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Master of Three Letters Education

Master of Three Letters

Only the lazy don't know the abbreviation MBA (Master of Business Administration) now. Many believe that an MBA is a kind of second higher education that guarantees a salary increase if obtained, and…

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Christmas Trees, Horse Races and Gifts Tourism

Christmas Trees, Horse Races and Gifts

Residents of Europe are already actively preparing for the celebration of Christmas and New Year, buying gifts and going on trips. The festival "Christmas in the Tudor Era", horse races, imperial…

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Gourmet guide

Gourmet Guide:

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News

UK visitors to have retinas scanned

The UK authorities have started creating a computer biometric system for immigrants, similar to the US-VISIT system. Home Secretary Charles Clarke, known for his negative attitude towards…

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European Carnivals in February Tourism

European Carnivals in February

According to scholars, the word 'carnival' has two Latin roots - carno ('meat') and vale ('farewell'). This festival has been held since ancient times 40 days before Passion Week and was a kind of…

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Education

Recognition of Ukrainian Diplomas in Austria

Many dream of getting a higher education in Western Europe - after all, a person with such a diploma can qualify for a well-paid and promising job in any country. But are Ukrainian diplomas…

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Education

What future au pairs need to know?

The Au Pair program is an international youth exchange program that has existed for over 50 years. This program is intended for those who want to get acquainted with the language, everyday life, and…

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Auto tour

And the old 'Meren' is better...

In Europe there are several countries that are most popular among those wishing to buy a car. These include Finland, Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain. But, as 'AiF-Tour' writes, the undisputed…

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Education

National Features of Internships Abroad

Every student realizes that the basic theoretical knowledge they receive at the institute would be good to reinforce with practice. Unfortunately, not all universities can provide their students with…

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Real estate

Europe at Slovakia's Price

The conditions for purchasing real estate in Slovakia for foreigners are the same as in the Czech Republic: you can only register an apartment or house as property through a local company. Realtors…

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Analysis

Israeli Army – for battle, not for parade

The IDF (abbreviation from Tzva Haganah le Israel) – the Israel Defense Forces – consists of two components: a regular army and a fully combat-ready reserve corps. The regular army has 175 thousand…

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Auto tour

Hey, driver, don't be shy, hit the highway!

We often say to ourselves, as if proud: 'Whoever drives well in the capital will easily handle driving far beyond its borders.' Actually, there is nothing to be proud of – anyone can race along…

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Tourism

Decide, groom, head over heels in love, where to spend your honeymoon week!

The World Tourism Organization has defined wedding trips as a separate type of tourism. Most travel agencies do not organize such tours – too much hassle. Many companies limit themselves to simply…

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Visas

Changes to US Entry Rules

The US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), intending to tighten control over foreigners in the country, last week adopted new rules that will affect those entering the US on tourist…

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Everyday life

If you suddenly want to get married, go abroad!

In almost every person's life, there is an event commonly called a wedding. This concept includes: a white dress, a black suit, a limousine with a doll, lots of vodka, vinaigrette salad to fall…

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Education

Quest for a German Student Visa

Suppose you have seriously decided to obtain a higher education in Germany. You have researched everything about universities, prepared documents on your own or with the help of an agency, and…

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News

«По улочкам истории нельзя гонять на «ягуарах» - 2»

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Education

Manager of the Third Millennium - 2

On our eyes, traditional ideas about trade and banking services are changing. And although the boom of online stores has subsided somewhat, American analysts predict that in ten years up to 80% of…

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Shopping

Beasts of Burden – 10

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Shopping

Don't Look Down on Second-Hand

Don't Look Down on Second-Hand

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Tourism

Start with mineral water, end with liqueur

Start with mineral water, end with liqueur

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Immigration

Ireland: Island of Tax Freedom

Almost everyone already knows that foreign workers are well paid in Ireland. And many also know that it is much cheaper to learn English in Dublin than in London. However, few people know that the…

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Money

"Card" Primer

Plastic payment cards could be called "electronic checks". They are based on the same preliminary cash deposits in a bank and subsequent issuance of a plastic payment card.

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Education

What do students in Germany live on?

Germany does everything to ensure that education is accessible to every young person who strives for success. Scholarships for foreign students are paid by various foundations.

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