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Real estate

UK Housing Prices Fall

Residential property prices in the UK could fall by 25% in 2009. Given that prices already fell by 16% in 2008, the total decline in British housing values would reach 41%. This is reported by The…

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Difficulties of Moving in Moscow Technology

Difficulties of Moving in Moscow

Moscow is the capital of a large state, therefore it concentrates a great many commercial facilities and establishments. Almost half of well-known Russian companies are registered in Moscow or have…

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Where in the States is it good to live? Everyday life

Where in the States is it good to live?

In October last year, the research firm Pew Research Center surveyed over two and a half thousand US residents by phone. Sociologists tried to find out American citizens' attitudes towards their…

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February Shadows in Europe Culture

February Shadows in Europe

Among the exhibition projects of February, several major retrospectives of 'modern' masters stand out: Mucha in Vienna, Rodchenko in London, Max Ernst in Copenhagen, Francis Bacon in Madrid. Against…

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American Emigration Immigration

American Emigration

Emigration from the United States began immediately after the formation of the American state. However, almost always in US history, the number of emigrants lagged behind - sometimes significantly -…

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Soviet Americans Everyday life

Soviet Americans

Tim Tsuliadis was born in Greece, grew up and lives in the UK. A graduate of Oxford University, a TV journalist and documentary filmmaker. He is also the author of the book "Forsaken: An American…

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Tourism

Sea Cruises – Making Dreams Come True

One of the most exciting and prestigious types of recreation is sea cruises. Each of them is an incredible journey with many advantages.

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Adaptation: Abroad Without Problems Everyday life

Adaptation: Abroad Without Problems

Abroad, you can definitely make a career, get an education, and buy real estate. You need to learn the language, be patient when facing difficulties, set a goal and not deviate from your plans. Which…

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Everyday life

Belgium fights for clean streets

In the Belgian region of Wallonia, a strict system of fines for environmental pollution has come into effect. Henceforth, for every discarded cigarette butt, tin can, piece of paper, or chewed gum…

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Auto tour

Germany increases fines for traffic violations

Since February, a new system of fines has been in effect on Germany's roads. For some types of traffic violations, they have nearly doubled.

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Education

UK Nationalizes Private Schools

The UK government is nationalizing private schools affected by the economic crisis, according to The Guardian.

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