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About the Radisson SAS Lazurnaya Hotel Tourism

About the Radisson SAS Lazurnaya Hotel

The Radisson SAS Lazurnaya is a four-star ultra-modern hotel located on the Black Sea coast, surrounded by a fantastically beautiful grove of amazing southern trees.

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Migrants Recruited into Army Immigration

Migrants Recruited into Army

While the crisis continues to swell the army of unemployed in many countries, the armed forces of certain states are experiencing a personnel shortage. To solve this problem, military officials of…

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Tourism

Tourism Attractiveness of World Countries

The World Economic Forum website has published the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI). The ranking of tourism appeal of various countries is conducted by the World Economic Forum together…

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Work

Czech Republic reduces issuance of 'green cards'

Minister of Labor of the Czech Republic Petr Nečas, due to the economic crisis, excluded from the 'green cards' issuance system a number of vacant jobs that were previously expected to be available…

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Work

Czech Republic faces shortage of doctors

Czech Republic faces shortage of doctors and nurses. The medical personnel crisis is caused by young doctors and medical school graduates increasingly going abroad for work.

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Everyday life

American Dream Divides Respondents

Zogby International published the results of a survey in which US residents were asked whether they think it is possible for them and their families to realize the 'American Dream'.

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Technology

MTS reduces roaming tariffs for subscribers

Mobile operator MTS announced a reduction in tariffs for popular roaming destinations in another 7 countries.

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Technology

North Korea launches cellular network

North Korean authorities have lifted the ban on the use of mobile phones by citizens. From now on, residents of Pyongyang can purchase mobile phones and connect to the new Koryolink cellular network…

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Not boring at all at the holiday house! Tourism

Not boring at all at the holiday house!

Until recently, spending time at holiday houses inevitably entailed boredom. Vacationers had to come up with their own entertainment, as the administration could offer a very meager range of…

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Tourism

Egypt to Reduce Number of Diving Centers

Egyptian diving centers are in for a 'cleanup' this year, which could reduce their number by 10-15%. Chairman of the Chamber of Diving and Water Sports of Egypt (CDWS) Hesham Gabr said that every…

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Airbus

Ryanair to start charging for toilet use

Europe's largest budget airline – Ryanair – has once again surprised with its drive to save money. According to Reuters, citing the company's CEO Michael O'Leary, Ryanair now plans to charge…

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Gourmet guide

Iceland gives gourmets an internet guide

The Icelandic Tourist Board has prepared a gift for 'culinary tourists' – an interactive guide to the country's restaurants.

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Adler District of Sochi Tourism

Adler District of Sochi

Adler District is one of four districts in Sochi (the others are Khostinsky, Lazarevsky, and Tsentralny). Its center, the city of Adler, is spread out at the mouth of the exotically named Mzymta…

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Vacation in the Tuapsinsky District Tourism

Vacation in the Tuapsinsky District

One of the most picturesque places in the Krasnodar Territory is the Tuapsinsky District. The favorable climate of this region, which smoothly transitions from Mediterranean to subtropical, the…

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In Yevpatoria you can have a cheap but cheerful holiday Tourism

In Yevpatoria you can have a cheap but cheerful holiday

As you name a yacht, so it will sail, it says in a children's cartoon. The same probably goes for sanatoriums. The Pobeda sanatorium got its name back in the distant sixties. And since then it has…

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Immigration

Russia Does Not Plan Mass Deportation of Illegal Migrants

There will be no mass expulsions of illegal migrants from Russia. This was stated by Deputy Head of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation, Yekaterina Yegorova.

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Working Abroad. How to Avoid Trouble? Work

Working Abroad. How to Avoid Trouble?

Working abroad appeals to many people – some want to improve their professional skills, others seek to get good language practice, and still others dream of earning a small capital that would amount…

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Journey for a Smile Everyday life

Journey for a Smile

Dental tourism is a new, growing trend. Today, more and more Europeans prefer to travel to other countries for a smile. The fact is that many are dissatisfied with the quality of medical services and…

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Technology

MTS Connects 'Near Abroad'

MTS has announced the launch of a new service 'Near Abroad'. Now thanks to this mobile operator, CIS countries have become even closer.

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Everyday life

Europe has chosen 'green capitals'

The European Commission has summed up the competition for the title of 'greenest city in Europe', in which 35 European cities participated. It has been determined that in 2010 Stockholm will become…

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Immigration

Refugees Prefer Western Europe

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees notes a strong gap between European Union countries in the number of applications for refugee status.

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Hazy Prospects for Migrants Visas

Hazy Prospects for Migrants

The UK is once again reviewing entry rules for labor migrants from non-EU countries. In the event of changes to immigration legislation, which according to The Guardian could happen as early as…

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Immigration

Australia reduces immigrant intake

In 2010, Australia will reduce the number of foreign workers arriving in the country. Immigration Minister Chris Evans stated that amid the economic crisis, the government will take measures to…

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"Celestial" Dishes Gourmet guide

"Celestial" Dishes

Chinese artist Qi Baishi was very fond of shrimp. "Pfft," you'll say, "in Odessa at the Privoz market, kids crack them like sunflower seeds." That's where you'd be wrong! To like and to love — that's…

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