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The US is tightening the passport regime for Americans and residents of several other Western Hemisphere countries arriving by air. Starting January 23, 2007, virtually all air passengers arriving in…
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Immigration
Foreigners living in Germany contribute more money to the German budget than they receive through the social transfer system. The benefits to the German economy from migrants could be even greater if…
Curiosities
The fashion industry, it seems, is facing new standards. The easily discernible model appearance may soon require a mandatory medical certificate guaranteeing the absence of 'occupational' diseases…
Immigration
The Russian government has issued a decree approving labor quotas for the next year for foreigners from countries with which Russia has visa relations. In 2007, 308,842 foreigners will be able to…
Tourism
At Christmas markets, people shop, have fun, grab a bite to eat, and just relax. Moreover, by evening, locals flock here in large numbers to buy souvenirs, look around, have a glass or two of mulled…
News
The Netherlands has imposed a ban on wearing the burqa in public places. The country's population is outraged, and Muslims see it as a political provocation. Dutch authorities warn in response that…
News
Immigration
In the protracted problem of granting residence permits to refugees who have been in Germany for a long time with the unreliable Duldung status, a breakthrough seems to have emerged. Federal…
Tourism
Every Turkish hotel has a restaurant serving national cuisine. As a rule, the food there is indeed well and tasty prepared, but sometimes these dishes are somewhat adapted for tourists. Therefore, if…
Education
The hospitality industry is developing rapidly: according to experts' forecasts, by 2020 the number of tourists in the world will reach 1.6 billion people. According to the World Tourism…
Sport
At the end of summer, the hockey world held its breath in anticipation. Another major scandal was brewing, in which, as long ago, the United States was pitted against Russia. Arguably the most…