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Archive — May 2019

Immigration

Trump's immigration plans

The President of the United States has presented a new immigration reform plan developed by his administration. Donald Trump proposed changing the principle of issuing green cards (permanent…

Auto tour

Car rental in Kyiv from Rentdrive – profitable and convenient

Car rental may be needed even by people who have their own vehicle. For example, you want to go to the countryside with your family, but your car cannot accommodate 5-6 people, what to do? In this…

Immigration

Ontario prepares changes

Work

Bureaucracy Hinders Graduates

Many graduates of Swiss universities from 'third countries' (non-EU and non-EFTA) would like to work in Switzerland after obtaining their diploma. However, finding a job here within just six months…

Technology

Myths about Inflatable Boats

PVC fishing boats are becoming increasingly popular. However, there are many legends among fishermen, most of which have nothing to do with reality. This article covers the most common myths about…

Shopping

Original Susenstone strap at a favorable price

Good watches, like a precious stone, need a quality setting. For watches, such a setting can be considered a strap or bracelet. However, there is one difficulty with straps – even the highest quality…

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Shopping

Original Dresses for Every Occasion

A dress is an indispensable item in the wardrobe of every modern lady. This clothing attribute is very popular and in demand at any time of the year, even in the coldest. Winter dresses exist to…

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Analysis

Migration stress test

The influx of refugees in 2015 proved to be a real test for Germany. How Chancellor Angela Merkel and her government coped with it was assessed in a special report by German experts. A special place…

Immigration

Cosmopolitan Switzerland

Major Swiss cities are gaining international charm: more and more immigrants are living in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich and Basel. Currently, the largest foreign community is in Basel, a city on the bend…

Real estate

Czech Republic may abolish real estate acquisition tax

The Czech Senate considers it necessary to abolish the real estate acquisition tax (daň z nabytí nemovitosti). It amounts to 4% of the market value of the property, and the buyer is obliged to pay…

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Everyday life

A real man always takes paternity leave

The birth of a child is an important event for every family. The main burden of caring for a newborn traditionally falls on women, which sometimes leads to accumulated fatigue and even psychological…

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Money

Migrants finance their homeland

The Bundesbank has calculated how much money immigrants 'take out' of Germany. The figures turned out to be quite impressive, and the amount of money taken out of the country by immigrants is…

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Country guide

Swiss Guards of the Vatican

In the Vatican, 23 new Swiss Guards took the oath according to an ancient 500-year-old tradition. A little over two dozen recruits is very few even for the world's smallest army. The reason is that…

Tourism

Thousands of Kilometers of Routes

Exactly 130 years ago – on May 11, 1889 – the first tourist route was marked on the territory of today's Czech Republic, connecting Štěchovice and Svatý Jan pod Skalou. Today, the length of marked…

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Photo

Features of the German Dinner

A traditional German dinner consists of cold dishes. Bread is the main component – there are more than 300 types of bread in Germany. Therefore, one of the names for dinner in German is Abendbrot…

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Analysis

Planet Heading Toward Aging

According to the UN, at the end of 2018, the number of people who have crossed the age threshold of 65 surpassed the number of those under 5 years old. There are currently about 705 million people…

Real estate

Demand for rental housing is growing

Today, up to forty people may flock to a single ad for an apartment for rent, and the most attractive property can attract as many as six hundred applicants. Meanwhile, the average cost of renting a…

Technology

Mobile Fare Dodgers

Paper travel documents for planes, trains, and urban public transport are gradually becoming a thing of the past, and for many have already become almost an anachronism. They are being replaced by…

Work

How much are workers paid in Germany

Earlier we talked about how to get a job in Germany without a higher education. And we gave specific examples of blue-collar professions that are in high demand. How much do an electronics…

Analysis

Movement – to the West

According to various estimates, about 10% of able-bodied Ukrainians have gone abroad for work, mainly to Poland. However, some European experts believe there is more benefit than harm in this. What…

Immigration

Refugees do not stay in Czechia

According to data from the European agency Eurostat, Czech state authorities last year rejected 90 percent of asylum seekers, granting international protection to only 155 foreigners. This is one of…

Health

The Most Common Causes of Toothache

Toothache is the most common complaint in the world. And it is the reason why people visit the dentist. If you ask people what causes toothache, nine out of ten will answer that it is tooth decay…

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Work

Czechs calculate doctors' salaries

In 2018, the average monthly salary (gross, before tax) of doctors in state medical facilities in the Czech Republic was 77,596 crowns per month, and nurses – 38,162 crowns. This is reported by the…

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Law zone

Cyclists to Be Allowed a Little Drink

The Czech Senate has proposed lifting the ban on alcohol consumption for cyclists, setting a permissible limit of 0.5 per mille. The relevant point has been included in a package of amendments to the…

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