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Culture

Caricaturists Show Ukraine to Czechs

An exhibition of prominent Ukrainian caricaturists has opened at the Prague Cultural Center (České centrum Praha). With gentle humor, they poke fun at Ukrainian ways, comparing them to their vision…

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Immigration

Residence Permit in Latvia and Other Emigration Options

Latvia is one of the countries with still flexible conditions for obtaining a residence permit for investors. Initially adopted to save the real estate market, Latvia's residence permit program has…

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Auto tour

Chinese Road Etiquette

There are many Chinese, so local drivers seem to consider it their personal duty to reduce the growing nation. However, the chances of getting under their wheels are higher for spoiled Europeans, who…

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Everyday life

Beer Index: How Much Does Beer Cost

There are several food indices in the world that can be used to track changes in the economy. For example, there is the popular 'Big Mac Index', which has been calculated by The Economist magazine…

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Immigration

Many Migrants, Few Citizens

The number of immigrants in Germany is gradually increasing, while the number of those wishing to obtain German citizenship is slowly decreasing each year. This is evidenced by recently published…

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Culture

To the Street – via Casting

Street musicians from around the world are a common sight in German cities. Their performances delight tourists and sometimes annoy locals. How do authorities manage to avoid conflicts between…

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Immigration

Refugees Divided Europe

The increasing cases of tragic deaths of illegal immigrants in the Mediterranean Sea forced the European Union to think about a new migration strategy. However, the European Agenda on Migration – a…

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Shopping

A Few 'Golden Rules' for Choosing a Women's Handbag

Admit it: among the variety of bags in your wardrobe, there are a few that have been gathering dust on the shelf for years, never once used. You liked them a lot when you bought them, but it turned…

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Curiosities

Divorce and Half an Opel

Half a TV, half a sofa, half an Opel Corsa, half an iPhone, and even half a teddy bear. That's how a young Berliner 'amicably' resolved the issue of property division after divorcing his wife, taking…

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Photo

Here Jazz Stars Shine

On the numerous stages located on the Montreux waterfront (French name – Montreux), many jazz stars have shone. After all, it is in this Swiss city that one of the most important events on the global…

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Gourmet guide

The 'Green Fairy' Invites

In the small Swiss town of Môtiers (Canton of Neuchâtel), an unusual museum dedicated to the most famous drink of the late 19th century has opened its doors. Here you can not only trace the history…

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Real estate

Greece continues to get cheaper

Real estate in Greece, which has been getting cheaper for several years, could lose another 30% of its value after a default. And if the country leaves the EU, it would seriously deter our…

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