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Main news of the issue (abroad No. 397)

How to get a loan abroad

More and more of our compatriots, after going on vacation, dream of buying an apartment or house abroad. However, only a few can make their dreams come true. The main problem is a lack of funds. But…

Police Gene Pool

One of Britain's most respected judges said that DNA samples of all UK residents and visiting foreigners should be entered into a single database. It is hard to imagine a greater uproar than the one…

Poland fences itself off from Ukraine

From November 1, Poles will charge a fee of €35 for issuing a visa to Ukrainians. And from January 1, 2008, Poland intends to issue Schengen and national visas to Ukrainian citizens. The director of…

Britain to Sort Immigrants

New British prime minister tightens immigration rules. Workers entering the country who fall under the definition of 'skilled' must pass an English exam. The language test will cut off up to 35,000…

Russian Transit

A short history of refugees and forced migrants who ended up in Russia in the years after the collapse of the USSR testifies to a deep crisis in Russian migration policy, which is based on laws that…

Britons flee Foggy Albion

The United Kingdom, as is known, is part of the G8 and has the fourth largest economy in the world. So the high standard of living of the population of Foggy Albion continues to attract the attention…

Sheep Accused of Racism

Three white sheep are expelling a black sheep from their territory, depicted as the Swiss flag. A kick to the black sheep's rump as a final chord. This poster caused a serious scandal in Switzerland…

Mortgage in Switzerland: Myth or Reality?

When buying real estate abroad, our compatriots quite often face the question of obtaining a mortgage from a foreign bank. And indeed, as Real Estate Digest notes, such a mortgage has two main…

Monet, Picasso, Titian and the Vegetable Man

In this September, Europe offers art lovers at least five interesting exhibitions: Impressionists in Vienna, 20th-century artists in Liverpool, Max Beckmann in Munich, the late Titian in the town of…

A Journey for Happiness

The best journey is a journey together. Especially if it is dedicated to such a grand event as a wedding. That is why people go on honeymoons – what could be more romantic than strolling through the…

Liquids – in Hand Luggage

The European Parliament proposes to reconsider restrictions on carrying liquids in hand luggage for air passengers. Deputies believe that the rules cause too much hassle and do not particularly…