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Are cars expensive in Norway?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Cars are due to taxes extremely expensive in Norway, and more like an (bad, really bad) investment than consumption. Due to price level, the average age of the cars in Norway is higher than most of Europe, and they are normally used a lot due to distances. How much is a car in Norway? Aftenposten […]

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Do doctors speak English in Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

DON’T: Expect everyone there to speak English. In our experience, about half of the doctors in public hospitals speak English, and most of the nurses don’t. Is English widely spoken in Poland? English is fairly widely spoken in Poland with just over a third of Poles overall reported as being able to speak English to […]

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Do I tip in Barcelona restaurants?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In Barcelona and in Spain generally speaking, you do not have to tip, unless you want to. If you feel like tipping, because you feel that you have been very well looked after, then by all means tip 5% for good service and 10% for excellent service, but generally tipping is not expectd and locals […]

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Is there customs between UK and France?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

When you come back to France from the UK, value- and volume-based customs and tax allowances will apply according to the categories of goods you are carrying. Is there a customs charge from UK to France? Since Brexit, the UK has lost the freedom of movement of goods to Europe. As a result, deliveries to […]

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Does everyone in Amsterdam speak English?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Most people in Amsterdam speak English as a second language, but nobody is perfect. In Amsterdam, you don’t have to worry about making mistakes or taking a long time trying to find an English word. Is it rude to speak English in Amsterdam? Refusing to speak English in The Netherlands.It’s deceptive, is what it is; […]

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What did Italy get after ww1?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In the final Treaty of Versailles, signed in June, Italy received a permanent seat on the League of Nations, the Tyrol and a share of the German reparations. What did Italy gain from ww1? In 1915, Italy signed the secret Treaty of London and came into the war on the side of the Triple Entente […]

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Why does Switzerland exist?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

History. Switzerland has existed as a state in its present form since the adoption of the Swiss Federal Constitution in 1848. The precursors of Switzerland established a protective alliance at the end of the 13th century (1291), forming a loose confederation of states which persisted for centuries. Why was Switzerland created? On 1 August 1291, […]

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Is Austria Celtic?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Proponents who recognize Austrians as a nation claim that Austrians have Celtic heritage, as Austria is the location of the first characteristically Celtic culture to exist. It is said that Celtic Austria became culturally Romanized under Roman rule and later culturally Germanized after Germanic invasions. What countries were Celtic? Celtic cultures seem to have been […]

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When was Spain first called?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Roman Hispania (2nd century BC – 5th century AD) Hispania was the name used for the Iberian Peninsula under Roman rule from the 2nd century BC. When did Spain start being called Spain? With the union of Castile and Aragón in 1479 and the subsequent conquest of Granada in 1492 and Navarre in 1512, the […]

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How long does it take to be deported from Turkey?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

This period is usually 5 years at the most, but in some cases it can be extended even more. Provincial Immigration Administrations or governorships take this decision about the foreigner to be deported. How long does it take to deport? If the individual qualifies for expedited removal, he or she will likely be deported within […]

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What level of German is required to work in Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Working in Germany If you´d like to work in Germany you´ll get by if your German is on level B1/B2 (online test). The certificate issued by GLS is recognized by many employers and even some universities in Germany. More about the GLS German language certificate. What level of German is required for jobs and studying […]

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Why is Hamburg so important to Germany’s economy?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Hanseatic city of Hamburg is one of the most important economic centres in Germany. The huge port, the aircraft manufacturer Airbus and a multitude of major corporations are important employers. Why is Hamburg important to Germany? Hamburg is a city of superlatives: the biggest, the most, the oldest. It has the biggest and busiest […]

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At what age do you stop paying property tax in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

People aged 65 and over are subject to the same general tax rules as everyone else but they do get tax exemption limits below which they pay no tax and some extra tax credits. Do old age pensioners pay property tax in Ireland? While there is no specific exemption from the requirement to pay LPT […]

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Are there red foxes in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

There are no red foxes in Iceland, only Arctic foxes which can only mean that someone smuggled the animal to the country and released it. Bergsveinsson has not seen the animal itself but has noticed large fox footprints at Þingvellir for the past four years. Do foxes live in Iceland? How many Arctic Foxes are […]

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Is Ireland a good country to live?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Ireland is The ‘Best Good Country In The World‘ According to New Index. Ireland has been named ‘Best good country in the world’ as it has made the greatest contribution to humanity and the planet, according to the first ever Good Country Index. Is Ireland a good country to move to? Number one: It’s a […]

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