Alcohol 'Loosens' Tongues
It is well known that alcohol loosens tongues. This expression has even become a proverb. But the fact that a person, after drinking, can speak more willingly, freely, and, most importantly, better…
Archive — November 2017
Curiosities
Immigration
America's chief anti-immigrant
Three immigration executive orders, one call to abolish the diversity visa lottery, and several hundred protests. Elected exactly one year ago, US President Donald Trump is more active in immigration…
Tourism
How can a traveler save money in Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is one of the main cities of Israel, but tourists are reluctant to visit it because they consider it a rather expensive city.
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Tourism
Olympic Ski Resorts of Austria
Austria is famous for its ski resorts, as all lovers of active winter evenings know. While some wrap themselves in blankets and warm up with hot tea, mulled wine, or a bath, cursing this time of…
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Education
For vocational training – to Germany
Due to high standards in education and the absence of tuition fees, German universities are very popular among foreigners. But few people know about the possibility of acquiring a working profession…
Money
Income Experiment
In France, a fundraising campaign has been announced for an experiment on introducing a universal basic income, i.e., monthly payments to all residents or citizens of the country. Participants in the…
Visas
What will happen after Visapoint?
As previously reported, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic announced that on October 31, 2017, the Visapoint registration system will cease operations, and from November 1…
Technology
Certification as a Tool for Improving Business Efficiency
The sale of certain types of products in the country is prohibited without verification of their compliance with established standards. After such a procedure, the manufacturer (or seller) receives a…
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Immigration
Canada to accept more immigrants
On November 1, 2017, Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Ahmed Hussen announced his ministry's plans for the near future. The main point of his speech was that Canada plans to gradually…
Tourism
Luxurious Winter Vacation on a Budget: From Last-Minute Deals to Early Booking
Winter tourist trips, in terms of their charm and beauty, health and tonic effects, unforgettable impressions and emotional impact, are among the most joyful events in anyone's life. After such a…
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News
Best Countries for Doing Business
The World Bank and the International Finance Corporation have published a new ranking of business comfort, "Doing Business 2018." For the second year in a row, New Zealand became the winner of the…
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Work
Employment Without Pull
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nuremberg has published the results of a new study on the benefits of connections when looking for a job. Every third vacancy in German companies goes…
Personal experience
Peculiarities of Swiss Translation
Is there a country that has a greater need for translators than Switzerland? Honestly, I don't know of any other such country! Let me remind you that in this Alpine republic with a population of 8.3…
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Immigration
Portrait of Canadian Immigration
The share of immigrants in Canada has reached its highest level in 85 years – they now make up 21.9% of the country's population. These are the data from a report published on Wednesday by Statistics…
Everyday life
Day-off Country
Very many tourists or simply people who have visited Switzerland for the first time complain about cities that seem 'dead' on Sundays. Almost nothing works: neither small shops nor huge supermarkets…
Personal experience
Swedish universities
You could say that I didn't choose Sweden, but Sweden chose me. I had a goal to study abroad, I wanted to get a master's degree in another country. I applied to various programs in many countries: in…
Travel
Where to Feel the Taste of Life
Each of us understands the word 'adventure' differently. For some, it might be tasting exotic dishes, for others, rock climbing. But objectively speaking, stepping out of your comfort zone is much…
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