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Archive — September 2017

Auto tour

Germany tightens traffic rules

Germany's federal legislative body has introduced several important additions to traffic rules. They mainly concern stricter penalties for various violations. The only new regulation adopted by the…

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Health

Preparing for Summer Vacation: Cosmetologist's Recommendations

For many, summer means a vacation at the sea, river, or forest. It's always a fresh break and warm weather. During the holiday season, many people head to the coast to take a break from work and the…

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Technology

Maritime Logistics: Moving a Lot, Far, and Cheaply

Since time immemorial, the transportation of goods by sea has been a crucial link in trade. As early as the 14th century, humanity appreciated the advantages of shipping cargo this way, one of the…

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Real estate

Czech mortgage cheaper than rent

According to analysts at the company 'Chytrý Honza', purchasing housing through a mortgage is currently more advantageous in the Czech Republic than renting. This statement holds true for all corners…

Immigration

Europe decides on refugees

The European Commission has approved a plan to accept at least 50,000 refugees from Africa, the Middle East and Turkey. In addition, the European Union must provide a "safe and legal" route for…

Everyday life

The Right to a Paid Lunch

On September 27, the lunch voucher turned 50 years old. French employees and workers receive it daily from their employers. Over half a century, the voucher has gained nationwide love and is…

Tourism

Several compelling reasons to spend the velvet season in Turkey

Summer is the season of last-minute vacations, a time of overcrowded hotels and beaches packed with tourists. From May to August, people from all over the world pack their suitcases to bask in the…

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Technology

Free classifieds board for all occasions

If you want to buy or sell your product profitably, the best option is to use the services of a free classifieds board. The effectiveness and traffic of electronic boards in Ukraine have already been…

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Tourism

Egypt: Beach Season All Year Round

Egypt has recently secured one of the leading positions as a holiday destination for our compatriots. And this is not surprising, because few countries can boast both a luxurious beach holiday and a…

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News

Czech population growth driven by migrants

In the first six months of 2017, the population of the Czech Republic increased by 9,243 people to 10,588,063 inhabitants. This was solely due to migration, as the number of deaths exceeded the…

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Real estate

Ukrainians buy up real estate in Poland

Poland's Ministry of Internal Affairs issued 356 permits for foreigners to purchase land plots or residential houses in the country in 2016. Most permits were received by Ukrainian citizens, who…

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Country guide

Debunking Myths About Sweden

Persistent stereotypes exist about almost every European country: Germans are known for drinking beer, the British are prim, and the French are frivolous. There is also a specific set of ideas about…

Shopping

Saucony Sneakers for Sports and Daily Walks

High-quality and comfortable sneakers are an essential attribute not only for professional female athletes but also for any girl. After all, sports shoes are considered the most convenient for…

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Visas

Obtaining Nonimmigrant Visas to the United States

Ukrainian citizens planning to visit the United States must obtain a nonimmigrant visa at the embassy. U.S. legislation provides several categories of entry permits intended for students wishing to…

Technology

Atlantic-Market – equipment using the latest technologies

The French company Atlantic has been known on the market since 1968. The brand promotes water heaters and convectors characterized by optimized electricity consumption. The brands sold by the online…

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Analysis

Atlas of Foreign Happiness

There are about 57 million expats worldwide – qualified professionals who left their homeland to work in another country. And for the fourth year in a row, analysts of the world's largest expat…

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Analysis

How to settle in Switzerland

In expat paradise, the level of security should be like in Switzerland, leisure opportunities like in South Africa, teachers should be Finns, and neighbors Mexicans. In expat hell, security is like…

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Law zone

Customs Checks the Goods

Everyone who crosses the German border, one way or another, enters into official relations with the German customs, since theoretically absolutely any items carried with them (or on them) fall within…

Education

A Century of Education

Meet a Finnish family and you will learn about the school years of four generations. The head of the family, 96-year-old Taitto Vesala, has seen blackboards replaced by tablets in Finnish classrooms…

Culture

Autumn Festivities in Germany

In Germany, there is a time for work and a time for play – the German Kirmes or Volksfest, that is, a fair or folk festival. In the past, they were held on anniversaries of the consecration of parish…

Education

Scholarship Holders Choose Germany

An internship abroad can be an important stage in a scientific career. Which German universities and research centers do foreign scientists most often choose for internships? The Humboldt Foundation…

Analysis

Where It's Best to Invest in a Career

By looking at the opportunities for acquiring knowledge and developing professional skills in a given country, one can predict its further economic development, ability to create innovations, and…

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Culture

New projects of the Czech Centre

The Czech Centre in Kyiv is preparing to launch a discussion project called "Maidan", which will tell Europeans about life in modern Ukraine, its problems and aspirations. This and other topics…

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Law zone

Compensation Payments for Forced Labor

German citizens and persons of German ethnicity will receive a one-time compensation of 2,500 euros from the Federal Government for forced labor by foreign authorities between September 1, 1939 and…

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