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Work

Can't Live on One Salary

In 2004, statisticians counted 1.4 million residents in Germany working a second job. As of June 30, 2016, there were about 2.5 million workers in the country who, in addition to their main job, were…

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Gourmet guide

Oysters: How to Kiss the Sea on the Lips

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Shopping

Scare Yourself with a Sweater

Silly snowmen and Santas, bright green cone-shaped Christmas trees, and, of course, garish moose and reindeer – this winter, jumpers with such extravagant prints have simply flooded the shelves of…

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Everyday life

Christmas Internet Frenzy

Almost all parents in France know the address where, for nearly thirty years in a row, children can send their wishes for Christmas gifts to the French Santa Claus. But modern children write few…

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Education

European Silicon Valley

Five universities located in the German capital and the Bavarian capital are a true breeding ground for startup talent. These are Humboldt University of Berlin, Free University of Berlin, Technical…

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Everyday life

Subtleties of Christmas Decor

Running lights of garlands, glowing reindeer figurines, Santa Claus climbing a rope onto the roof of a house: it's clear that Christmas is the favorite holiday for Germans. And to feel its magic as…

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Airbus

This is transport, not a restaurant

So you've just lifted the lid off the container brought to you by the flight attendant and seen something completely unappetizing. But don't rush to blame the chef – most likely, it's all about the…

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Technology

Conquerors of the Sea Land

Population density in cities is constantly growing, and as a result, building new homes on land reclaimed from the sea, or even floating homes, is becoming increasingly profitable. BBC Future…

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Everyday life

Where in Switzerland it is good to live

To optimize their expenses and achieve significant budget savings, a Swiss family sometimes just needs to move a couple of kilometers away. This is stated in a report by Credit Suisse bank on the…

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News

Poles calculate earnings of Ukrainians

Ukrainian citizens working in Poland earn on average about 2.1 thousand zlotys (equivalent to 470 euros) after taxes. Such data was presented by the National Bank of Poland. As reported by Polskie…

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Tourism

Ski Magic of Lapland

Are you planning to take up alpine skiing and conquer new heights? Do you crave speed and extreme sports? The rounded hills of Finnish Lapland offer skiers and snowboarders ski slopes of all…

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Everyday life

France drags out divorces

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