Budget of German Pensioners
October 1 marks the International Day of Older Persons. How do pensioners live in Germany? What do they spend their pensions on? Let's try to figure it out using the example of a pensioner family…
Archive — September 2019
Everyday life
Real estate
Pearls of the Swiss Alps
Old guardhouses, former stables and forest huts in the mountains and foothills of the Swiss Alps – these charming buildings are hardly used for agricultural purposes today. Many of them are abandoned…
Technology
Level: Design Features and Application
Law zone
‘Athletes’ lose at the border
Ten illegal immigrants showed extraordinary ingenuity by devising an original way to enter the Old World and settle in one of the European countries. In their quest to enter Europe, they staged a…
Real estate
Prices Drive Czechs to City Outskirts
The current situation on the Czech real estate market is not favorable for buying property. The center of gravity has shifted to the outskirts of cities, as buying an apartment or house in the center…
Sport
Gepard Club – the best paintball club in Ukraine
Money
Online Express Loan for Any Needs
A modern online service issues microloans to citizens of Ukraine without collateral or guarantors. The speed of application processing and decision-making makes it possible for the borrower to…
Tourism
Czechs study tourist tastes
The CzechTourism agency publishes a study according to which visitors from neighboring countries – Germans, Austrians, and Poles – participate the most in tourism in the Czech Republic. They make up…
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Tourism
Villas of Skhidnytsia – Quality and Beneficial Relaxation
Have you long dreamed of escaping the city bustle, resting your body and soul? Head to Skhidnytsia with its stunning landscapes, unique mineral water, and mountain air. The city's infrastructure is…
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Work
Best Tips for Job Hunting
Which region of Germany is best for finding a job? Which websites post real vacancies? How to properly format a resume and impress an employer? Deutsche Welle has compiled tips for optimizing your…
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Tourism
Thomas Cook goes down the tubes
The world's oldest travel firm Thomas Cook has announced it is ceasing operations. The company had long been experiencing financial difficulties and had recently been negotiating debt restructuring…
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Technology
How to choose the right sewage pumping station
Often, homeowners and dacha owners face the problem that wastewater drainage is poor, waste accumulates in the sewer pipe system, emits an unpleasant odor, and is not fully pumped into the common…
Tourism
Trip'achi ot turizma
In 2015, Charles Goodall, a private building contractor, bought a small pub called "The Bridge Tavern" in the town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham. However, by that time the building was no…
Shopping
Unusual and practical gifts for any occasion
Looking for interesting gifts? Check out the online store that offers a wide range of holiday products. You can choose a present for anyone, regardless of status, age, or gender. Currently, unusual…
Education
Senior citizens go to universities
There is no single program of higher education for elderly people in Germany. Instead, they are offered three models to choose from. The first is auditing students, who can attend lectures and…
Immigration
Macron wants to reduce the number of refugees
From September 30 to October 2, the French parliament will hold debates on a new immigration bill. Ahead of this, President Emmanuel Macron met with deputies of the National Assembly from his party…
Gourmet guide
Herbal liqueur with a secret
A thick, spicy liquid in heavy, flat green bottles with a blue-and-yellow label. Becherovka has long been called the "thirteenth healing spring" of Karlovy Vary, and its recipe remains a secret…
Education
Internship in a Monastery
How to make the right choice when it comes to a future profession? School graduates in Germany often postpone such a fateful decision by first going as volunteers where help is needed. They often go…
Tourism
Occupied by Tourists
The global travel and tourism industry contributes over $8 trillion to the world economy each year. Yet in many cities that are regularly visited by huge numbers of tourists, both authorities and…
Immigration
Citizenship simplified for descendants
The German government has simplified the rules for obtaining citizenship for descendants of people who fled the horrors of Nazi Germany. The simplified procedure for obtaining German citizenship…
Real estate
Toronto lacks housing
One of the main difficulties for those who come to live in Toronto is renting an apartment. The rental situation in this Canadian city is so critical that it is already being called catastrophic…
Everyday life
Germans are getting rid of plastic
Germany's Ministry of the Environment continues to put forward initiatives that could noticeably change the lives of ordinary citizens. This time, it's about plastic bags.
Auto tour
Getting Ready for a Road Trip
Sometimes we all want comfort and organized leisure. Then we use the services of travel agencies with their huge selection of tours for every taste and budget. But sometimes we want to be independent…
Gourmet guide
How to Cook Rice for Rolls
Everyone knows the popular product – rolls, and many are interested in how to properly cook rice for making rolls. In this article, we will tell you how to cook rice so that sushi is appetizing.