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Immigration

Concentration Camps in the Sahara, or the European Union Has Grown Tired of Refugees

The EU countries consistently restrict access to their territories for immigrants, asylum seekers, and illegal refugees, without being scrupulous in their choice of means, writes IA Rosbalt.

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Everyday life

Germans preferred Goethe's language to Schröder's language

Several leading German newspapers and magazines immediately refused to follow the German language reform proclaimed by the federal government. According to Izvestia.Ru, at the head of the “rebels”…

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Travel

Through India and Nepal with a backpack (part 2)

Whether from the constant heat or for some other reason, Indians are very gentle and peace-loving. I have never seen brawling drunks in the final stages, although hashish, magic mushrooms, and other…

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Curiosities

Want a Green Card? Eat a Worm Pie!

A popular American television reality show offers illegal immigrants from other countries free access to the services of a legal company to obtain a green card, which grants the right to work and…

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Curiosities

Don't Forget Your Underpants

If, while in Scotland, you want to feel like a true Highlander and decide to at least rent a genuine tartan kilt – alas, you won't be allowed to wear it on your bare body, as a true son of the…

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Airbus

Berlin to Build New Airport and Close Old One

Berlin-Brandenburg is to replace Tempelhof, Berlin's largest airport, which closes in two months, according to Deutsche Welle.

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Everyday life

There Will Be Twice as Many of Us

The population of Germany, Russia, and other industrialized countries will decline rapidly, while states where hunger and poverty rage will grow no less rapidly, reports Deutsche Welle.

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Sport

Basketball innovations

The qualifying tournament for the European Basketball Championship among men's national teams, the final stage of which will take place in 2005, will this time be held under a somewhat unusual…

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Curiosities

Western and Eastern Germans quarrel over bare bodies

Western and Eastern Germany have entered into a conflict on the beaches of the Baltic coast, reports Lenta.ru. Citizens of the former GDR traditionally prefer to swim and sunbathe on the Baltic coast…

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Curiosities

East German prison awaits tourists

An exceptionally attractive route has been devised by the East German firm Artemis, reports Gazeta.Ru. The company has acquired about three hectares of land in the small town of Stolberg in Saxony…

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Education

Which country is better to study in

Going abroad to study is not difficult now. It is more difficult to choose an educational institution. And perhaps one should start with choosing a country, writes "Rockefeller".

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Sport

Rowing: From Academic to Slalom

Today, the Olympic Games program includes three types of rowing: academic rowing, kayak and canoe rowing, and rowing slalom. It is not hard to guess that academic rowing competitions appeared earlier…

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