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Can I work remotely in Switzerland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

These days it is possible to be physically located in Switzerland, while working remotely for a company based in another country.They could be working remotely for a company overseas, or be self-employed, providing services for clients abroad. Is it legal to work remotely from another country? employees can work remotely from abroad on a simple […]

Filed Under: Europe

What time do people eat in Valencia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

People generally eat later than in other European countries: breakfast (7.30 am and 10.00 am) is similar to the continental style. Restaurants serve lunch between 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm, and dinner from 8.30 pm until 10.30 pm. Now you can go shopping in València any day of the year. What times of the day […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Spain, Valencia

Is paternity leave mandatory in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Each parent receives six months of leave, with one month transferable between the parents. However, the right to parental leave will then expire when the child reaches eighteen months. Does Iceland have paternity leave? Iceland. Icelandic parents can split their 12 months of post-childbirth leave straight down the middle. New moms get five months, new […]

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When did Spain become a thing?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

1492 – The Christian Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon conquer the Emirate of Granada, ending nearly 800 years of Muslim rule in the south and founding modern Spain as a united state. What was Spain before 1492? Hispania was the name used for the Iberian Peninsula under Roman rule from the 2nd century BC. When […]

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How much is a pint of beer in Bilbao?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Prices in restaurants in Bilbao. Meal in a cheap restaurant 12 EUR (11-21) McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 8.00 EUR (5.00-8.00) Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 3.00 EUR (2.00-4.00) Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 3.00 EUR (2.50-4.00) Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2.00 EUR (1.60-2.30) How much is a beer in Bilbao? Cost of […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Bilbao, Spain

Does Krakow have snow in December?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The average temperature in December is -1°C with peaks of just 2°C at midday. Snowfall is possible because of the low temperatures and there’s a 50% chance it’ll snow during your visit. This is great if you’ve come to Krakow to celebrate Christmas and don’t mind a touch of frost in the morning. Is Krakow […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Krakow, Poland

Are cars in Denmark automatic?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In Denmark, driving a fancy car is slightly embarrassing.I personally, have no car. I got a Danish drivers’ license as soon as I arrived – for the first year, you can simply exchange your American license for a Danish one – but I’ve never actually driven here, since Danish cars don’t have automatic transmissions. What […]

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Is there a lot of crime in Cambridge?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Cambridge Crime Overview Cambridge is the most dangerous major town in Cambridgeshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Cambridgeshire’s 265 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cambridge in 2020 was 90 crimes per 1,000 people. Is Cambridge a safe town? Based on FBI crime data, Cambridge is […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Cambridge, England

How many countries are in Western Europe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

seven countries. Altogether, there are nine distinct regions in Europe. Looking specifically at Western Europe, there are seven countries in total, though the debate never ends regarding which countries are actually part of Western Europe.Western European Countries 2021. Country 2021 Population Finland 5,548,360 Norway 5,465,630 Ireland 4,982,907 What are the 25 Western European countries? In […]

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Why did Germany and Italy declare war on the United States quizlet?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S. Because Japan had air raided Pearl harbor sinking as many U.S. warships as possible and killing many civilians. Why did Germany and Italy declare war on the US? On December 11, 1941, Italy declared war on the United States in response to the latter’s declaration of war […]

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What happened to Lyons fences?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

After being away in the marines for several years, Cory reunites with his family for his father’s funeral. Here Lyons catches Cory up on his own life: Lyons is currently in prison for passing bad checks. What is Lyons doing at the end of fences? Lyons also comes home to go to the funeral. His […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Lyon

Did Rome and Greece coexist?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

From its very beginning the Roman Republic was a highly unified state, much more so than any of its Greek counterparts, though with its emphasis on foreign conquest it did share some similarities with Sparta.It would be another three centuries before Rome absorbed the Greek city-states into its own empire in 146 BC. What is […]

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How many cigars can I bring to Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Tobacco products are allowed if you are 18 years or older, but are limited to 200 cigarettes per adult or 250 grams of loose tobacco. Can you bring tobacco into Iceland? Overview. The following goods may be imported into Iceland by persons over 18 years of age (tobacco products) or 20 years of age (alcoholic […]

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How long can you live in Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

If you want to stay in the Netherlands for longer than 90 days and you are not a national of an EU country, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland or Switzerland, you will need a residence permit. Often, you will also need an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV) to enter the Netherlands. Can a US citizen live in […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Why is Lisbon an important city?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

It is also the political centre of the country, as its seat of government and residence of the head of state. Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the second-oldest European capital city (after Athens), predating other modern European capitals by centuries. Why is Lisbon important? Portugal’s capital stood as the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Lisbon, Portugal

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