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Recommendations for Choosing Water Filters

It is rare to get high-quality liquid suitable for food and drink from the water supply. Such water most often contains various impurities and contaminants that can significantly affect the taste and…

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Work

Nuances of Obtaining a Work Visa for the Czech Republic

Ukraine is located not far from the western side of the Czech Republic, a developing country with new vacancies for skilled workers. This opens prospects for IT specialists, managers, and engineers…

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Country guide

Differences in Doing Business in Germany and Russia

Every country has its own laws for doing business. In some countries they are very similar, in others they differ significantly, as, for example, in the case of Germany and Russia.

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Real estate

Cheap Mortgage Boosts Demand

The coronavirus and recession have not caused a drop in prices on the German residential real estate market, but are strengthening a new trend. In a number of regions of Germany, apartments and…

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Technology

Geolocation helps find both a route and a friend

Today, navigation systems are in demand more than ever. They allow you not only to find your way in an unfamiliar place, but also to find new friends or even order a taxi without entering an exact…

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Immigration

Migrants Don't Stay Long Here

There are significant differences among immigrants arriving in Switzerland in terms of education level, professional status, age, migration status, and country of origin. These are the results of a…

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Everyday life

Why Germans Are Giving Away Money

German researchers want to find out whether people change for the better if they are given 1,200 euros per month for three years with no strings attached. To this end, they are conducting an…

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Auto tour

Motorcycle: Why Do You Need a 'Steel Horse'?

Unlike buying a car, purchasing a motorcycle is often driven not by harsh necessity but rather by a soulful impulse, a deep inner desire.

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Real estate

Beautiful, Expensive – and Not Always Profitable

In recent decades, thousands of our compatriots have purchased housing in Spain – for vacation, immigration, or business. However, as real estate market experts note, these acquisitions are not…

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Money

Where to Wait Out Taxes

Tax burden in Switzerland varies significantly depending on the canton. For example, those who want to pay less taxes are advised to consider moving to the canton of Zug. And where is the 'tax hell'…

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Technology

Proper Cleaning of Ventilation Systems from Dust and Grease

Heavy, stale air has a depressing effect on a person – both physically and psychologically. The overall microclimate in a room and the health of people largely depend on the composition and purity of…

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Culture

The Circulation of Postcards in the World

Germany remains the leader in the number of postcards sent in postcrossing, which recently turned 15. This hobby has swept many Europeans and significantly burdened the postal systems of various…

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