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

Archive — September 2015

Real estate

Where and what real estate is best to buy in Turkey?

Many foreigners plan to buy real estate in Turkey cheaply, but not everyone understands which city and district in Turkey is best to choose. Most often, buyers consider only the most popular options…

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Personal experience

Blue card: from Ukraine to Germany

Germany is interested in highly qualified specialists from abroad. As Deutsche Welle notes, thanks to the Blue Card program, now you can not only post your resume but also wait for a call from an…

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Education

Even 'free' students are beneficial for Czech Republic

The total number of foreign students studying in Czech higher education institutions is increasing every year. Now there are five times more than in 2000 – 34 thousand people. Among them, the most…

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Everyday life

The End of 'Social Tourism'

The highest judicial authority of the European Union – the European Court – has put an end to a long dispute over so-called 'social tourism'. From now on, an EU member state has the right to stop…

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Education

Universities Recommended to Foreigners

In recent years, the largest study in the country's history has been conducted in the Czech Republic concerning the strategy of managing domestic universities and the potential associated with…

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Airbus

Hit by Sanctions

Starting October 25, the State Aviation Service (GAS) of Ukraine is imposing restrictive measures against 22 Russian airlines that have come under sanctions from the NSDC. These airlines were…

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Education

Try to Get a Scholarship

If you want to study at a college in the United States but think it's too expensive, you might be surprised. According to U.S. News & World Report, many American colleges and universities, including…

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Education

Studying at Legendary Universities

Those planning to study in the United States should not overlook the 'historically black' colleges and universities, known in the US by the abbreviation HBCU. As ShareAmerica notes, today such…

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Photo

Hoppy Secret of Beer

The signs of Germany's favorite beer gardens are often adorned with fluffy hop cones, and for good reason. The legendary 'Beer Purity Law,' in effect in Bavaria since 1516, clearly stated that beer…

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Real estate

Features of Buying Real Estate in Spain

When considering buying real estate abroad, first of all, you start to find out the advantages and disadvantages of one state or another, because you want to live in a beautiful, developed, and…

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Everyday life

Why are celebration specialists needed?

To organize a child's birthday party, a corporate event, or a small family celebration, it's not always necessary to run around the shops yourself, pick the right colors, and spend huge amounts of…

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Shopping

Branded Watches: Time to Think About Image

A person's image is shaped by the things and accessories they wear and surround themselves with. In a world where material values matter, not paying attention to this is an unforgivable mistake…

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Immigration

Germany changes migration law

The German cabinet voted on Tuesday, September 29, for changes to migration legislation. The document includes tightening of asylum rules, faster processing of applications, and reduced construction…

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Education

The Battle for Foreigners

German universities set a course for internationalization several years ago. How many foreign students and professors do they have today? Which faculties better support foreigners? And how is the…

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Technology

Decorative plaster: Venetian spirit of your interior

Almost every one of us dreams of having a cozy and beautiful home. That's why it's so important to create a harmonious interior by choosing the right building materials. Special attention should be…

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Tourism

Simple Tour Program

You can always arrange a short but pleasant vacation, even without a large budget. For example, by choosing the cheapest flight to one of the European cities, and upon arrival organizing a free tour…

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Photo

The ABCs of a Chinese Feast

If you are lucky enough to be invited to lunch at a Chinese family or to an official reception, it is very desirable to bring a small gift for the hosts – for example, a bottle of wine, cigarettes…

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Tourism

Choose a tour, get a visa – and off to Europe for Christmas

Who hasn't watched the movie 'Home Alone' as a child? Probably no one. When I was a child, besides the funny adventures of Kevin and the bumbling burglars, what attracted me in this film was the…

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Curiosities

Awards for Nonsense

Every year on September 16, all progressive humanity honors the laureates of the Ig Nobel Prize – a parody of a prestigious international scientific award. The Ig Nobel Prize (from English 'ignoble'…

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Technology

How to create the spirit of safari in the home

Continuing the theme of diverse interior styles that came to us from abroad, let's talk about the popular today safari style. The main features of this style are considered to be an abundance of…

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Shopping

Proper care for leather shoes

Recently returned from a shopping trip abroad, having bought a pair of leather shoes, and want them to serve you for a long time and stay in excellent condition? Then you need to know how to properly…

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Technology

NAS Broker – our broker!

New Access to Securities Broker is a brand of a company that is very well known in the huge brokerage services market. Today it is a leader that firmly occupies its niche. The company offers a wide…

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News

USA Welcomed 75 Million Visitors

If you visited the United States in 2014, you personally helped set a new record, as you were among the 75 million visitors from around the world who came to the US last year. Compared to the…

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News

French release 'Guide for Refugees'

The well-known French travel guide publisher Guide du Routard has released a free 'Guide for Refugees'. It is an illustrated reference that will help workers of French charitable associations dealing…

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