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Everyday life

Eskimos Choose Autonomy from Denmark

Problems with territorial integrity have arisen in the Danish kingdom. In the regional elections in Greenland, a semi-autonomous entity within Denmark, the left-wing separatist party 'Inuit…

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The happiest countries in the world named

Forbes magazine published a list of the happiest countries in the world. The 'Happiness Ranking' is based on statistical data from international organizations and a survey conducted by Gallup World…

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In Croatia, Smokers Banished to Balconies

In Croatia, a ban on smoking in public places comes into effect on May 6. In particular, bars and restaurants are covered by the new law, adopted as part of the country's preparations for joining the…

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Rating of European Cities

Tourists have recognized London as the dirtiest and most expensive city in Europe, and also noted it as the city with the worst cuisine. This is reported by The Daily Telegraph citing a survey of…

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Vienna – Best City for Living and Working

The Austrian capital has been named the most convenient city for living and working. This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted by Mercer. The data obtained in the global quality of life…

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Greece to Restrict Smoking

Starting July 1, 2009, a new stage of the fight against smoking begins in Greece. It will be completely banned in state and private premises that 'are intended for work, temporary stay and passage of…

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Open-air cafes to disappear from Paris streets

It is possible that the famous open-air cafes will soon disappear from the streets of Paris. The authorities of the French capital have called on the owners of these establishments to remove the…

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Counterfeit Rules?

With the deepening of the global financial crisis and the associated crisis in the real economy, the share of counterfeit products imported into Russia is certainly increasing. As a rule, these are…

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New Sanitary Rules Prescribed for Medical Workers

The Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing has developed new sanitary rules concerning the prevention of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) in…

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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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Japan introduces total smoking ban

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has decided to introduce a complete ban on smoking in public places and on transport.

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Holocaust victims to get increased payments

At the request of the organization Jewish Claims Conference, Germany will increase payments to Holocaust victims from January 2010. The organization justified its demand by the sharply increased cost…

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