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Tourism

Hotel prices are falling worldwide

British company Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) has published a ranking of world cities with the most expensive hotels. Abu Dhabi (UAE) takes first place, where the average room price is $421 per night.

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Visas

Europe approves new parameters for visas

The European Parliament has approved new biometric parameters to be used in visas issued by EU countries. Among other things, obtaining a visa will require providing a digital photo and fingerprints…

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Technology

MTS Connects 'Near Abroad'

MTS has announced the launch of a new service 'Near Abroad'. Now thanks to this mobile operator, CIS countries have become even closer.

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Immigration

Russia Does Not Plan Mass Deportation of Illegal Migrants

There will be no mass expulsions of illegal migrants from Russia. This was stated by Deputy Head of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation, Yekaterina Yegorova.

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Everyday life

Europe has chosen 'green capitals'

The European Commission has summed up the competition for the title of 'greenest city in Europe', in which 35 European cities participated. It has been determined that in 2010 Stockholm will become…

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Immigration

Refugees Prefer Western Europe

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees notes a strong gap between European Union countries in the number of applications for refugee status.

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Immigration

Australia reduces immigrant intake

In 2010, Australia will reduce the number of foreign workers arriving in the country. Immigration Minister Chris Evans stated that amid the economic crisis, the government will take measures to…

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Technology

Where to buy fittings for plastic windows?

Where to buy fittings for plastic windows? At a construction market, a construction exhibition, or on the Internet. To find out what a special construction exhibition is, we chose the largest one in…

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Immigration

Mexicans are traveling less for work abroad

In 2008, the number of labor migrants leaving Mexico decreased by more than 50% compared to 2007. According to the Associated Press, the sharp decline in the number of Mexicans leaving to work abroad…

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Visas

Czech Republic helps foreigners return home

Minister of the Interior of the Czech Republic, Civic Democrat Ivan Langer, stated that he is ready to ask the government to continue the project of returning foreigners to their homeland who lost…

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Tourism

Paris hotels reduce prices

Hotels in the French capital have announced a 15% price reduction for the first time since 2003. This was reported by the director of the Paris Tourist Office.

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Real estate

Investors do not rush to buy up the Adriatic

Foreign investors have failed to revive the Croatian housing market. Contrary to the fears of Croats, after foreigners were allowed to buy real estate in Croatia on the same terms as locals, there…

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