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Country guide

SINGAPORE: CITY-STATE (Part 1)

Because of its convenient location, Singapore is often called the gateway to Asia. But this tiny patch of land is so interesting in its own right that it deserves a separate visit, not just a transit…

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Everyday life

On a Short Leash

Encountering a dog without a leash on your path is a rare occurrence in Germany. This country has very strict rules for walking pets. And the fine for violating them is huge. But the majority of the…

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Immigration

Poles flood Britain

The number of UK residents born in Poland last year exceeded the number of immigrants born in India. The overall net migration, according to the UK Office for National Statistics, remained at a…

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Immigration

On Refugees in Germany

Germany continues to accept people fleeing war and persecution, but this year their number has sharply declined as a result of measures taken by the government. This is evidenced by data from the…

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Education

Features of education in world business schools

Obtaining higher education in our country, although it is an extremely necessary activity for a successful future career, does not provide all the advantages that can be obtained by studying abroad…

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Technology

Engine for a website: which CMS to choose?

I hope you already have at least a small idea of what a website engine is. If not, I will briefly explain. It is a system that allows you to easily manage the site, change its design, add new pages…

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Real estate

Buy an Apartment to Live in or Rent Out?

In our country, people buy housing not only for living. There are frequent cases when an apartment is purchased to achieve financial gain – later the bought property is rented out. For many, this is…

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Everyday life

The 'social welfare' of rich countries

Two decades ago, President Bill Clinton signed a Republican-drafted law reforming the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, colloquially known as 'welfare'. Unlike in other…

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Country guide

Hijab, chador, burqa…

The differences in some elements of traditional Muslim women's clothing sometimes seem insignificant. It is not surprising that many often confuse the niqab with the burqa or chador. Moreover, women…

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Education

A Precious Credential for a Resume

When world tennis star Maria Sharapova was banned from competition for two years by the International Tennis Federation for doping, the athlete made an unexpected move – she enrolled at Harvard…

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Technology

Profile for LED strip in interior design

The rapid development of technology brings fruits to various fields of activity. LED strips are a new solution in the development of design projects. Having become quite popular in a short time, they…

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News

Germans Favor Ban on Burqa

Most residents of Germany are in favor of a ban on women's clothing that completely covers the face. According to data from an ARD-Deutschland Trend sociological survey published on Friday, August…

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