Technological development of society involves the emergence of new, more refined things that come to replace the obsolete ones. Experts predict that by 2020 much of what people use today will become unnecessary
The role of innovative technologies and the growing pace of technological progress make users pay attention to what surrounds them. Many of these objects become less useful with time, and therefore come out of everyday life. Here is the list of such things.
Printed editionsIn the near future, the release of paper newspapers and magazines may completely stop, experts say. In 2017, such large print magazines as Teen Vogue and Nylon ceased to exist.
Hard disksExperts believe that the need for hard disks will disappear by 2020. All information will be stored in cloud, because this is considered a more reliable way.
Paper mapsAccording to experts, paper maps with roads and settlements will not exist. They will be replaced by such applications as Google Maps.
Fax machinesAt present, many people already consider faxes as a relic of the past. According to experts, their era, along with the era of paper documents will soon end.
CDsCDs will become part of the music history. It is much easier to use the Internet to listen to music. Streaming services will be a worthy replacement for such disks, experts believe.
CalculatorsGiven that most of today's smartphones have built-in calculators, conventional computing devices will disappear. Experts bet that the reason is their limited functionality.
AlarmsBy 2020, alarm clocks will become useless. Having only one function, they lose to smartphones, in which a timer and a stopwatch are built in.
Landline phoneMobile phones have long been replacing fixed communications. The time of awkward landline phones is a thing of the past. Soon they will become a part of history.
Wired chargersThe era of chargers with wires and cables is coming to an end. They are being replaced by wireless communications. Changes will also rich wired headphones, which are going to be replaced by wireless Apple AirPods and Bluetooth-headphones.
Travel agenciesCurrently, the number of travel agencies is steadily declining. Citizens are increasingly planning their vacation, independently booking hotels and buying tickets for airplanes and trains. For Internet users, there is no difficulty in finding everything necessary for a trip in the global network. As a result, the travel agencies activity field is narrowing.
Technological development of society involves the emergence of new, more refined things that come to replace the obsolete ones. Experts predict that by 2020 much of what people use today will become unnecessary
The role of innovative technologies and the growing pace of technological progress make users pay attention to what surrounds them. Many of these objects become less useful with time, and therefore come out of everyday life. Here is the list of such things.
Printed editionsIn the near future, the release of paper newspapers and magazines may completely stop, experts say. In 2017, such large print magazines as Teen Vogue and Nylon ceased to exist.
Hard disksExperts believe that the need for hard disks will disappear by 2020. All information will be stored in cloud, because this is considered a more reliable way.
Paper mapsAccording to experts, paper maps with roads and settlements will not exist. They will be replaced by such applications as Google Maps.
Fax machinesAt present, many people already consider faxes as a relic of the past. According to experts, their era, along with the era of paper documents will soon end.
CDsCDs will become part of the music history. It is much easier to use the Internet to listen to music. Streaming services will be a worthy replacement for such disks, experts believe.
CalculatorsGiven that most of today's smartphones have built-in calculators, conventional computing devices will disappear. Experts bet that the reason is their limited functionality.
AlarmsBy 2020, alarm clocks will become useless. Having only one function, they lose to smartphones, in which a timer and a stopwatch are built in.
Landline phoneMobile phones have long been replacing fixed communications. The time of awkward landline phones is a thing of the past. Soon they will become a part of history.
Wired chargersThe era of chargers with wires and cables is coming to an end. They are being replaced by wireless communications. Changes will also rich wired headphones, which are going to be replaced by wireless Apple AirPods and Bluetooth-headphones.
Travel agenciesCurrently, the number of travel agencies is steadily declining. Citizens are increasingly planning their vacation, independently booking hotels and buying tickets for airplanes and trains. For Internet users, there is no difficulty in finding everything necessary for a trip in the global network. As a result, the travel agencies activity field is narrowing.
It seems that the US President has never heard about the saying “think first, then speak”. Notorious for his harsh comments, Donald Trump provoked outrage among the global community after he complained about an influx of immigrants from Africa. Speaking at a meeting in the White House, he said that the United States needs more newcomers from such countries as Norway but not from Africa. “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” he wondered.
The advocates for the Africans’ right to move around the globe freely reacted immediately. The United Nations Organizations noted that such remarks are disgraceful and racist. Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Rupert Colville said: “You cannot dismiss entire countries and continents as ‘shitholes’, whose entire populations, who are not white, are therefore not welcome.” Ebba Kalondo, the spokesperson for the African Union, also could not leave Trump’s comments unnoticed. “Considering the historical reality of how many Africans arrived in the U.S. during the Atlantic slave trade, this flies in the face of all accepted behavior and practice,” she said. Furthermore, Botswana's Ministry of International Affairs asked the US’s ambassador to clarify why Mr. Trump gave such reprehensible comments.
It seems that the US President has never heard about the saying “think first, then speak”. Notorious for his harsh comments, Donald Trump provoked outrage among the global community after he complained about an influx of immigrants from Africa. Speaking at a meeting in the White House, he said that the United States needs more newcomers from such countries as Norway but not from Africa. “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” he wondered.
The advocates for the Africans’ right to move around the globe freely reacted immediately. The United Nations Organizations noted that such remarks are disgraceful and racist. Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Rupert Colville said: “You cannot dismiss entire countries and continents as ‘shitholes’, whose entire populations, who are not white, are therefore not welcome.” Ebba Kalondo, the spokesperson for the African Union, also could not leave Trump’s comments unnoticed. “Considering the historical reality of how many Africans arrived in the U.S. during the Atlantic slave trade, this flies in the face of all accepted behavior and practice,” she said. Furthermore, Botswana's Ministry of International Affairs asked the US’s ambassador to clarify why Mr. Trump gave such reprehensible comments.
US citizens have been provided with a unique opportunity to celebrate the first anniversary of Trump’s presidency. Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 45th US President on January 20, 2017. The winner of a special lottery will be able to meet the US President at a grand dinner devoted to this occasion. The lottery conditions have been posted on Trump’s official website. To participate in this prize draw, anyone is invited to donate some money to the political agenda of the state leader. Any donation amount is welcome: from $3 to $2,700. At first glance, everyone seems to have a fair chance to win. Interestingly, the dinner is not the only event which the lucky winner is going to attend. The lavish program consists of several events which have been already announced on the website. The spectacular party will be held at Trump’s private manor in Palm Beach, Florida. However, a small remark is set out in the lottery that invitations are raffled only among US residents. Indeed, according to the conditions, two Americans will be picked as guests to the inaugural anniversary. Once again, Donald Trump is faithful to his principles where American is the key word.
US citizens have been provided with a unique opportunity to celebrate the first anniversary of Trump’s presidency. Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 45th US President on January 20, 2017. The winner of a special lottery will be able to meet the US President at a grand dinner devoted to this occasion. The lottery conditions have been posted on Trump’s official website. To participate in this prize draw, anyone is invited to donate some money to the political agenda of the state leader. Any donation amount is welcome: from $3 to $2,700. At first glance, everyone seems to have a fair chance to win. Interestingly, the dinner is not the only event which the lucky winner is going to attend. The lavish program consists of several events which have been already announced on the website. The spectacular party will be held at Trump’s private manor in Palm Beach, Florida. However, a small remark is set out in the lottery that invitations are raffled only among US residents. Indeed, according to the conditions, two Americans will be picked as guests to the inaugural anniversary. Once again, Donald Trump is faithful to his principles where American is the key word.
The cryptocurrency boom could not but affect both large and small investors. Many of them regret that they missed the chance in terms of bitcoin. Experts suggest to pay attention to other altcoins, which are capable to gain not less income than the cryptocurrency number one
According to analysts, investors, who did not have time to invest in bitcoin in the particularly opportune moment,should not worry. They should pay attention to other cryptocurrencies, in particular, to altcoins. Specialists suggest to see the list of these digital means of payment.
LitecoinIn 2017, the cryptocurrency's growth was 8400%. Bitcoin is regarded as the cryptocurrency number one, the "gold" of the cryptocurrency world, and litecoin - as the "silver". The number of litecoins reaches 84 million, and bitcoins - 21 million. About 54 million litecoins are in circulation today.
Bitcoin CashLast year the growth of this currency amounted to 245%. Bitcoin Cash is considered to be a kind of the world's largest cryptocurrency - bitcoin. It appeared in August, 2017 as a result of the hard-fork of the cryptocurrency number one. It is a new and, as many believe, an upgrade version of Bitcion.
RippleThe past year turned out to be very favourable for one more altcoin - Ripple. Its growth was 3803%. The creators of Ripple note that this virtual means of payment is able to connect banks, payment systems, corporations, as well as cryptocurrency exchanges into a single system for money transfers. It is called RippleNet and operates in many countries of the world, the developers point out.
MoneroLast year this cryptocurrency's growth achieved 2900%. To date, the creator of Monero is unknown. The advantage of this virtual means of payment is total anonymity. According to experts, Monero is ideal for corporations planning to hide large money transfers from competitors. The number of coins of the altcoin is not limited.
NEOThe previous year brought fantastic growth to NEO - about 24685%. Experts, who call the cryptocurrency "Chinese Ethereum", predict soaring prospects to NEO in the current year. 65 million coins of this digital means of payment are in circulation today. The total number reaches 100 million.
CardanoIn 2017, the cryptocurrency's growth was equal to 406%. It was launched in 2015, with a status of intellectual and philosophical object. Specialists estimate that Cardano meets the requirements of regulators and is quite suitable for worldwide dissemination. At the moment, 26 billion out of 45 billion coins are in circulation.
The cryptocurrency boom could not but affect both large and small investors. Many of them regret that they missed the chance in terms of bitcoin. Experts suggest to pay attention to other altcoins, which are capable to gain not less income than the cryptocurrency number one
According to analysts, investors, who did not have time to invest in bitcoin in the particularly opportune moment,should not worry. They should pay attention to other cryptocurrencies, in particular, to altcoins. Specialists suggest to see the list of these digital means of payment.
LitecoinIn 2017, the cryptocurrency's growth was 8400%. Bitcoin is regarded as the cryptocurrency number one, the "gold" of the cryptocurrency world, and litecoin - as the "silver". The number of litecoins reaches 84 million, and bitcoins - 21 million. About 54 million litecoins are in circulation today.
Bitcoin CashLast year the growth of this currency amounted to 245%. Bitcoin Cash is considered to be a kind of the world's largest cryptocurrency - bitcoin. It appeared in August, 2017 as a result of the hard-fork of the cryptocurrency number one. It is a new and, as many believe, an upgrade version of Bitcion.
RippleThe past year turned out to be very favourable for one more altcoin - Ripple. Its growth was 3803%. The creators of Ripple note that this virtual means of payment is able to connect banks, payment systems, corporations, as well as cryptocurrency exchanges into a single system for money transfers. It is called RippleNet and operates in many countries of the world, the developers point out.
MoneroLast year this cryptocurrency's growth achieved 2900%. To date, the creator of Monero is unknown. The advantage of this virtual means of payment is total anonymity. According to experts, Monero is ideal for corporations planning to hide large money transfers from competitors. The number of coins of the altcoin is not limited.
NEOThe previous year brought fantastic growth to NEO - about 24685%. Experts, who call the cryptocurrency "Chinese Ethereum", predict soaring prospects to NEO in the current year. 65 million coins of this digital means of payment are in circulation today. The total number reaches 100 million.
CardanoIn 2017, the cryptocurrency's growth was equal to 406%. It was launched in 2015, with a status of intellectual and philosophical object. Specialists estimate that Cardano meets the requirements of regulators and is quite suitable for worldwide dissemination. At the moment, 26 billion out of 45 billion coins are in circulation.
South Korea decided to get rid of cryptocurrencies. The government has drafted a bill that totally bans trading virtual money on the national exchanges. “The South Korean Ministry of Justice is considering the closure of cryptocurrency trading to bring cryptocurrency mania and speculation under control for investor protection,” justice minister Park Sang-ki said.
According to local authorities, the digital money rush looks more like gambling, and crypto coins should be called crypto chips as they are backed by nothing. However, the government has a reason for concern. The Asians are quite venturesome, so gaming parlors are prohibited in South Korea. Most Koreans treat cryptocurrency trading as gambling. The first set of restrictions bans using anonymous cryptocurrency accounts and forbids banks to provide services for conducting anonymous deals with digital money. The South Korean market accounts for about 20-25% of the global cryptocurrency market which is a rather significant share. This is why the government’s decision triggered a 14% fall in the bitcoin exchange rate.
Near the Danish city of Gundleslev, a new prison was opened. Media has described it the most comfortable in the world. The construction of Storstrom prison cost about $160 million (9 million rubles). In the building, there are many amenities that ordinary people who have not committed any offenses don't have. Take a look at how criminals will serve their term in a strict regime prison in our photo gallery.
The prison is designed as a small village, and it is believed that prisoners will be able to live normal lives as far as possible. Storstrom can contain up to 250 people, each of them is provided with a four square meter individual cell. Every cell has its own toilet equipped with everything necessary.
An unusual project for the penitentiary was created by architects of the Scandinavian company C.F. Molle. "When you are locked up - you are locked up. And there is a constant atmosphere of rigidity which contributes to the formation of a very painful environment for highly vulnerable people. But here you can use the architecture to create parameters that contribute to the formation of positive communities. It would be naive to think that architecture can achieve this alone. It simply becomes one of many important measures when there is a task to create some form of normality," Mads Mandrup, a designer at CF Moller Architects, said.
The prison resembles a small village. It has a church, its own gardens and farmland. Inside the prison there is a lot of light and no black color. Such environment should facilitate the rehabilitation of prisoners. According to the representative of the firm C.F. Moller, traditional cells do not cope with this task.
We do not know how comfort will help reduce the crime rate, but some criminals will certainly not mind getting back to Storstrom. In every cell there is a TV, a fridge, a wardrobe, a window and a personal bathroom. Some units have large windows that are tilted to let viewers to take in the landscape up to the surrounding perimeter wall, without allowing anyone to see inside.
The construction, which will replace the state prison in Vridsleselille, was commissioned by the request of the Danish Prison and Probation Service. According to Rasmus Bo Andersen, the regional director of the Correctional Authority Zealand, the new architecture should facilitate work with prisoners.We believe that the more we teach prisoners behavior in everyday life, the better they will manage it themselves when they are released. We have a lot of prisoners who never lived a real life. Some do not have any education, some do not know how to make purchases.
A 6-meter wall surrounds the correctional facility, steel wires are stretched across the top of each building to prevent helicopters from landing on them. One click on the button can close a number of mechanical doors dividing a room into several smaller compartments with six prisoners in each. 34 out of 250 prisoners will be held in a specially protected area. The prison, measuring 18 football fields, is located on an island.
Special sports fields and a lot of leisure rooms were equipped for prisoners. There they can communicate freely. Prison officers also will never get bored. Storstrom looks more like a good hospital or a forest resort.
It took five years to build an insulator. In their spare time, prisoners can walk, attend various master classes, pray, draw or play sports indoors or outdoors amid greenery.The main features are a grocery store, a playground for children visiting their dads, a library and a common kitchen where criminals can cook any dish they want.
The Storstrom prison became the subject of debate when its first pictures were published on the Internet. Bloggers, journalists and Internet users are already jokingly offering to sell tour packages to this green zone.
We will find out whether the prison will reduce the number of criminals only after a while. However, the problem may seem far-fetched. After all, in Denmark, the level of repeat offenses is very low. It is only 27%. While, for example, in the States, it is 43%.
The US President is really obsessed with the ambitious idea of building the Great Wall of America. The White House Administration sent a request to the Congress, asking to allocate 18 billion dollars for this purpose. This sum should be enough to construct a wall of 9.1 meters in height that would secure more than 50% of the border.
The project runs up to 2027. The request will be considered within budget planning for the US fiscal year of 2018 that started on October 1. The main national financial document has not been approved yet, so Donald Trump has all chances to get funds for fulfilling his dream. However, he also needs to persuade the Democrats who are dead set against building such a construction. “President Trump has said he may need a good government shutdown to get his wall. With this demand, he seems to be heading in that direction,” Senate Democrat of Illinois Dick Durbin said.
The Great Wall of America is one of the key election pledges of Donald Trump. However, during his presidential campaign, he promised that the Mexican government will pay for this wall. The Mexicans, in their turn, refused to sponsor this wild idea, so now the US President hopes to get 18 billion dollars from the Congress. Whether he will get the money or not, we will learn very soon. For the time being, the Great Wall of America is nothing more than just a project and Trump’s fantasy.
The US President is really obsessed with the ambitious idea of building the Great Wall of America. The White House Administration sent a request to the Congress, asking to allocate 18 billion dollars for this purpose. This sum should be enough to construct a wall of 9.1 meters in height that would secure more than 50% of the border.
The project runs up to 2027. The request will be considered within budget planning for the US fiscal year of 2018 that started on October 1. The main national financial document has not been approved yet, so Donald Trump has all chances to get funds for fulfilling his dream. However, he also needs to persuade the Democrats who are dead set against building such a construction. “President Trump has said he may need a good government shutdown to get his wall. With this demand, he seems to be heading in that direction,” Senate Democrat of Illinois Dick Durbin said.
The Great Wall of America is one of the key election pledges of Donald Trump. However, during his presidential campaign, he promised that the Mexican government will pay for this wall. The Mexicans, in their turn, refused to sponsor this wild idea, so now the US President hopes to get 18 billion dollars from the Congress. Whether he will get the money or not, we will learn very soon. For the time being, the Great Wall of America is nothing more than just a project and Trump’s fantasy.
The US President is really obsessed with the ambitious idea of building the Great Wall of America. The White House Administration sent a request to the Congress, asking to allocate 18 billion dollars for this purpose. This sum should be enough to construct a wall of 9.1 meters in height that would secure more than 50% of the border.
The project runs up to 2027. The request will be considered within budget planning for the US fiscal year of 2018 that started on October 1. The main national financial document has not been approved yet, so Donald Trump has all chances to get funds for fulfilling his dream. However, he also needs to persuade the Democrats who are dead set against building such a construction. “President Trump has said he may need a good government shutdown to get his wall. With this demand, he seems to be heading in that direction,” Senate Democrat of Illinois Dick Durbin said.
The Great Wall of America is one of the key election pledges of Donald Trump. However, during his presidential campaign, he promised that the Mexican government will pay for this wall. The Mexicans, in their turn, refused to sponsor this wild idea, so now the US President hopes to get 18 billion dollars from the Congress. Whether he will get the money or not, we will learn very soon. For the time being, the Great Wall of America is nothing more than just a project and Trump’s fantasy.
The US President is really obsessed with the ambitious idea of building the Great Wall of America. The White House Administration sent a request to the Congress, asking to allocate 18 billion dollars for this purpose. This sum should be enough to construct a wall of 9.1 meters in height that would secure more than 50% of the border.
The project runs up to 2027. The request will be considered within budget planning for the US fiscal year of 2018 that started on October 1. The main national financial document has not been approved yet, so Donald Trump has all chances to get funds for fulfilling his dream. However, he also needs to persuade the Democrats who are dead set against building such a construction. “President Trump has said he may need a good government shutdown to get his wall. With this demand, he seems to be heading in that direction,” Senate Democrat of Illinois Dick Durbin said.
The Great Wall of America is one of the key election pledges of Donald Trump. However, during his presidential campaign, he promised that the Mexican government will pay for this wall. The Mexicans, in their turn, refused to sponsor this wild idea, so now the US President hopes to get 18 billion dollars from the Congress. Whether he will get the money or not, we will learn very soon. For the time being, the Great Wall of America is nothing more than just a project and Trump’s fantasy.
One of the essential features of Christmas and New Year celebration in different countries of the world are colorful garlands that decorate not only Christmas trees but also private homes and even entire districts of big cities. You will find out in our photo gallery where to see the brightest and most grandiose festive lights.
Christmas lights of Luci d'Artista, SalernoThe tradition of decorating trees before Christmas and New Year exists in Salerno for more than ten years. What is most surprising, for the southern Italian seaside port town it is the main sight attracting tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world! The streets and squares of the medieval centro storico for a few months before and after the holidays become absolutely impassable in the evenings, and the reason is the magical illumination!
Christmas Boat Parade, Newport BeachAnother coastal town where it never snows, Newport Beach, is in the list of the most Christmas places in the US. Traditionally in the harbor every New Year there is a festive parade of boats, reminiscent of a large-scale exhibition of boats decorated with lights that move past tourists allowing them to examine themselves in all their glory.
Village de No"el, NiceA Christmas village in the Albert I garden traditionally attracts visitors with its benches, handmade souvenirs, and festive sweets. There is a gigantic construction of the Christmas ball in the village.
Tivoli Gardens, CopenhagenTivoli Park, built in the heart of Copenhagen, is a true fairytale state with a rich history. Its territory covers about 8 hectares, and the architectural retro ensemble is buried in flowers and shining illuminations.
Champs-Elys'ees, ParisChamps-Elys'ees are famous for their good lighting not only on holidays. Paris takes great care of the public lighting of streets and squares, shop windows. In the festive pre-Christmas days, the capital of France becomes the true City of Lights.
Dyker Heights, BrooklynDyker Heights is a small Italian-American district of New York's Brooklyn which has won worldwide fame for its Christmas illumination, which can be seen even from outer space. Every year, more than 100,000 people come to Brooklyn to see the most beautiful Christmas lights.
Somerset House, LondonOn the square in front of Somerset House, one of the most visited art museums in the world, in winter, traditionally, an ice rink opens, and everyone takes pictures next to the public building of the classicism era and beautifully decorated Christmas tree.
Liberty Monument, TbilisiOne of the most original Christmas trees in the world is located on Liberty Square in Tbilisi, Georgia. It represents a lighted construction on the pedestal of the monument to St. George.
Kobe Luminarie, KobeEvery year on Honshu Island all of December there is the Festival of Light which is visited by more than three million spectators because of colorful illumination. For the first time, the Festival of Light was organized in 1995 to commemorate the Great Hanshin earthquake the epicenter of which was located near the city of Kobe. The image of a light bulb, that became a symbol of hope, rebirth, and recovery, is now inextricably linked with the festive mood.
Christmas Market, JenaAs elsewhere, the Christmas market in the German city of Jena presents handmade decorations and decorated showcases. The holiday is accompanied by street festivities and the constant smell of spices and mulled wine that tune in to the lyric mood and inspire giving the opportunity to plunge into the unforgettable atmosphere of New Year's Eve and anticipation of joyful encounters with relatives. In addition, here you can find a special gift at a bargain price.
Rockefeller Center, New YorkOn the square in front of the Rockefeller Center, where since 1931 the best Christmas tree in New York is located, people of all ages and social strata traditionally meet.
Cathedral Square, VilniusOne of the most beautiful Christmas trees in Europe is situated on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius. Here, citizens and guests are offered to stroll under garlands, try mulled wine and festive pastries and necessarily make a photo with Santa Claus.
Red Square, MoscowThere is no better way to create a New Year's mood than to stroll through the streets of Moscow flooded with Christmas illumination, to look at the GUM (the main department store) show-windows glowing with garlands and to breathe the freezing air near a giant Christmas tree in front of the Historical Museum
One of the essential features of Christmas and New Year celebration in different countries of the world are colorful garlands that decorate not only Christmas trees but also private homes and even entire districts of big cities. You will find out in our photo gallery where to see the brightest and most grandiose festive lights.
Christmas lights of Luci d'Artista, SalernoThe tradition of decorating trees before Christmas and New Year exists in Salerno for more than ten years. What is most surprising, for the southern Italian seaside port town it is the main sight attracting tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world! The streets and squares of the medieval centro storico for a few months before and after the holidays become absolutely impassable in the evenings, and the reason is the magical illumination!
Christmas Boat Parade, Newport BeachAnother coastal town where it never snows, Newport Beach, is in the list of the most Christmas places in the US. Traditionally in the harbor every New Year there is a festive parade of boats, reminiscent of a large-scale exhibition of boats decorated with lights that move past tourists allowing them to examine themselves in all their glory.
Village de No"el, NiceA Christmas village in the Albert I garden traditionally attracts visitors with its benches, handmade souvenirs, and festive sweets. There is a gigantic construction of the Christmas ball in the village.
Tivoli Gardens, CopenhagenTivoli Park, built in the heart of Copenhagen, is a true fairytale state with a rich history. Its territory covers about 8 hectares, and the architectural retro ensemble is buried in flowers and shining illuminations.
Champs-Elys'ees, ParisChamps-Elys'ees are famous for their good lighting not only on holidays. Paris takes great care of the public lighting of streets and squares, shop windows. In the festive pre-Christmas days, the capital of France becomes the true City of Lights.
Dyker Heights, BrooklynDyker Heights is a small Italian-American district of New York's Brooklyn which has won worldwide fame for its Christmas illumination, which can be seen even from outer space. Every year, more than 100,000 people come to Brooklyn to see the most beautiful Christmas lights.
Somerset House, LondonOn the square in front of Somerset House, one of the most visited art museums in the world, in winter, traditionally, an ice rink opens, and everyone takes pictures next to the public building of the classicism era and beautifully decorated Christmas tree.
Liberty Monument, TbilisiOne of the most original Christmas trees in the world is located on Liberty Square in Tbilisi, Georgia. It represents a lighted construction on the pedestal of the monument to St. George.
Kobe Luminarie, KobeEvery year on Honshu Island all of December there is the Festival of Light which is visited by more than three million spectators because of colorful illumination. For the first time, the Festival of Light was organized in 1995 to commemorate the Great Hanshin earthquake the epicenter of which was located near the city of Kobe. The image of a light bulb, that became a symbol of hope, rebirth, and recovery, is now inextricably linked with the festive mood.
Christmas Market, JenaAs elsewhere, the Christmas market in the German city of Jena presents handmade decorations and decorated showcases. The holiday is accompanied by street festivities and the constant smell of spices and mulled wine that tune in to the lyric mood and inspire giving the opportunity to plunge into the unforgettable atmosphere of New Year's Eve and anticipation of joyful encounters with relatives. In addition, here you can find a special gift at a bargain price.
Rockefeller Center, New YorkOn the square in front of the Rockefeller Center, where since 1931 the best Christmas tree in New York is located, people of all ages and social strata traditionally meet.
Cathedral Square, VilniusOne of the most beautiful Christmas trees in Europe is situated on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius. Here, citizens and guests are offered to stroll under garlands, try mulled wine and festive pastries and necessarily make a photo with Santa Claus.
Red Square, MoscowThere is no better way to create a New Year's mood than to stroll through the streets of Moscow flooded with Christmas illumination, to look at the GUM (the main department store) show-windows glowing with garlands and to breathe the freezing air near a giant Christmas tree in front of the Historical Museum
One of the essential features of Christmas and New Year celebration in different countries of the world are colorful garlands that decorate not only Christmas trees but also private homes and even entire districts of big cities. You will find out in our photo gallery where to see the brightest and most grandiose festive lights.
Christmas lights of Luci d'Artista, SalernoThe tradition of decorating trees before Christmas and New Year exists in Salerno for more than ten years. What is most surprising, for the southern Italian seaside port town it is the main sight attracting tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world! The streets and squares of the medieval centro storico for a few months before and after the holidays become absolutely impassable in the evenings, and the reason is the magical illumination!
Christmas Boat Parade, Newport BeachAnother coastal town where it never snows, Newport Beach, is in the list of the most Christmas places in the US. Traditionally in the harbor every New Year there is a festive parade of boats, reminiscent of a large-scale exhibition of boats decorated with lights that move past tourists allowing them to examine themselves in all their glory.
Village de No"el, NiceA Christmas village in the Albert I garden traditionally attracts visitors with its benches, handmade souvenirs, and festive sweets. There is a gigantic construction of the Christmas ball in the village.
Tivoli Gardens, CopenhagenTivoli Park, built in the heart of Copenhagen, is a true fairytale state with a rich history. Its territory covers about 8 hectares, and the architectural retro ensemble is buried in flowers and shining illuminations.
Champs-Elys'ees, ParisChamps-Elys'ees are famous for their good lighting not only on holidays. Paris takes great care of the public lighting of streets and squares, shop windows. In the festive pre-Christmas days, the capital of France becomes the true City of Lights.
Dyker Heights, BrooklynDyker Heights is a small Italian-American district of New York's Brooklyn which has won worldwide fame for its Christmas illumination, which can be seen even from outer space. Every year, more than 100,000 people come to Brooklyn to see the most beautiful Christmas lights.
Somerset House, LondonOn the square in front of Somerset House, one of the most visited art museums in the world, in winter, traditionally, an ice rink opens, and everyone takes pictures next to the public building of the classicism era and beautifully decorated Christmas tree.
Liberty Monument, TbilisiOne of the most original Christmas trees in the world is located on Liberty Square in Tbilisi, Georgia. It represents a lighted construction on the pedestal of the monument to St. George.
Kobe Luminarie, KobeEvery year on Honshu Island all of December there is the Festival of Light which is visited by more than three million spectators because of colorful illumination. For the first time, the Festival of Light was organized in 1995 to commemorate the Great Hanshin earthquake the epicenter of which was located near the city of Kobe. The image of a light bulb, that became a symbol of hope, rebirth, and recovery, is now inextricably linked with the festive mood.
Christmas Market, JenaAs elsewhere, the Christmas market in the German city of Jena presents handmade decorations and decorated showcases. The holiday is accompanied by street festivities and the constant smell of spices and mulled wine that tune in to the lyric mood and inspire giving the opportunity to plunge into the unforgettable atmosphere of New Year's Eve and anticipation of joyful encounters with relatives. In addition, here you can find a special gift at a bargain price.
Rockefeller Center, New YorkOn the square in front of the Rockefeller Center, where since 1931 the best Christmas tree in New York is located, people of all ages and social strata traditionally meet.
Cathedral Square, VilniusOne of the most beautiful Christmas trees in Europe is situated on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius. Here, citizens and guests are offered to stroll under garlands, try mulled wine and festive pastries and necessarily make a photo with Santa Claus.
Red Square, MoscowThere is no better way to create a New Year's mood than to stroll through the streets of Moscow flooded with Christmas illumination, to look at the GUM (the main department store) show-windows glowing with garlands and to breathe the freezing air near a giant Christmas tree in front of the Historical Museum
One of the essential features of Christmas and New Year celebration in different countries of the world are colorful garlands that decorate not only Christmas trees but also private homes and even entire districts of big cities. You will find out in our photo gallery where to see the brightest and most grandiose festive lights.
Christmas lights of Luci d'Artista, SalernoThe tradition of decorating trees before Christmas and New Year exists in Salerno for more than ten years. What is most surprising, for the southern Italian seaside port town it is the main sight attracting tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world! The streets and squares of the medieval centro storico for a few months before and after the holidays become absolutely impassable in the evenings, and the reason is the magical illumination!
Christmas Boat Parade, Newport BeachAnother coastal town where it never snows, Newport Beach, is in the list of the most Christmas places in the US. Traditionally in the harbor every New Year there is a festive parade of boats, reminiscent of a large-scale exhibition of boats decorated with lights that move past tourists allowing them to examine themselves in all their glory.
Village de No"el, NiceA Christmas village in the Albert I garden traditionally attracts visitors with its benches, handmade souvenirs, and festive sweets. There is a gigantic construction of the Christmas ball in the village.
Tivoli Gardens, CopenhagenTivoli Park, built in the heart of Copenhagen, is a true fairytale state with a rich history. Its territory covers about 8 hectares, and the architectural retro ensemble is buried in flowers and shining illuminations.
Champs-Elys'ees, ParisChamps-Elys'ees are famous for their good lighting not only on holidays. Paris takes great care of the public lighting of streets and squares, shop windows. In the festive pre-Christmas days, the capital of France becomes the true City of Lights.
Dyker Heights, BrooklynDyker Heights is a small Italian-American district of New York's Brooklyn which has won worldwide fame for its Christmas illumination, which can be seen even from outer space. Every year, more than 100,000 people come to Brooklyn to see the most beautiful Christmas lights.
Somerset House, LondonOn the square in front of Somerset House, one of the most visited art museums in the world, in winter, traditionally, an ice rink opens, and everyone takes pictures next to the public building of the classicism era and beautifully decorated Christmas tree.
Liberty Monument, TbilisiOne of the most original Christmas trees in the world is located on Liberty Square in Tbilisi, Georgia. It represents a lighted construction on the pedestal of the monument to St. George.
Kobe Luminarie, KobeEvery year on Honshu Island all of December there is the Festival of Light which is visited by more than three million spectators because of colorful illumination. For the first time, the Festival of Light was organized in 1995 to commemorate the Great Hanshin earthquake the epicenter of which was located near the city of Kobe. The image of a light bulb, that became a symbol of hope, rebirth, and recovery, is now inextricably linked with the festive mood.
Christmas Market, JenaAs elsewhere, the Christmas market in the German city of Jena presents handmade decorations and decorated showcases. The holiday is accompanied by street festivities and the constant smell of spices and mulled wine that tune in to the lyric mood and inspire giving the opportunity to plunge into the unforgettable atmosphere of New Year's Eve and anticipation of joyful encounters with relatives. In addition, here you can find a special gift at a bargain price.
Rockefeller Center, New YorkOn the square in front of the Rockefeller Center, where since 1931 the best Christmas tree in New York is located, people of all ages and social strata traditionally meet.
Cathedral Square, VilniusOne of the most beautiful Christmas trees in Europe is situated on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius. Here, citizens and guests are offered to stroll under garlands, try mulled wine and festive pastries and necessarily make a photo with Santa Claus.
Red Square, MoscowThere is no better way to create a New Year's mood than to stroll through the streets of Moscow flooded with Christmas illumination, to look at the GUM (the main department store) show-windows glowing with garlands and to breathe the freezing air near a giant Christmas tree in front of the Historical Museum
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Bittrex and Bitfinex decided to freeze registration of newcomers at the end of 2017, while Binance put new registrations on hold on January 5. Later however, Binance got back up and running, putting a limit to a daily number of new applicants though. As Binance reported earlier, it added 250,000 users every day. Meanwhile, Bitfinex pledged to relaunch registration of new accounts on January 15. Bittrex is still uncertain about a reopening date. According to Coinmarketcap, Binance and Bitfinex are top-ranked in terms of bitcoin trading volumes, while Bittrex is a leader when it comes to Ethereum trading.
A frantic rush to become instantly rich made many cryptocurrency exchanges shield from new users. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency trading platforms Bitfinex (Hong Kong), Binance (Shanghai), and Bittrex (the USA) suspended registration of new applications. According to the official reports, this move was driven by the need to renovate the infrastructure as the system is said to be overloaded with new applications for registration and verification.
Bittrex and Bitfinex decided to freeze registration of newcomers at the end of 2017, while Binance put new registrations on hold on January 5. Later however, Binance got back up and running, putting a limit to a daily number of new applicants though. As Binance reported earlier, it added 250,000 users every day. Meanwhile, Bitfinex pledged to relaunch registration of new accounts on January 15. Bittrex is still uncertain about a reopening date. According to Coinmarketcap, Binance and Bitfinex are top-ranked in terms of bitcoin trading volumes, while Bittrex is a leader when it comes to Ethereum trading.
