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Second Ten German Souvenirs

As we already know, tourists bring from Germany as souvenirs Berlin bears, fragments of the famous Berlin Wall, and beer steins. But these are not all the gifts that hospitable Germany offers to…

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Culture

Who is Frank Rosenthal?

Remember the movie 'Casino' directed by Martin Scorsese? Well, this film is not at all about gangsters. The movie is based on the book of the same name by Nicholas Pileggi and Larry Shandling, who…

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Country guide

Korean Mermaids

In South Korea, there is a profession – hunter of sea creatures. For a country surrounded by sea on three sides, nothing unusual. What is curious is that this work is mainly done by women. Gazeta.Ru…

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Immigration

Easier to Deport, Easier to Stay

The Bundestag approved a sweeping reform of the legislation on granting political asylum in Germany. The changes will mainly give young refugees who have managed to find work the opportunity to stay…

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Integration

Germany Gives a Chance

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) together with the European Commission has prepared a report on the situation of immigrants and their children in various countries around…

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Refugees discussed, Ukrainians awaited

Czechia rejects the refugee quotas proposed by the EU, but is ready to 'help voluntarily'. Last Wednesday, July 8, at an evening meeting, the Czech government decided to shelter 1,500 people in…

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Tourism

Travels through 'Game of Thrones'

The new, sixth season of the series, in which each episode ends at the most interesting point, but there has become too little good sex and favorite characters, will begin filming in July of this…

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Germany Counts Au Pairs

Germany remains a popular country for young people wishing to spend time abroad under the Au pair program, reports Deutsche Welle citing KNA agency. Young people from Germany also go abroad under the…

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Welcome Center for Foreigners

Solving the problem of labor shortages, major German cities have opened service centers that help foreigners find work in Germany. Deutsche Welle reported what they can offer to specialists from…

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Au pair: Import of Nannies, Export of Experience

Every year, several thousand people from different countries come to Germany through the Au pair cultural exchange program. For young people from Ukraine and other post-Soviet countries, this is an…

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Immigration

‘Me no understand you’

A year ago, Russia introduced testing of foreign migrants on their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history, and the basics of its legislation. It was assumed that this would raise the…

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By train through Switzerland

Swiss panoramic routes continue to charm the multi-million army of tourists. Once you have tasted the flavor of travel, it will be impossible to resist this temptation. We invite readers of…

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