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Immigration

Russians Not Drawn to Emigration

The overwhelming majority of Russians (79%) would not want to leave Russia and live in another country. As reported by RIA Novosti, this is evidenced by the results of a survey by the All-Russian…

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America's Closure Visas

America's Closure

At the beginning of the current tourist season, residents of the Old World were actively discussing the prospects of vacations in the USA, since the dollar exchange rate is falling, and therefore the…

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Real estate

Sofia – in first place

If you, dear readers, from time to time visit exhibitions dedicated to foreign real estate, you have probably noticed that, despite the large number of offers from various countries around the world…

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Janitors asked not to worry Work

Janitors asked not to worry

An acute crisis of skilled labor forces Germany to soften its immigration legislation. As «Expert» notes, the entire European Union is ready to follow its example.

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Second-Class Jews Immigration

Second-Class Jews

Most Russian-speaking immigrants in Israel feel discriminated against by the native population of the Jewish state. According to Vremya Novostei, this is evidenced by the results of a survey of…

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Laws of the Mountains for the 'Northern Paradise' Immigration

Laws of the Mountains for the 'Northern Paradise'

Starting next year, the northernmost kingdom of Europe may lose its image as a 'paradise for immigrants' that it has acquired in recent decades. According to Novye Izvestia, the reason for tightening…

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How Our People Take America Work

How Our People Take America

Summer is a time not only for vacations, but also for a pre-planned labor surge. Thousands of our students traditionally use their holidays to earn some extra money. In this case, we are not talking…

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Immigration

Flow of illegal migrants to Italy has grown

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Tourism

Europeans Prefer to Vacation for Dollars

The number of Europeans choosing Turkey and Egypt for vacations increased by at least 10% in 2008. According to Reuters news agency, citing the management of Thomas Cook, the second largest tour…

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Real estate

Housing in Ireland continues to get cheaper

In June 2008, the average cost of a home in Ireland, based on data from the Irish housing price index tsb/ESRI House Price Index, decreased by 0.6%. Thus, housing in Ireland has been getting cheaper…

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Immigration

Migrants Change the Composition of US Population

By 2042, less than half of US residents will consider themselves of European race, writes The New York Times citing a forecast from the US Census Bureau. According to a statistical report, in 34…

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Visas

UAE Diversifies Visa List

According to the Dubai Department of Commercial Marketing and Tourism, from July 29, 2008, a new procedure for issuing entry visas came into effect in the UAE, under which the Department of…

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Shopping

Sales in Italy Continue Until the End of Summer

The summer months are truly a paradise for shopping enthusiasts. Summer sales start at the height of the holiday season. Those who haven't taken advantage of discounts in French stores, valid until…

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Real estate

Northern Cyprus awaits construction boom

According to many market participants, the reunification of Northern and Southern Cyprus could lead to a significant increase in demand for real estate in the north of the island. Some experts expect…

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Airbus

Ryanair refuses to accept tickets from intermediaries

Europe's largest budget airline Ryanair has said it will deny boarding to passengers who bought tickets through third-party websites. The company said that such aggregator sites, by monitoring fares…

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Real estate

World leader in housing unaffordability

According to a study by the Institute of Public Affairs and the American consulting firm Demographia, which examined housing prices in 159 cities worldwide, Sydney was found to be the most…

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Everyday life

Smoking to Be Banned in Dubai Parks

Dubai authorities continue their large-scale fight against smoking. Soon, a smoking ban will also be in effect in the emirate's parks.

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Tourism

Free Entertainment for Tourists

Travel portal Travelandleisure.com has compiled a list of free entertainments available to tourists in various countries around the world.

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Immigration

One illegal immigrant self-deported from the US

Only one person agreed to become a participant in the voluntary self-deportation program for illegal immigrants from the US, which came into effect on Tuesday, August 5. As reported by the Associated…

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Tourism

Spain – the most popular summer destination

According to information provided by the Mondial Assistance group, Spain has become the most popular holiday destination among European tourists this year.

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