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Health

Where and in which clinics is laparoscopy used

Quite recently, a minimally invasive method of surgical intervention in the human body, called laparoscopy, has entered widespread medical practice. Its essence lies in the fact that the intervention…

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Auto tour

Transfer from Boryspil Airport to Kharkiv

Transfercomfort is a company that specializes in intercity transportation by cars of various classes, as well as minivans.

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Visas

New Rules for Obtaining a Schengen Visa

The political situation today is quite complex, and relations between countries are very strained. Changes of power, revolutions, and terrorist attacks have generated a huge wave of refugees from…

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Technology

UkrSEPRO Certification

UkrSEPRO is the unified state system for standardization and certification of products in Ukraine. Conformity assessment in this system involves the participation of a third party that confirms the…

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News

Czech Centres: from culture to economy?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic plans to transfer a number of Czech Centres to the jurisdiction of diplomatic missions. The main argument is that the centres, whose goal is to…

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Everyday life

On a Short Leash

Encountering a dog without a leash on your path is a rare occurrence in Germany. This country has very strict rules for walking pets. And the fine for violating them is huge. But the majority of the…

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Country guide

SINGAPORE: CITY-STATE (Part 1)

Because of its convenient location, Singapore is often called the gateway to Asia. But this tiny patch of land is so interesting in its own right that it deserves a separate visit, not just a transit…

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Immigration

Scandinavian route

Scandinavian countries, in particular Norway, Denmark and Sweden, are using different strategies to reduce the number of refugees they accept. As Deutsche Welle notes, these include tightening…

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Country guide

SINGAPORE: CITY-STATE (Part 2)

Singapore firmly holds the title of one of the world's leading gastronomic capitals, alongside Paris, New York, Moscow, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Local cuisine is remarkably diverse, as all who settled…

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Technology

Engine for a website: which CMS to choose?

I hope you already have at least a small idea of what a website engine is. If not, I will briefly explain. It is a system that allows you to easily manage the site, change its design, add new pages…

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Education

Features of education in world business schools

Obtaining higher education in our country, although it is an extremely necessary activity for a successful future career, does not provide all the advantages that can be obtained by studying abroad…

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Immigration

On Refugees in Germany

Germany continues to accept people fleeing war and persecution, but this year their number has sharply declined as a result of measures taken by the government. This is evidenced by data from the…

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Immigration

Poles flood Britain

The number of UK residents born in Poland last year exceeded the number of immigrants born in India. The overall net migration, according to the UK Office for National Statistics, remained at a…

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Country guide

Hijab, chador, burqa…

The differences in some elements of traditional Muslim women's clothing sometimes seem insignificant. It is not surprising that many often confuse the niqab with the burqa or chador. Moreover, women…

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Everyday life

The 'social welfare' of rich countries

Two decades ago, President Bill Clinton signed a Republican-drafted law reforming the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, colloquially known as 'welfare'. Unlike in other…

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Education

A Precious Credential for a Resume

When world tennis star Maria Sharapova was banned from competition for two years by the International Tennis Federation for doping, the athlete made an unexpected move – she enrolled at Harvard…

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Analysis

Country of Good Reputation

The reputation of a country can influence everything – from foreign policy and the inflow of foreign investment to people's desire to visit that country or settle in it. As part of a study recently…

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