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From now on, Turkey will be referred to in official UN documents as the Turks themselves call their country – Türkiye. The UN has approved Turkey's request to register the self-designation as the…
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According to the British magazine The Economist, the most expensive cities in the world in 2019 were Singapore, Paris and Hong Kong. For the first time in the 30-year history of the Economist…
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Whether it's banks, airlines or watches – it has been proven that the Swiss cross as a brand on a product or the mention that a product is 'made in Switzerland' immediately adds extra value and cost…
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British homes, apartments, and hotels have certain features that often surprise foreigners visiting the country. Why, for example, do sinks have two separate taps for hot and cold water? Why is there…
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To economize, save, put aside for a rainy day, conserve – in short, to spend less than you earn – thrift has been elevated in Germany to the rank of a national virtue. So much so that the German…
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In just a couple of decades, the capital of Northern Ireland has undergone an amazing metamorphosis: from a war zone, Belfast has turned into a real tech hub. Now it's a place where those fed up with…
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How have Colombians managed to preserve their famous ability to enjoy life despite decades of civil war, terror, kidnappings, and economic hardships? How is it that, despite the dark pages of…
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In terms of events of cosmic significance, this day has no equal. It was on this day that Zarathustra was chosen by God, numerous mythical kings were victorious in battle and imprisoned all evil…
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Today we will visit a country where, as known from a popular film, there are many parrots and wild monkeys. True, there is something else. According to legend, Amerigo Vespucci said, upon first…
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Recently I returned from a trip to Catalonia, which I had not visited for over 10 years. And now I am ready to repeat the phrase I saw on T-shirts sold on La Rambla, the main street of Barcelona…
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Every time I happen to travel around Europe or look at photo reports from friends about their recent forays westward, something completely opposite to what is flashing before my eyes at the moment…
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Spain – eternal dances, fun, castanets, lush long skirts and bright flowers in the thick black hair of Spanish women. Only here can you taste real seafood paella and wash it down with local sangria…