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Archive — January 2016

Immigration

Europeans Move to the Czech Republic

An increasing number of Europeans are moving to the Czech Republic for permanent residence. At the same time, the flow of migrants from non-EU countries has been decreasing in recent years. These…

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Shopping

What is a promo code and how to use it?

People are increasingly trying to buy everything they need in online stores, and online trading is becoming more popular day by day. And if in regular stores you can buy an item cheaper during sales…

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One third of applicants received asylum in France News

One third of applicants received asylum in France

In France, in the past year 2015, 79,130 asylum applications were registered, which is 22% more than the year before. And Germany still holds the first place in the list of countries leading in…

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European Capital of Culture – Wrocław Photo

European Capital of Culture – Wrocław

This year, the honor of being named 'European Capital of Culture' was shared by two cities – one in the east and one in the south of Europe. Wrocław in Poland and San Sebastián in Spain. This…

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Money

Society without coins and banknotes

Danes are gradually saying goodbye to cash: according to Deutsche Welle, cashless payment is becoming increasingly popular in Denmark. Danes pay with credit cards not only for large purchases, but…

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Visas

To visa-free regime – with an old passport

When the visa-free regime between the European Union and Ukraine comes into effect, Ukrainians will not necessarily have to get a biometric passport. They will be able to travel with the old 'blue…

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Health

Contact Lenses vs. Glasses: Which Is More Comfortable in Cold Weather?

In cold weather, ordinary vision correction tools create more problems for their wearer than they solve. Contact lenses (abbreviated as CL) allow you to avoid these inconveniences.

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Technology

Comfortable furniture – for a good rest

Furnishing a hotel complex or a boarding house is no easy task. It requires a thorough study of customer needs and desires and proper selection of not only furniture but also decor elements. However…

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Integration Will Cost a Pretty Penny Integration

Integration Will Cost a Pretty Penny

According to calculations by experts at the Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich (Ifo), the integration of refugees will cost the German budget 21 billion euros in 2016 alone…

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FEATURES OF GERMAN CRIMINALITY (Part 1) Law zone

FEATURES OF GERMAN CRIMINALITY (Part 1)

Do political persecution and corruption exist in Germany? What is the real attitude towards immigrants here? What can happen from a pocket knife accidentally left in a backpack? How can you make…

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Peculiarities of German Crime (Part 2) Law zone

Peculiarities of German Crime (Part 2)

What surprises German judges about our former compatriots? Why don't prisoners escape from German prisons? Is it possible in the FRG to resolve a matter with a bribe to an official? About this and…

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Immigration

In Pursuit of Citizenship

In 2015, the number of naturalizations in Switzerland increased significantly. According to 'Nasha Gazety.ch', last year about 38,000 people could receive the passport with a white cross (exact data…

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News

Crisis of multiculturalism

The rampage caused by a large group of unknowns on New Year's Eve at the station square in Cologne echoed loudly in Berlin. And while the German police are looking for the criminals, the government…

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Technology

Everything you need to know about carpeting

Carpet is a material that will give your home coziness and your feet comfort. It provides warmth and is a good sound insulator. Carpet is usually laid in rooms where people often walk barefoot. Such…

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Analysis

Canada increases attractiveness

Canada has always been an attractive country for immigration, primarily due to its flexible immigration policy, high standard of living, and broad opportunities. However, the complication of…

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Everyday life

Foreign Patient

In Poland, cultural differences and misunderstandings are increasingly being encountered. Moreover, how representatives of different cultures 'get along' can sometimes determine someone's life. For…

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Integration

Swedish Unrest

In the eyes of most Europeans, Sweden is almost the only EU country that always welcomes migrants and refugees. As 'Russkaya Germaniya' notes, some parties and politicians express a different…

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Everyday life

How Germans see doctors

What are the relationships between doctors and patients in Germany? How often do Germans see doctors? How often do they take sick leave? And who gets sick more often? These are the questions that…

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Culture

Europe During Orthodox Christmas

As is well known, on January 6-7 the Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas. But these days are also festive in Western European countries (though not always non-working). What do the inhabitants of…

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Auto tour

The Big Movement of Small Cars

On the roads of France, you can often encounter unusual small cars: these are VSP (voiture sans permis) – 'vehicles without a license'. As noted by the BBC, these two-seater microcars can be driven…

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Law zone

Debtors Face Prison

From January 1, 2016, willful tax evasion of over 300,000 francs is a criminal offense in Switzerland. The latest innovation is part of a package of measures Switzerland is adopting as it transitions…

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Country guide

NO PROBLEM, JAMAICA! Part 1: Reggae, Rum and Bob Marley

Before going to Jamaica, I honestly asked myself: what do I know about it? Well, what is there... It's clear: in the entire civilized world, the island with a pirate name in the middle of the…

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Real estate

Between Rise and Fall

The new year 2016 promises to be rich in surprises. The reshaping of global markets that began about a year and a half ago may already this year take shape into a new reality. At the same time, the…

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Tourism

Archipelago of Exotic Jewels

In the warm waters of the Andaman Sea, in northwestern Malaysia, lie the Langkawi Islands. Unlike the other islands off the country's west coast, the vast majority of their 97,000-strong population…

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