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Why do expats leave Berlin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Kathleen Parker, the founder of Red Tape Translation, which helps English-speaking expats in Germany navigate the maze of German bureaucracy, cited the main reason for leaving Berlin as finding a better-paid job opportunity elsewhere. Is Berlin a good place for expats? A city with about a third of its residents possessing a non-German background, no […]

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Is there a train from Paris to Portugal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Portugal. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Santa Apolónia via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m. How long is the train ride from Paris to Portugal? The Paris to Lisbon train travel takes about 18 […]

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Is Cambridge or Oxford prettier?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

This difference is sometimes expressed as “Oxford is bigger and livelier; Cambridge is smaller and prettier”, which is unfair to Oxford.Oxford’s architecture is more uniform, as it’s mostly built from the same Headington stone, while as Cambridge has no local stone, its buildings are more diverse. Is Cambridge or Oxford more beautiful? Cambridge is easier […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Cambridge, England

How expensive is a house in Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

As of 2020, the average purchasing price for single-family houses in Denmark amounted to roughly 2.5 million Danish kroner per unit. Are houses cheap in Denmark? Danish House Prices The Danish real estate market is quite competitive, especially if you wish to buy lower-end properties. The cheapest houses (between one and three million DKK (around […]

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Is Norway good for work?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Norway’s job market is very healthy as 70% of the population is in the labor force. Working days in Norway include 40 hours of work per week, nine hours a day. Is it easy to get job in Norway? Norway may seem like the promised land but finding a job here is far from an […]

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Which part time job is best in Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The kind of jobs you can take up Teaching or Research Assistant at the University. These types of jobs are at the topmost place in a list of suitable part-time employment in Germany. English Tutors. As support staff or waiters at café’s, bars, etc. Industrial Production Assistants. Which city in Germany is best for part-time […]

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Can you swim from Calabria to Sicily?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

You’ll swim across the Messina Strait from Punta Faro in Sicily, to Cannitello, Calabria in Italy with strong currents in your favor. With water at 73-77 degrees Fahrenheit, you can shed that wetsuit and soak up the blue Mediterranean – and the delicious food and wine in the region! Has anyone swam from Italy to […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

What questions do they ask at Iceland interview?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Interview questions at Iceland Foods I was asked mainly about flexibility, a little about my background and experience then the manager showed me around the shop. That was it! What are some targets you’ve reached? What did you like about your last job? What questions did they ask during your interview? 27 Most Common Job […]

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How long is school day in Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The School Day German students at public schools normally attend school in the morning. Classes normally start between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. and can end between 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. Class periods are normally 45 minutes long with a short break in between. How long is high school in Germany? All Germans are obliged […]

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Are Ireland and Scotland similar?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Ireland and Scotland share a few similarities. They both have ties to the Celtic people that settled in the regions known as Scotland and Ireland today. They also share a history of belonging to the United Kingdom and even in attempts to claim their own independence. Are Scotland and Ireland the same? Scotland is a […]

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Why was Berlin so important?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Berlin was always the centerpiece of the Cold War and, more often than many remember, very nearly the front line of real combat. At the end of World War II, the city was divided into four sectors, each occupied by one of the four allied armies—U.S., Soviet, British, and French. Why was the Berlin important? […]

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When did Scotland abolish slavery?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Scots who supported freedom for enslaved people He played a key role in the abolition of the slave trade in 1807. Who abolished slavery in Scotland? William WilberforceWilliam Wilberforce (1759-1833) As MP he introduced numerous bills in opposition to the slave trade and, after 1807, for the abolition of slavery. He died only 3 days […]

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How long is the ferry ride from London to Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

6 1/2 to 7 hours. Amsterdam-London by Ferry+Train combo The special Stena ships operating on this North Sea route are the 240m long Stena Hollandica and Stena Britannica and the sailing takes 6 1/2 to 7 hours. There are various ticket options available. How long is the ferry from UK to Amsterdam? 16 hours 45 […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

How much is Norway visa fee?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Visitor’s visa Type of application Fee Visitor’s visa for adults and children over 12 years old (single or multiple entries) 80 euro Visitor’s visa for children between 6 and 12 years old (single or multiple entries) 40 euro How much does a visa to Norway cost? Norway tourist visa fees for citizens of India Type […]

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Who lauded Greece as the cradle of European civilization?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Poets and artists lauded Greece as the cradle of European civilisation and mobilised public opinion to support its struggle against a Muslim empire. The English poet Lord Byron organised funds and later went to fight in the war. Finally, the Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognised Greece as an independent nation. Why was Greece lauded […]

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