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Archive — February 2015

Tourism

Jumeirah Himalayas – an elite hotel in Shanghai

Shanghai is one of China's largest economic centers. Thousands of businessmen and tourists come here every day, wishing to resolve business matters and get closer to the East, which is amazing for…

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Real estate

Real Estate on the Côte d'Azur: Monaco

Real estate on the Côte d'Azur offers great opportunities for those who want to start a rental business and make it successful. This is facilitated by the ideal location, tourist appeal, and high…

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Analysis

Will there be more refugees than tourists?

In 2015, the German government expects a sharp increase in the number of asylum seekers. According to BAMF forecasts, their number could reach 300,000 people, 50% more than in 2014, when 202,834…

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Immigration

Volyn Czechs return

Volyn Czechs, whose first settlements began to appear on the territory of modern Ukraine back in the time of the Russian Empire, are starting to return to their historical homeland. At the beginning…

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Personal experience

Bologna: city of students

If we compare cities to people, then Bologna – a small city in northern Italy, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region – would be an elderly Italian signora. A lady who looks her age, but holds…

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Culture

Priority – Czech language

The rotation of individuals elected to the post of directors of Czech Centers occurs every four years. The last time the heads of the centers changed was in Madrid, Bucharest, and Kyiv. The new…

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Personal experience

Bologna: City of Cappuccino

In short, Signora Bologna lives her not-boring and by no means elderly life. And as long as there are places like Bologna, we, inhabitants of the 21st century, have the opportunity to immerse…

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Immigration

Immigration to Europe through Lithuania in 2015

Many dream of life in Europe. The prospects attract an increasing number of citizens from other countries to the European Union area. However, simply packing your bags and moving will not work…

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Immigration

Germany gains immigrants

In 2013, 1.23 million people entered Germany, while about 800,000 left the country. These data are presented in the latest immigration report prepared by experts from the Federal Office for Migration…

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Real estate

Condominium becomes fashionable

When about fifteen years ago, first in Toronto and then across Canada, a condominium construction boom began, the mass scale of this phenomenon became a global phenomenon. Now attention is again…

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Shopping

Snagging Great Deals Online

Online resources today truly work miracles, satisfying the most refined consumer whims. On websites you can find a whole assortment of fashion brands and labels, and besides clothing, you can order…

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Health

How Not to Bring Back 'Exotic' Souvenirs from a Trip

Travel agencies offer vacations in hot, exotic countries. We rush headlong into a trip, not always thinking that the holiday could end in illness, sometimes fatal. So should we give up all exoticism…

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Health

Treatment Abroad: Why Germany?

High quality of service, low prices, excellent medical infrastructure and a developed healthcare system – all this makes Germany popular among our compatriots in need of treatment and rehabilitation…

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Shopping

Now I know where to buy everything for tourism

Tourism for me is a passion of my life, a hobby without which I cannot imagine my existence. In my not quite thirty years, I have visited Lake Baikal, the Khibiny Mountains, and the Caucasus. But our…

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Auto tour

Profitable car purchase – no problem

Buying a car is a responsible task that does not tolerate haste. To purchase a vehicle profitably, you will have to study offers from car dealerships, specialized websites, and also look through ads…

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Everyday life

Federal Freeloaders

More and more working residents of Germany cannot live without state financial support: their salary alone is simply not enough. According to Russkaya Germaniya, this is the main conclusion of…

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Health

For health – to the Jáchymov spa resort

If you want a comfortable rest, health improvement not far from home borders in calm conditions at an affordable price, then Czech Republic is an ideal option. Here you will find everything you need…

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Shopping

How to choose a smartphone case

During use, your beloved iPhone is constantly at risk of damage. This includes accidental drops, scratches on the body and screen from contact with sharp objects in your pocket, and so on.

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Real estate

Social Mortgage – Ideal Opportunity to Have Your Own Home at a Young Age

What should a young married couple do if they don't have enough money to buy their own home? A small child, monthly rent – all this does not have the best effect on the family budget.

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Technology

Influence of Technical Factors on Trading Quality

The quality of communication, quotes, order execution speed and other technical factors in exchange activities on the Forex market can significantly affect trading results. Different trading styles…

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Shopping

Improving the Skill of Choosing and Giving the Best Gifts

A good gift can do a lot: if the present is successful, then everything will work out – both making peace with relatives or friends, and improving relations with management or colleagues. So you…

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Analysis

Army field ration

Italian designer Giulio Lacchetti not only found out what exactly lies in the backpacks of soldiers from the US, Europe, Asia, and Russia, but also, with the help of photographer Fabrizio Parisi…

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Car rental in Minsk: relax in comfort! Auto tour

Car rental in Minsk: relax in comfort!

A trip to the beautiful and hospitable capital of Belarus, the city of Minsk, for many of us turns into an interesting and unforgettable experience. And to ensure that nothing spoils your vacation…

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Personal experience

Life on the Shores of Ontario

I've been living in Toronto for almost 18 years—already more than half my life, even if I subtract annual trips to Russia. I graduated from the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of…

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