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Archive — April 2019

Law zone

Czech court sees no discrimination against 'Crimea supporters'

The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic saw no discrimination in the actions of the Ostrava hotel Brioni, which refused to serve Russian citizens who support the annexation of Crimea. This was…

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Tourism

Hourly Hotel: Why Is It Beneficial?

Renting rooms by the hour is a common practice in the hotel industry worldwide. This service is in demand among tourists, so it is no surprise that the number of hotels with such rates is growing…

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Auto tour

Choosing Silent Blocks for Skoda Octavia: Features and Types of Parts

A silent block is an important suspension part: while driving, it takes on significant load, protecting the structure from deformation and dampening vibrations of components. The part consists of two…

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Real estate

Prices of a Big City

Real estate prices in Toronto have reached a level where the question arises: how profitable are investments in Canadian real estate, and has the moment to buy passed? The answer to this question…

Technology

Choosing a Convenient Smartphone for Travel

For communicating with loved ones and relatives, a phablet—a smartphone with a screen diagonal of more than 5.7 inches—will be an ideal choice. It becomes clear why tablet sales have declined…

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Work

To Germany – with vocational education

For specialists with vocational education from countries outside the European Union, access to the German labor market is severely limited. The decisive factor is whether the profession is on a…

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Work

Positive List of Occupations

The professions listed in the Positive List (Positivliste) of the German Federal Employment Agency require initial or intermediate vocational training. Non-EU foreigners can work in these professions…

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Shopping

Buying Josera Minette Cat Food

Keeping a cat in the city is an expensive pleasure. Those who have kept a willful and capricious animal for a long time know this well.

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Education

Canada expects even more students

According to a federal analysis conducted in Canada, the economic impact of international students nearly doubled between 2010 and 2016, when they spent a total of $15.5 billion in the Maple Leaf…

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Culture

In Ukraine – 'French Spring'

The theme of the 'French Spring' festival, which has expanded its geography and now takes place in 11 cities of Ukraine, is color this year. And its logo features stylized works by French artist of…

Immigration

Pole's Card becomes worldwide

The updated law on the Pole's Card, passed by the Polish Sejm, provides for the extension of this document's validity to the whole world. Holders of the Pole's Card enjoy a number of benefits and…

Work

Germany lacks public sector employees

Experts from the consulting firm McKinsey are sounding the alarm: by 2030, Germany's public sector will be short of 730,000 employees. Currently, the staff shortage in this sector is about four…

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Work

Tips for Job Seekers: Psychological Preparation for an Interview

Anyone who has ever been job hunting is familiar with the excitement, feelings of uncertainty, or even fear before an interview. This is a normal reaction for a person about to undergo evaluation.

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Integration

Czechs Dislike Foreigners

Most Czech citizens traditionally have a negative attitude towards foreigners living in the country. This is evidenced by the results of the latest survey by the Czech Public Opinion Research Center…

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Work

Rules being prepared for long-haul truckers

The European Union wants to improve the rules for long-haul truckers and road freight transport companies. The main goal of the changes is to protect competition within the EU and improve working…

Everyday life

Britons get easier divorce

In Britain, divorce will become easier: for the first time in 50 years, amendments will be made to the marriage dissolution law that will allow couples to divorce on the sole ground that they have…

Shopping

How is branded costume jewelry different from ordinary?

If you answer this question with 'only by price,' you will be only partially right. If you decide that it all depends on the material, you will also be only approximately correct. This article will…

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Everyday life

Features of a National Divorce

Almost all countries in the world allow spouses to file for divorce. The only exceptions are the Philippines (where only Muslims can dissolve a marriage, while everyone else can only annul it) and…

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Work

Japan gives hope to guest workers

Japan has traditionally been considered one of the most closed countries for foreign workers. Until recently, getting an official job as a guest worker here was not just difficult, but practically…

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Analysis

Poles choose between work and pension

Recent years have been a period of significant reform of pension systems in various countries around the world. The reasons are generally common: pension systems in different countries have faced…

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Visas

Visits on the Basis of Reciprocity

The European Parliament has agreed to grant Britons the right to travel to the EU without visas for short-term trips. This opportunity will be available to them as long as London reciprocates and…

Tourism

Discover the Secrets of Foggy Albion

What adventure lover is not drawn to England? A state long recognized as the mistress of the seas, known for its shrewd political tactics and cold calculation. The typical Englishman is known for his…

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Curiosities

Overtime kills Japanese

A law that limited the number of overtime hours for employees of large companies in Japan came into force on April 1. Previously, hundreds of people died annually from overwork in the Land of the…

Education

Effective Ways to Learn English

Although English seems like an easy language to learn, memorizing and retaining new words, grammar, reading rules, and pronunciation takes some time. Of course, the best option for learning any…

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