European finance ministers agreed to introduce the euro in Slovakia from January 1, 2009, reports AFP. The conversion rate for the country to the common European currency was also set at €1 for…
In Slovakia, the most discussed topic is the new traffic rules approved by parliament. According to comments in the press, the traffic rules, which will come into effect on October 1, will cause a…
In 2007, the number of immigrants who obtained German citizenship decreased in Germany. According to Deutsche Welle, citing the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, about 113,000 foreigners…
Foreign guests of the 2008 Olympics will be able to exchange up to $50,000 at Chinese banks, local media report, citing a directive from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the PRC.
In the Republic of San Marino, a new code of driving behavior has come into force, which, in particular, mentions a ban on smoking while driving.
A Gallup poll conducted in 82 countries showed that 26% of their residents are ready to emigrate. That is, practically a quarter of the world's population is dissatisfied with their states.
Britain from Monday starts issuing visas to highly skilled workers, entrepreneurs and investors under a points system that determines the migrant's benefit to the British economy. According to RIA…
A special 'tobacco passport' is now required in Japan to purchase cigarettes from vending machines designed for their sale. In all 47 prefectures of the country, as of July 1, machines must be…
The European Parliament will consider in July in second reading a bill requiring the mandatory indication of the full price of air tickets including all fees. If adopted, airlines will be banned from…
Tourism
July in Europe is one of the most musical months. In Salzburg, opera singers and symphony orchestras gather; in Dura, alternative fans; in Hamburg, lovers of old hits; in Dortmund, electronic music…
Everyday life
Recently, British Justice Minister Jack Straw announced startling figures: between 1999 and 2006 alone, more than 37,000 prisoners in the United Kingdom refused various forms of parole. Moreover, 42…