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Immigration

Immigrants to Populate UK

In 2050, the UK will rank first in Europe in terms of population. According to a published UN report, the country will have 72.4 million inhabitants by then. The main population growth will come from…

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Everyday life

Japan introduces total smoking ban

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has decided to introduce a complete ban on smoking in public places and on transport.

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Immigration

Germany recounts foreigners

Last year, the number of foreign nationals living in Germany decreased slightly. The number of Turkish citizens decreased the most among foreigners.

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Real estate

Montenegro to Offer Land to Foreigners

A law that opens up the possibility for foreign citizens to acquire ownership of land plots in Montenegro will come into effect soon.

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Education

List of Documents for Admission to German Universities

If you have decided to apply to one of the German universities, you need to obtain a study permit. When submitting documents, you must provide proof of German language proficiency.

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Airbus

Airlines increasingly lose luggage

More than one million pieces of irrecoverably lost baggage of airline passengers were recorded in 2007. In total, airlines around the world misplaced or mistakenly sent in the wrong direction about…

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Visas

More Foreigners Entering the US

In the past year, foreign citizens crossed the borders of the United States about 46.3 million times. This figure was recorded by the US Department of Homeland Security.

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Technology

Teaching Translation from English

For those who are just about to leave the country, and also for those who are already counting the days until their flight to America, the issue of learning English is very relevant. Many people…

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Everyday life

Holocaust victims to get increased payments

At the request of the organization Jewish Claims Conference, Germany will increase payments to Holocaust victims from January 2010. The organization justified its demand by the sharply increased cost…

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Visas

France Temporarily Leaves Schengen

France has temporarily suspended the Schengen Agreement at its borders. According to a NATO press service representative, this is due to the anniversary NATO summit being held on April 3-4 in French…

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Immigration

Australia to Accept Fewer Immigrants

Australia has decided to cut its annual official immigration quota by 14% – from 133,500 to 115,000 people. The authorities of the fifth continent are resorting to such a measure for the first time…

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Work

Work Experience for Careerists

Does having experience help when applying for a job? What do employers pay attention to during an interview? Does work experience gained abroad help careerists, and does it give any privileges when…

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