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New rules for admitting Jewish immigrants from the former USSR Immigration

New rules for admitting Jewish immigrants from the former USSR

At last, the interested public has had the opportunity to familiarize itself with the new rules for admitting Jewish emigrants. As is known, in 2005 the federal government of Germany suspended the…

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Notes on British Medicine Everyday life

Notes on British Medicine

Legends about British medicine have already spread all over Europe. Probably, adults there scare children: if you don't eat your porridge, an English doctor will take you away. If there ever lived…

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Comfortable bastion of vigilance Airbus

Comfortable bastion of vigilance

Even if you have never been to Israel, you have surely heard: the aviation services of this state are considered the world standard of safety. In this, there is a considerable merit of the country's…

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Bird flu drives people crazy News

Bird flu drives people crazy

Instead of a bird flu epidemic, a wave of flu phobia has swept across Europe. Greeks, Italians and Bosnians have practically stopped eating chicken, the French are banning it from school canteens…

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The Most Famous Cities in the World Tourism

The Most Famous Cities in the World

Ranking cities and countries by cost of living and quality of life is a favorite pastime of statisticians and sociologists. However, a view that considers cities as brands is unusual.

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America Launches New Ten-Dollar Bill News

America Launches New Ten-Dollar Bill

Last week the United States put into circulation a new $10 banknote. The yellow bill features President Hamilton and next to him a bowl with a red flame. The next to be updated will be the most…

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Vampires, cinema and the spirit of freedom Tourism

Vampires, cinema and the spirit of freedom

March in Europe is rich in interesting events. Belgium will offer horror films and hot dances, Germany - delicacies and an 'intercultural space', France - excellent jazz and the spirit of freedom…

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You Can't Forbid Living Beautifully Curiosities

You Can't Forbid Living Beautifully

Amid the usual doping scandals, the Russian Olympic team unexpectedly had to withstand an attack from an unexpected side. The Russian branch of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) accused the team of…

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Main news of the issue (abroad No. 320) News

Main news of the issue (abroad No. 320)

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Schengen visas to cost more for tourists News

Schengen visas to cost more for tourists

From January 1, 2007, the European Union will switch to a new type of visa for non-residents – with a biometric data carrier. Their increased cost will be paid by tourists, for whom the visa fee may…

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EU to share refugees fairly Immigration

EU to share refugees fairly

The European Commission is planning to introduce common rules for granting political asylum in the EU. The first step is creating an information system on the countries of origin of potential…

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Rest under an invisible crown Tourism

Rest under an invisible crown

A castle is not a hotel. A castle, like a living creature, requires attention, sensitivity and tact. This is an intellectual and refined leisure. As «Вояж и отдых» notes, if the guest is intelligent…

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