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Integration

The Making of New Germans

In 2015, 1.1 million refugees and asylum seekers arrived in Germany, and this year another 300,000 to 400,000 are expected. Many of the newcomers are convinced that after the war they will return to…

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Gourmet guide

Surströmming: A Delicacy for the Brave

What people don't eat in different countries: insects, offal, rotten meat. In Sweden, such delicacies include the well-known pickled herring (surströmming). Not everyone eats it, but it is becoming…

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Auto tour

Passenger bus transportation in Ukraine

Many companies operate on the transport market of Ukraine, providing bus passenger transportation throughout the country. These can be either scheduled trips along a fixed route or private bus hire.

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Technology

Criteria for Choosing a Kitchen Set

The kitchen remains the most sought-after place in any apartment. Here not only food is prepared, but also family feasts and get-togethers with friends are held. The appeal and rational arrangement…

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Technology

Ideas for Celebrating New Year

The less time remains until the New Year holidays, the more often people ask the question – where to celebrate New Year fun and cheaply. Moreover, a number of other tasks arise: what to buy as a…

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Shopping

How to properly use uggs

This invention is over a hundred years old. It saved the lives of shepherds in Australia, as it protected their feet from the cold that came at night. They were used by Australian pilots. And oddly…

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Shopping

Shopping with discounts – a pleasure!

Almost every online store visitor has encountered or seen such a word as "promo code". But due to ignorance or lack of information, many ignore this field and continue making purchases without…

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Auto tour

How to Get a Driver's License in Germany

In Germany, you can get a driver's license and start driving as early as 17, but with one condition – an adult who holds a driver's license must accompany the young driver. Once the teenager turns…

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Country guide

THESE STRANGE SWEDES (part 1)

On the importance of advance planning, on the craving for sweets on Saturdays, on the inevitability of watching Disney cartoons at Christmas, and on other amazing features of the Swedish way of life…

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Country guide

THESE STRANGE SWEDES (part 2)

Swedes uncompromisingly care about the environment and fear viruses, get up early and go to bed early, try to avoid conflicts and observe political correctness. And they have surpassed everyone in…

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Gourmet guide

The Taste of Serbian Cuisine

For centuries, Serbian cuisine has absorbed the gastronomic traditions of Slavs, Greeks, Italians, and Turks. Incorporating new spices, flavors, and aromas into its recipes, it has formed a unique…

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Everyday life

Czechs Count the Costs of Their Pets

A Czech family with a dog spends about 13,000 crowns per year on their pet. Cats are cheaper – on average 9,000 crowns. These are the results of the Pet Food & Pet Care 2016 study conducted by the…

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