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What happens to my pension if I leave Sweden?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

You will keep your income-based pension regardless of where you move. You will keep your income pension, premium pension and supplementary pension regardless of the country you move to or live in. Can I withdraw my Swedish pension? There is no fixed retirement age in Sweden, so your pension will not be paid out to […]

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Why are there no forests in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

“The main reason is that the early settlers cut down and burned trees for cattle and charcoal production, which was a huge industry in Iceland in former times. Forests used to cover around 35% of Iceland’s land area, but due to deforestation, we ended up with less than one percent. Are there forests on Iceland? […]

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Did Sweden colonize Finland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Swedish colonisation of Finland happened during the Northern Crusades from the 12th century until the 1350s. Colonisation focused on Finnish archipelago and some of its coastal regions. The colonisation led to the beginning of the Swedish-speaking population of Finland. The settlers were from central Sweden. Did Sweden invade Finland? The Swedish colonisation of some coastal […]

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Why is Venice bad?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Venice suffers from a major environmental issue. The land is boggy and the city is slowly sinking. The buildings don’t have proper foundations and are gradually subsiding into the waters of the lagoon. Its historic buildings are crisscrossed by hundreds of canals. What are the negatives of Venice? Every year there are complaints of the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Venice

What is the cost of living in Germany for students?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

According to one survey as of 2020, you need a minimum of 850 euros per month for your living expenses which are around approximately 10,236 euros per year. In Germany, your biggest expense is the rent of your apartment or any place you are going to live in. How much does it cost to live […]

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Is burping rude in Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

1- Don’t: Eat with an open mouth or make unnatural noises. While in other cultures, burping or smacking might be a signal that the food was good and enough, in Germany you try to eat as quietly as possible.But don’t open your mouth while eating, and don’t make any slurping sounds when eating soup. What […]

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How many years do you have to work in Finland to get pension?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

three years. National pension can be claimed if a person has no earnings-related pension, or if their earnings-related pension is small. National pensions are granted and paid by Kela. A requirement for claiming the national pension is that the claimant has lived in Finland for at least three years after turning 16. How much pension […]

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Is USA and Norway allies?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The United States and Norway have a long tradition of positive relations.After the liberation from German occupation 1945, Norway abandoned its history of neutrality and joined NATO, stressing its military alliance and economic cooperation with Britain and the United States. Who are Norway’s main allies? Norway’s allies: NATO (Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, […]

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Why is the Iceland advert banned?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Iceland’s Christmas campaign has been pulled from TV because it has been deemed to breach political advertising rules.Clearcast, the body responsible for vetting ads before they are broadcast to the public, said it was in breach of rules banning political advertising laid down by the 2003 Communications Act. What Christmas advert was banned? Watch the […]

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Is South London violent?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

This is the South London borough held the fourth most dangerous borough in London this year with 4,192 incidents reported. Violence upon the person was the most reported incident in the borough with 1,148 reported. What’s the most violent area in London? 1) Westminster-195.78 crimes per 1000 (49,400 total) It also happens to be the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, London

Is Denmark family friendly?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The entire society has a positive attitude towards family life and family priority.There are a lot of opportunities and activities for families and children. There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in the cities, and adventure parks outside the cities. In Denmark, everything is family-friendly. Is Denmark child-friendly? Denmark is one of the best […]

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How do you move around the Algarve?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

There are essentially 7 ways to get around in the Algarve: by (rental) car, train, bus, taxi, uber, transfers and hiring a camper. Each of this means of transport can be most suitable to get around in the Algarve, depending on the situation. How do you get around the Algarve? Ways to get around the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Algarve, Portugal

Which ethnic group in Belgium has the largest population?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

French – speakers. French – speakers ethnic groups in Belgium has the largest population. Which of the following ethnic group has the largest population? The world’s largest ethnic group is Han Chinese, with Mandarin being the world’s most spoken language in terms of native speakers. The world’s population is predominantly urban and suburban, and there […]

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What are social benefits in Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Denmark’s comprehensive social welfare system offers unemployment, disability, old-age, and survivorship benefits at virtually no charge to all Danes. How much is social benefit in Denmark? What am I entitled to and how can I claim? Below the age of 25 and living at home/away DKK 2,762 per month/DKK 6,410 per month Aged 25-29 and […]

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Does Sweden have 24 hours sunlight?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Midnight Sun in Sweden. The Midnight Sun is visible around 24 hours a day above the Arctic Circle in Northern Sweden.If you are close to the Arctic Circles, it is possible to watch the Midnight Sun for around 30 days, and if you go further north to the town Abisko, the Midnight Sun is visible […]

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