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Archive — February 2018

Technology

Where to order a photo on canvas in Kyiv

Each of us knows how difficult it is sometimes to choose a worthy gift for a friend or relative for a holiday. After all, first of all, you want the present to be unique and truly liked, evoking only…

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Work

Poland faces labor shortage

Demand for foreign workers is growing in Poland. According to new data from the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy, about two million declarations of intent to employ foreign nationals and…

Immigration

Canada does not expect changes

Immigration

Ebb at British shores

The number of European Union citizens leaving the UK has reached its highest level in ten years, standing at 130,000 as of last September. Meanwhile, 220,000 EU citizens moved to Britain for…

Travel Freedom Ranking Visas

Travel Freedom Ranking

The International Air Transport Association and the British consulting agency Henley and Partners have presented their annual visa restrictions ranking, the Visa Restrictions Index 2018. It shows how…

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Ukrainians buy up Czech firms News

Ukrainians buy up Czech firms

In the past year, 2017, 3,479 Czech companies changed their owners to foreign citizens. A quarter of the firms passed into the ownership of Slovak citizens. In second place for acquiring Czech…

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Education

Best Countries for a Degree

Germany has once again become the most attractive country for international students. This conclusion was reached by experts from the Study.EU portal, which provides information about study programs…

Immigration

Czech Republic reports on accepted refugees

Last year, 1,450 foreigners applied for asylum in the Czech Republic, which is 27 fewer than in 2016. Among the applicants, citizens of Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan led. These data were…

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Everyday life

Neither free riders nor free rides

Fierce public debates about the possibility of abolishing fares on public transport have been going on in many countries around the world for many years. Recently, this issue has been actively…

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Deportation and Labor Resources Work

Deportation and Labor Resources

The shortage of labor is the main stumbling block for Czech industrial enterprises. For this reason, a number of companies are forced to refuse orders, which pushes some to resort to risky measures…

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Shopping

Buying Equipment for High-Altitude Work Online – Why It's More Convenient and Profitable

Currently, tourism and active recreation are becoming increasingly popular – more and more people daily go on hikes and nature outings. At the same time, many are not limited to just wandering along…

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Technology

Choosing a Pipe for Construction

When planning to build any structure, you need to calculate its cost, decide on materials, and study which combinations are worth noting. The use of hollow pipes of various shapes has made it…

Technology

Hot Water with Your Own Hands: Choosing a Boiler

Nowadays, almost everyone who uses centralized water supply has faced the problem of a lack of hot water. The solution in this case is one: installing an autonomous water heater.

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Technology

Rokla: Rules for Using the Device

Today, probably in every medium-sized warehouse where goods are stored on pallets, you can find this interesting tool – rokla or, in other words, pallet trucks. They do not take up much space, are…

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Travel

How to Choose a Hiking Backpack Properly

The right choice of equipment is the foundation of any trip. And a properly selected backpack will make your travel adventure much easier and more enjoyable.

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Tourism

Amateurs to be banned from guiding tours

The authorities of the Czech capital have decided to ban the activities of amateur guides who have not undergone special training and do not have a license from the city company Prague City Tourism…

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Integration

Program for Refugee Teachers

Refugees have been given the opportunity to teach in German schools. In the federal state of Brandenburg, a unique program called Refugee Teachers was launched in April 2016, allowing specialists…

Real estate

Chalet: A Shepherd's Refuge and a Tycoon's Retreat

Would you like to rent a chalet somewhere in Zermatt or Davos? It's expensive, but you can live like royalty! It's impossible to imagine that once upon a time a chalet simply meant "shelter, refuge…

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Everyday life

Handing out money is becoming fashionable

British experts advise the authorities to introduce a universal guaranteed monthly minimum income in the country. The UK government is being offered to give every citizen under 55 years of age 10,000…

Money

Coins defeat entrepreneurs

Two years ago, the city of Kleve (North Rhine-Westphalia) launched an experiment to partially abandon small change. It was initiated by local entrepreneurs who united in the organization Klever…

Culture

Romansh: The Fourth National Language

Exactly 80 years ago, on February 20, 1938, Swiss voters at a referendum gave Romansh the status of the fourth national language ("Landessprache") with a record and still unsurpassed majority of 92%…

Tourism

Prague invites to Easter fairs

On Saturday, March 17, the largest Easter fairs in the city will open on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square in Prague. They will run until April 8 and will delight residents and guests of the Czech…

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Curiosities

Ah, These Romantic French!

The French have proven to be champions of generosity and romanticism. Such is the conclusion of a survey conducted by the British market research institute OnePoll on the eve of Valentine's Day among…

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Everyday life

Czechs increasingly choose foreigners

Czech citizens are increasingly choosing foreigners as life partners. Men prefer brides from Slavic countries, while women seek to marry citizens of Western states. In 2016, 5,200 mixed marriages…

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