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Archive — July 2015

Integration

Germany Gives a Chance

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) together with the European Commission has prepared a report on the situation of immigrants and their children in various countries around…

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News

Refugees discussed, Ukrainians awaited

Czechia rejects the refugee quotas proposed by the EU, but is ready to 'help voluntarily'. Last Wednesday, July 8, at an evening meeting, the Czech government decided to shelter 1,500 people in…

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Novosibirsk – a developing tourist center of Russia Tourism

Novosibirsk – a developing tourist center of Russia

Currently, Novosibirsk is not only an industrial city but also a rapidly developing tourist center of Russia. This is due to the fact that over the past decades, a large number of museums, parks have…

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Secrets of a Successful 'Selfie' Technology

Secrets of a Successful 'Selfie'

If you use the front camera of your phone, as well as a simple camera, using a special handle and timer, you can get interesting 'selfie' shots. This is a self-portrait from different angles. Today…

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Tourism

Travels through 'Game of Thrones'

The new, sixth season of the series, in which each episode ends at the most interesting point, but there has become too little good sex and favorite characters, will begin filming in July of this…

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Work

Germany Counts Au Pairs

Germany remains a popular country for young people wishing to spend time abroad under the Au pair program, reports Deutsche Welle citing KNA agency. Young people from Germany also go abroad under the…

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Czech Republic accepted 127 thousand Ukrainians Immigration

Czech Republic accepted 127 thousand Ukrainians

As of today, more than half a million foreigners legally reside in the Czech Republic, 300 thousand of whom are working. 224 thousand foreigners are employed under contract, and another 80 thousand…

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Work

Welcome Center for Foreigners

Solving the problem of labor shortages, major German cities have opened service centers that help foreigners find work in Germany. Deutsche Welle reported what they can offer to specialists from…

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Work

Au pair: Import of Nannies, Export of Experience

Every year, several thousand people from different countries come to Germany through the Au pair cultural exchange program. For young people from Ukraine and other post-Soviet countries, this is an…

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Immigration

‘Me no understand you’

A year ago, Russia introduced testing of foreign migrants on their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history, and the basics of its legislation. It was assumed that this would raise the…

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Photo

By train through Switzerland

Swiss panoramic routes continue to charm the multi-million army of tourists. Once you have tasted the flavor of travel, it will be impossible to resist this temptation. We invite readers of…

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Culture

Caricaturists Show Ukraine to Czechs

An exhibition of prominent Ukrainian caricaturists has opened at the Prague Cultural Center (České centrum Praha). With gentle humor, they poke fun at Ukrainian ways, comparing them to their vision…

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Immigration

Residence Permit in Latvia and Other Emigration Options

Latvia is one of the countries with still flexible conditions for obtaining a residence permit for investors. Initially adopted to save the real estate market, Latvia's residence permit program has…

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Auto tour

Chinese Road Etiquette

There are many Chinese, so local drivers seem to consider it their personal duty to reduce the growing nation. However, the chances of getting under their wheels are higher for spoiled Europeans, who…

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Everyday life

Beer Index: How Much Does Beer Cost

There are several food indices in the world that can be used to track changes in the economy. For example, there is the popular 'Big Mac Index', which has been calculated by The Economist magazine…

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Immigration

Many Migrants, Few Citizens

The number of immigrants in Germany is gradually increasing, while the number of those wishing to obtain German citizenship is slowly decreasing each year. This is evidenced by recently published…

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Culture

To the Street – via Casting

Street musicians from around the world are a common sight in German cities. Their performances delight tourists and sometimes annoy locals. How do authorities manage to avoid conflicts between…

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Immigration

Refugees Divided Europe

The increasing cases of tragic deaths of illegal immigrants in the Mediterranean Sea forced the European Union to think about a new migration strategy. However, the European Agenda on Migration – a…

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Shopping

A Few 'Golden Rules' for Choosing a Women's Handbag

Admit it: among the variety of bags in your wardrobe, there are a few that have been gathering dust on the shelf for years, never once used. You liked them a lot when you bought them, but it turned…

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Curiosities

Divorce and Half an Opel

Half a TV, half a sofa, half an Opel Corsa, half an iPhone, and even half a teddy bear. That's how a young Berliner 'amicably' resolved the issue of property division after divorcing his wife, taking…

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Photo

Here Jazz Stars Shine

On the numerous stages located on the Montreux waterfront (French name – Montreux), many jazz stars have shone. After all, it is in this Swiss city that one of the most important events on the global…

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Gourmet guide

The 'Green Fairy' Invites

In the small Swiss town of Môtiers (Canton of Neuchâtel), an unusual museum dedicated to the most famous drink of the late 19th century has opened its doors. Here you can not only trace the history…

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Real estate

Greece continues to get cheaper

Real estate in Greece, which has been getting cheaper for several years, could lose another 30% of its value after a default. And if the country leaves the EU, it would seriously deter our…

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Ukrainians to be reviewed again Immigration

Ukrainians to be reviewed again

According to Swiss law, foreigners who arrive in the country seeking asylum cannot count on social assistance if the migration authorities did not examine their case due to a procedural violation or…

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