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Digital scanners will begin operation instead of metal detectors in all airports of the European Union countries in April 2010. The technology was first tested in US airports. It proved to be very…
The Times Higher Education organization has published a ranking of the world's 200 leading universities. The leading positions in the ranking unequivocally belong to universities in the USA and the…
Switzerland, while remaining a quite expensive country for tourists, nevertheless offers budget holiday spots. But a recent event on the local hotel market breaks all records of cheapness. In the…
Since October 12, smoking in public places has been banned in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) by order of local authorities. The ban applies to all hotels, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers…
Answers to typical questions about the registration procedure in the DV-2010 program.
Prices for real estate on the prestigious Spanish resort Costa del Sol have fallen by more than 70% over the past year and a half. This is reported by the Spanish newspaper El Pais.
Geneva and Lausanne have been recognized as the most expensive cities in Switzerland. This was reported by the newspaper Tribune de Geneve, citing a study conducted by the German-language publication…
Vatican has become a full member of Interpol, the largest international police organization. This decision was made at the 77th session of the Interpol General Assembly, which opened in St…
Singapore authorities have introduced strict laws against cigarette smuggling. From January 1, 2009, any cigarette in the country must have a special SDPC (Singapore Duty-Paid Cigarettes) marking…
Last weekend, the Oktoberfest beer festival concluded in Munich. This year, 6 million people attended the festival, including not only residents of Germany but also numerous foreign tourists who came…
Mortality exceeds birth rates in nine of the 27 EU member states – Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania and Estonia. Only France, the United Kingdom and the…
UK Home Secretary Jacqui Smith presented in London the first samples of new identity cards for foreigners, which will be put into circulation in November of this year, according to a departmental…