The George W. Bush administration unveiled new rules for hiring immigrants, reports The New York Times. The authorities intend these rules to simplify the hiring of seasonal agricultural workers.
Kazakhstan plans to increase its tourist attractiveness. As part of this task, the rules for serving tourists will be changed. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the republic has already developed…
On Friday, December 12, Swiss authorities closed border control points as the country joined the Schengen Area, reports France Presse.
In the capital of Great Britain, more people get lost than in any other city in the world. These results were obtained in a worldwide navigation study conducted by Nokia. As part of the study, 12,500…
When you travel in winter, you keep going into small bars and restaurants to warm up with mulled wine and coffee after long walks through city streets or mountain slopes, to try liqueurs and…
Auto tour
When the car is handed over to you, regardless of the country and the company's reputation, pay attention to its equipment, make sure there are no damages, and if any, record them in the contract.
Immigration
At the end of November, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced a change in the selection procedure for immigrants under the Skilled Worker class. The changes are retroactive and all…
Immigration
The introduction of the 'Blue Card for immigrants' in the European Union was intended as a large-scale project to fill the shortage of specialists. But its result was a typical EU petty compromise…
Curiosities
Even among a generation that has known no stores other than boutiques and supermarkets, the current financial crisis can spark interest in survival recipes of grandparents. At any rate, this is…
Gourmet guide
The other day, New York celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Bloody Mary cocktail. On the first day of winter, citizens gathered in Times Square could warm up with the famous mixture of vodka and…
Auto tour
Travelers who value freedom of movement and the adventure of offbeat routes abhor the very thought of group tours. Inquisitive, adventure-seeking tourists with a desire to explore new countries on…
Immigration
In 2007, the situation of foreigners and people from immigrant families on the German labor market improved somewhat. However, according to new data from the Federal Statistical Office, their chances…
Money
The timelines for Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic to switch to the single European currency are shifting. It was assumed that this would happen in 2010, but now these plans will have to be…
In the modern world, tourists, before setting off on a trip, have to take into account not only the weather and geography of the final destination, but also the exchange rate, as well as the…
Foreign real estate is being sold today more than ever. Newspapers and the Internet are full of relevant ads. Several times a year, major thematic events take place in the capital. All this creates…
According to a new study, the largest share of foreigners living in Germany are from the former USSR. Most migrants bear little resemblance to stereotypical perceptions of them.
British authorities continue to fight tobacco addiction. Officials plan to ban the display of cigarettes in supermarket and small store windows. Recall that smoking in pubs and other public places in…
According to the latest data from the Open Doors organization, there were 620,000 foreign students at American colleges and universities in the 2007/2008 academic year. This is 7% higher than the…
Newlyweds who want their wedding to be remembered for a lifetime are increasingly choosing the Czech Republic. The most popular venues are Prague's Old Town Hall, the Municipal House, and numerous…
Moscow has been named the most expensive city in Europe for foreigners according to a study by British analytical company ECA International. In second place among European cities is Copenhagen, and…
The award ceremony for the best players of the global tourism market took place on the islands of the Caribbean Sea. The most luxurious service turned out to be in Arab countries.
Money
American consumers have set a new record. According to Itogi, their total credit card debt grew by 8.2% over the year and was estimated by the Federal Reserve System at $951.7 billion – almost $9,000…
More and more Germans believe that a better life can be found abroad. Never since the 1950s have so many Germans left Germany as last year - of the 637,000 people who left the country in 2007…
The European Commission announced a significant improvement in the observance of air passenger rights on ticket booking websites. Over the year since the first inspection in September 2007, about 60%…