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Group Identity – a 'New Internationalism'?

While most countries define their sovereignty in terms of borders, the United States sees itself rather as a society of conquered outskirts and border zones. The concept of a state border is…

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All of Europe – in the Schengen Zone

As of March 25, 2001, five more European countries are joining the Schengen Agreement. The Schengen system of visa and passport control will be implemented by Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and…

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Work

Overview of foreign countries' legislation in the field of employment part 5

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Overview of legislation of foreign countries in the field of employment part 4

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Review of legislation of foreign countries in the field of employment part 3

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Review of Legislation of Foreign Countries in the Field of Employment, Part 2

A necessary prerequisite for legal employment abroad is, in particular, obtaining a work permit before entering the country. To obtain such a permit, as a rule, confirmation from the employment…

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Overview of legislation of foreign countries in the field of employment part 1

The information available to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine indicates that in most cases, the lack of knowledge about the country, conditions of stay and employment in it leads to the…

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Everyday life

Why Berlin's 'Russians' Bite Their Nails

You can reach Passauer Street from Ku'damm, the main shopping boulevard in western Berlin. On this quiet street are a kosher grocery store, a multi-story parking garage, a fancy restaurant whose chef…

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Quebec fights for independence

"Canada not only does not have a beneficial effect on the development of Quebec's economy, but also significantly hinders it." With this statement, the new Premier of Quebec, Bernard Landry, a…

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Will Ukrainians Stop Offshoring in Cyprus?

The State Tax Administration is considering the possibility of denouncing the double taxation avoidance agreement with Cyprus. Tax officials link the emergence of this initiative to the specifics of…

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Education

Learning Esperanto. Lesson Four

We already know the basics of Esperanto, and practical ingenuity will help us figure out what we don't yet know. So – let's start using it practically!

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Curiosities

You Can't Figure It Out with Half a Liter

At London's largest supermarket, Harrods, prices are marked in some places per kilogram, in others per pound. Packaged products usually have a label showing weight in kilograms and grams, but if you…

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