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Visas

Obtaining a British Marriage Visa

From November 27, 2008, foreigners will be able to obtain a British marriage visa only upon reaching the age of 21. This was announced by the Minister for Migration, Phil Woolas.

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Real estate

Czechia lets foreigners into the housing market

From mid-2009, foreigners will be able to freely purchase residential real estate in the Czech Republic. The Czech cabinet of ministers adopted the corresponding amendment.

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Airbus

Europe to Lift Restrictions on Carrying Liquids

Starting in 2010, airline passengers in the European Union will apparently no longer have to limit the volume of liquids they can take in carry-on luggage. This was reported in an interview with…

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Everyday life

New beer measure will save British pubs

A special law in the UK has introduced a new unit of beer volume – 2/3 pint. It is expected that the reduced beer measure will save pubs from bankruptcy by attracting new customers, including more…

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Visas

Switzerland May Enter Schengen on December 12

Switzerland may join the visa-free Schengen area from December 12, 2008. This was reported by the newspaper 'Tribune de Genève' citing Deputy Director of the Federal Office of Justice Lucius Mäder.

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Immigration

France Awaits French Speakers

From now on, those wishing to enter France under the family reunification program will have to learn French in their own country, reports Le Figaro, which has obtained the relevant decree. According…

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Education

College tuition in the US is getting more expensive

In the US, college tuition will increase significantly starting from the current academic year. As the Los Angeles Times reports, the economic forecast was published yesterday by the American public…

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Visas

Extremists Will Not Be Allowed into the UK

UK Home Secretary Jacqui Smith presented a package of government measures to parliament aimed at combating extremism. The government intends to ban entry into the kingdom to all foreign nationals who…

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Immigration

America Does Not Know How to Use Immigrants

Specialists from the American Migration Policy Institute have concluded that the United States does not know how to successfully use qualified immigrants – many 'brains' are unemployed or…

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Tourism

Netherlands doesn't want 'drug tourists'

Authorities in two Dutch cities announced a decision to close a number of local coffee shops. The reason is an excessive influx of tourists coming here solely for drug use.

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Immigration

Australia may limit immigration

Australian authorities may soon limit the influx of immigrants due to the unfavorable economic situation in the country. This was reported by the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC.

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Real estate

UK House Prices Expected to Fall

In late 2009, the decline in UK house prices could reach 25%. Such a forecast was provided by the British consulting agency Capital Economics. According to analysts, the impending recession of the…

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