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New rules for the employment of foreigners in Latvia

The Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved new regulations "On Work Permits for Foreigners". The document provides for a significant simplification of the procedure for obtaining a work permit in…

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Money

Poles Pay the “Brussels Bill”

The formal date of Poland's accession to the European Union is May 1, 2004. But already from the first days of the new year, Poles clearly felt the approach of new times, reports the Rosbalt news…

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Greece has the lowest crime rate in Europe

Greece, which is to host the Summer Olympic Games in the summer of 2004, has the lowest crime rate in Europe, RIA Novosti reports. Thus, in Greece per 100 thousand population there are just over four…

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Immigration

The stamp and the sword of Russian migration

Russian authorities, it seems, intend to build migration policy strictly following the carrot-and-stick principle, writes Vremya Novostei. Speaking at an FSB board meeting, Vladimir Putin called for…

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Spain lacks funds and special staff for illegal immigrants

During the mass deportation of illegal immigrants, Spanish law enforcement agencies faced major financial difficulties and a shortage of special personnel, RIA Novosti reports. The number of…

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British universities award too many degrees

In the UK, there are too many university students. Two-thirds of specialists involved in recruiting university graduates for jobs hold this opinion, reports The Independent.

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Fewer Jews wishing to move to Israel

The number of Jews arriving for permanent residence in Israel fell by a third in 2003 compared with the previous year. In its entire history, Israel has not known such a low level of immigrant…

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Ukrainians lodge complaints with European Court against other states

The European Court of Human Rights has sent to the Ukrainian government for observations two complaints from Ukrainian citizens, currently being considered by this judicial body, against other states…

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Integration

Globe of Europe

Having incorporated small European countries, the EU will begin to grow by adding North Africa and the Middle East, gradually turning into a Worldwide European Union, in which only nostalgic memories…

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Country guide

BEDOUIN CODE. How Muslim canons influence everyday life

Let the ultra-modern vistas of Dubai not deceive the traveler; the descendants of the Bedouins, who founded semi-fabulous states on these shores, are still persistently trying to preserve in their…

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Money

Traveler's checks, or Check your money

Depending on their habits, character, and sophistication, Ukrainians choose different ways to 'export' their finances. There are many practical aspects of taking currency abroad. Our compatriots are…

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Immigration

Labor Migration to Germany Could Become Reality

A new immigration law for Germany will likely be agreed upon as early as January. Government and opposition representatives are ready to compromise, writes Russkaya Germaniya.

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