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Airbus

Lufthansa flies after low-cost carriers

"The airline Lufthansa as we know it is no more" – such a headline appeared on the website of the newspaper Die Welt. On this day, Germany's largest airline announced the "most extensive fare reform…

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Tourism

How to Travel Abroad on Your Own

Travel in our time is not only an interesting and exciting activity but also a fashionable pastime. However, independent travel, especially in another country, is bold and extreme. Not every tourist…

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Real estate

Anti-crisis tourism: how to save on accommodation

Even in a difficult financial situation, everyone wants to spend their vacation interestingly and excitingly. But how to have a vacation in another country without breaking the family budget?…

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Photo

Paris, café, bon appétit!

You can grab a bite in the French capital without any trouble, practically on every corner. Not in the center, of course – prices there are inflated. But if you wander into a small alley a bit away…

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Immigration

Proof of German Descent

Today I would like to tell our readers about an important prerequisite for granting the status of a late resettler, namely, proof of German descent. Particularly big problems are caused by proving…

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Everyday life

European capitals thrive

Having slightly impoverished during the economic crisis, European capitals are regaining strength, widening the gap in key indicators from other regions. This is evidenced by a report from the…

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News

Tourists Wear Out Spaniards

Tourists' irrepressible love for Spain is starting to stress the Spanish themselves. The new government of the Balearic Islands is considering limiting the flow of tourists visiting Mallorca…

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Technology

About how I bought myself a Midea air conditioner

Considering the weather conditions (and this summer turned out to be surprisingly hot), not long ago I finally decided to furnish my beloved apartment in a Kyiv high-rise with such a simple but…

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Technology

How to Tell Clients About Your Tourism Product?

In the era of the advertising revolution, there is no point in being surprised that advertising is everywhere. After all, it goes without saying. For a company to be known and recognized among…

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Technology

In normal hotels, remote controls are not hidden

A remote control is a very mundane and everyday detail of our lives. They are no longer left in plastic bags to extend their service life and maintain their presentable appearance. As the most common…

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Everyday life

German Campus on Vacation

In popularity among foreign students, Germany ranks third in the world – after the USA and the UK. Over the past year alone, more than 300,000 foreigners studied at German universities. They go home…

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Real estate

Tenant in Law

German lawyer and journalist Volker Kitz is well known in Germany. For many years he was a columnist for major publications such as Frankfurter Allgemeine and Spiegel Online, and his popular books on…

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Immigration

New rules for reunification with a foreign spouse

Today I would like to tell our readers about an important decision for many by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) from July 2015 on the modalities of reunification with a foreign spouse. As is…

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Integration

Diaspora: How Ukrainians Live in Czechia

State Secretary of the Czech Republic for European Union Affairs Tomáš Prouza once stated in an interview with Radio Prague that the Ukrainian minority in the country is even larger than the Slovak…

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Real estate

French Riviera Gets Cheaper

The French Riviera – the Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the Italian border – is considered one of the most prestigious places for recreation and real estate purchases. In recent years, prices…

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Shopping

Czechs shop online

In the Czech Republic, a new trend is in fashion: groceries ordered online. This is not about ready-made food – pizza or chicken wings – but about what everyone is used to going to stores for: meat…

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Auto tour

Norway switches to electric vehicles

Norway should become a world leader in converting motor vehicles to electric traction. This proposal was made last week by one of Norway's three governing parties, Venstre. The statement, which…

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Tourism

Best sea resorts in Germany

The German coast and the islands of the Baltic and North Seas are famous for their resorts and attract millions of tourists every year – not only in summer, but year-round. The most popular among…

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Curiosities

How Many Times to Kiss in France

Trips to new countries – whether for work or leisure – can often feel like taking a school exam in global etiquette. But there are two simple rules that, if followed, can ensure the greeting ritual…

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