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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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Airbus

Ryanair refuses to accept tickets from intermediaries

Europe's largest budget airline Ryanair has said it will deny boarding to passengers who bought tickets through third-party websites. The company said that such aggregator sites, by monitoring fares…

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Real estate

Northern Cyprus awaits construction boom

According to many market participants, the reunification of Northern and Southern Cyprus could lead to a significant increase in demand for real estate in the north of the island. Some experts expect…

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Tourism

Spain – the most popular summer destination

According to information provided by the Mondial Assistance group, Spain has become the most popular holiday destination among European tourists this year.

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Immigration

One illegal immigrant self-deported from the US

Only one person agreed to become a participant in the voluntary self-deportation program for illegal immigrants from the US, which came into effect on Tuesday, August 5. As reported by the Associated…

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Tourism

Free Entertainment for Tourists

Travel portal Travelandleisure.com has compiled a list of free entertainments available to tourists in various countries around the world.

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Visas

Laptops may be confiscated upon entry to the United States

According to new rules developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), customs and immigration officers may confiscate laptops and other electronic devices from everyone entering the…

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Money

Slovakia prepares for the switch to the euro

Slovakia has started the next stage of the transition to the common European currency. From August 24, prices for all goods must be indicated in korunas and euros.

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Airbus

Air passengers to provide fingerprints

British authorities intend to introduce fingerprinting of passengers departing from the country's airports. The reason for the innovation is the fact that several airports lack separation of the…

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