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During the global financial crisis, the rich also cry. But after wiping away tears with a silk handkerchief, they make quite rational decisions. Namely: they try to invest their savings more…
The ban on smoking in public places, which came into effect in England on July 1, 2007, did not achieve its goal. It not only failed to reduce the number of smokers and the amount of cigarettes…
Czech Christmas is hard to imagine without the aroma of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and sausages. Perhaps that is why so many people willingly took part in a survey organized by the CzechTourism…
Starting February 1, new traffic rules come into force in Slovakia. Their main goal is to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers.
Popular magazine National Geographic Adventure has compiled a list of the 50 best eco-hotels in the world. The exclusive resorts included in the ranking offer a high level of service, introduce…
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has announced an unprecedented initiative – allocating scholarships from 2009 for graduates of schools with advanced German language study.
Experts believe that by January 1, 2009, the population of the European Union will reach 499.7 million people. As reported by RIA Novosti, this is stated in a report by the European statistical…
The number of unemployed worldwide could increase by 25 million by 2010 due to the financial crisis, said Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development…
While 1.6 million families are on the housing waiting list in the UK, about 762,600 homes remain unoccupied in the country. This is reported by SkyNews, citing statistics from the Royal Institution…
Against the backdrop of reductions by Australia, Germany, and England in the number of citizenship permits issued, Canada announced that in 2009, 265,000 immigrants will receive Canadian passports.
No matter what time of year it is, Paris has always been considered the best place in the world for shopping. But for advanced shoppers, fashion connoisseurs, and even sympathizers, it is hard to…
The European Parliament has obliged the authorities of EU member states to strictly limit citizens' working week to 48 hours from 2012. This was reported by The Guardian on December 18.