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Archive — July 2017

Work

Fewer unemployed, more chances

Last February, experts at the Nuremberg Institute for Employment Research (IAB) predicted record figures for the German labor market in 2017. Specialists confidently spoke then of a continued…

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Gourmet guide

What do Germans drink in hot weather?

A mix of juice and mineral water, 'saftschorle' – what could be more wonderful in thirty-degree summer heat? Well, maybe only cold beer. No, even better is a can of cold coffee! Just look at the…

Technology

Sectional doors and their advantages

Why do people buy or build garages? First of all, to ensure the safety of their car and other property. This includes not only protection from theft but also from adverse environmental factors.

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Health

Coconut Oil: Making a Hair Mask Correctly!

You have probably read reviews about the miraculous properties of coconut oil and dozens of variations of its use more than once. Your hair, skin, and nails will thank you if you regularly use this…

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Tourism

Truskavets – a gem of the Ukrainian Carpathians

This resort makes everyone who visits it fall in love with it. It has everything and even more for both relaxation and health improvement: attractions for children, parks and museums abundant with…

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Analysis

Foreigners Admitted with Benefit

The Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons between Switzerland and the EU countries was signed in 2002. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) published a report on how the Swiss labor…

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Health

Plastic Surgery: In Search of a New Face

Plastic surgeries, which until recently were the ultimate dream, something unattainable for ordinary mortals, have now become accessible to almost everyone. No, they are not cheap, but with desire…

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Work

Difficulties of Employment

Have you been invited to work for a German company? Don't rush to rejoice, because even having an employment contract is not a guarantee of successful hiring. There are several points to consider…

Everyday life

Country of Purest Water

Until the 1950s, swimming in Swiss lakes and rivers was the domain of people who were either crazy or indifferent to their own health. Household and industrial wastewater was discharged untreated…

Tourism

Sensitive Routes

The holiday season is in full swing – and there are more and more places where tourists are not welcome. It recently became known that Croatia's Krka National Park has been added to the list of…

Immigration

A Country of Potential Migrants

One in ten residents of Russia dreams of moving permanently to Europe, the USA, Australia, or China. Among young people, the share of potential emigrants reaches as high as 25%. This is evidenced by…

Analysis

Worldwide Passportization

"What would we English say if we could not travel from London to Crystal Palace or from Manchester to Stockport without a passport or a policeman following at our heels? Be assured, we are not half…

Tourism

Beautiful Prague in Timelapse Format (Video)

Professional Ukrainian clipmaker Kirill Nyezhмаkov presented his new work – a video dedicated to the Czech capital. The video of Prague turned out so colorful and unusual that it attracted the…

Education

How Ukrainians Can Get an Education in Poland

Higher education can be obtained at home, but not everyone is satisfied with its quality. That is why most Ukrainian school graduates go further – to get an education in higher educational…

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Real estate

To Happiness – in Odessa!

Many people dream of living by the Black Sea, and buying real estate in Odessa is simply a dream come true. The mild climate with warm southern winters, clean air filled with the scent of flowers…

Auto tour

Customs clearance and car import services from Europe: costs and benefits

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Foreigners Face Tougher Rules Immigration

Foreigners Face Tougher Rules

At the end of June, Czech deputies, despite the negative position of the Senate and human rights activists, voted for new amendments to migration legislation that significantly tighten the rules for…

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Everyday life

Germans pleased with prices

Germans traveling abroad have probably noticed that life in many neighboring countries is more expensive than at home. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the price level in Germany was only…

Work

Dentists to Feel the Pain

In the Czech Republic, requirements for foreigners applying for vacant dentist positions will be tightened. Czech citizens were displeased that until recently, candidates from abroad could take the…

Education

Portrait of a German Student

Country guide

A Sauna for Every Finn

Finland is a land of thousands of lakes and millions of saunas. So it's only natural that these two elements come together. The ideal Finnish sauna experience includes a refreshing dip in natural…

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Culture

Anime Marches Across the Planet

Over the past two decades, Americans' appetite for anime and manga—Japanese cartoons and comics—has grown exponentially, attracting fans of all ages and leaving an indelible mark on American culture…