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Archive — August 2015

Tourism

The Alluring Beauty of Imperial Vienna

Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria, the center of the eponymous federal state, and one of the most beautiful cities in Central Europe. In the past, it was the main city of the powerful…

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Technology

Little Secrets of the Durability of Corrugated Sheeting

Corrugated sheeting is a modern building material used in many areas of construction. It is used in the construction of cottages and dachas, workshops and small shops, pavilions and hangars, various…

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Immigration

Futility of Asylum Seeking

German interior authorities registered more than 94,000 asylum seekers from the Balkans as of the beginning of August. According to Manfred Schmidt, president of the Federal Office for Migration and…

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News

Mentality Mismatch

Refugees from Ukraine staying in Belarus may soon face an unpleasant surprise. This autumn, their employment opportunities in the neighboring country will be sharply reduced. This is due to the…

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Photo

Planet Earth: See the Melting

Today, there are many amazing places in the world that are worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. However, adverse climate changes may erase some of them from the face of the Earth. As experts…

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Photo

Planet Earth: See the Drowning

If glaciers are melting on the planet due to adverse climate change, then someone is destined to drown. This unenviable fate has befallen beautiful islands and cities that may disappear from the face…

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Immigration

Where the Reforms Have Led Canada

In October 2015, federal elections will be held in Canada. This means it is time to take stock of the radical changes in the immigration policy of the Maple Leaf Country that the Harper government…

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Everyday life

How Paris was handed over to its citizens

From the end of July to the middle of August, the Seine embankments in the very center of Paris are transformed. They place palm trees in tubs, pour sand, and bring lounge chairs and deck chairs. The…

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Travel

Main pros and cons of hitchhiking

Hitchhiking is characterized by both certain advantages and some disadvantages. Let's consider the main ones.

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Health

Medical Insurance for Travelers Abroad at VSK Company

As is known, getting qualified medical care in a foreign country is often extremely expensive. That is why insurance is designed to preserve health and financial resources in an emergency situation.

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Immigration

Where Reforms Have Led Canada (Part 2)

As noted by an expert from the publication 'Russky Toronto', things are even worse with Canada's business programs than with skilled workers. Let me remind you that in June 2014, the government…

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Features of Modern Potbelly Stoves Technology

Features of Modern Potbelly Stoves

Since the beginning of the last century, potbelly stoves have been called small low-heat-capacity stoves made of sheet iron. They made it possible to heat a room and cook food in a short time with…

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Gourmet guide

Goulash and Dessert

Hungary is one of the cheapest countries in the European Union, and obtaining a residence permit here is relatively easy. Real estate prices, affordable by our standards, attract many creative…

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Tourism

Thailand: Exotic Vacation in Paradise

When going on vacation, a person wants to rest not only physically – they want to see a lot of new, interesting and unusual things, get an energy boost from what they see, try things they don't have…

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Auto tour

How to Travel Abroad by Car

Are you planning to travel to another country but don't want to or are afraid to fly? If you have a personal car, that's an excellent alternative to air travel. However, you need to consider several…

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Technology

Why It Is Important to Cooperate with Translation Agencies

Nowadays, arranging travel abroad is closely tied to the services of translation agencies. Whether you are going to study at a foreign university or for treatment, signing an employment contract with…

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News

Refugee issues to be handled by tribunals

For some time, the Czech Republic hoped that the problem of illegal migration, which worries all of Europe, would bypass it. The hopes proved vain: every day dozens of people arrive in the republic…

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Real estate

A Little Money House in Europe

Real estate is still considered one of the most reliable investments, and buying property in Europe is often seen as a way to create a backup plan. But even if a move is not planned in the near…

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Country guide

Recipe for a Good Life

Austria's capital dispels the myth that you must choose between work and leisure. As a BBC Travel correspondent found, you can combine the two.

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Everyday life

When going abroad, don't forget about home security!

Traveling abroad for any purpose, be it work, study, or vacation, is always accompanied by a lot of worries related to paperwork, buying tickets, packing suitcases, finding someone to take care of…

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Europe Calculates the 'Minimum Wage' Work

Europe Calculates the 'Minimum Wage'

The Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat) has published an annual comparative analysis of the minimum wage set in different European countries. It is regulated by law in 22 of the 28 EU…

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Holiday in Antalya with Children Tourism

Holiday in Antalya with Children

Antalya is an ideal place for family holidays. Its favorable location allows 4- and 5-star hotels to have their own coastal territory here. Adults and children can quickly get to the sea, on a…

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How to Guarantee Immigration to Canada from Ukraine Immigration

How to Guarantee Immigration to Canada from Ukraine

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Immigration

Good Bad Refugees

German politicians are feverishly looking for ways to quickly solve the problems associated with the massive influx of asylum seekers into the country. After all, according to the most conservative…

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