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Work

Germany Counts Au Pairs

Germany remains a popular country for young people wishing to spend time abroad under the Au pair program, reports Deutsche Welle citing KNA agency. Young people from Germany also go abroad under the…

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Auto tour

Chinese Road Etiquette

There are many Chinese, so local drivers seem to consider it their personal duty to reduce the growing nation. However, the chances of getting under their wheels are higher for spoiled Europeans, who…

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Immigration

Residence Permit in Latvia and Other Emigration Options

Latvia is one of the countries with still flexible conditions for obtaining a residence permit for investors. Initially adopted to save the real estate market, Latvia's residence permit program has…

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Everyday life

Beer Index: How Much Does Beer Cost

There are several food indices in the world that can be used to track changes in the economy. For example, there is the popular 'Big Mac Index', which has been calculated by The Economist magazine…

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Curiosities

Divorce and Half an Opel

Half a TV, half a sofa, half an Opel Corsa, half an iPhone, and even half a teddy bear. That's how a young Berliner 'amicably' resolved the issue of property division after divorcing his wife, taking…

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Shopping

A Few 'Golden Rules' for Choosing a Women's Handbag

Admit it: among the variety of bags in your wardrobe, there are a few that have been gathering dust on the shelf for years, never once used. You liked them a lot when you bought them, but it turned…

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Immigration

Refugees Divided Europe

The increasing cases of tragic deaths of illegal immigrants in the Mediterranean Sea forced the European Union to think about a new migration strategy. However, the European Agenda on Migration – a…

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Culture

To the Street – via Casting

Street musicians from around the world are a common sight in German cities. Their performances delight tourists and sometimes annoy locals. How do authorities manage to avoid conflicts between…

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Immigration

Many Migrants, Few Citizens

The number of immigrants in Germany is gradually increasing, while the number of those wishing to obtain German citizenship is slowly decreasing each year. This is evidenced by recently published…

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Real estate

Greece continues to get cheaper

Real estate in Greece, which has been getting cheaper for several years, could lose another 30% of its value after a default. And if the country leaves the EU, it would seriously deter our…

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Curiosities

Inappropriate Questions about Ramadan

People who observe dietary restrictions for religious or ethical reasons are very different. What they have in common is one thing: a dislike of stupid questions and unsolicited advice. The Islamic…

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Tourism

Paradise Carpathian Corner – Yaremche

Recently, summer vacations are no longer associated with trips to the seas or abroad. People increasingly seek to see the Carpathian beauties, get a lot of unforgettable impressions from the local…

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News

Army Against Army of Illegal Migrants

In the first 6 months of 2015, 2,500 illegal migrants were detained in the Czech Republic, almost twice as many as in the entire previous year. On average, about 15 illegals are detained daily…

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Visas

Extend your visa – and study freely

A student visa is the foundation for staying in Germany for study purposes. And the first thing a student has to do after arriving in Germany is to extend the visa. How to do it on time and without…

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Curiosities

Saving Chinese Dog

In China, in the city of Yulin, in Guangxi province, the sixth festival of lovers of an ancient Chinese dish – dog meat – ended this week. Thousands of four-legged 'friends of man' were eaten there…

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Airbus

We Ran Out of Seats

If you are not allowed onto a plane with a purchased ticket, it is often not fraud but legal overbooking. Overbooking is a practice used by airlines worldwide. Its essence is that more tickets are…

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Photo

Ethnic Restaurants in Helsinki

There are more than 1,500 ethnic restaurants in Finland. In Helsinki alone, every fourth restaurant is owned by representatives of ethnic minorities. Among them, Turkish restaurants take the first…

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Country guide

Ethnic Taste of Finland

Multinationalism in the Finnish capital can not only be seen and heard, but also tasted: speared on a fork, picked up with chopsticks, savored to the last drop, wiping up drops of sauce with naan…

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Culture

Beer Garden Gatherings

Simple wooden tables, sturdy benches, traditional and tasty food, relaxed atmosphere... Gatherings in Germany's largest beer garden, Biergarten, which can accommodate up to 8,000 visitors at once…

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Work

German companies need foreigners

To enter a German university, get a diploma, and then stay to work in Germany? Such a prospect is tempting for many students coming to this country from abroad. But more than half of foreign…

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