In Spain, housing prices fell by 8.8%
In Spain in 2008, housing prices fell by 8.8% compared to 2007 prices. These data are provided by the appraisal company Tinsa.
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European Union switches to biometric passports
All European Union member states without exception will have to ensure that their citizens switch to biometric passports by 2012. This is provided for by a new EU directive approved by the European…
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Tourism
Egyptian authorities save country's tourism business
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism intends to take measures to save the tourism industry as a vital part of the national economy. Previously, tourism authorities insisted on positioning Egypt as a…
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Real estate
Dubai housing prices fall for the first time
Real estate consulting firm Colliers International reported that residential property prices in Dubai fell by an average of 8% in the last quarter of 2008 compared to the previous quarter. The…
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Auto tour
Hungarian police to check rims and winter tires
Hungarian police have announced increased control over the technical condition of vehicles and the use of winter tires. This was reported by the UNIAN news agency, citing Ukrainian border guards.
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Everyday life
Taiwan tightens anti-smoking measures
On January 11, a ban on smoking in enclosed and public places came into effect in Taiwan, reports The Earth Times. The unrecognized republic became the 17th state in the world and the second in Asia…
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Real estate
Luxury real estate in London is becoming cheaper
During 2008, the rate of decline in the value of luxury real estate in London reached record levels. In particular, according to statistics from the real estate company Knight Frank, last year prices…
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Visas
US Begins Collecting Immigrants' DNA
In the United States, as of January 9, DNA samples have officially begun to be taken from people detained on suspicion of violating immigration laws.
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Visas
UAE Tightens Visa Processing Rules
The United Arab Emirates plans to tighten requirements for applicants for tourist and guest visas. The UAE Ministry of Interior is considering a proposal from the Federal National Council (FNC) to…
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Real estate
Crisis Drops Housing Prices in Singapore
Housing prices in Singapore fell by 5.7% in the fourth quarter of 2008. This is the sharpest price decline in the city-state in the last 10 years, experts say.
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Immigration
Blacklist of Professions Created in UAE
The Department of Naturalisation and Residency of the UAE has created a 'blacklist' of 57 professions whose representatives will now not be allowed to bring their families to the country and live…
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Education
Ranking of American universities by return on investment
SmartMoney magazine organized its own ranking of American universities based on the difference between tuition costs and salaries earned by university graduates. The first study by the magazine…
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