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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.
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.
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…
Many German cities practice so-called "long nights," when city museums stay open until early morning. In Cologne, such a night will take place on November 1. Museums will open their doors to visitors…
"How about a shot of schnapps?" - Soviet citizens to the core would utter this phrase breathlessly after particularly grueling workdays. The kids envied their still-young "ancestors," imagining…
Turkey has clearly become tiresome for our compatriots. In recent years, not as many tourists go there as in the days when it was the only option for a budget vacation. New destinations are emerging…
On November 28, a referendum will be held in Switzerland to determine whether the country will join the Schengen Area on December 5, 2008. However, tour operators note that judging by the fact that…
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has concluded that Russian citizens can now more easily obtain asylum in the United States than migrants from other countries around the world.
Over the next three years, real estate prices in Spain could drop by 50%, according to the financial director of real estate company Grupo Inmo, Javier Ortiz.
In most developed countries of the world, the gap between rich and poor has widened over the past 20 years. This was stated by experts of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development…
Readers of the authoritative travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler have chosen the best travel destinations and offers for the 21st time. Among the winners of the Readers’ Choice Awards are islands and…
Moscow has been named the most expensive city for adherents of a luxurious lifestyle. This conclusion was reached by Forbes magazine, which compared prices for luxury items in eight financial…