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Tourism

Argentina tops 'ethical places to travel'

The American organization Earth Island Institute has named ten countries worthy of the title 'ethical destination'. 'Many developing countries are making noble efforts to attract tourists by…

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Airbus

Ryanair may launch flights without checked baggage

Europe's largest budget airline Ryanair plans to introduce flights on which checked baggage will be banned. At the same time, the hand luggage allowance will remain unchanged – one piece weighing no…

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Immigration

Rome declares war on illegal immigrants

A state of emergency has come into effect across the country due to a massive influx of immigrants from Africa. Since Saturday, July 26, a state of emergency has been in effect throughout Italy in…

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Immigration

Netherlands simplifies family reunification

Dutch judges have annulled the effect of the immigration law: now foreign spouses of Dutch citizens can enter the country more easily. As reported by RUS.nl, residents of the Netherlands who plan to…

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Visas

Changes in Visa Processing for Nepal

In July of this year, the cost of obtaining and extending visas for visiting Nepal changed. At the border, the fee for a visa valid for up to 15 days is $25, up to 30 days - $40, up to 90 days -…

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Real estate

Realtors Reach for the Sea

Moscow real estate agencies are redirecting clients' attention to villas and apartments located in resort countries. As Expert magazine notes, there is a real buzz around foreign resort real estate…

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Immigration

Money Invested in Integration Pays Off

A year ago, a nationwide integration plan was adopted in Germany. Deutsche Welle published a commentary with the first results.

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Real estate

German village at the price of London apartments

Auctions where real estate is sold are becoming an increasingly popular way to buy a home in Germany cheaply. The average asking price here is £20,000 (about $40,000), while the average one-bedroom…

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Education

British Diplomas in Doubt?

The British public is concerned that financial needs force universities to invite students from abroad, and this often adversely affects the level of education and the quality of the diploma obtained…

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Everyday life

Moscow is the most expensive city in the world for foreigners

Moscow has topped the ranking of the most expensive cities in the world for expatriates for the third consecutive year, compiled by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. This is reported in a company…

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Visas

China stops issuing business visas

China has suspended the issuance of business visas until September 20, 2008 due to the Olympic Games in the country, writes The Wall Street Journal. The new rule took effect from the beginning of…

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Immigration

Italian Parliament Passes New Law on Immigrants

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi succeeded in getting the country's parliament to approve a package of reforms aimed at tightening the conditions for illegal immigrants staying in the country.

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