Employment Without Pull
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nuremberg has published the results of a new study on the benefits of connections when looking for a job. Every third vacancy in German companies goes…
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Peculiarities of Swiss Translation
Is there a country that has a greater need for translators than Switzerland? Honestly, I don't know of any other such country! Let me remind you that in this Alpine republic with a population of 8.3…
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Immigration
Portrait of Canadian Immigration
The share of immigrants in Canada has reached its highest level in 85 years – they now make up 21.9% of the country's population. These are the data from a report published on Wednesday by Statistics…
Everyday life
Day-off Country
Very many tourists or simply people who have visited Switzerland for the first time complain about cities that seem 'dead' on Sundays. Almost nothing works: neither small shops nor huge supermarkets…
Personal experience
Swedish universities
You could say that I didn't choose Sweden, but Sweden chose me. I had a goal to study abroad, I wanted to get a master's degree in another country. I applied to various programs in many countries: in…
Travel
Where to Feel the Taste of Life
Each of us understands the word 'adventure' differently. For some, it might be tasting exotic dishes, for others, rock climbing. But objectively speaking, stepping out of your comfort zone is much…
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Health
Quality Health Improvement in Anapa
The intense rhythm of life that accompanies a person almost every day negatively affects health. That is why it is very important to carry out health-improving activities in a sanatorium-resort…
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Visas
Czech Republic Abandons Controversial Visapoint System
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic has decided to abandon the often-criticized electronic Visapoint system. Starting November 24, foreigners will be able to schedule appointments…
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Money
Regional currencies conquer Switzerland
Regional currencies of Swiss cantons are so successful that a new issue of 'farinet' – the Valais monetary unit first issued this summer – is being prepared. Issued in Valais in June 2017, farinets…
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Original Parts or Analogues: Choosing with the Help of the AutoPro Cross-Reference Database
The auto parts trade requires extensive knowledge and the ability to promptly answer customers about the availability of sought-after parts and their analogues. To do this, it is necessary to use…
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Immigration
Canada changes rules of guardianship
On Friday, October 27, Ottawa announced new immigration rules that may affect a large part of our compatriots who moved to Canada for permanent residence. The federal government of Canada decided to…
Visas
Visa outsourcing fiefdom
Increasingly, outsourcing companies are handling the paperwork required for obtaining a visa. Some politicians in Germany are concerned that private firms gain access to personal data. Into whose…
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