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Airbus

Airlines increasingly lose luggage

More than one million pieces of irrecoverably lost baggage of airline passengers were recorded in 2007. In total, airlines around the world misplaced or mistakenly sent in the wrong direction about…

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Visas

More Foreigners Entering the US

In the past year, foreign citizens crossed the borders of the United States about 46.3 million times. This figure was recorded by the US Department of Homeland Security.

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Technology

Teaching Translation from English

For those who are just about to leave the country, and also for those who are already counting the days until their flight to America, the issue of learning English is very relevant. Many people…

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Everyday life

Holocaust victims to get increased payments

At the request of the organization Jewish Claims Conference, Germany will increase payments to Holocaust victims from January 2010. The organization justified its demand by the sharply increased cost…

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Visas

France Temporarily Leaves Schengen

France has temporarily suspended the Schengen Agreement at its borders. According to a NATO press service representative, this is due to the anniversary NATO summit being held on April 3-4 in French…

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Immigration

Australia to Accept Fewer Immigrants

Australia has decided to cut its annual official immigration quota by 14% – from 133,500 to 115,000 people. The authorities of the fifth continent are resorting to such a measure for the first time…

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Work

Work Experience for Careerists

Does having experience help when applying for a job? What do employers pay attention to during an interview? Does work experience gained abroad help careerists, and does it give any privileges when…

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Tourism

Ukraine increases tourist flow to Montenegro

Last year, the influx of Ukrainian tourists traveling to Montenegro for vacation increased by 190% to 25,300 people. In total, 1.2 million foreign tourists visited the country, most of whom were…

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Immigration

Migrants leave Czech Republic

Over 700 foreign workers have applied for a free plane ticket and compensation of €500, which the government of the Czech Republic promises to those who voluntarily agree to leave the country.

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Real estate

Abroad? Willingly! But where to live?

Students coming to different countries for vacations or exchange programs can expect roughly equal accommodation conditions. It is preferable for minors to stay with host families, while older…

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Technology

You can get a foreign passport quickly

Every person who decides to travel abroad has certainly faced the problem of obtaining a foreign passport, which, moreover, takes a lot of time and energy. However, such a document is necessary…

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Visas

UK Introduces Entry Tax for Foreigners

UK authorities have decided to introduce a special tax for foreign nationals. This is intended to cover the costs of social support for visitors from other countries. According to the Sunday Times…

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