More Hand Luggage on Monarch
Monarch Airlines, a UK-based airline offering flights to the Mediterranean region, the Alps, the Canaries and parts of Germany, are to allow passengers two pieces of hand luggage on its scheduled...
View ArticleThe World’s Top Ten English-Proficient Countries
English opens up the world In a study conducted by the international education company Education First (EF) Sweden ranked number one in English-language proficiency. The Swedish-based company published...
View ArticleThe Retirement Timebomb… Smart Employment for Older Workers
The world’s working population is aging. Politicians wring their hands over retirement funds, retirees wonder if they will be able to afford to live comfortably in retirement and businesses stress over...
View ArticleThe Most (and Least) Expensive Places for International Students to Study
Australia is the most expensive country for overseas students to study in, according to research from HSBC. The combined average cost of university fees and living expenses in Australia puts the...
View ArticleThe first no-packaging supermarket opens in Germany
Imagine coming home from a supermarket shop, putting away all the shopping and then not having to dispose of piles of packaging. That’s exactly what consumers at Original Unverpackt (Originally...
View ArticleDon’t get a penalty as you rush back to watch les Bleus v. Nationalelf
Today (Friday, 4 July), the Germany plays against France in the quarter finals in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium. At home, in France and Germany, there’s likely to be a massive crowd of locals...
View ArticleAir travel strikes hit French and German airlines
Today, Air France pilots began what Bloomberg reporters have called the “most disruptive” strike action since 1998, and tomorrow (Tuesday) Lufthansa pilots will strike at the airline’s Frankfurt hub...
View ArticleThe country with the strongest brand image is…
Do you think the image of your expat home, and indeed of your home country, hold up well against other countries where you have lived and worked? In marketing speak, do they have strong brand...
View Article25 generic drugs suspended in France, Germany, Belgium and Lux
Drugs fail manufacturing test; sale is suspended until further investigation completed. The sale of 25 popular generic drugs is suspended following insepction at factory in India Generic drugs are...
View ArticleFive Fabulous Spa Ideas
Reviving spa treatments don’t have to be in far-flung, tropical locations, requring hours and hours of air travel to get there. Read on… Relaxing in Baden-Baden © GNTB Got that post New Year-...
View Article10 embarrassing language mistakes
Living in a foreign country can be a life changing experience for many who experience it. Learning the local language is a fun and rewarding challenge but can be fraught with difficulties. Speaking to...
View ArticleWhy it’s taking longer to get hired
Hiring time in the USA, Canada, the main European markets and Australia is taking longer as employers use more and more screening tools to assess candidates before committing. Does it feel like it’s...
View ArticleEurope takes part in week for Waste Reduction
Europe has been busy taking part in The European Week for Waste Reduction. The continent wide initiative is aimed at raising awareness on sustainable resources and waste management. Public authorities,...
View ArticleTop five Christmas traditions from around the world
People around the world are busy making their final preparations for the Christmas period. Each country has its own festive traditions. The following five stand out from the crowd… 1. Germany...
View ArticleTop five Christmas markets
The festive season is now in full swing and Christmas is just around the corner. With not many shopping days left until the big day, we thought we would take a look at the top five Christmas markets in...
View Article10 Best Countries to be an Entrepreneur
What is a nation worth? These days it’s not just GDP, but also includes several other quantitative and qualitative metrics, including the value of entrepreneurship. In its inaugural Best Countries’...
View ArticleSwiss cities feature strongly in top world cities index
Zurich and Geneva make the top ten in the Mercer quality of Life rankings, which measure healthcare, social and economic conditions. The study which ranked Vienna as the world’s most liveable city,...
View ArticleThe Top Ten Most Sustainable Employers
Where in the world are the most sustainable employers? Between the 2009 climate change conference in Copenhagen and the same conference held in Paris in 2015, businesses – from huge multi-nationals to...
View Article6 fun things to do in Berlin this spring
Germany’s capital and cultural centre has plenty going on for expats and visitors this spring. Here’s our choice of six things to do in Berlin with something for everyone, from a road bike race to a...
View ArticleHow to start a business abroad
It’s the dream of many to move overseas and start a business instead of having a job. In some countries, the road to business ownership is smooth, while in others it can be a very bumpy ride. Find out...
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