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Luxembourg named richest country

The Cheapest Countries for Car Tourism

According to research by a group of international tourism industry experts, Spain has emerged as the most favorable country for car tourism. The expert report states that the country offers not only…

Latvia leads in real estate price decline

Latvia became the world leader in real estate price decline in the first quarter of this year. According to RIA Novosti, this is stated in a report by the international real estate agency Global…

Turkey's Best Resort Named

The resort of Ozder, located in Izmir province, has been recognized as the pearl of Turkey's Aegean coast. Its beaches have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, which is considered a universally…

Countries with the fastest growth in housing prices

Research has been conducted on price growth in the global real estate market. Leading consulting company Knight Frank studied 34 countries that are most popular among investors.

European Union approves rules for deporting illegal immigrants

The European Parliament at its session in Strasbourg approved in first reading a draft EU directive introducing common rules for the repatriation of illegal immigrants from third countries.

USA losing foreign students

In 2008, the 157 institutions surveyed by the Council of Graduate Schools recorded only a 3% increase in the number of international students. In 2007, these figures were 9%, and in 2006 – 12%.

SBU Alleges Corruption in Consulates

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is ready to provide facts confirming the existence of corruption schemes in diplomatic institutions during visa processing. As reported by Interfax-Ukraine, this…

There are even more refugees in the world

In 2007, 37.7 million people were refugees, forced for various reasons to leave their homes. This is stated in a new report on refugees released by the UN for World Refugee Day, which will be…

National Bank lifts currency restrictions

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has liberalized the procedure for importing and exporting cash currency. From July 27, individuals are allowed to bring into Ukraine and take abroad up to €10,000…

Russians Against Mass Immigration

Russians have a negative attitude toward mass immigration, but believe that a positive trend has emerged in the development of interethnic relations in the country. According to RIA Novosti, this is…

Montenegro introduces environmental tax

Since June 15, all motor tourists entering Montenegro must pay the so-called environmental fee.

The best city on Earth for living named

The capital of Denmark – Copenhagen – has been named the best city on Earth for living. To obtain this "high title," several parameters were taken into account – from the possibility of buying a…

Passengers to cover airline costs

American carriers United Airlines and US Airways have started charging $15 for checking the first piece of luggage. According to the Associated Press, these measures are aimed at reducing financial…

Debtors will not be allowed abroad

Individuals who evade enforcement of a court decision and against whom enforcement documents are being executed by the state enforcement service of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine will be…

Israel Chooses Its National Bird

Over the past six months, Israelis have been following unusual elections with interest. As part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the State of Israel…

Swiss One-Way Tour

Helping terminally ill people pass away without breaking the law is only possible in the American Oregon, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. But, as Vremya Novostey notes, the most popular…

Fingerprints for German passport – voluntary matter

Germany's ruling coalition has softened requirements for the new passport model. At the insistence of the Social Democrats, fingerprinting for the document will become voluntary.

Unpredictable Law

In the UK, the most significant amendments in 40 years to consumer protection laws have come into force, aimed at tightening control over all areas of activity – from sales agents to advertising of…

Only Virgins in Marriage

Before the marriage, the bride assured her fiancé that she was a virgin. When the newlywed husband discovered this was not true, without much thought he went to court to request the annulment of the…

Britons to be Given Alcohol Norms

The UK government plans to provide parents with recommendations on the permissible alcohol consumption limits for their children. According to the BBC, this measure will be taken as part of a state…

Culinary Journey Through Sweden

Nations Without States

James Minahan, the compiler of the Encyclopedia of Stateless Nations: Ethnic and National Groups Around the World, counts more than 300 peoples who formally have the right to claim (or de facto…

Higher Schools of Wrocław

Wrocław can rightfully be called an active academic center of Poland; its residents are very proud that almost 137 thousand students study in their city. More than 500 students from all over the…