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Features of the German Blue Card

The "Blue Card" (EU Blue Card) is an electronic document that confirms the right to reside and work in one of the EU countries (except the UK and Ireland). Essentially, it is an EU program for…

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Real estate

Prague Gets More Expensive and Shrinks

Real estate analysts note that the share of vacant apartments in Prague last year reached its lowest level since 2009, yet demand for housing in the capital continues to grow. And what are the main…

Immigration

Resettlers move to join families

The number of late resettlers in Germany has been growing over the past five years. In 2017, more than seven thousand ethnic Germans from post-Soviet countries arrived in Germany. Experts note that a…

Country guide

Worldwide Snack

What people eat for lunch during the workday says a lot about a country's culture. Some snack right at their workplace on what they brought from home, some head to the park to eat their favorite…

Tourism

The Last Frontier of the Wild

Alaska, called the 'Last Frontier,' is closer to Russia (3.9 km) than to the 48 contiguous US states (800 km). It is also a region of majestic beauty with national parks, rugged mountains, pristine…

Culture

French baguette deserves UNESCO listing

The French baguette may be added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. Dominique Anract, head of the French Confederation of Bakers and Pastry Chefs (CNBPF), is campaigning for this. He…

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Everyday life

How Germans go on sick leave

Never before have Germans taken sick leave as often as now. Experts calculated that due to employee illnesses, the German economy suffered astronomical losses of 75 billion euros in 2016 (latest…

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Visas

China seeks talent

Chinese authorities have begun issuing special long-term visas to attract highly qualified specialists from abroad. According to Chinese media, the visas, which allow unlimited entries into the…

Gourmet guide

Culinary Hobbies of Germans

Residents of Germany can hardly be called culinary experimenters. But some German regional dishes draw puzzled looks from tourists. Would you agree to try raw meat with fresh onions or blood sausage…

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Work

European leader in blue card

Since the introduction of the Blue Card, the number of 'blue cards' issued in Germany has been growing every year. According to new data from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), in…

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News

Congressmen Take on Immigrants

A group of American lawmakers from both parties has agreed to work together on a new immigration bill. The work will focus on four critical issues: border security, 'chain migration' (i.e…

Everyday life

Capital of high culture and everyday life

In Paris, special 'brigades against uncivilized behavior' have been formed. Over three thousand people will monitor uncultured acts in public spaces and fine those who throw cigarette butts on the…

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