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Beginner's Guide to Study in Czech Republic

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The Czech Republic is one of the beautiful countries in Europe known for it’s castles and medieval architecture. With more than 10 million inhabitants living in various parts of this country, the Czech Republic ranks as the sixth safest country in the world. The country’s official language is Czech and it’s capital Prague is the largest city in the country. The Czech Republic is a part of the European Union and the European Economic Area and it’s official currency is the Czech koruna. Czech Republic has the lowest unemployment rate in the European Union. Very few may know that the Czech Republic offers free education to International students. Courses taught in Czech are taught completely free of cost whereas a minimal tuition fees of around 2000 euros per semester is charged for courses taught in English.  Czech Republic is going to make traveling by train free for students below 26 years of age  and the student ID card entitles you for discounts upto 50% on various fac...

Greek Islands to visit this summer!

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When someone thinks about Greece the first thing that comes in his or her mind is the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the Greek mythology, or the Greek cuisine. But the real beauty of Greece lies in it’s islands. There are more than 2000 Greek islands which are visited by more than 30 million tourists every year. Mykonos and Santorini are stacked with tourists every year but if you want to relax and tan in the Greek sun, you are better off with islands like Zakynthos, Corfu, Rhodes or Aegina. 1. ZAKYNTHOS Zakynthos is the third largest Greek island in the Ionian sea and is a popular tourist spot in the summers. Myrtos beach on Kefalonia and Porto Katsiki on Lefkada are best for relaxing in the summers, but head to the Shipwreck Bay of Zakynthos for some bungee jumping or skydiving. 2.  CORFU If you are planning a trip with your family, Corfu is your best bet. The calm atmosphere and secluded beaches make way for a great family trip away from all the crowd. Also, acco...

With the Euro on the rise, there has never been a better time to migrate to Europe!

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Foreign currencies have always been volatile. The US Dollar has almost doubled in the past 10 years, whereas the UK Pound has been falling since the exit of the UK from the European Union. The Euro, on the other hand, has remained mostly stable over the past decade . But in the past few years, the currency charts indicate a constant rise in the Euro. The Euro has increased almost 10% in just the past few months. The increasing currency rate has made Europe even more promising for people who are looking to build a professional career abroad. Moreover, lower living costs and higher salaries make Europe the best option for students and graduates who want to settle abroad. Also, the vast scope to travel and the rich culture and heritage of various European countries make Europe the best bet for International students to pursue higher studies in Europe. That’s why more than 1.5 million students came to Europe in 2016 for higher studies. And this number is increasing year on year. Many m...

Top 10 Countries with Highest Salaries

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The OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) carries out a comprehensive data based research on average annual wages for full-time and full-year equivalent employees in the total economy. The outcome of this research gives us a rough approximation of the average salaries of people in different countries around the world. For the past few years, it has been revealed that most of the countries with higher average salaries are in Europe. For decades, EU Countries like Switzerland, Norway, Luxembourg, Denmark, etc. have always dominated this list due to the higher pay received by the employees in these countries. 10. BELGIUM One of the smallest European countries, Belgium is referred to as one of the best countries for expats to live and work in. Due to the high average salaries, a lot of students tend to pursue Masters from the Belgian universities. Although taxes in Belgium are one of the highest in Europe, the higher salaries and the work culture makes u...

Germany announces free public transport

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To curb the ever increasing pollution in the world, the pollution norms are getting stricter day by day. Countries who are a part of the European Union have to pay hefty fines to control pollution generated by them every day. To prevent them from paying hefty fines, various countries are coming up with plans to curb the pollution levels. Many countries around the world have pledged to ban vehicles running on fossil fuels by 2030 and are investing in electric and hybrid technology to curb pollution.  Germany is one of the top polluting countries in the European Union due to the presence of large industries. Also, a better living standard in Germany means that most people use their own vehicles for commuting rather than utilizing the public transport. Germany has one of the best and the most flexible public transport in the whole world but still a lot of vehicles can be seen on the road. To prevent themselves from paying hefty fines, Germany is making public transport compl...

Town in Switzerland offering €60,000 to young people to live there

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Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries to live in the entire world. With the strict immigration laws, finding a job and living in Switzerland is not that easy. But to everyone’s surprise, a Swiss town is offering young people €60,000 to live there. This has come up due to the rapid population plunge in the Swiss town of Albinen. Last month, the only school in the locality closed down because only seven children live there. After this, the fed up locals filed a petition to the mayor of the town to attract new families so that they can repopulate this Swiss town. The town’s population has declined so much in the past decade that now only 240 residents live there. The numbers are decreasing day by day due to the migration of the people to the big cities in recent years. The town is offering anyone who wishes to move here 25,000 CHF(€21,500), with an additional 10,000 CHF(€8,500) per child. So, a family of four can get a sum of €60,000 if they meet the criter...