An information and analytics digest for everyone going abroad or staying home

Everyday life

Everyday life

Smoking in Singapore to become very expensive

Singapore authorities have introduced strict laws against cigarette smuggling. From January 1, 2009, any cigarette in the country must have a special SDPC (Singapore Duty-Paid Cigarettes) marking…

147
Everyday life

Smoking ban lifted in Geneva

The ban on smoking in public places in Geneva, Switzerland, which came into effect on July 1, has been lifted, according to Swissinfo.

156
Everyday life

Brussels leads in number of residential burglaries

Brussels, which is not only the capital of the Kingdom of Belgium but also the main administrative center of the European Union, leads among European capitals in the number of burglaries in private…

142
Everyday life

Croatia to Introduce Ban on Public Smoking

Croatian Health Minister Darko Milinović announced that the government plans to introduce a ban on smoking in public places in 2009.

156
Everyday life

England – the most densely populated region in Europe

The population density in England, according to the latest data, was 395 people per square kilometer, making this region of the UK the most populous area in the European Union after Malta. This is…

154
Everyday life

Forbes identifies the best places to live

161
Everyday life

Cities with the most cars

Rome is the city with the most cars in Europe. This is evidenced by data from the European Commission's 'Urban audit' study.

156
Everyday life

Demographic ranking of the European Union

In terms of demographic indicators, East Germany ranks last in the European Union. This is evidenced by data from a study by the Berlin Institute for Population and Development, published on August…

155
Everyday life

How Many Wives Is Just Right?

“Three wives is a beauty, say what you will!” was the conviction of the hero of the Soviet film hit “Kidnapping, Caucasian Style.” However, as “Vremya Novostei” notes, in the Soviet Union one could…

168
Everyday life

Wedding Rings in the Toilet

As is known, among all European countries, the Catholic Church has the greatest influence in Poland. Therefore, two innovations spreading here that are directly related to the institution of family…

145
Everyday life

Smoking to Be Banned in Dubai Parks

Dubai authorities continue their large-scale fight against smoking. Soon, a smoking ban will also be in effect in the emirate's parks.

149
Everyday life

Moscow is the most expensive city in the world for foreigners

Moscow has topped the ranking of the most expensive cities in the world for expatriates for the third consecutive year, compiled by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. This is reported in a company…

156