Delta increases fees for excess baggage
American airline Delta sharply increased fees for excess baggage. The fee increase is attributed to rising fuel costs.
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Air passengers to provide fingerprints
British authorities intend to introduce fingerprinting of passengers departing from the country's airports. The reason for the innovation is the fact that several airports lack separation of the…
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Money
Slovakia prepares for the switch to the euro
Slovakia has started the next stage of the transition to the common European currency. From August 24, prices for all goods must be indicated in korunas and euros.
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Visas
Laptops may be confiscated upon entry to the United States
According to new rules developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), customs and immigration officers may confiscate laptops and other electronic devices from everyone entering the…
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Airbus
Ryanair may launch flights without checked baggage
Europe's largest budget airline Ryanair plans to introduce flights on which checked baggage will be banned. At the same time, the hand luggage allowance will remain unchanged – one piece weighing no…
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Tourism
Argentina tops 'ethical places to travel'
The American organization Earth Island Institute has named ten countries worthy of the title 'ethical destination'. 'Many developing countries are making noble efforts to attract tourists by…
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Visas
United Arab Emirates Changes Visa Issuance Procedure
The government of the United Arab Emirates has announced a change in visa policy. Under the new rules, effective July 29, citizens of all countries will be able to enter the Emirates on the basis of…
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Immigration
Poll conducted among immigrants in Israel
A public opinion poll conducted among immigrants from the former USSR who repatriated to Israel between 1990 and 2005 showed that only 54% of respondents want native residents to perceive them as…
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Airbus
Ryanair monitors carry-on luggage allowance
European low-cost airline Ryanair has resorted to extreme measures to force passengers to comply with carry-on luggage regulations. The company stated that it will deny boarding and not refund money…
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Visas
Changes in Visa Processing for Nepal
In July of this year, the cost of obtaining and extending visas for visiting Nepal changed. At the border, the fee for a visa valid for up to 15 days is $25, up to 30 days - $40, up to 90 days -…
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Immigration
Netherlands simplifies family reunification
Dutch judges have annulled the effect of the immigration law: now foreign spouses of Dutch citizens can enter the country more easily. As reported by RUS.nl, residents of the Netherlands who plan to…
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Immigration
Rome declares war on illegal immigrants
A state of emergency has come into effect across the country due to a massive influx of immigrants from Africa. Since Saturday, July 26, a state of emergency has been in effect throughout Italy in…
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Tourism
Bangkok – the Best City in the World for Tourists
Bangkok has been named the best city in the world for tourists according to the annual survey of readers of the American magazine Travel + Leisure. It received 88 points out of 100, moving up from…
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Immigration
Italian Parliament Passes New Law on Immigrants
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi succeeded in getting the country's parliament to approve a package of reforms aimed at tightening the conditions for illegal immigrants staying in the country.
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Visas
China stops issuing business visas
China has suspended the issuance of business visas until September 20, 2008 due to the Olympic Games in the country, writes The Wall Street Journal. The new rule took effect from the beginning of…
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Curiosities
Wedding ceremonies canceled in Greece
Those who wanted to get married on the Greek islands will have to abandon their plan. Catholic Bishop Frangiskos has forbidden clergymen from performing the sacrament of marriage for tourists on the…
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Everyday life
Moscow is the most expensive city in the world for foreigners
Moscow has topped the ranking of the most expensive cities in the world for expatriates for the third consecutive year, compiled by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. This is reported in a company…
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Curiosities
Bluish Heavens
The battle in the air between airlines is a fight to the death. High oil prices force airlines to raise ticket prices, causing them to lose thousands of passengers. To add to all the trouble…
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Technology
E-book from «Ektaco»
Summer stuffy heat is a test for the faint of heart. Better to go into the shade, into natural coolness, where a refreshing breeze gently blows, where thoughts come into order, and time acquires a…
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Education
British Diplomas in Doubt?
The British public is concerned that financial needs force universities to invite students from abroad, and this often adversely affects the level of education and the quality of the diploma obtained…
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Tourism
Impression Hunting
Safari has lost its original bloodthirstiness and turned into one of the fascinating ways to get to know nature. In the hands of its participants, instead of rifles, you can most often see cameras…
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Real estate
German village at the price of London apartments
Auctions where real estate is sold are becoming an increasingly popular way to buy a home in Germany cheaply. The average asking price here is £20,000 (about $40,000), while the average one-bedroom…
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Immigration
Israel concerned about assimilation
The Israeli government remembered the Russian-speaking immigrants from the CIS countries. According to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, the number of Russian-speaking Jews wishing to move to Israel for…
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Education
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
The desire to study in Europe today surprises no one. To compete in the European labor market, appropriate training is necessary. Unlike the sky-high prices of British education, Ucheba.Ru notes…
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