Christmas Markets: a multi-million business

Nowadays it is a tradition: when Christmas is coming, also the Christmas Markets  are opened in many Cities. Originated in the German-speaking part of Europe, this tradition finds its roots in the late Middle Age: the first one was created in Dresden in 1434.  One of the most beautiful Christmas Market - Vienna (Austria) Even if...

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Reportage from Bangalore: plus and minus of an incredible growth

In October I had the opportunity to spend three weeks in India. I stayed in Bangalore, the capital of the State of Karnataka. With a population of 8.5 millions, Bangalore is the fourth largest metropolitan area in India, after Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai and it is the second fastest growing major metropolis after Surat. Kempfort Shiva - Bangalore Above...

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Who is the new President of Romania?

Recently a presidential election took place in Romania. In the first round, the Prime minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party Victor Ponta won with 40% of the votes, whilst Klaus Iohannis, leader of the Liberal National Party got 30% of preferences. The situation changed at the run-off: also after the protest on how Ponta's government...

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