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Mini-guide: Turkey's resorts

Whatever entertainment may be offered to guests of Turkey, beach holidays remain the most important thing for the country of four seas.

Procedure for obtaining a US visa

Three myths about Lebanon

This small country is increasingly appearing in international tourism news. Recently, for example, its main city became the host capital of the 2009 Asian Olympic Games. And a little earlier, at an…

A policy for the trip

In the minds of our fellow citizens, going abroad is usually associated with purchasing a tourist package and tickets, obtaining an invitation, or waiting for a visa. The medical insurance policy…

Illegal employment in Germany will be prosecuted much more severely

At its last meeting before the start of the summer recess, the Bundesrat voted to adopt the amended law "On Combating Illegal Employment". The new rules will come into force as early as August 1 of…

Illegals in Switzerland face even tougher times

A 29-hour debate in the lower house of the Swiss parliament led to the adoption - by a slim majority (64 to 48) - of four amendments to the country's immigration legislation, known as the 'Foreigners…

Australia opens borders for refugees

Scientists have studied the goals of vacationers

The Hamburg Institute for Future Studies compiled a list of criteria and wishes that guide clients in choosing goals for a vacation or tourist trip. Five defining trends are noted: relaxation and…

La Serenissima

Subjective notes of an inspired sinner in purgatory.

Eurointegration: To Poland for Shopping

On the eve of Poland's formal accession to the European Union (May 1, 2004), the Polish press presented a full spectrum of public opinion sentiments related to that fact. The spectrum was quite wide…

Three Stories from the Lives of Illegal Immigrants

In any city in the world, in any crowd, I recognize them by a certain inner oppression, uncertainty, by a dull look and an inability to smile. I have met them in the gloomy Paris metro and on busy…

Kostya Tszyu: a legend of modern boxing

This man's surname is well known around the world even to sports fans who are not connoisseurs of boxing. And even to those who are not sports fans at all. Kostya Tszyu is a truly legendary figure…