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New beer measure will save British pubs

A special law in the UK has introduced a new unit of beer volume – 2/3 pint. It is expected that the reduced beer measure will save pubs from bankruptcy by attracting new customers, including more…

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Visas

Switzerland May Enter Schengen on December 12

Switzerland may join the visa-free Schengen area from December 12, 2008. This was reported by the newspaper 'Tribune de Genève' citing Deputy Director of the Federal Office of Justice Lucius Mäder.

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Immigration

France Awaits French Speakers

From now on, those wishing to enter France under the family reunification program will have to learn French in their own country, reports Le Figaro, which has obtained the relevant decree. According…

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Education

College tuition in the US is getting more expensive

In the US, college tuition will increase significantly starting from the current academic year. As the Los Angeles Times reports, the economic forecast was published yesterday by the American public…

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Visas

Extremists Will Not Be Allowed into the UK

UK Home Secretary Jacqui Smith presented a package of government measures to parliament aimed at combating extremism. The government intends to ban entry into the kingdom to all foreign nationals who…

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Immigration

America Does Not Know How to Use Immigrants

Specialists from the American Migration Policy Institute have concluded that the United States does not know how to successfully use qualified immigrants – many 'brains' are unemployed or…

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Tourism

Netherlands doesn't want 'drug tourists'

Authorities in two Dutch cities announced a decision to close a number of local coffee shops. The reason is an excessive influx of tourists coming here solely for drug use.

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Immigration

Australia may limit immigration

Australian authorities may soon limit the influx of immigrants due to the unfavorable economic situation in the country. This was reported by the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC.

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Real estate

UK House Prices Expected to Fall

In late 2009, the decline in UK house prices could reach 25%. Such a forecast was provided by the British consulting agency Capital Economics. According to analysts, the impending recession of the…

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Culture

Museum Night to be held in Cologne

Many German cities practice so-called "long nights," when city museums stay open until early morning. In Cologne, such a night will take place on November 1. Museums will open their doors to visitors…

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Gourmet guide

Why Russians Love German Vodka

"How about a shot of schnapps?" - Soviet citizens to the core would utter this phrase breathlessly after particularly grueling workdays. The kids envied their still-young "ancestors," imagining…

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Tourism

Turkey to Ban All-Inclusive Hotels

Turkey has clearly become tiresome for our compatriots. In recent years, not as many tourists go there as in the days when it was the only option for a budget vacation. New destinations are emerging…

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