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Archive — January 2015

Tourism

All the Pearls of Istanbul from the Window of a Sightseeing Bus

If you dream of getting at least a general idea of Istanbul during one short trip, take a sightseeing bus tour of the city. Such a voyage will allow you to drive through the main districts and see…

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Education

Peculiarities of German Grades

Passed the exam? Don't tell your classmates what grade you got! Discussing your own or others' exam scores with classmates, as well as later salary with colleagues, is not customary in Germany. It's…

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Sport

How to profit from sports interest

According to official data, about 29 bookmaker companies have a license from the Federal Tax Service of the Russian Federation to operate. However, there are actually many more such firms offering…

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Education

IELTS: Set Yourself Up for 7+ [Workshop]

Doubt your IELTS test result? But if you want to enter a foreign university, business school, or get a job in a foreign company, then a score of 7.0 is simply necessary for you!

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News

World Hit by Waves of Refugees

In the first half of 2014, the number of refugees and displaced persons worldwide reached a record 46.3 million. In 11 months of 2014, Germany alone accepted over 180,000 refugees – more than any…

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Real estate

Ambitions Reach for the Sky

The Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai is the tallest building in the world. However, its height may soon be eclipsed by others. A BBC Culture correspondent set out to find out why architects are so…

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Analysis

Germans fear Islam

Islam is part of Germany – so said the former federal president, so says the federal chancellor. Do the population of Germany agree with the high-ranking politicians? A large-scale sociological…

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Tourism

European Ski Tracks

The holidays are over, but you can still manage to arrange one last ski vacation before next winter, especially since prices are dropping at popular European resorts. Gazeta.Ru tells you how much a…

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Travel

Travel Tips from Paolo Coelho

"I realized very early that for me travel was the best way to learn," writes the famous Brazilian novelist and poet Paulo Coelho. "I am still a wanderer of the soul, and I want to share some of the…

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Technology

Entry Doors: The Challenges of Choice

Not long ago, my wife and I fulfilled our long-standing dream – we acquired our own home. We decided to start the renovation of the apartment with the selection of a good and reliable entry door…

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Tourism

Which direction to travel in winter?

In winter, there are many more interesting options for tourist trips than you think. So, where can you get the most pleasant impressions and relax with health benefits in winter?

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Auto tour

How to Choose Reliable Winter Tires

The question of choosing reliable winter tires sooner or later arises for every car owner living in our country. And for every road traveler planning a trip to snowy Europe in search of sightseeing…

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Culture

Where the Father Frosts Live

The main hero of the New Year – in our case Ded Moroz – has his own name and special attributes in every country. Children around the world write letters to magical grandfathers at different…

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Tourism

Greece – the graceful gem of antiquity

We have all heard the delightful myths of Zeus and beautiful Athena, the great victories of Odysseus and much more. All this is an integral part of magnificent Greece. That is why it is the favorite…

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Tourism

Your Vacation Destination – Bukovel!

Ukrainian Bukovel is one of the best places for winter holidays in Eastern Europe. A modern and dynamic resort with rich infrastructure invites guests!

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Tourism

Why You Should Go Here

Our compatriots are able to endure financial cataclysms with dignity and a sense of humor. But they also do not like to skimp on pleasures, the main of which for many is travel. In short, if in 2015…

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Shopping

All about carpets. Tips from the online store 'A Thousand and One Carpets'

In creating the interior of any home, carpets play a very important role. The homeowner can use them to express their individuality, character, and, of course, their taste.

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Where is it good for students to live? Education

Where is it good for students to live?

In which cities of the world are the best learning conditions, student life is thriving, and employers actively recruit graduates? The company QS has published a new ranking, which includes the top…

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On Canada's New Immigration Strategy (Part 1) Immigration

On Canada's New Immigration Strategy (Part 1)

Since January 2015, a new immigration application system – Express Entry – has been in effect in Canada. It accepts applications under the federal economic stream programs (FSWP, FSTP, and CEC), as…

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A New Perspective on Relocation Real estate

A New Perspective on Relocation

The beginning of the new year is a time to make new plans, including those related to buying real estate. Buying property abroad remains a good idea if you have savings in foreign currency or plans…

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Immigration

On Canada's New Immigration Strategy (Part 2)

Before 2002, Canada had a very flexible immigrant selection system under the Skilled Worker program, which could most effectively address both the selection of needed specialists and the queue…

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Money

European Union ends bank secrecy

Finance ministers of European Union countries have agreed on rules obliging all 28 EU members to disclose information about bank clients and their incomes. The European Commission was forced to take…

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Work

Unemployment Does Not Threaten Germany

The boring accountants from the Federal Statistical Office brought great joy to the residents of Germany at the beginning of the year. According to the specialists of this office, in 2014 as many as…

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Everyday life

Czechs Abolish Medical Fees

According to public opinion polls, Czechs entered the new year with unprecedented optimism. Most people received pay raises, analysts predict economic growth for the country, the government has…

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