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Fires of the Latin Quarter

Spring is in no hurry to get to Paris this year, but the snow, of which quite a lot has fallen in recent weeks, is nevertheless slowly melting. It feels as if nature is ashamed to remove the snow…

Irish witches can relax

Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern announced an upcoming cleanup of the country’s legislation. In the coming months, the entire list of currently valid laws will be thoroughly checked: the main task…

Still Fleeing West, but Fewer

The number of people seeking asylum in the industrialized countries of the West has halved over the past five years. This is according to a report by the Office of the United Nations High…

Revolution Threatens France

As a result of massive student unrest, the French government has agreed to amend the law “On First Employment.” This was announced on the evening of March 12 by Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin…

Main news of the issue (abroad No. 322)

The Tsar Retires

Well-known Russian footballer Alexander Mostovoi has retired.

My dear London

A city where it is good to be a tourist, but impossible to live. A city where there are always immigrants, as if they were born there. A city you get hooked on, where taxis are cheaper than the…

A Million Dollars for 20 Years

In the United States, since 1963, May has been proclaimed “Older Americans Month.” Traditionally, during this month, the country’s leadership addresses older fellow citizens with a speech. For…

A training ground for the fashion industry

The motto of this educational institution, which for 70 years has been training specialists in haute couture, is “Throw life into art.” It reflects the dynamism so characteristic of the Marangoni…

In pursuit of bright minds

Latest news from Germany: the grand coalition plans to once again review the rules for entering the country. The goal is an old one – to attract a larger number of highly qualified specialists from…

Britain to introduce points system

A new points system for immigrants from countries outside the European Union may be introduced in Britain. The proposal has been prepared by the country's Home Secretary, Charles Clarke. Points will…

"You don't have to watch football, you can take my word for it"

Incredible but true: on March 5, Vladimir Maslachenko turned 70. Fit, tanned, cheerful. Athletic, in a word. If he can tolerate being addressed as 'old man,' it is probably only among his colleagues…