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Archive — November 2017

Work

Job Search Abroad Without Knowing the Local Language: What to Pay Attention To?

Working abroad allows not only to earn money but also to realize oneself in a profession, practice existing skills, and gain invaluable new experience. The ideal option is employment for a specific…

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Real estate

What Factors Influence Housing Prices

Whether you plan to sell or buy a property, its expert appraisal plays an important role in such a transaction. It is best to entrust this matter to professionals – then you will be confident that…

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Tourism

Sea Cruises with Royal Caribbean

One of the symbols of a luxurious life is a sea cruise on a huge white liner. Previously, this type of vacation was available only to a select few, but now many different programs are offered, and…

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Tourism

Tour Search: How to Properly Organize the Process?

A properly chosen tour is the key to a successful vacation. When choosing, you should pay attention to everything, even the most insignificant details.

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Law zone

"Marriage Bazaar" in Germany

"Looking for a German citizen for a commercial marriage. Payment – 15,000 euros" – "Oh, for that price you won't find anyone, of course! A sham marriage in Germany has long cost at least 30-40, or…

Money

Czechs Urged to Break Their Piggy Banks

The Czech National Bank (ČNB) has made an unusual request to residents and organizations – to break their piggy banks and spend the coins stored inside. There is a shortage of this type of payment…

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Work

Which countries have agricultural internship programs?

News

Employment growing in Germany

In the third quarter of 2017, Germany registered 44.5 million people who are either employees or self-employed. This is the highest employment figure in the history of the Federal Republic. At the…

Education

Exam Day in South Korea

Every November in South Korea, there is a day when life almost completely comes to a standstill: trains are delayed, the stock exchange opens later, planes are not allowed to take off or land. This…

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Tourism

Prague from the Back Door

Since 2011, travelers armed with the alternative guidebook USE-IT can discover the living, ever-changing non-touristy Prague. It helps not only to find a number of main attractions but also to feel…

Integration

Refugees' Expectations: New Job and Friends

Most refugees who immigrated to Germany since 2015 primarily want to quickly find work and make new friends. This follows from the published results of a study titled 'How is integration working?…

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Curiosities

To the Village, to the Alps!

Mountain villages in Switzerland, as in the rest of Europe, have been suffering from population outflow for many years. Schools are closing due to a lack of students, houses and apartments are…

Work

Poland to Employ Under New Rules

In January next year, new rules for employing foreigners in Poland come into force. According to the changes, the declaration of intent to employ a foreigner, which is currently issued to the…

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Immigration

Foreigners will pay Latvia

The Latvian parliament has approved new rules for extending temporary residence permits for those foreigners (mostly Russians) who obtained a residence permit under the "investor program" – that is…

Personal experience

Heroes of the Exchange Semester

Money

By German Account

In a German bank, unlike a Ukrainian one, it is almost impossible to open an account by simply walking in off the street – you need to schedule a meeting with a manager in advance. You will have to…

Education

Deutsche Welle to Train Journalists

Media company Deutsche Welle is starting to accept applications for the Journalism Traineeship program. Russian speakers are also eligible to pursue a career in journalism at DW Akademie.

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Tourism

TOP Hotels in Thailand

Want to travel to Thailand but can't choose a hotel? We'll help you with that! We present to your attention the TOP hotels in Thailand that will leave only the best memories in your memory for a long…

Education

Education Turkish-style

Education, without exaggeration, is one of the most acute and pressing issues in Turkey. They study seriously here: Turkish schoolchildren rest hardly less than anyone, after lessons they go to extra…

Immigration

Canada to Accelerate Admission of Specialists

Canada invites high-tech specialists. According to the Canadian government, a new immigration program will help the country in the global war for talent in high technology. Representatives of these…

Everyday life

Noah's Ark on the Thames

Foxes run through the streets of London without any shyness, parrots and peregrine falcons fly in the sky, badgers roam the alleys, and seals swim in the Thames. Welcome to the capital of Great…

Gourmet guide

What to eat in Israel

Hummus and falafel, pitas and tahini, blue-and-white bowls with colorful appetizers, date palms, olive trees, goats on mountain slopes, young grapevines, lots of sun and no sadness in the eyes…

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Shopping

How to Choose Flowers as a Gift

Roses, dahlias, gladioli, carnations, chrysanthemums, tulips, lilies, and many, many other wonderful flowers we give for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and other celebratory events. One can talk…

Tourism

Last-minute tours to the Emirates: how to choose and save money

The Arab Emirates attract tourists with a high level of service, interesting excursions, profitable shopping, and, of course, beach holidays. Can leisure of this level be inexpensive? Yes, if you…

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