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How to get involved with urban gardens in Spain
If you fancy yourself green-fingered or live in an apartment without access to your own outdoor space, you'll find that Spain has many urban gardens and allotments that you can…
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Danish word of the day: Selvfed
The word of the day can help you not to get carried away by your own success.
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EXPLAINED: How to find a summer job in Austria
Though Austria is mainly known for its winter resorts, there is no shortage of possibilities for those looking for seasonal jobs in summer.
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Do I need to declare my foreign bank accounts to French taxman?
One thing that often catches foreigners in France unaware is the tax declaration requirements for bank accounts in their home countries.
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What benefits are you entitled to if you have children in Denmark?
Having children is a costly business but luckily in Denmark, there is help. As well as affordable childcare there are other benefits you can claim if you have children in…
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In praise of Mymensingh’s Bangla folk ballads
In praise of Mymensingh’s Bangla folk ballads mobidur@gmail.com Thu, 04/14/2022 - 00:00 Image Caption COLLAGE: KAZI AKIB BIN ASAD In praise of Mymensingh’s Bangla folk ballads Folk-ballads are living archives…
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Nine German expressions that sum up spring and warmer weather in Austria
As Austria moves from grey winter days into brighter spring and early summer weather, there are a few German words and expressions that start to feel especially useful.
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows
Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
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Not only is Lake Powell’s water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren’t more of them doing it?
As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box…
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EXPLAINED: France’s emergency sirens and alert protocol
If you're in a French town on the first Wednesday of the month at 12 noon, you can expect to hear the sinister wailing of the emergency siren.
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West Coast: High alert, flood fears for Buller
Civil Defence is encouraging some West Coast residents to evacuate voluntarily ahead of heavy forecast rain with the critical time expected to be the 24 hours from this afternoon. Buller's…
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The times to avoid when calling a French office
If you're calling a French office, particularly if you have a complicated request and need the person on the end of the phone to help you, there are some times…
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How Afrobeats has become an unstoppable musical force
Afrobeats is a term often used to describe music coming out of West Africa. But in reality, music industry veterans and emerging stars say the sounds coming from the continent's…
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Renting in Austria: How much can the landlord ask for as a deposit?
There are a lot of upfront costs when renting in Austria, and one of them is the 'Kaution' or deposit. Even though you should get it back at the end…
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Swedish word of the day: ensamhet
Today's word of the day is the Swedish word for 'loneliness' – but why are Swedes considered some of the loneliest people in the world?
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Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero
Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.
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Swedish word of the day: valfläsk
This word has a very strange literal translation, but is useful if you want to discuss politics in Swedish.
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EXPLAINED: What is Switzerland’s heroin distribution programme?
For more than three decades, Switzerland has been dispensing heroin to addicts. How does this innovative project work?
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New plans for marathon
Dunedin Marathon race committee chairwoman Maria Sleeman (left) and Emerson’s sales and marketing manager Greg Menzies have big plans for a carnival at the race’s finishing line, which will be…
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Do I have to varnish the floor? Why moving out in Denmark can be complicated
Even experienced renters who've lived in several countries find Denmark's rental system baffling.
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It’s a scorcher: Temperatures to hit 27C just in time for the weekend – Irish Independent
It’s a scorcher: Temperatures to hit 27C just in time for the weekend Irish IndependentMet Éireann warns of warm weather risks Midwest RadioScorching Temperatures Hit The Midlands Midlands 103Ireland weather: Bank holiday U-turn…
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The six best places to swim outdoors in Oslo this summer
Summer is around the corner, so here is our list of the best places to cool off and take a dip in Oslo.
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¡Qué calor! 18 Spanish phrases to moan about the heat like a local
The scorching weather Spain gets in summer means Spaniards are well equipped with a colourful variety of expressions to complain about the heat, from 'sweating like a chicken' to 'it’s…
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Deposits, complaints and registration: Five key things to know about renting in Denmark
The Danish rental housing market can seem like an intimidating and impenetrable place. Here are five vital tips to help you as a newcomer looking for a place to rent…
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Sri Lanka reopens borders to international travelers
The island nation of Sri Lanka is now open to tourists from all countries.
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Singapore Airlines plans for a fully vaccinated crew
Singapore's national carrier is hoping to become the world's first airline to get all of its crew members vaccinated against Covid-19.
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China debuts 620 kph train prototype
China has revealed a prototype for a new high-speed Maglev train that is capable of reaching speeds of 620 kilometers (385 miles) per hour.
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Self-driving robotaxis are taking off in China
The world has been inching toward fully autonomous cars for years. In China, one company just got even closer to making it a reality.
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A Shanghai building ‘walks’ to a new location
Shanghai residents passing through the city's eastern Huangpu district in October might have stumbled upon an unusual sight: a "walking" building.
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This ‘edible’ plastic bag alternative could save Nara’s sacred deer
A local entrepreneur in the Japanese tourist destination of Nara has developed an alternative to plastic shopping bags, to protect the town's sacred deer.
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Eat well and close shutters: The French government advice for surviving a heatwave
As France swelters under a heatwave, it's worth remembering the French government's official advice on how to stay cool and out of danger.