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Autobahns Threatened by Speed Limits

The Federal Republic of Germany is the only country in continental Europe with no speed limits on its highways: theoretically, you can drive on the autobahn at any speed your car is capable of. There…

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Travel

Garbage blocks the path to Everest

China has indefinitely closed access for tourists to the northern base camp of Everest. However, climbers with a permit to ascend can still stay at the base camp, located in Tibet at an altitude of…

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Real estate

Resort Cleansing Itself of Investors

A new trend is emerging in the Karlovy Vary real estate market: a mass sell-off of property by Russians. The reasons for this phenomenon range from political to financial. Houses and apartments in…

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Technology

Topalit Window Sills – the Ideal Choice for Modern Homes

Topalit window sills are monolithic products made from high-quality modern materials. They are available in various color solutions and can be used for equipping windows, installing in pools, and on…

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Immigration

Quebec changes immigration rules

In the Canadian province of Quebec, after the Coalition Avenir Québec party came to power, a shake-up of immigration programs began. The party's latest initiative is changes to the Quebec Skilled…

Education

Features of German Universities of Applied Sciences

Germany has over 400 higher education institutions, and about half of them are universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschule). The first such school was founded half a century ago. Today, nearly a…

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Visas

Interesting facts about passports

Passports are particularly valuable and important documents, opening borders for some and closing them for others. The story of how we were made to acquire little cardboard-covered booklets to travel…

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Education

How to Learn to Speak English

When talking to an interlocutor, are you confident that your speech sounds natural and with the correct intonation? Are you able to express your thoughts correctly without changing your statement?…

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Real estate

Buying an Apartment in Odessa: Features of the Odeskyi Dvir Complex

Housing in Odessa is represented by various options in terms of area, type, and location. Apartments on the primary market are especially attractive.

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Tourism

Tourists Prefer to Spend the Night in Germany

Germany continues to gain popularity among foreign tourists. This is evidenced by data from last year. For the ninth consecutive year, the number of overnight stays by foreign guests in hotels, inns…

Tourism

Czech Republic receives record number of tourists

Last year, the Czech Republic was visited by a record number of foreign tourists – 10.6 million people. This is 4.7% more compared to 2017. These data were published on Thursday, February 7, by the…

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Technology

Modern Facades for the Kitchen and the Invisible Kitchen. How Does It Work?

Closing the entire kitchen in a cabinet is not a difficult task. A kitchen that is not visible when not in use can be a source of inspiration for people with small living spaces, or conversely, in a…

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