In modern Germany, there are few professional researchers engaged in genealogy. This work is labor-intensive and does not always justify the effort and time spent. Therefore, it is the domain of…
Zogby International published the results of a survey in which US residents were asked whether they think it is possible for them and their families to realize the 'American Dream'.
The European Commission has summed up the competition for the title of 'greenest city in Europe', in which 35 European cities participated. It has been determined that in 2010 Stockholm will become…
In the Belgian region of Wallonia, a strict system of fines for environmental pollution has come into effect. Henceforth, for every discarded cigarette butt, tin can, piece of paper, or chewed gum…
Only 52% of Americans are satisfied with the place where they live. According to a poll whose results are published by USA Today, city residents are more likely to want to move than rural residents…
Due to pieces of toilet paper, untreated sewage and chemical waste, Dubai's most prestigious beach - Jumeirah Beach – has turned into a foul-smelling health hazard for tourists.
On February 23, the European Commission in Brussels will consider candidates for the title of 'Greenest Capital in Europe'. Among the nominees are Amsterdam, Oslo, Stockholm, Bristol, Hamburg…
On January 11, a ban on smoking in enclosed and public places came into effect in Taiwan, reports The Earth Times. The unrecognized republic became the 17th state in the world and the second in Asia…
From 1 January 2009, smoking will be completely banned at Kastrup International Airport (Copenhagen, Denmark). The tiny smoking cabins are living out their last days here.
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…
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…
A single emergency telephone number – 112 – has been introduced in all 27 EU countries. This was announced by EU Commissioner for Telecommunications Viviane Reding.