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Archive — October 2014

Auto tour

Possible traffic jams in the area of Gatwick Airport

Repair of a damaged bridge on the M23 motorway between Surrey and Sussex, where Gatwick Airport is located, has led to an 11 km long traffic jam.

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Law zone

Police Academy

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." This wording from the Second Amendment to the US…

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Technology

Use of Granite and Marble in Hotel Decoration

Natural stone in interior design is an indicator of strength, uniqueness, and durability of finishing. Since ancient times, natural stone finishing has been in demand due to its beauty and…

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Everyday life

Whose cow gives fattier milk

Starving after Yom Kippur, Israelis rushed to compare food prices in Berlin and Tel Aviv. No one would have thought of it if not for an online receipt from a Berlin supermarket where the popular…

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Shopping

Warm knit – trends of the new fashion season

On a cold autumn day, you want to wrap yourself in a cozy, warm cardigan, feel comfortable and relaxed... The great feeling of comfort is given to us by warm knitted items, which become constant…

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Education

Learning Spanish via Skype

During the Middle Ages, Spain was one of the most powerful empires in the world with a huge number of colonies. It is not surprising that Spanish became the second most popular language in the world…

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Money

Borrow for Emigration

Our compatriots are increasingly buying real estate in Europe and changing their place of residence, but not everyone can afford to purchase a house or apartment with cash. Gazeta.Ru found out in…

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Money

German student's piggy bank

Waiter in a cafe, part-time office worker… Almost 70 percent of students in Germany have a side job. The German tax system provides special rules for them regarding the payment of taxes and social…

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Tourism

Autumn-Winter Holidays in Egypt

One of the oldest civilizations in human history, which left behind the famous pyramids, still attracts millions of tourists today. Egypt is open to everyone who wants to take an unforgettable…

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Auto tour

Which tires to buy for summer?

The issue of purchasing high-quality summer tires is one of the fundamental issues of safety for a motorist and their passengers. However, choosing tires is not always easy. This material provides…

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Tourism

Outbound Decline

While the European press continues to write about the 'dominance' of Russians at EU resorts, Russian media report a sharp decline in outbound tourism. Some travel companies still in business have to…

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Tourism

The Most Expensive and the Cheapest

In Germany, the cheapest and most expensive cities in Europe were named. Among the top five most affordable cities are mostly countries of Southeastern Europe.

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Education

FLEX Gives a Chance to Ukrainians

The places of Russians in the American FLEX program will be taken by Ukrainian school students. US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland announced in Kyiv that thanks to Russia's refusal, more…

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Analysis

Germany hit by wave of refugees

In August-September, Germany sheltered about 30,000 refugees, reports 'Russkaya Germaniya' citing statistics from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. Most of them are victims of the…

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Work

They Practice for Free

In the ministries of the German federal state of Schleswig-Holstein, free labor is widely used: interns gain ‘necessary experience’ without even claiming symbolic compensation. As it turned out, this…

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Integration

Immigrant Business

One in five new entrepreneurs in Germany has foreign roots. They are younger than the average German business owner, mostly male, and, most importantly, willing to take serious financial risks.

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News

Prices fall for Germans

The German newspaper Bild published a long list of cheaper food and industrial goods. "Price collapse!" reads the headline on the front page of Germany's largest tabloid. Salad has become 44%…

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Everyday life

Same-sex union

Estonia became the first post-Soviet country to legalize same-sex unions. The draft law, which had been in preparation for several years, was adopted by parliament in the final reading. When it comes…

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Culture

TV Series 'Game of Thrones' – Quality Fantasy for All Ages

The concept of 'TV series' has long ceased to be associated with 'soap opera'. Today, these are exciting, action-packed products made by the world's best directors. There are series that both adults…

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Curiosities

A Joint in Politics

Activists for the legalization of weed in the US celebrate another victory. The city of Berkeley has passed a law requiring local medical marijuana dispensaries to give away at least two percent of…

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Tourism

Routes for the Bold

More, higher, stronger – we are for setting records always and everywhere, even during rest. For those who think that going to warm lands from the dank Russian autumn is not interesting and exciting…

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Real estate

New Buildings in Minsk: Avoiding Painful Regret

Shared-equity construction in Minsk has a very, very ambiguous reputation. This type of investment is good because it allows purchasing an apartment at a favorable price with payments split several…

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Personal experience

Forewarned is forearmed

Traveling around the world is a fascinating activity. Sometimes the desire for a change of scenery is so compelling that a person finds it unbearable to stay at home for a long time. They want to see…

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Technology

A Reliable Home for Your Website

Today, having your own online resource opens up many prospects for any company and becomes a condition for successful development and business expansion. After all, the Internet makes it possible for…

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