Our compatriots in Cyprus mostly vacation or own businesses. There are not many Russian speakers living there permanently, but there are some. Most often, real estate is bought by those who have…
If British airlines cannot determine who owns a lost suitcase, they sometimes send the luggage to auction. A BBC Future correspondent visited such a sale and met the people who bid there.
What would happen if in each country the richest person gave all their money to poor compatriots? Would it help the needy? As Bloomberg found out, the situation in different countries would differ…
If you are going on a trip, you should pay proper attention to luggage. Unwieldy suitcases and bulky bags cause a lot of inconvenience and can spoil the joy of visiting new places. A high-quality and…
Lots of beer and plenty of celebrities: this past weekend, another Oktoberfest opened in Munich. A million guests celebrated it mostly peacefully. According to initial estimates from beer hall…
In the Rhineland they say «Bütterken», in Saxony – «Bemme», and in Berlin – «Stulle». But no matter what you call it, it means the same thing: an ordinary butterbrot. For centuries, every successful…
Technology
Shower cabins have rapidly earned a place of honor among other types of bathroom fixtures. And while an ordinary shower can be taken in a bathtub by adjusting the mixer, the cabin is a separate…
China remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. This exotic and fascinatingly incomprehensible country with hospitable and welcoming locals is visited by millions of tourists…
Bought a country house or built a bathhouse on your dacha plot? Now is the time to decide how to provide such a room with autonomous heating. No need to invent anything – abroad, the problem of…
I stopped buying coffee in supermarkets long ago, because the true taste of these roasted beans is many times richer than what well-known brands offer us. I don't understand why instant coffee is…
Germany's largest city – Berlin – is not only the capital of the country, but also has the status of a federal state. It is not surprising that many business exhibitions and conferences…
The statement that it is hot in summer does not require proof. Escaping the heat, people build houses with thick walls, block windows from sunlight, drink cold water. The walls of houses heat up…