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Archive — November 2018

Immigration

Trump vs. the migrant caravan

U.S. President Donald Trump said he signed a document limiting asylum for illegal migrants arriving in the country through the border with Mexico. The tightening of rules is linked to the movement of…

News

Ocean washes away islands

Japan has lost the island of Esanbe Hanakita Kojima, located near the Kuril Islands. The island was uninhabited and did not even have its own name until 2014. In 1987, when the Japan Coast Guard last…

Everyday life

Higher Education – Higher Salary

Who earns the most in Germany? Experts from the German Economic Institute (Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft) compared salaries of specialists with higher education for 2017. Doctors lead the top…

Everyday life

How to become an entrepreneur in Germany

Starting a sole proprietorship in Germany is very simple, and you can obtain a permit for as little as 15 euros. DW explains the most important steps at the initial stage. Let's consider the simplest…

Technology

Useful accessories for traveler's gadgets

If you are preparing for a trip, your electronic devices will help you not only relax but also work during the journey. A quality connection to the global network can be a challenging task on the…

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Shopping

How to choose the right case for your Samsung phone

Any modern smartphone can boast quite interesting design solutions and a choice of materials. Everything is so diverse and beautiful that your eyes run wild. But to keep everything in pristine…

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Technology

How does a one-and-a-half brick differ from a standard brick? Only in size?

That's right, the first difference is in size. A standard brick measures 250x120x65 mm, while a one-and-a-half brick measures 250x120x88 mm. At first glance, the difference is only in width. But is…

News

Poles fear outflow of Ukrainians

"Employers' worst nightmare" – this is the headline of an article on the front page of the well-known Polish publication Rzeczpospolita. The newspaper writes that Germany will open its labor market…

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Gourmet guide

Land of Sausage Art

Popular travel publisher Lonely Planet has released its latest guidebook. This time, it contains advice for travelers on what to try in which countries – which traditional or typical dishes and where…

Curiosities

Ukrainian sent to wrong Kyiv

A language barrier caused an unpleasant situation for a Ukrainian citizen in the Czech Republic. An employee at the Zlín railway station sold him a ticket to the Czech town of Kyjov, while the…

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Shopping

Wristwatches for Stylish Men

Men's watches are a sought-after product; many women prefer to give this gift to their husbands and suitors. What could be more beautiful and attractive than nice and stylish watches!

Visas

Poverty dashes visa hopes

The Federal Law "On the Status of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons in the Swiss Confederation" stipulates that for entry into Switzerland on a short-term tourist visa, foreign citizens must…

Health

Innovative medical portal ITMED for doctors and patients launched in Ukraine

Health is something every Ukrainian must value, protect, and maintain at an appropriate level. There are and can be no exceptions to this rule. That is why the launch of the Medical Portal ITMED has…

Immigration

Europe counts migrants

From Ukraine to the EU they come for work, from Syria for asylum, from China for study. Citizens of these three countries account for exactly one third of all first residence permits issued in the 28…