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Visas

UK evaluates visa service

The United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) is conducting a survey among clients, staff and any interested parties to analyze the work of the visa department.

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Airbus

Ryanair against tickets from third-party websites

The European Commission recognized as legal the decision of low-cost airline Ryanair to refuse transportation to passengers who bought tickets through third-party sites instead of its own. Starting…

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Curiosities

Ban on Peking Duck

A ban on the preparation of the famous Chinese dish, Peking duck, has been introduced in the European Union. The reason for such a harsh measure taken by the European Commission is the significant…

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Visas

Switzerland may join Schengen in December

As reported by Natalya Sizova, regional manager for agency relations in Russia and CIS of the Switzerland Tourism Office, the country plans to enter the Schengen Zone on December 6. This information…

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Immigration

Flow of illegal migrants to Italy has grown

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Tourism

Europeans Prefer to Vacation for Dollars

The number of Europeans choosing Turkey and Egypt for vacations increased by at least 10% in 2008. According to Reuters news agency, citing the management of Thomas Cook, the second largest tour…

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Immigration

Migrants Change the Composition of US Population

By 2042, less than half of US residents will consider themselves of European race, writes The New York Times citing a forecast from the US Census Bureau. According to a statistical report, in 34…

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Real estate

Housing in Ireland continues to get cheaper

In June 2008, the average cost of a home in Ireland, based on data from the Irish housing price index tsb/ESRI House Price Index, decreased by 0.6%. Thus, housing in Ireland has been getting cheaper…

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Shopping

Sales in Italy Continue Until the End of Summer

The summer months are truly a paradise for shopping enthusiasts. Summer sales start at the height of the holiday season. Those who haven't taken advantage of discounts in French stores, valid until…

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Visas

UAE Diversifies Visa List

According to the Dubai Department of Commercial Marketing and Tourism, from July 29, 2008, a new procedure for issuing entry visas came into effect in the UAE, under which the Department of…

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Everyday life

Smoking to Be Banned in Dubai Parks

Dubai authorities continue their large-scale fight against smoking. Soon, a smoking ban will also be in effect in the emirate's parks.

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Real estate

World leader in housing unaffordability

According to a study by the Institute of Public Affairs and the American consulting firm Demographia, which examined housing prices in 159 cities worldwide, Sydney was found to be the most…

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