Archive — January 2018

Chances for Apprentices

Vocational training under the dual system is a German model that has become an export hit. Today, many countries around the world train skilled workers using this system. The results of a new study…

Immigration to Canada from Ukraine

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Ski Trail Under the Arctic Circle

Finland has over a hundred ski resorts, which is quite a lot for a country with no mountains. Instead, Suomi has many hills that are covered with snow for about 200 days a year. Thanks to the…

A vacation on 100 euros – fact or fiction?

The popular European publication Euromag compiled a ranking of the 40 most popular tourist cities in the world. The condition of the ranking was a limited tourist budget: is it possible to have a…

Features of the German Blue Card

The "Blue Card" (EU Blue Card) is an electronic document that confirms the right to reside and work in one of the EU countries (except the UK and Ireland). Essentially, it is an EU program for…

Prague Gets More Expensive and Shrinks

Real estate analysts note that the share of vacant apartments in Prague last year reached its lowest level since 2009, yet demand for housing in the capital continues to grow. And what are the main…

Resettlers move to join families

The number of late resettlers in Germany has been growing over the past five years. In 2017, more than seven thousand ethnic Germans from post-Soviet countries arrived in Germany. Experts note that a…

Worldwide Snack

What people eat for lunch during the workday says a lot about a country's culture. Some snack right at their workplace on what they brought from home, some head to the park to eat their favorite…

The Last Frontier of the Wild

Alaska, called the 'Last Frontier,' is closer to Russia (3.9 km) than to the 48 contiguous US states (800 km). It is also a region of majestic beauty with national parks, rugged mountains, pristine…

French baguette deserves UNESCO listing

The French baguette may be added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. Dominique Anract, head of the French Confederation of Bakers and Pastry Chefs (CNBPF), is campaigning for this. He…

How Germans go on sick leave

Never before have Germans taken sick leave as often as now. Experts calculated that due to employee illnesses, the German economy suffered astronomical losses of 75 billion euros in 2016 (latest…

China seeks talent

Chinese authorities have begun issuing special long-term visas to attract highly qualified specialists from abroad. According to Chinese media, the visas, which allow unlimited entries into the…

Culinary Hobbies of Germans

Residents of Germany can hardly be called culinary experimenters. But some German regional dishes draw puzzled looks from tourists. Would you agree to try raw meat with fresh onions or blood sausage…

European leader in blue card

Since the introduction of the Blue Card, the number of 'blue cards' issued in Germany has been growing every year. According to new data from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), in…

Congressmen Take on Immigrants

A group of American lawmakers from both parties has agreed to work together on a new immigration bill. The work will focus on four critical issues: border security, 'chain migration' (i.e…

Capital of high culture and everyday life

In Paris, special 'brigades against uncivilized behavior' have been formed. Over three thousand people will monitor uncultured acts in public spaces and fine those who throw cigarette butts on the…

One hundred thousand ask to enter France

Support from the German Foundation

The German Academic Exchange Service DAAD is the largest organization supporting students and young professionals from around the world. For applicants from CIS countries, the most popular programs…

Feast of the Three Kings

Traditions and customs in most European countries have preserved January 6 as a holiday. In many countries, the Day of the Three Holy Kings is celebrated today. These are the three kings who brought…

The Best Taxi to Boryspil

If you want to be on time everywhere to meet the demands of the times, it is better to use the services of a trusted carrier company: this guarantees accurate and inexpensive taxi with wide…

Social welfare complicates naturalization

As of January 1, 2018, a new version of the legislation regulating the procedure for granting Swiss citizenship came into force in Switzerland. Now, for example, only persons who already have a…

Paris Disneyland – a world that opens a fairy tale

Every person at least once in their life has dreamed of finding themselves in a fairy-tale world and feeling like its hero. The world created by a great man with a child's soul, boundless imagination…

Shortage of Labor Reserves

In Germany, last year saw record-low unemployment and record-high employment, and experts are confident that the boom on the German labor market will continue in 2018. This means that the shortage of…

How Not to Get Lost in the Mountains

With the growing popularity of mountain hiking, the number of reports about tragedies and miraculous rescues of lost tourists is also increasing. For example, in Azerbaijan, three climbers who went…