtaining French citizenship. Primarily, the requirements for those who plan to move to France…
Work
Last week the European Commission proposed a bill that promises to attract 'useful immigrants'. Specialists will be welcomed with open arms and given a 'EU Blue Card'. As Euro-officials explain, it…
Money
According to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in 2006 Ukrainian guest workers legally sent $8.4 billion home. As Strana.Ru notes, this sum amounts to 8% of GDP and is twice…
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