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Swiss Linguistics

Switzerland is a multilingual country: alongside the national languages (Standard German, French, Italian, and Romansh), about two dozen dialects of German are spoken in everyday life, as well as…

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Culture

Museum presents Ukrainian Canadians

At the Museum of the Ukrainian Diaspora in Kyiv, an exhibition project 'THE UKRAINIAN CANADIANS' is underway. This is the first attempt to present in a museum space various aspects of the life of the…

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Law zone

What are the risks of illegal work in Germany?

There are many people who want to earn some extra cash in Germany, and not only among foreigners. The German economy loses up to 300 billion euros annually due to illegal work. But law enforcement is…

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Technology

Samsung Galaxy S10e – flawless performance and shooting quality

The legendary Korean company has prepared another line of smartphones for its fans. The Galaxy S10e device is available in several color options: white, green, black, and yellow. It incorporates…

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Immigration

Canada to accept caregivers and nannies with families

The Canadian government is launching two new pilot immigration programs that will allow caregivers to come to Canada with their families, as well as expand their opportunities to obtain permanent…

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Education

Graduate students will not face tuition fee increase

The planned increase in university tuition fees for students from non-EU countries will not apply to international graduate students. This was announced by Minister of Higher Education Frédérique…

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Work

Betting on Labor Migrants

Up until 2060, Germany needs an average of 114,000 specialists from European Union countries and 146,000 qualified personnel from third countries each year. Only then will the German economy develop…

Work

Working part-time while studying

Two-thirds of students in Germany combine study and work. According to the Federal Statistical Office, half of students in Germany work part-time during the semester, and 62 percent during holidays…

Airbus

Skiplagging: Traveling Light but Saving Money

Lufthansa has sued a passenger for missing a connecting flight. The airline demanded compensation of more than $2,000. It seems like a rather harsh punishment for a passenger who did not fly to their…

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Health

The best alternative to glasses

It is extremely difficult to overcome various prejudices regarding contact lenses and their use in everyday life. Nevertheless, in recent years, people are turning to them more often than to glasses…

Education

Knowledge Matters, Not Grades

In the German federal state of Hesse, they have decided to abandon traditional grades. Now public schools can, if they wish, abolish grades and completely switch from 'numbers' to detailed written…

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Culture

A Spree Before Exams

According to Finnish tradition, in mid-February, on the eve of study leave for exam preparation, high school seniors throw a big party. And the next grade celebrates their new status as the oldest in…