An information and analytics digest for everyone going abroad or staying home

Archive — August 2015

Health

Multifocal lenses are an excellent alternative to bifocal glasses

Multifocal lenses are prescribed for presbyopia. This condition develops after age 40 and peaks at 60-65 years. The lens loses its accommodative ability because it becomes thicker with age, its…

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Real estate

First-Class Real Estate in Bulgaria – Profitable, Reliable, Close

When buying foreign real estate, many people from CIS countries prefer Bulgaria. It is an excellent choice, the main reason being the closeness of cultures and mindsets. The similarity of languages…

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Gourmet guide

A Purely Male Affair of Germans

Not a single summer evening, not a single day off, unless it's pouring rain, passes in Germany without meat and sausages cooked on a grill. Of course, out in nature, even if it's limited to the view…

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Real estate

How to Buy Yourself an Island

Money is rapidly losing value, living under the dominance of consumer culture is becoming harder, and the temptation to drop everything and hide somewhere is growing ever stronger. According to…

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Money

Paris continues its fight against cash

As of September, France has significantly reduced the amounts that can be paid in cash. The limit is now set at 1,000 euros (instead of the previous 3,000). Our shopaholics need not worry too much…

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Immigration

Asians Break British Records

Migration to Britain has reached a record level, significantly exceeding the previous peak achieved in the early 2000s, the National Statistics Office reports. Over 12 months, 600,000 people arrived…

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Country guide

A Country for Foreigners

The country where foreigners feel best has been named: Singapore. According to a survey conducted by the expat service InterNations, this country stands out for its high level of safety, convenient…

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Tourism

Hot Weekend in Finland

Sauna by the lake, elk on the plate, composer Sibelius in the forest and salmon that has never seen sanctions – now we know how to surprise in Finland those who know life.

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Immigration

Poland Debates Refugees

According to Polish President Andrzej Duda, the country is preparing for a new influx of Ukrainian refugees. But, as Deutsche Welle notes, the doors of Poland are currently closed to migrants from…

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Curiosities

The Most Emotional Peoples of the World

The American public opinion institute Gallup recognized Bolivia as the most emotional country in the world. The corresponding ranking was published on the organization's website. The top three most…

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Real estate

How to Acquire a Castle in the Czech Republic

At least once in a lifetime, everyone has dreamed of their own castle. What does owning a castle bring? Romance, status, successful business, but also considerable maintenance costs, and the…

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Shopping

How to Lighten a School Backpack

September 1st is approaching, and all over the world parents are hurriedly finishing getting their children ready for school. Diaries, notebooks, albums, pens and markers are being swept off store…

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Real estate

Best Apartments in Odessa

The real estate market in Odessa is very dynamic and contrasting. Here you can find buildings with different characteristics and different prices. Our city has a unique style and unforgettable flavor.

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Health

Getting Ready for Vacation. Getting Insurance

Summer is traditionally the hottest time of the year not only in terms of weather, but also in the number of people wishing to travel abroad, including to the Schengen area. Therefore, the number of…

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Sport

Quests in Voronezh: Visiting the Joker

The entertainment industry is developing rapidly, and leisure options that would have seemed like something out of science fiction twenty years ago are now quite feasible.

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Immigration

Latvians Against Outsiders

The Latvian government's decision to accept 250 refugees (instead of the 700 proposed by the European Commission) sparked fierce debates in society. Experts attribute this to the country's historical…

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Technology

iStorage datAshur SSD USB3.0 – the best protection for your data!

Today we are increasingly concerned about keeping our personal or work information out of the hands of third parties. But how to choose the best way to protect data? There are two options: software…

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Technology

Audio-Technica ATH-ES88 – Excellent Japanese Headphones!

Want to admire the musicality and masterful handling of timbres and tonality? Audio-Technica ATH-ES88 – these headphones deserve your time, to listen and immerse yourself in the atmosphere they…

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Immigration

Passport with a white cross

The Federal Council of Switzerland has put forward for discussion a decree on the procedure for obtaining Swiss citizenship. This document defines a number of requirements that must be fulfilled for…

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News

Labor migrants send currency

In half a year, compatriots sent more than a billion dollars to Ukraine: the volume of remittances to Ukraine from abroad in the first half of 2015 amounted to 1.174 billion US dollars (in…

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News

Schengen as a bargaining chip

German Interior Minister stated the possible end of the Schengen Area and did not rule out that the German authorities would introduce passport control at its borders. This statement was made against…

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Curiosities

Matadors Yield to Bulls

This summer in Spain, patron saint festivals in some cities were not accompanied by traditional bullfights. The reason is that the far-left party Podemos ("We Can"), which came to power in a number…

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Photo

Top Ten German Delicacies

We recently told you about typical German souvenirs like cuckoo clocks, leaving for later the gifts that can be eaten or drunk. Now it's their turn. The editorial selection is based on a list of…

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Second Ten German Delicacies

Surely, while in Germany, you will think about what to bring as a gift for family and friends. Deutsche Welle suggests paying attention to German regional delicacies. Have you heard of Höri Bülle…

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