During the global financial crisis, the rich also cry. But after wiping away tears with a silk handkerchief, they make quite rational decisions. Namely: they try to invest their savings more…
Tourism
Europe is entering 2009 in a state of economic crisis, but it is not about to give up its favorite holidays and entertainment. In January, it rides hot air balloons over the Alps, listens to Mozart…
Education
To learn English literally in a few seconds, you just need to remember one phrase – 'God dammit,' Figaro assured Count Almaviva in Beaumarchais' play. But today such knowledge is not enough…
Everyday life
The ban on smoking in public places, which came into effect in England on July 1, 2007, did not achieve its goal. It not only failed to reduce the number of smokers and the amount of cigarettes…
Czech Christmas is hard to imagine without the aroma of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and sausages. Perhaps that is why so many people willingly took part in a survey organized by the CzechTourism…
Culture
More than 400 cultural figures in Spain have signed a manifesto calling for a halt to the completion of the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, the work of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. The…
Starting February 1, new traffic rules come into force in Slovakia. Their main goal is to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers.
Popular magazine National Geographic Adventure has compiled a list of the 50 best eco-hotels in the world. The exclusive resorts included in the ranking offer a high level of service, introduce…
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has announced an unprecedented initiative – allocating scholarships from 2009 for graduates of schools with advanced German language study.
Experts believe that by January 1, 2009, the population of the European Union will reach 499.7 million people. As reported by RIA Novosti, this is stated in a report by the European statistical…
The number of unemployed worldwide could increase by 25 million by 2010 due to the financial crisis, said Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development…