Recently, microcredits and microloans have become widespread in the country. This financial sector is attracting an increasing number of clients – both regular customers and those who sign a loan…
The share of immigrants failing the German language exam is growing year after year: almost every second newcomer cannot master the basics of the language in integration courses. 93,500 out of…
According to plans by the German Federal Ministry of Labor, asylum seekers in Germany will receive more pocket money. Despite resistance from some German politicians, the new rules are to take effect…
Amsterdam authorities will ban organized group tours of the Red Light District. The ban, which will take effect at the beginning of next year, aims to relieve the historic city center and rid its…
A credit history is a client's dossier that stores information about all interactions with financial institutions where they have previously taken loans. Timely or early repayment of debt improves…
An Indonesian amusement park has dressed mermaid statues with exposed chests in golden tops. The park administration explained that they are protecting traditional Eastern values in this way.
No more than two glasses of alcohol a day – and not every day! Under this slogan, an official campaign against alcohol abuse has begun in France. According to the Ministry of Health, nearly a quarter…
For over a year now, third-generation migrants have been able to apply for Swiss citizenship under a simplified procedure. Such migrants typically include grandchildren of those who once came to…
Before the advent of the information technology era, the word 'translator' was firmly associated with a human: after all, could a machine possibly translate text from one language to another? Now…
Gourmet guide
The quality of dairy products we see on store shelves leaves much to be desired. Yogurts contain more sugar than milk and fruit filling, and the fat content of cottage cheese is artificially…
Education
The teaching format and curriculum design, as well as the quality of education in German educational institutions, have always been at the highest level. Ukrainians predominantly choose this country…
Technology
Store shelves offer a wide selection of smartphones and mobile phones, each with its own fancy features. With such variety, it's easy to get confused and buy the wrong model for a traveler's needs.
Everyday life
Finland is the happiest country in the world. This conclusion was reached by experts from the analytical center Next Era, who prepared the report The World Happiness Report. In second place…
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 Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Ireland). Essentially, it is an…
Country guide
According to the British magazine The Economist, the most expensive cities in the world in 2019 were Singapore, Paris and Hong Kong. For the first time in the 30-year history of the Economist…
Real estate
Real estate in Germany continues to rise in price, mainly due to a large influx of foreign labor and active internal migration of young Germans. The shortage of affordable housing is forcing more and…
Curiosities
Swedish artists Simon Goldin and Jakob Senneby have presented an unusual art project called the "Eternal Employment Foundation." It involves signing an unlimited-term employment contract with a…
Immigration
The lower house of the Czech parliament approved amendments to the law on the stay of foreigners, developed by the Ministry of the Interior. They significantly expand the powers of the cabinet and…
Integration
The Czech Ministry of the Interior plans to make the Czech language exam for foreigners seeking permanent residence (trvalý pobyt) more difficult by the end of this year. This was reported by the…
Learning English is a complex and multi-stage process that is not always possible in schools and universities in a full-fledged form. To achieve the best results, it is worth taking courses taught by…
Work
Switzerland has introduced a new 1,000-franc banknote, which will enter cash circulation on March 13. Experts say such a denomination helps tax evasion, and indeed, demand for this banknote…
Immigration
At the end of 2019, two new immigration programs for caregivers – individuals who care for children and people with disabilities – are expected to come into effect in Canada. The new programs, Home…