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Crisis of multiculturalism

The rampage caused by a large group of unknowns on New Year's Eve at the station square in Cologne echoed loudly in Berlin. And while the German police are looking for the criminals, the government…

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Technology

Everything you need to know about carpeting

Carpet is a material that will give your home coziness and your feet comfort. It provides warmth and is a good sound insulator. Carpet is usually laid in rooms where people often walk barefoot. Such…

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Analysis

Canada increases attractiveness

Canada has always been an attractive country for immigration, primarily due to its flexible immigration policy, high standard of living, and broad opportunities. However, the complication of…

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Everyday life

Foreign Patient

In Poland, cultural differences and misunderstandings are increasingly being encountered. Moreover, how representatives of different cultures 'get along' can sometimes determine someone's life. For…

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Integration

Swedish Unrest

In the eyes of most Europeans, Sweden is almost the only EU country that always welcomes migrants and refugees. As 'Russkaya Germaniya' notes, some parties and politicians express a different…

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Everyday life

How Germans see doctors

What are the relationships between doctors and patients in Germany? How often do Germans see doctors? How often do they take sick leave? And who gets sick more often? These are the questions that…

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Culture

Europe During Orthodox Christmas

As is well known, on January 6-7 the Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas. But these days are also festive in Western European countries (though not always non-working). What do the inhabitants of…

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Auto tour

The Big Movement of Small Cars

On the roads of France, you can often encounter unusual small cars: these are VSP (voiture sans permis) – 'vehicles without a license'. As noted by the BBC, these two-seater microcars can be driven…

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Law zone

Debtors Face Prison

From January 1, 2016, willful tax evasion of over 300,000 francs is a criminal offense in Switzerland. The latest innovation is part of a package of measures Switzerland is adopting as it transitions…

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Country guide

NO PROBLEM, JAMAICA! Part 1: Reggae, Rum and Bob Marley

Before going to Jamaica, I honestly asked myself: what do I know about it? Well, what is there... It's clear: in the entire civilized world, the island with a pirate name in the middle of the…

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Real estate

Between Rise and Fall

The new year 2016 promises to be rich in surprises. The reshaping of global markets that began about a year and a half ago may already this year take shape into a new reality. At the same time, the…

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Tourism

Archipelago of Exotic Jewels

In the warm waters of the Andaman Sea, in northwestern Malaysia, lie the Langkawi Islands. Unlike the other islands off the country's west coast, the vast majority of their 97,000-strong population…

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