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The Essence of All Things German

What is considered 'typically German'? Sociologists regularly seek the answer to this question, sometimes confirming, sometimes debunking common stereotypes. 'How We Germans Tick' (Wie wir Deutschen…

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Everyday life

Swiss Craving for a Change of Scenery

If the housing question has spoiled the Swiss, it is in a completely different way: many citizens of the country own an apartment, and not just one or even two. Living at several addresses has…

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Immigration

Attractiveness must be paid for

Against the backdrop of a massive influx of people hoping for a new life in Germany, politicians in Berlin are feverishly seeking ways to resolve this humanitarian crisis. Probably that is why the…

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Curiosities

Half a Century Behind the Wheel Without a License

Recently my wife and I returned from a friendly picnic, to which we drove, of course, by car. In the hallway I suddenly see my wallet on the nightstand, where together with my bank card and other…

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Immigration

Europe Awaits Refugees

Germany and France have advocated for common standards in the European Union's migration policy. The two states insist on harmonizing the list of 'safe countries of origin'.

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Real estate

Norwegian Style, or How to Fill a Home with Light and Coziness

People of the post-war period in the last century desperately needed bright, cozy and warm housing. This desire for genuine natural comfort led to the flourishing of one of the most natural…

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Health

Thalassotherapy: Beauty from Mud

Not everyone knows what thalassotherapy is, but everyone has either used or at least imagines what mud baths are. Thalassotherapy includes not only mud baths, but also many other procedures using sea…

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Technology

Roof Garden, or How to Green Your Home with Your Own Hands

Modern cities are growing at lightning speed. Very often shopping centers replace squares and parks. And the lack of communication with nature can negatively affect human health. To prevent this…

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Immigration

How to get a Swiss passport

In the future, a foreign citizen will be able to apply for a Swiss passport after just 10 years of residence in the country. Recently, the country's parliament revised the law regulating citizenship…

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Immigration

How Europe welcomes refugees

Overcrowded refugee camps or a warm welcome, integration or deportation? Refugees arrive in European Union countries hoping for help and support. However, as Deutsche Welle notes, they do not receive…

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News

Migrants Boost Birth Rates in Europe

Europe is experiencing its first major baby boom since the 1970s, reports BBC. In Britain, the number of families with four or more children has reached its highest level in 50 years. According to…

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Integration

New life of Donbas Poles

The Poles evacuated earlier from Donbas have left adaptation centers and moved into apartments. According to Radio Poland, they all received permits for legal work and residence in Poland.

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