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Archive — December 2020

Work

Medical staff look to the West

Ukrainian doctors receive meager salaries. And EU countries, due to a shortage of medical personnel exacerbated by the coronavirus, are simplifying the employment of foreign doctors. Does Ukraine…

Country guide

WHAT SWEDES DRIVE (part 3)

In a country where public transport is so well developed, the etiquette of behavior in it is also developed – sometimes surprising visitors to Sweden. For example, it is not customary to give up your…

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Country guide

WHAT SWEDES DRIVE (part 1)

Swedes joke that happiness requires three things starting with V: villa (house), vovve (doggy) and Volvo. While the first two are indisputable, dreams of a personal car are becoming less popular…

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Country guide

WHAT SWEDES DRIVE (part 2)

Getting a driver's license in Sweden requires more time and effort than in many other countries. First, you need to request a permit from the Transport Agency, attaching a health and vision…

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Country guide

A Nation of Total Order

"Ordnung muss sein! – There must be order!" – this phrase is known even to those who have never started learning German. It is considered an expression of the very spirit of Germany. Ask any…

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Work

The Most In-Demand Professions in Europe: What to Study?

Many students wonder what to study in Europe. There are many different and interesting professions. But finding out which professions are currently most in demand in Europe is quite difficult.

Tourism

New Year Premium Holidays in Mexico

Mexico is located in the south of the North American continent. Every year, more and more tourists come here. What makes the country so attractive to visitors from abroad? It's not about tequila…

Money

Preparing for a Trip: How to Plan a Budget

The majority of people start financial preparations for a trip well in advance. However, many know that stashing money 'under the mattress' is impractical, so preference is given to bank accounts or…

Technology

Reducing indoor air humidity

Dampness indoors is a problem for many private houses, country cottages, and apartments. It is especially troublesome during the cool part of the year or in the off-season, when there is a lot of…

Technology

Varieties of Engineering Surveys Before Construction

Most investors at the initial stages of development need to perform a set of measurements, which includes topographic survey of the land plot, as well as geology, geodesy and hydrometeorology of the…

Everyday life

Life in Switzerland: About Prices, Salaries, and Wealthy Pensioners

Many consider Switzerland one of the richest countries in the world. It is home to the world's best banks, the production of the finest chocolate, and nearly 500,000 dollar millionaires. But is…

Tourism

An Eastern Fairytale in the Middle of Winter

Marrakech is one of the most mysterious and alluring places in Morocco. Anyone who has visited this city is forever enchanted by the East. What if you were to head to a resort right in the middle of…

Travel

So That a Trip Doesn't Become an Endurance Test

Who hasn't dreamed since childhood of traveling the world easily and simply? However, it's a whole science. You need to know many nuances, otherwise even the simplest trip can turn into a real quest.