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Immigration

Number of immigrants in Germany decreases

In 2007, the number of immigrants who obtained German citizenship decreased in Germany. According to Deutsche Welle, citing the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, about 113,000 foreigners…

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Money

China sets foreign exchange limit

Foreign guests of the 2008 Olympics will be able to exchange up to $50,000 at Chinese banks, local media report, citing a directive from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the PRC.

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Auto tour

In San Marino, traffic rules have been tightened

In the Republic of San Marino, a new code of driving behavior has come into force, which, in particular, mentions a ban on smoking while driving.

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Immigration

Quarter of World's Population Ready to Emigrate

A Gallup poll conducted in 82 countries showed that 26% of their residents are ready to emigrate. That is, practically a quarter of the world's population is dissatisfied with their states.

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Visas

UK introduces points system for issuing visas

Britain from Monday starts issuing visas to highly skilled workers, entrepreneurs and investors under a points system that determines the migrant's benefit to the British economy. According to RIA…

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Everyday life

In Japan, cigarettes are sold using cards

A special 'tobacco passport' is now required in Japan to purchase cigarettes from vending machines designed for their sale. In all 47 prefectures of the country, as of July 1, machines must be…

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Real estate

Americans are moving into mobile homes

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Airbus

European Union to Ban Indicating Airfares Without Fees

The European Parliament will consider in July in second reading a bill requiring the mandatory indication of the full price of air tickets including all fees. If adopted, airlines will be banned from…

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Real estate

Into Italy via the Back Door

Until recently, real estate in Italy was strictly forbidden for foreigners: it was practically impossible for a non-Italian to buy a house, apartment, or villa on the peninsula. Now the situation on…

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Tourism

Peru: An Introduction to South America

Peru has enough amazing surprises to charm any traveler. Unless, of course, you stop in the capital Lima. Here I first couldn't understand where I was - in Africa or Asia. There seem to be quite…

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Immigration

Language exam for labor migrants

Gzt.ru has obtained a draft of amendments to the law 'On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation', prepared in the Federation Council by Vice-Speaker Alexander Torshin and…

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Real estate

Best city on Earth for living named

The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, has been named the best city on Earth for living. To receive the high title, several parameters were taken into account – from the possibility of buying a glass of…

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