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Visas

Hungary Allows Visa-Free Transit

Hungary has become another country allowing visa-free transit for holders of Schengen visas, as well as visas of countries that are new members of the European Union: Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech…

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Immigration

Britain to protect itself from Bulgarian and Romanian workers

Citizens of Bulgaria and Romania who wish to obtain work in the UK after their countries join the European Union will have to obtain special permission from the relevant British government bodies…

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Tourism

Stellar Alpine Five

Switzerland is an example of a classic tourist country: elegant cities and famous resorts with cozy hotels, majestic mountains, pristine lakes and picturesque hillsides. Here, all the beauties of…

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News

Italy: Criminal Paradise

The government of Romano Prodi came to power in Italy not long ago, but has already caused the strongest discontent among the majority of Italians. The ruling social-democratic bloc could think of…

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News

Main news of the issue (abroad No. 345)

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News

Main news of the issue (abroad №344)

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News

Biometric Passports Already Hacked

Passport and visa departments around the world, it seems, will have to abandon the idea of biometric passports – electronic chips that store unique anthropological data of a person.

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Immigration

Latvia tightens naturalization rules

Last week, the country's government approved amendments proposed by the Ministry of Justice, which introduce stricter requirements for applicants for Latvian citizenship.

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Money

How not to bring counterfeit euros

According to the European Central Bank (ECB), in the first half of 2006 alone, 300,000 counterfeit banknotes were withdrawn from circulation.

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Tourism

How to choose the right hotel?

There are many hotels promoting their services on the Internet, but even more intermediaries. Having a vague idea of what exactly to look for on the Web, and typing, for example, "Hotel + London"…

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Everyday life

Ordeals of Smokers in Europe

In Germany, the government's plans to introduce a ban on smoking in public places are being discussed increasingly actively. If the project is implemented, the youth protection law may also be…

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Immigration

Who Will Help an Illegal Immigrant Return Home Unnoticed

Some public organizations help those in need, so to speak, on all fronts: they not only influence the creation of new laws, but also protect a person from the consequences of a once committed mistake.

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