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Visas

Ukraine scares EU with visas

In the near future, Ukraine may cancel the visa-free regime with EU countries, in effect since 2005. This was stated by Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the President of Ukraine Ihor Popov in an…

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Technology

Wave analysis of forex

Can the market be considered a 'mechanical system'? What is wave analysis of forex? Is it easy to master and what difficulties await analysts? What would happen to traders if technical analysis of…

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Work

Over 13 million unemployed in US

In March 2009 alone, 694,000 people lost their jobs in the United States. According to the US Department of Labor, unemployment rose from 8.1% to 8.5% that month, and the total number of unemployed…

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Everyday life

Australia Recognizes Aboriginal Rights

The Australian government officially signed the declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2007, according to the Associated Press. Australia's Minister…

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Evergreen World Leader Money

Evergreen World Leader

Unlike most states in the world, in recent decades the United States has not pursued a policy aimed at consciously strengthening or weakening the dollar exchange rate. The real value of the American…

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Curiosities

Obese patients to get wider doorways

The management of the UK National Health Service spent £16,000 on purchasing special clothing for obese patients. According to The Sun, special gowns designed for people weighing more than 160 kg and…

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Money

Register of 'tax havens' published

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), fulfilling the decision of the London summit of the G20, published a 'black list' of countries that do not fulfill international…

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Money

Portrait of the Famous "Green"

There is a brand in the world that is far ahead in popularity of such famous trademarks as, for example, Coca Cola or McDonald's. The most widespread is the well-known American dollar. And the very…

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Crisis leaves fiesta without a bull Everyday life

Crisis leaves fiesta without a bull

The global economic crisis has reached the 'holy of holies' of Spain – bullfighting. The country is beginning to abandon the traditional bullfight. According to 'Novye Izvestia', the first sign was…

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Into Gladiators – On a Snowboard Tourism

Into Gladiators – On a Snowboard

In April, you must go to Italy – this month the Romans celebrate the birthday of their Eternal City. Meanwhile, travelers through Europe can go snowboarding in the Alps, listen to Fatboy Slim…

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Canada to Hold Migrants Accountable for Language Immigration

Canada to Hold Migrants Accountable for Language

Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenny has again called for stricter requirements for applicants for Canadian citizenship. This time, the government representative urged…

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Tourism

Budget accommodation options in Rome

Especially for those who love comfort but don't like to spend money, Times has compiled a list of the five best budget hotels in the Italian capital.

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Education

Advantages of Studying Abroad

Every person's life can be represented as a multi-level branching road. A decision on the direction of movement can radically change the course of events. A person is, first and foremost, an…

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Real estate

Privatization and the Right to an Apartment

Numerous appeals to the court for protection of property rights to an apartment become the reason for considering one such case.

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In Summer, St. Petersburg Will Be Cheaper for Tourists Tourism

In Summer, St. Petersburg Will Be Cheaper for Tourists

Leading tourism organizations of St. Petersburg, heads of hotels, museums and airlines have agreed to reduce prices for their services in the summer season. As stated by Irina Tyurina, press…

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Work

Czech Republic Suspends Issuance of Work Visas

Czech Republic has suspended issuance of work and business visas to citizens of Moldova, Ukraine, Mongolia, Thailand, and Vietnam. According to AFP, Czech embassies in these countries will not accept…

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Work

Germany reports rise in unemployment

The global financial crisis has negatively impacted the labor market in Germany. German companies are forced to put their employees on part-time work.

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Hotel Classification - What to Choose? Tourism

Hotel Classification - What to Choose?

It is quite easy to distinguish a comfortable hotel from a roadside inn. You can even do it upon first seeing the name of the establishment, because it is followed by the number of stars, and that is…

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Culture

Louvre recognized as most popular museum

The Louvre took first place in the annual ranking of the world's most visited museums, compiled by Art Newspaper. Last year, the famous Paris gallery was visited by 8.5 million people.

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Resorts of Gagra and Pitsunda – Pearls of Abkhazia Tourism

Resorts of Gagra and Pitsunda – Pearls of Abkhazia

In the northwestern part of the Caucasus, majestic Abkhazia stretches out. Gifted with a natural botanical garden, the inviting grandeur of mountains and the deafening roar of deep gorges, Abkhazia…

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Visas

Switzerland opened its air borders

With the switch to daylight saving time, the Schengen Agreement came into force throughout Switzerland. Passport control at the country's external borders was already abolished on December 12, 2008…

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Abroad by Car Auto tour

Abroad by Car

Traveling abroad in your own car has both pros and very significant cons. The first group of factors undoubtedly includes freedom of movement – you can go anywhere and anytime, no guide or public…

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Real estate

In Spain, 70% of Real Estate Agencies Closed

Of the 80,000 real estate agencies operating in Spain in the summer of 2006, only 25,000 are currently functioning. As reported by Spanish Property Insight, as a result of the closure of 70% of real…

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The Volga Awaits True Anglers Tourism

The Volga Awaits True Anglers

Fishing can be called the most exciting sport. The harmonious combination of magnificent nature, sporting excitement, and communication with good friends makes fishing attractive for most people…

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