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Cyprus and Malta to Become More Expensive

From January 1, 2008, Cyprus and Malta will switch to the euro for domestic settlements. In June, EU leaders approved the entry of these countries into the eurozone. The decision was recently…

Earthlings Choose New Seven Wonders of the World

In Lisbon, the vote that determined the new Seven Wonders of the World has concluded. Almost all spots were taken by exotic wonders (from the perspective of residents of Europe and the USA), and from…

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Ukraine and European Union Sign Agreement on Visa Regime

Ukraine and the EU signed an agreement on simplifying visa processing. The document states that its main goal is to simplify visa processing for Ukrainian citizens who plan to stay in the EU for no…

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European Union closes off from cash

Last Friday, new rules for transporting cash across the European Union border came into force. The changes will affect both EU citizens and non-citizens. Amounts exceeding €10,000 must be declared…

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Where is the water wetter and the sand cleaner?

The holiday season in Europe has already begun, and many Europeans are asking themselves where is the best place to relax? A partial answer to this question was provided by a study conducted by the…

Visa-free 'barrier' on the road to Europe

An agreement between Russia and the European Union on simplifying the visa regime has come into force. It will allow certain categories of Russian citizens to obtain Schengen visas for up to 5 years…

Best to Live in Vancouver

Vancouver (Canada) is the best city in the world. This conclusion was reached by experts from the British research group The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). In the annual study released on Monday…

Police to Question Passersby on the Street

British Prime Minister Tony Blair is rushing to complete the reform of anti-terrorism legislation and the Home Office before his resignation scheduled for June 27. Its crown is to be a law allowing…

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