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Immigration

Emigration News (Abroad No. 363-364)

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Analysis

How to Spoil Life for Europe

Russia has made access to the Strasbourg court difficult not only for its own citizens but also for other Europeans. On December 20, the State Duma rejected a bill on ratifying Protocol No. 14 to the…

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Country guide

The House That the Sheikh Built

In December, the 35th anniversary of the amazing state - the United Arab Emirates - is celebrated. Where else, one might ask, can you find a country where out of a population of about four and a half…

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News

UK to Tighten Control Over Foreigners

The British government is developing a series of measures under which all foreigners living in the country will have their fingerprints taken, reports the British newspaper Guardian.

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Analysis

«Оставь нацистов без секса!»

Xenophobia in all its forms is primarily a social phenomenon, and therefore it is in principle impossible to overcome it by repressive methods alone. The most convincing evidence of this is the…

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Immigration

Work for Foreigners in Czechia

There are many illegal workers in Czechia and the reasons why a person decides to become illegal can be different. Some receive an offer from acquaintances to work without documents, supposedly more…

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Real estate

Soft Landing

While real estate prices in Europe and Asia are rising, the US housing market has entered a period of stagnation. Speculators are hastily disposing of burdensome properties. This year, housing in…

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Immigration

Russia – As If It Were a Homeland?

First-wave repatriates hope to become participants in the new Russian program for the return of compatriots. Those who returned to their historical homeland 10-15 years ago are still forced to fight…

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Immigration

States Want to Classify Illegal Immigration as a Criminal Offense

Mexican President Felipe Calderón criticized the intention of some US congressmen to pass a law classifying illegal immigration as a criminal offense.

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Real estate

Resort Romance with Real Estate

Some people spend their winter holidays at ski resorts, while others prefer warmer climes. To avoid dependence on seasonal price fluctuations for their favorite type of vacation, some decide to buy a…

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News

Germany Drops the Iron Curtain

Representatives of Germany's Christian Democrats initiated last week a reform of the current rules for issuing visas by diplomatic missions of the Federal Republic abroad.

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Tourism

In the Land of Rejoicing Cacti

Mexico is a country of fantastic diversity. In principle, the cultures of the Maya and Aztecs, the most influential in the region (the Maya extend at least into Honduras, Belize, and Guatemala), are…

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