Five Least Visited Countries |
There are many places in the world we call paradise. The places no human has ever set foot on. The majority of them are situated in the middle of nowhere.These are the destinations only sophisticated travelers can reach. Read our article to learn more about five countries with the least number of tourists.
Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a tiny island nation in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean. It consists of four islands and five atolls no higher than 5 m above the sea and 21 km long. Tuvalu is quite vulnerable to climate change and risks to submerge in the nearest future. That’s why its motto invites everyone to visit the country today as tomorrow it may be too late.
Like in all Polynesian countries, Tuvalu’s climate is warm and humid. However, an annual tourist flow is around a thousand people. You can get to the only inhabited island Funafuti is by flying from Fiji airport. The reward will be beautiful beaches, amazing tropical vegetation, clear water and marine biodiversity.
Montserrat
Those who enjoy exploring abandoned cities will appreciate this overseas territory of the UK. Montserrat is located on the island of the same name, which is part of the Lesser Antilles. The only way to reach Montserrat is by plane or by ferry from the islands of Antigua.
The Soufri`ere Hills volcano eruption in 1995 divided the life on the island into before and after. The majority of inhabitants had left the island over 20 years ago with few returned. Currently Montserrat has only two hotels. The majority of the beaches is covered with black volcanic ash.
Kiribati
The Republic of Kiribati is located on the territory of more than thirty coral atolls and volcanic islands in the western part of the Pacific Ocean. The annual tourists flow is no more than 3 thousand people.
To get to this heaven on earth, you need to make several transfers from the continent. However, surfing, beach vacations and diving in Kiribati are worth it. A number of islands are declared marine parks, but the wildlife of Kiribati is extremely poor.
What thrills the most is the fact that the sun rises and the countdown of the day begins in the east of Kiribati.
Comoro Islands
The Comoro Islands are located in the Indian Ocean not far from the north of the Mozambique Channel entrance.Volcano eruptions are still happening there. It is one of the poorest African countries. However, the chain of hotels is well developed. People get here through Paris or Dubai, tours are organized in summer.
Tourists visit the Comoro Islands to see lifeless lava fields and basalt blocks from the eruptions of the Kartala volcano replaced by tropical forests inhabited by exotic animals.
S~ao Tom'e and Pr'incipe
You can get to this island African state located near the equator by plane from Lisbon. Here, in the Gulf of Guinea, tetanus, malaria, and fever happened. However, if the necessary safety measures are taken these places can be quite suitable for a comfortable stay. At the same time there are not so many hotels on the islands.
Apart from the picturesque tropical forests teeming with exotic animals the original Aboriginal culture and colonial-style architecture attract travelers.
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Five myths about investment in precious metals |
Investment in key precious metals such as gold and silver have always heated the imagination of investors. There are many myths surrounding precious metals which puzzles the market players. Experts analyzed five misconceptions that confuse beginning investors.
Gold is not money, it is a relic of the past
Many large market players and global central banks have such misleading information. This myth is contrary to the actions of the largest bankers which continue to store and accumulate gold as a reserve. In 2018, central banks around the world, headed by Russia and China, added hundreds of tons of gold to their reserves. In the first quarter of 2019, Russia boosted the purchase of the yellow metal by 68 percent. Gold is not a “barbaric relic” for major world economies striving for independence from the US dollar.
Silver is not a means of payment
Many analysts, who consider the yellow metal to be money, deny this right to the white metal. However, it is wrong. When the United States was founded, the authorities took into account the value of the US dollar to a certain amount of grains of silver which reaffirmed the monetary status of the white metal. Previously, the US dollar was equivalent to 371.25 grains (three quarters of an ounce) of silver. However, later, silver was taken out of circulation and replaced with cheaper metals. At present, silver is not stored in foreign-exchange reserves of some countries and is not purchased by central banks.
Leading precious metals carry risk for investment
This myth is part of the propaganda of Wall Street financiers against the yellow metal. However, a conflict of interest has arisen: the financial industry loses commission fees when investors put their money in safe-haven assets. Analysts vote for a reasonable asset allocation in the investment portfolio where the precious metals account for between 5-10% and 20-25%. Investing in only gold and silver is not recommended, but it is also risky to have no precious metals in the portfolio.
Cryptocurrency is more valuable than gold
Many investors are confused by the term "digital gold", recently appeared amid the development of new means of payment - virtual money. However, cryptocurrencies are not similar to gold and they will hardly be able to replace it. Some market participants believe that the yellow metal is inferior to digital assets, but this is not true. Gold is a time-honored financial cushion which is not the case as for virtual means of payment. The cryptocurrency market is being actively developed, but it is not known whether they will be valuable 100 years later.
Collectors' coins are more profitable than bullion ones
According to experts, such incorrect information is usually provided by merchants of numismatic coins who are trying to sell allegedly rare collectors' coins. Being no judge of the topic, investors buy them and lose out. Such highly profitable and relatively illiquid items as collectors' coins are suitable only for those who have wide experience and knowledge of numismatics. Thus, purchasing ordinary bullion coins is an effective way to invest in precious metals.
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Eurozone economic confidence slips to lowest since 2016 |
Economic morale in the eurozone is rapidly deteriorating. The business sentiment indicator has reached its lowest level since March 2016. The decline in business confidence has been observed for several months.
More specifically, the overall index of business and consumer confidence in the economy of the region has dropped to 102.7 points from 103.3 points. The industrial confidence index has slumped to minus 7.4 points from minus 5.6 in June. The manufacturing sector is going through a tough time amid rising tensions in trade relations between countries around the world. As for the service sector, the situation is a bit better, but it is hardly perfect. The services confidence index has plunged from 11.0 to 10.6.
In addition, the things are no better in the retail trade sector, where the business sentiment index has declined from 0.1 points to minus 0.7 points. Morale is also low in the construction industry. The corresponding indicator has decreased from 7.6 to 5. Meanwhile, the consumer confidence index has recovered its losses and improved to minus 6.6 in July from minus 7.2. Such negative data on the business climate for the euro area is likely to serve as a point of reference for further work of the ECB.
Separately, at a recent meeting, the European regulator remained its interest rates unchanged. At the same time, Mario Draghi, the head of the ECB, announced measures to stimulate the economy and stated the need to expand its quantitative easing programme. "The outlook is getting worse and worse, especially in manufacturing," he said. This means that the Central Bank is going to ease the monetary policy in September.
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Eurozone economic confidence slips to lowest since 2016 |
Economic morale in the eurozone is rapidly deteriorating. The business sentiment indicator has reached its lowest level since March 2016. The decline in business confidence has been observed for several months.
More specifically, the overall index of business and consumer confidence in the economy of the region has dropped to 102.7 points from 103.3 points. The industrial confidence index has slumped to minus 7.4 points from minus 5.6 in June. The manufacturing sector is going through a tough time amid rising tensions in trade relations between countries around the world. As for the service sector, the situation is a bit better, but it is hardly perfect. The services confidence index has plunged from 11.0 to 10.6.
In addition, the things are no better in the retail trade sector, where the business sentiment index has declined from 0.1 points to minus 0.7 points. Morale is also low in the construction industry. The corresponding indicator has decreased from 7.6 to 5. Meanwhile, the consumer confidence index has recovered its losses and improved to minus 6.6 in July from minus 7.2. Such negative data on the business climate for the euro area is likely to serve as a point of reference for further work of the ECB.
Separately, at a recent meeting, the European regulator remained its interest rates unchanged. At the same time, Mario Draghi, the head of the ECB, announced measures to stimulate the economy and stated the need to expand its quantitative easing programme. "The outlook is getting worse and worse, especially in manufacturing," he said. This means that the Central Bank is going to ease the monetary policy in September.
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Eurozone economic confidence slips to lowest since 2016 |
Economic morale in the eurozone is rapidly deteriorating. The business sentiment indicator has reached its lowest level since March 2016. The decline in business confidence has been observed for several months.
More specifically, the overall index of business and consumer confidence in the economy of the region has dropped to 102.7 points from 103.3 points. The industrial confidence index has slumped to minus 7.4 points from minus 5.6 in June. The manufacturing sector is going through a tough time amid rising tensions in trade relations between countries around the world. As for the service sector, the situation is a bit better, but it is hardly perfect. The services confidence index has plunged from 11.0 to 10.6.
In addition, the things are no better in the retail trade sector, where the business sentiment index has declined from 0.1 points to minus 0.7 points. Morale is also low in the construction industry. The corresponding indicator has decreased from 7.6 to 5. Meanwhile, the consumer confidence index has recovered its losses and improved to minus 6.6 in July from minus 7.2. Such negative data on the business climate for the euro area is likely to serve as a point of reference for further work of the ECB.
Separately, at a recent meeting, the European regulator remained its interest rates unchanged. At the same time, Mario Draghi, the head of the ECB, announced measures to stimulate the economy and stated the need to expand its quantitative easing programme. "The outlook is getting worse and worse, especially in manufacturing," he said. This means that the Central Bank is going to ease the monetary policy in September.
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North Korea sees sharpest economic downturn in 20 years |
North Korea experienced the steepest decline in its economy for the past 20 years as a result of imposed American sanctions, South Korea’s central bank reports .
Harsh weather conditions are considered to be as another reason for economic downturn.
Last year, severe droughts and ongoing heat waves significantly affected North Korea’s agricultural sector.
In 2018, GDP in North Korea fell by 4.1% from the previous year, the Bank of Korea said.
The decline in GDP is recorded for the second straight year and the current contraction is the biggest since a 6.5% drop in 1997.
As North Korea does not publish its economic data, South Korean government uses its own estimates to calculate the neighbour's GDP.
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North Korea sees sharpest economic downturn in 20 years |
North Korea experienced the steepest decline in its economy for the past 20 years as a result of imposed American sanctions, South Korea’s central bank reports .
Harsh weather conditions are considered to be as another reason for economic downturn.
Last year, severe droughts and ongoing heat waves significantly affected North Korea’s agricultural sector.
In 2018, GDP in North Korea fell by 4.1% from the previous year, the Bank of Korea said.
The decline in GDP is recorded for the second straight year and the current contraction is the biggest since a 6.5% drop in 1997.
As North Korea does not publish its economic data, South Korean government uses its own estimates to calculate the neighbour's GDP.
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Russia's largest economic forums |
Economic forums have become an integral part of Russian society. The largest of them are held under the patronage of the Head of the State. They annually attract investors from across the globe, thereby becoming a useful tool for business development.
In this article, you will find the information on what key issues of the Russian and international economy are addressed in the formats of panel discussions, roundtables, TV debates, business breakfasts, and business dialogues.
Russian Investment Forum (RIF)
The Russian Investment Forum, held in Sochi at the Olympic Park Main Media Centre on 13-15 February 2019, became the place of signing 567 agreements and letters of intent totaling 968.033 billion rubles. More than 8 thousand people visited the platform, among whom were members of 65 foreign delegations.
The Forum is guided by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. According to him, “national projects are a single matrix” into which the Russian authorities try to “fit the life of the entire country”.
In addition to the traditional topics for the Forum such as regional development, the discussion was complemented by new issues (social entrepreneurship, investment in charity, healthy life expectancy, leading practices of social and economic development).
Yalta International Economic Forum (YIEF)
From April 7th to April 20th, one of the largest Russian economic forums was held in the Mriya Resort hotel. The main topic of the YIEF-2019 was “World. Russia. Crimea. New Global Reality”.
This year, the Forum has celebrated its first anniversary, thereby strengthening its status as an effective international platform for discussions on current issues of the social and economic development of Russia and the world. High-level government officials of the Russian Federation, international experts, powerful international and Russian businessmen and economists, as well as representatives of major business organizations, attended the business part of the event. It was traditionally devoted to discussing world-famous business practices, international and interregional cooperation, and the search for responses to the challenges of our time.
Eastern Economic Forum (WEF)
The Eastern Economic Forum established by the President of the Russian Federation has been held in Vladivostok since 2015. In 2019, the discussion of key issues of the world economy, regional integration, the development of new technologies and industrial sectors, as well as the global challenges facing Russia and the world community is scheduled for September 4-6.
The main topic of the anniversary meeting will be the National Program for the Development of the Far East dedicated to the Eastern vector of Russian foreign policy. Great importance will be attached to the incorporation of the Far East into the system of economic relations in the APR, as well as the establishment of business contacts with ASEAN, a key integration group of actively developing countries in Southeast Asia.
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)
SPIEF has been held since 1997. Over the past 20 years, it has become the world's leading platform which allows business people to support offline communication and solve key economic issues of today. The business program of the XXIII SPIEF took place on June 6-8, 2019 at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“Setting the agenda for sustainable development” was the key topic of the event. Participants included over 17 thousand people and about 1,800 companies from 75 states, a majority of whom was senior executives.
Among the honored guests of the Forum were Prime Ministers of Armenia and Slovakia, President of China and Bulgaria, as well as UN Secretary-General. On June 7, they, together with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, spoke at the plenary meeting.
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Russia's largest economic forums |
Economic forums have become an integral part of Russian society. The largest of them are held under the patronage of the Head of the State. They annually attract investors from across the globe, thereby becoming a useful tool for business development.
In this article, you will find the information on what key issues of the Russian and international economy are addressed in the formats of panel discussions, roundtables, TV debates, business breakfasts, and business dialogues.
Russian Investment Forum (RIF)
The Russian Investment Forum, held in Sochi at the Olympic Park Main Media Centre on 13-15 February 2019, became the place of signing 567 agreements and letters of intent totaling 968.033 billion rubles. More than 8 thousand people visited the platform, among whom were members of 65 foreign delegations.
The Forum is guided by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. According to him, “national projects are a single matrix” into which the Russian authorities try to “fit the life of the entire country”.
In addition to the traditional topics for the Forum such as regional development, the discussion was complemented by new issues (social entrepreneurship, investment in charity, healthy life expectancy, leading practices of social and economic development).
Yalta International Economic Forum (YIEF)
From April 7th to April 20th, one of the largest Russian economic forums was held in the Mriya Resort hotel. The main topic of the YIEF-2019 was “World. Russia. Crimea. New Global Reality”.
This year, the Forum has celebrated its first anniversary, thereby strengthening its status as an effective international platform for discussions on current issues of the social and economic development of Russia and the world. High-level government officials of the Russian Federation, international experts, powerful international and Russian businessmen and economists, as well as representatives of major business organizations, attended the business part of the event. It was traditionally devoted to discussing world-famous business practices, international and interregional cooperation, and the search for responses to the challenges of our time.
Eastern Economic Forum (WEF)
The Eastern Economic Forum established by the President of the Russian Federation has been held in Vladivostok since 2015. In 2019, the discussion of key issues of the world economy, regional integration, the development of new technologies and industrial sectors, as well as the global challenges facing Russia and the world community is scheduled for September 4-6.
The main topic of the anniversary meeting will be the National Program for the Development of the Far East dedicated to the Eastern vector of Russian foreign policy. Great importance will be attached to the incorporation of the Far East into the system of economic relations in the APR, as well as the establishment of business contacts with ASEAN, a key integration group of actively developing countries in Southeast Asia.
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)
SPIEF has been held since 1997. Over the past 20 years, it has become the world's leading platform which allows business people to support offline communication and solve key economic issues of today. The business program of the XXIII SPIEF took place on June 6-8, 2019 at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“Setting the agenda for sustainable development” was the key topic of the event. Participants included over 17 thousand people and about 1,800 companies from 75 states, a majority of whom was senior executives.
Among the honored guests of the Forum were Prime Ministers of Armenia and Slovakia, President of China and Bulgaria, as well as UN Secretary-General. On June 7, they, together with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, spoke at the plenary meeting.
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Google faces penalties from Russian Roskomnadzor |
In Russia people have to watch out not only for what they say but also for what they surf on the web. Some countries have their own definition of the Internet freedom that is strictly controlled by the local legislation. Recently, tech giant Google came to experience all the fury of Russian Roskomnadzor (Russian state media censor agency) for not complying with it. It is hard to say now whether the multinational corporation will recover, if ever, after coming face to face with the power of Russian law. Google was fined 700 hundred rubles (that is just about $10,000) for “non-compliance with the legislation on filtering websites prohibited in the Russian Federation”, that is, for the breach of the Law on Information. This law requires search engines to delete search results to banned websites containing prohibited content. However, Roskomnadzor has found out that Google doesn’t bother too much about this rule and filters its traffic rather randomly. Moreover, most of the prohibited links are still stored in the search database.
Actually, the Law on Information was adopted not so long ago,in 2017, and the right to impose fines came into force only last year. The fine varies from 500 to 700 hundred rubles, so Google was charged to the fullest and not for the first time. Earlier, the company got 500,000 rubles fine for "refusing to connect to the federal state information register containing a list of prohibited websites". According to Roskomnadzor, however, Google has already removed up to 80% of the banned websites from its search results.
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Google faces penalties from Russian Roskomnadzor |
In Russia people have to watch out not only for what they say but also for what they surf on the web. Some countries have their own definition of the Internet freedom that is strictly controlled by the local legislation. Recently, tech giant Google came to experience all the fury of Russian Roskomnadzor (Russian state media censor agency) for not complying with it. It is hard to say now whether the multinational corporation will recover, if ever, after coming face to face with the power of Russian law. Google was fined 700 hundred rubles (that is just about $10,000) for “non-compliance with the legislation on filtering websites prohibited in the Russian Federation”, that is, for the breach of the Law on Information. This law requires search engines to delete search results to banned websites containing prohibited content. However, Roskomnadzor has found out that Google doesn’t bother too much about this rule and filters its traffic rather randomly. Moreover, most of the prohibited links are still stored in the search database.
Actually, the Law on Information was adopted not so long ago,in 2017, and the right to impose fines came into force only last year. The fine varies from 500 to 700 hundred rubles, so Google was charged to the fullest and not for the first time. Earlier, the company got 500,000 rubles fine for "refusing to connect to the federal state information register containing a list of prohibited websites". According to Roskomnadzor, however, Google has already removed up to 80% of the banned websites from its search results.
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Google faces penalties from Russian Roskomnadzor |
In Russia people have to watch out not only for what they say but also for what they surf on the web. Some countries have their own definition of the Internet freedom that is strictly controlled by the local legislation. Recently, tech giant Google came to experience all the fury of Russian Roskomnadzor (Russian state media censor agency) for not complying with it. It is hard to say now whether the multinational corporation will recover, if ever, after coming face to face with the power of Russian law. Google was fined 700 hundred rubles (that is just about $10,000) for “non-compliance with the legislation on filtering websites prohibited in the Russian Federation”, that is, for the breach of the Law on Information. This law requires search engines to delete search results to banned websites containing prohibited content. However, Roskomnadzor has found out that Google doesn’t bother too much about this rule and filters its traffic rather randomly. Moreover, most of the prohibited links are still stored in the search database.
Actually, the Law on Information was adopted not so long ago,in 2017, and the right to impose fines came into force only last year. The fine varies from 500 to 700 hundred rubles, so Google was charged to the fullest and not for the first time. Earlier, the company got 500,000 rubles fine for "refusing to connect to the federal state information register containing a list of prohibited websites". According to Roskomnadzor, however, Google has already removed up to 80% of the banned websites from its search results.
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Top 10 world’s restaurants |
There are plenty of restaurants in the world that astonish visitors with their menu, unusual interior and a high degree of comfort. The world's 50 Best Restaurants-2019 rating has revealed 10 best restaurants around the globe. See them in our photo gallery
Mirazur (Menton, France)
Restaurant Mirazur tops the list of the world’s best restaurants. It is located in the French Riviera, Menton. It belongs to famous Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco. It was opened in 2006. In 2019, the restaurant was awarded three Michelin Star. Visitors can enjoy picturesque views of the French Riviera and unique cuisine, fish dishes in particular. Mauro Colagreco has his own vegetable garden where he grows fresh green. Mirazur is famous for the use of fresh local products in modern processing and serving.
Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark)
The second place is taken by the restaurant Noma reopened in Copenhagen after a year break. The restaurant often appears in the top 10 world’s restaurants’ ratings. It was awarded two Michelin Stars out of three possible. Noma is situated in the center of the city, in the Christianshavn area. It serves Nordic cuisine. Its founders, Rene Redzepi and Klaus Meyer, want to breathe new life into the Scandinavian art of cooking. Noma cuisine represents a modern interpretation of old recipes where such unusual products as moss and bone marrow are used.
Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Spain)
Asador Etxebarri, a small restaurant in the Basque village Axpe Achondo, is given the third rank. Victor Arkansans is a self-taught chef who cooks simple but delicious meals following the culinary traditions of the Basque Country. He pays special attention to cooking over an open fire experimenting with different types of coal and firewood. Victor Arkansans cooks all meals including desserts only on the grill.
Gaggan (Bangkok, Thailand)
Gaggan is on the fourth place among the best restaurant according to the World's 50 Best Restaurants rating. Moreover, it is the best restaurant in Asia. Gaggan serves molecular and modern Indian cuisine. The restaurant is run by Indian chef Gaggan Anand. The dining area of Gaggan occupies two floors divided into several small closed rooms. The interior rooms are decorated with white colours, beige shades and with the neon purple illumination. Colorful decorative pillows make the restaurant even more cozy place.
Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Geranium is the fifth among the most splendid restaurants of the word. It is a popular restaurant in Denmark where only natural fresh products are used for cooking. It can offer some exquisite dishes. The restaurant is located in the Kongens Have park near the Royal Palace of Rosenborg, one of the most beautiful places in Copenhagen. In 2012, the restaurant received the first Michelin Star for its delicious cuisine and won an honorable place in the list of the best world’s restaurants.
Central (Lima, Peru)
Central restaurant in Lima ranked sixth in the list. It has been recognized as the best restaurant in Latin America for several years in a row. Virgilio Mart'inez, a chef and co-owner, specializes in cooking contemporary Peruvian cuisine with a focus on local seasonal products. Central is a spacious and elegant place where Mart'inez can demonstrate his culinary talents. Every six months, he totally changes the menu. However, the list of dishes always includes such local delicacies as Pirarucu fish and scallops caught in the Amazon, as well as stewed pig and goat.
Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain)
Mugaritz, the seventh in the list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants, was opened in March 1998 under the management of chef Andoni Luis Aduriz. According to the rating, he is considered as one of the leading chefs in Spain. Since 2006, the restaurant is recognized as one of the best in the world. The restaurant received one Michelin Star in 2000, and another one five years later. Mugaritz is also included in the highest rating such as the Repsol guide. It has been awarded many times for innovation in gastronomy.
Arp`ege (Paris, France)
Parisian restaurant Arp`ege takes the eight place in the list. This restaurant was awarded three Michelin Stars. They were received in 1996. The restaurant began its work in 1986 at rue de Varenne. Its owner, Alain Passard, is a chef. Arp`ege represents a modern French cuisine with its fresh vegetables and fish platter. For cooking, Alain Passard uses only quality ingredients that are grown in his own farms.
Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain)
The ninth place among the best restaurants in the world is held by Disfrutar. This place is well-known for the team of chefs who prepares experimental dishes based on national cuisine. Disfrutar is a modern avant-garde cuisine represented by three tasting sets: 18, 25 and 32 dishes. The motto of the restaurant heads the menu consisting of only one page: "Our aim is to amaze, stimulate and create through the gastronomy. For us, the surprise is an important feeling in the gastronomic experience. For this reason, we advise you to choose the menu without seeing it previously detailed. Just sit back and let yourself go".
Maido (Lima, Peru)
Maido closes the list of the top 10 restaurants in the world. The restaurant is located in Miraflores, a fashionable district in Lima. It serves the best sushi in the city as well as excellent traditional Peruvian snacks. The very name of the restaurant Maido from Japanese means "welcome". Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura is a representative of Nikkei cuisine. It is a mixture of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. The menu offers both traditional Japanese and Peruvian dishes, as well as some delights that can surprise even the most fastidious client.
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Top 10 world’s restaurants |
There are plenty of restaurants in the world that astonish visitors with their menu, unusual interior and a high degree of comfort. The world's 50 Best Restaurants-2019 rating has revealed 10 best restaurants around the globe. See them in our photo gallery
Mirazur (Menton, France)
Restaurant Mirazur tops the list of the world’s best restaurants. It is located in the French Riviera, Menton. It belongs to famous Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco. It was opened in 2006. In 2019, the restaurant was awarded three Michelin Star. Visitors can enjoy picturesque views of the French Riviera and unique cuisine, fish dishes in particular. Mauro Colagreco has his own vegetable garden where he grows fresh green. Mirazur is famous for the use of fresh local products in modern processing and serving.
Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark)
The second place is taken by the restaurant Noma reopened in Copenhagen after a year break. The restaurant often appears in the top 10 world’s restaurants’ ratings. It was awarded two Michelin Stars out of three possible. Noma is situated in the center of the city, in the Christianshavn area. It serves Nordic cuisine. Its founders, Rene Redzepi and Klaus Meyer, want to breathe new life into the Scandinavian art of cooking. Noma cuisine represents a modern interpretation of old recipes where such unusual products as moss and bone marrow are used.
Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Spain)
Asador Etxebarri, a small restaurant in the Basque village Axpe Achondo, is given the third rank. Victor Arkansans is a self-taught chef who cooks simple but delicious meals following the culinary traditions of the Basque Country. He pays special attention to cooking over an open fire experimenting with different types of coal and firewood. Victor Arkansans cooks all meals including desserts only on the grill.
Gaggan (Bangkok, Thailand)
Gaggan is on the fourth place among the best restaurant according to the World's 50 Best Restaurants rating. Moreover, it is the best restaurant in Asia. Gaggan serves molecular and modern Indian cuisine. The restaurant is run by Indian chef Gaggan Anand. The dining area of Gaggan occupies two floors divided into several small closed rooms. The interior rooms are decorated with white colours, beige shades and with the neon purple illumination. Colorful decorative pillows make the restaurant even more cozy place.
Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Geranium is the fifth among the most splendid restaurants of the word. It is a popular restaurant in Denmark where only natural fresh products are used for cooking. It can offer some exquisite dishes. The restaurant is located in the Kongens Have park near the Royal Palace of Rosenborg, one of the most beautiful places in Copenhagen. In 2012, the restaurant received the first Michelin Star for its delicious cuisine and won an honorable place in the list of the best world’s restaurants.
Central (Lima, Peru)
Central restaurant in Lima ranked sixth in the list. It has been recognized as the best restaurant in Latin America for several years in a row. Virgilio Mart'inez, a chef and co-owner, specializes in cooking contemporary Peruvian cuisine with a focus on local seasonal products. Central is a spacious and elegant place where Mart'inez can demonstrate his culinary talents. Every six months, he totally changes the menu. However, the list of dishes always includes such local delicacies as Pirarucu fish and scallops caught in the Amazon, as well as stewed pig and goat.
Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain)
Mugaritz, the seventh in the list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants, was opened in March 1998 under the management of chef Andoni Luis Aduriz. According to the rating, he is considered as one of the leading chefs in Spain. Since 2006, the restaurant is recognized as one of the best in the world. The restaurant received one Michelin Star in 2000, and another one five years later. Mugaritz is also included in the highest rating such as the Repsol guide. It has been awarded many times for innovation in gastronomy.
Arp`ege (Paris, France)
Parisian restaurant Arp`ege takes the eight place in the list. This restaurant was awarded three Michelin Stars. They were received in 1996. The restaurant began its work in 1986 at rue de Varenne. Its owner, Alain Passard, is a chef. Arp`ege represents a modern French cuisine with its fresh vegetables and fish platter. For cooking, Alain Passard uses only quality ingredients that are grown in his own farms.
Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain)
The ninth place among the best restaurants in the world is held by Disfrutar. This place is well-known for the team of chefs who prepares experimental dishes based on national cuisine. Disfrutar is a modern avant-garde cuisine represented by three tasting sets: 18, 25 and 32 dishes. The motto of the restaurant heads the menu consisting of only one page: "Our aim is to amaze, stimulate and create through the gastronomy. For us, the surprise is an important feeling in the gastronomic experience. For this reason, we advise you to choose the menu without seeing it previously detailed. Just sit back and let yourself go".
Maido (Lima, Peru)
Maido closes the list of the top 10 restaurants in the world. The restaurant is located in Miraflores, a fashionable district in Lima. It serves the best sushi in the city as well as excellent traditional Peruvian snacks. The very name of the restaurant Maido from Japanese means "welcome". Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura is a representative of Nikkei cuisine. It is a mixture of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. The menu offers both traditional Japanese and Peruvian dishes, as well as some delights that can surprise even the most fastidious client.
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Top 10 world’s restaurants |
There are plenty of restaurants in the world that astonish visitors with their menu, unusual interior and a high degree of comfort. The world's 50 Best Restaurants-2019 rating has revealed 10 best restaurants around the globe. See them in our photo gallery
Mirazur (Menton, France)
Restaurant Mirazur tops the list of the world’s best restaurants. It is located in the French Riviera, Menton. It belongs to famous Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco. It was opened in 2006. In 2019, the restaurant was awarded three Michelin Star. Visitors can enjoy picturesque views of the French Riviera and unique cuisine, fish dishes in particular. Mauro Colagreco has his own vegetable garden where he grows fresh green. Mirazur is famous for the use of fresh local products in modern processing and serving.
Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark)
The second place is taken by the restaurant Noma reopened in Copenhagen after a year break. The restaurant often appears in the top 10 world’s restaurants’ ratings. It was awarded two Michelin Stars out of three possible. Noma is situated in the center of the city, in the Christianshavn area. It serves Nordic cuisine. Its founders, Rene Redzepi and Klaus Meyer, want to breathe new life into the Scandinavian art of cooking. Noma cuisine represents a modern interpretation of old recipes where such unusual products as moss and bone marrow are used.
Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Spain)
Asador Etxebarri, a small restaurant in the Basque village Axpe Achondo, is given the third rank. Victor Arkansans is a self-taught chef who cooks simple but delicious meals following the culinary traditions of the Basque Country. He pays special attention to cooking over an open fire experimenting with different types of coal and firewood. Victor Arkansans cooks all meals including desserts only on the grill.
Gaggan (Bangkok, Thailand)
Gaggan is on the fourth place among the best restaurant according to the World's 50 Best Restaurants rating. Moreover, it is the best restaurant in Asia. Gaggan serves molecular and modern Indian cuisine. The restaurant is run by Indian chef Gaggan Anand. The dining area of Gaggan occupies two floors divided into several small closed rooms. The interior rooms are decorated with white colours, beige shades and with the neon purple illumination. Colorful decorative pillows make the restaurant even more cozy place.
Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Geranium is the fifth among the most splendid restaurants of the word. It is a popular restaurant in Denmark where only natural fresh products are used for cooking. It can offer some exquisite dishes. The restaurant is located in the Kongens Have park near the Royal Palace of Rosenborg, one of the most beautiful places in Copenhagen. In 2012, the restaurant received the first Michelin Star for its delicious cuisine and won an honorable place in the list of the best world’s restaurants.
Central (Lima, Peru)
Central restaurant in Lima ranked sixth in the list. It has been recognized as the best restaurant in Latin America for several years in a row. Virgilio Mart'inez, a chef and co-owner, specializes in cooking contemporary Peruvian cuisine with a focus on local seasonal products. Central is a spacious and elegant place where Mart'inez can demonstrate his culinary talents. Every six months, he totally changes the menu. However, the list of dishes always includes such local delicacies as Pirarucu fish and scallops caught in the Amazon, as well as stewed pig and goat.
Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain)
Mugaritz, the seventh in the list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants, was opened in March 1998 under the management of chef Andoni Luis Aduriz. According to the rating, he is considered as one of the leading chefs in Spain. Since 2006, the restaurant is recognized as one of the best in the world. The restaurant received one Michelin Star in 2000, and another one five years later. Mugaritz is also included in the highest rating such as the Repsol guide. It has been awarded many times for innovation in gastronomy.
Arp`ege (Paris, France)
Parisian restaurant Arp`ege takes the eight place in the list. This restaurant was awarded three Michelin Stars. They were received in 1996. The restaurant began its work in 1986 at rue de Varenne. Its owner, Alain Passard, is a chef. Arp`ege represents a modern French cuisine with its fresh vegetables and fish platter. For cooking, Alain Passard uses only quality ingredients that are grown in his own farms.
Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain)
The ninth place among the best restaurants in the world is held by Disfrutar. This place is well-known for the team of chefs who prepares experimental dishes based on national cuisine. Disfrutar is a modern avant-garde cuisine represented by three tasting sets: 18, 25 and 32 dishes. The motto of the restaurant heads the menu consisting of only one page: "Our aim is to amaze, stimulate and create through the gastronomy. For us, the surprise is an important feeling in the gastronomic experience. For this reason, we advise you to choose the menu without seeing it previously detailed. Just sit back and let yourself go".
Maido (Lima, Peru)
Maido closes the list of the top 10 restaurants in the world. The restaurant is located in Miraflores, a fashionable district in Lima. It serves the best sushi in the city as well as excellent traditional Peruvian snacks. The very name of the restaurant Maido from Japanese means "welcome". Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura is a representative of Nikkei cuisine. It is a mixture of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. The menu offers both traditional Japanese and Peruvian dishes, as well as some delights that can surprise even the most fastidious client.
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Oil falls amid easing tensions in Strait of Hormuz |
The Iranian military is not only suffering a crushing defeat in the tanker wars but is also killing oil prices. After sabotaging a number of foreign oil tankers, Iran finally began to receive counter-moves. First, Britain seized an Iranian tanker that smuggled fuel to Syria, and later forced several military boats of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to flee. Meanwhile, the US has shot down an Iranian drone that had approached too close and sent it deep into the ocean. All this has eased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz: commercial shipping has been restored leaving no room for concerns about disruptions in oil supply.
Moreover, continuous worsening prospects of the Chinese economy puts more pressure on oil quotes.
China is the largest oil consumer in the world which means even the slightest change in its demand will have an impact on the market. Given that the trade war between China and the US is still on, the current situation is unlikely to improve pushing oil prices further down.
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Five Russian cities with most active investors |
According to the data provided by experts from the Russian Standard Bank, the situation on the deposit market is as follows: Russian investors give preference to the national currency. A small percentage of Russian citizens keep their savings in the US and European currencies. Experts analyzed the geography of investments in the Russian Federation and highlighted five cities where the population is more active in terms of personal savings
Moscow
As the data from the Russian Standard Bank show, citizens of the capital of the Russian Federation are the most advanced in terms of personal savings. The most popular deposits among Moscow residents are ruble. The amount of deposits in euros fell by 22%, while in US dollars rose by 3.4%. The increase of deposits in rubles was 15.5%, experts noted.
St. Petersburg
The second place in terms of deposits and activity of the population goes to Saint Petersburg. According to analysts, the residents of St. Petersburg have more opportunities for income growth with small risks, for example, when buying a particular currency. As noted by the bank's experts, this factor is important for 13% of the respondents.
Nizhny Novgorod
The third place in the ranking of Russian Standard Bank is occupied by Nizhny Novgorod. The majority of the population, namely 69% of the respondents, prefer guaranteed income, for example, ruble deposits at favorable rates. Citizens of other regions of the Russian Federation follow this approach.
Samara
Samara takes the fourth place in the list of Russian cities with the most advanced investors. In this city, as well as in other megacities, there is a tendency among retirees to hold deposits. Many citizens of the Russian Federation are interested in long-term investment such as buying an apartment and its subsequent renting.
Voronezh
Voronezh closes the top 5 Russian cities with the most active investors. Projections of the Russian Standard Bank analysts indicate that the outflow of deposits into the national currency is expected in the near future. In the present situation, the rates for ruble deposits, in contrast to foreign currency deposits, are above the inflation rate. This offers the possibility not only to save money but also to increase savings due to returns on deposits, experts remind.
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