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Archive — May 2016

Everyday life

Germans gain longevity

Life expectancy in Germany has broken a new record and reached 78.2 years for men and 83.1 years for women. According to statistics, children born in 2016 will live longer than their older siblings…

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Culture

Finnish Sauna: Steam Properly!

Nothing is more Finnish in spirit than the sauna. Many Finns believe that it is impossible to understand their country and culture without visiting a sauna. However, as VisitFinland.com notes, there…

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Everyday life

Germans Rush to Retirement

Quite unpleasant news for the German political establishment came last week from the Federal Ministry of Economics. According to 'Russkaya Germaniya', almost a quarter of all new retirees in the…

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Analysis

Division of national wealth

Ideas about a minimum income as a form of social guarantee, voiced by the Englishman Thomas More and the Spaniard Juan Luis Vives, continue to provoke heated debates several centuries later. In…

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Travel

How to Plot a Short Route

Have you ever been in an unfamiliar city where you have only one day to see all the sights? In that case, you would find useful the advice of American students Kathleen McLean and Laura Maldonado…

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Shopping

Muzline – wide selection, simplicity, and affordability

Music has entered our lives since ancient times when people started hitting a log with a stick. Since then, the development of musical instruments has begun, and they are now available in music…

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Shopping

All types of Italian shoes

It is no coincidence that Italian branded shoes are considered the best, unique in quality characteristics and external design. Manufacturers offer practical and comfortable models for winter…

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Tourism

Where to spend your upcoming vacation

The vacation season is approaching, and many are wondering where to spend their long-awaited holidays. The choice of a vacation spot depends not only on personal preferences but also on the financial…

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Shopping

Karavan Mall: Shopping and Entertainment for the Whole Family

If you are looking for a good pet store in Kyiv, you should check out the Karavan Mall. Here is the MasterZoo pet store, where you can find everything you need for your pets. Each customer at the pet…

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Work

Czechs Lack Ukrainians

Czech companies are experiencing a critical shortage of employees in production. Initially, a government project intended to help those wishing to work in the Czech Republic was supposed to change…

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Country guide

Politeness Itself

It is well known that Japan is the most polite country in the world. To understand how they achieve this, correspondents from BBC Travel visited a country where they care so much about good manners…

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Technology

4 reasons to order quality website promotion at Site-ok.com.ua

The Internet is of great importance to each of us. Through the World Wide Web, people manage their affairs, solve problems remotely, regardless of time, location, and many other factors. We find it…

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Everyday life

As the haircut, so is the mood!

A hairstyle is an integral part of appearance and style. Therefore, one must be responsible in choosing a haircut: it should highlight the positives and correct the negatives. A haircut can even…

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Law zone

Beware of Greeks bearing gifts

The hero of the TV series "House of Cards," American politician named Frank Underwood, is often treated to lavish restaurants and given expensive gifts. In real life in the United States, this would…

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Tourism

Advantages of the Aerotel Hotel in Domodedovo

For air travelers, in some cases the most convenient option for a temporary stop is hotels located in close proximity to the airport. After all, in most megacities around the world, airports are far…

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Travel

Marathon around Switzerland

A group of friends from Swiss Nyon broke the old record (19 hours 46 minutes) by traveling around 26 cantons and half-cantons of their home country on public transport. How else can one «conquer» the…

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Money

Farewell to the '500-euro note'

Eurozone gets rid of large denomination banknotes: according to the decision of the European Central Bank's Governing Council, by the end of 2018, the issuance of the 500 euro banknote will be…

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Curiosities

Extreme gastronomy

Cultural differences can be so strong that ideas about delicacies can be directly opposite. BBC Future correspondent decided to find out why some people like food that others find disgusting, and…

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Technology

Roller shutter structures: reliable protection

Everyone knows the high functionality of roller shutter structures. These multi-protective, mobile barriers protect window and door openings from break-ins, damage, light, noise, dust, moisture, and…

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Technology

Bathroom Lights: Starry Sky Under Steam

Recently, Turkish baths, or as they are correctly called, hammams, have become quite popular. It should be noted that these baths are almost a complete copy of the leisure culture, pastime, and, of…

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Immigration

Czechs urged not to fear migrants

According to an analysis by brokerage company Cyrrus, no difficulties are expected in the Czech economic sector if the influx of immigrants to the Czech Republic amounts to 50-80 thousand people…

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Work

Czechia invites professionals

Czech firms are experiencing a shortage of highly qualified technical specialists, who cannot be found even through the labor exchange. In connection with this, a number of Czech agencies have…

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News

Poland to Evaluate Foreign Workers' Pay

Foreigners working in Poland will soon be paid the same as Poles. According to Polskie Radio, the government is developing corresponding amendments to the employment law. Earlier it was reported that…

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News

"Extra Migrants" Found in Britain

According to data recently published by the Office for National Statistics, the number of migrants from EU countries who have received National Insurance numbers in the UK over the past five years…

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