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Archive — February 2016

Money

Banking Purge

Two of Switzerland's largest financial institutions – UBS and Credit Suisse – have begun actively checking their clients from the former USSR and getting rid of 'undesirable elements.' As…

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Tourism

Affordable holidays in the UAE – tours to Dubai in February

It is commonly believed that exotic holidays in warm countries are a luxury. But if you plan a trip to the UAE in February correctly, you can find an inexpensive tour to Dubai. Such a trip will…

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Real estate

Your Own Cottage Near Kyiv: Domiki.ua Presents New Projects

Life in the capital is not for everyone. More and more Kyiv residents dream of getting their own house outside the city, close to nature. Modern villages such as Stari Bezradychi or Roslavychi can…

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Everyday life

"Optimization" of Days Off

As is well known, a holiday in our country never "disappears": if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is always moved. In Germany, as Deutsche Welle notes, holidays are treated differently.

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Technology

Want to protect your valuables? Choose a safe correctly!

There are many valuable things or secrets that need to be carefully guarded. And this applies not only to personal life but also to work. In every office, there are some secrets that no one should…

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Immigration

Profession with a View to Canada

Canada's immigration policy has always been aimed at attracting professionals to the country. After all, any developed state is interested in attracting not just able-bodied population, but primarily…

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Shopping

Why Your Cosmetic Bag Smells So Good

When we go shopping for cosmetics or perfumes, we increasingly pay attention to the composition of the product: how much 'chemistry' is there, and is there room for natural ingredients? So it's no…

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A Vacation with All the Inconveniences Travel

A Vacation with All the Inconveniences

Japanese woman Reikko Hori voluntarily spent 19 days on the uninhabited Indonesian island of Amparo, seven thousand kilometers northwest of Australia. According to Lenta.ru, the 22-year-old Osaka…

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Everyday life

Germans against plastic

For almost thirteen years now, Germany has had a deposit system for single-use containers, introduced at the initiative of the Greens, who were still part of the governing coalition at the time. At…

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News

Austria introduces limit on migrants

Austria is introducing a daily quota on accepting applications for political asylum and limiting the flow of migrants transiting through the country. According to Austrian officials, only 80 asylum…

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Technology

You can plant a tree, but better yet – a whole orchard

Suppose you have read our real estate section and bought a good piece of land. Before you build a cozy nest on it, you should take care of landscaping. While your house or dacha is being built, why…

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German-style New Vasyuki Analysis

German-style New Vasyuki

Worldwide news left unnoticed a scandalous report by a number of leading Russian publications, including government ones, that "about half a million Russian Germans who previously moved to Germany…

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Real estate

How to Choose Housing in the Baltics

The Baltic countries attract foreign citizens not only with their beautiful natural landscapes, but also with cities that have many attractions, entertainment centers, and architectural monuments, as…

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Everyday life

Modern Hobbies, or Video Wonders

Today, people are increasingly starting to do something for the soul. Such activities bring them joy and moral satisfaction. In the European manner, these actions are called 'hobbies.' And this word…

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Technology

Grill – universal equipment for fast food

While traveling abroad, our compatriots were always amazed by the rich selection of street food outlets in foreign countries. Numerous cafes and small restaurants with fast food, allowing a quick and…

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Immigration

Emigrants Are Coming for Permanent Residence

In the Czech Republic, over the past two years after roughly a five-year break, there has again been a trend of increasing numbers of foreigners choosing it as their new home. Foreign citizens make…

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From tourists to locals Personal experience

From tourists to locals

Every year, thousands of foreigners come to Australia, including students and young professionals seeking new opportunities for self-fulfillment and development. And many of them now manage to obtain…

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Analysis

Good Bad Foreigners

Currently, two million foreigners live in Switzerland. And the question of deporting foreign citizens residing here who have come into conflict with the law is, understandably, a subject of lively…

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Tourism

Holidays in Slovakia: from ski slopes to thermal baths

Slovakia is a small West Slavic country. Most of its territory is covered by mountains, making Slovakia an excellent ski resort. Among other things, the Slovak mountains have a healing climate and…

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Shopping

The Art of Coziness: Choosing Curtains for the Living Room

Properly chosen curtains not only create coziness in the living room but also reflect the taste and character of the homeowners. They should harmoniously combine with the room's style, furniture…

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Immigration

EU Citizenship: More Accessible Than It Seems

Fewer people want to spend their holidays lying on the sandy beaches of Arab countries. More and more are striving to visit Europe, to get acquainted with a different, European way of life. And…

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Technology

Advantages of LED Strips in Interior Design

Today, artificial light has become indispensable in people's lives. It is hard for the younger generation to imagine the times when people lit their homes with splinters and relied solely on that…

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Culture

Masopust: Hearty and from the Soul

In February, dozens of carnivals take place around the world. Organizers have invented a story for each of them. The real origin, and with it many traditions, have been forgotten due to various…

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Immigration

Germans Will Pay for Return

On Wednesday, February 3, the federal government of Germany approved stricter rules for the accommodation and stay of refugees in Germany (Asylpaket II). Berlin is ready to pay millions for North…

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